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The Big Bang Theory Rip Off

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Darkowl

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I'm a huge fan of the TV show, The Big Bang Theory. Apparently, some people in Belarus ripped it off. This may be old news to some, but I just recently found out about it, and thought I would share this with any other fan of the show who wasn't aware of the plagiarism.

 

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From Wiki...

 

"Through the use of his vanity cards at the end of episodes, Lorre alleged that the program had been plagiarized by a show produced and aired in Belarus. Officially titled Теоретики (The Theorists), the show features "clones" of the main characters, a similar opening sequence, and what appears to be a very close Russian translation of the scripts.[179] Lorre expressed annoyance and described his inquiry with the Warner Brothers legal department about options. The television production company and station's close relationship with the Belarus government was cited as the reason that any attempt to claim copyright infringement would be in vain because the company copying the episodes is operated by the government.[180]

 

However, no legal action was required to end production of the other show: as soon as the word got out that the show was unlicensed, the actors quit and the producers cancelled it.[181] Dmitriy Tankovich (who plays Leonard's counterpart, "Seva") said in an interview: "I'm upset. At first, the actors were told all legal issues were resolved. We didn't know it wasn't the case, so when the creators of The Big Bang Theory started talking about the show, I was embarrassed. I can't understand why our people first do, and then think. I consider this to be the rock bottom of my career. And I don't want to take part in a stolen show"

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CAHokie

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Belarus Penny is hotter than regular Penny. They should fly those guys over and have a crossover with the real version.

 

She is now that the regular Penny chopped her hair so short. I don't know what made her decide to do that. Another role or she thinks it looks good?

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Ditch Fahrenheit

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Belarus Penny is hotter than regular Penny. They should fly those guys over and have a crossover with the real version.

 

She is now that the regular Penny chopped her hair so short. I don't know what made her decide to do that. Another role or she thinks it looks good?

 

I think it happened at the same time she announced her engagement.

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Bronty

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Belarus Penny is hotter than regular Penny. They should fly those guys over and have a crossover with the real version.

 

She is now that the regular Penny chopped her hair so short. I don't know what made her decide to do that. Another role or she thinks it looks good?

 

No comparison, Belarussian Penny is hotter no matter the hairstyle

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jmg3637

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Belarus Penny is hotter than regular Penny. They should fly those guys over and have a crossover with the real version.

 

She is now that the regular Penny chopped her hair so short. I don't know what made her decide to do that. Another role or she thinks it looks good?

 

I think it happened at the same time she announced her engagement.

 

 

Way wrong

 

Kaley got married in late December of 2013 ( obviously engaged earlier)

 

She cut her hair after the 2013-2014 season had closed. She came to thwe Wrap party with the new cropped cut.

 

But I, and most everyone I know agree that she looked way better with her hair longer.

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