Big Bang Theory connects with retro world
When a retro lover runs into another retro lover wearing a cool t-shirt, two thoughts converge simultaneously. The first is a vivid memory of the game or super hero on the shirt. The second is the inevitable question: “Where’d you find that awesome shirt?”, no wonder that retro gaming fans are connecting with the sitcom, “The Big Bang Theory.” It is filled with retro wear of all sorts, most notably science and super heroes, however, it has been known to reveal some great old school gaming gems.
The character Sheldon has two examples of the retro gaming community resurfacing in modern media. In Season 3, Episode 13 he can be seen wearing Intellivision’s Astrosmash tee. (In the same episode, the men are robbed and cite a huge list of games and consoles that have been stolen, breaking their hearts.) In two different episodes, Sheldon sports a funky Tron shirt. The character, Howard, also has a classic NES controller belt buckle.
The good news is that gaming fans can find these shirts available for retail sale. One t-shirt sales site caters almost exclusively to “Big Bang Theory” retro wardrobes. It also offers great ideas for people into retro wear, but not into the sitcom. Check some of them out here.
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