The Big Bang Theory: 10 Unpopular Opinions About Bernadette (According To Reddit)

For such a small person, Bernadette is a very loud character. She likes to be heard, and she often gets her own way. And while most fans of The Big Bang Theory think it’s endearing and cute, the character has become the subject of a ton of unpopular opinions, usually for these very reasons.

Between sometimes being too mean, domesticating Howard, and nagging Penny way too often, some Redditors aren’t overly enthusiastic about Bernadette. But at the same time, there are just as many hot takes that profess their unrequited love for the squeaky-voiced character.

10 She’s Too Mean

If there’s one thing about Bernadette, it’s that she can hold her own against people three times her size. Despite her being so short, there are fully grown men who live in fear of her, and she has the best burns out of any of the major characters.

However, a select few think she is too mean. And as she first appeared on the show as a sweet scientist, these Redditors believe that she is sometimes hurtful for no reason and those burns are often unwarranted.

9 She Shouldn’t Have Had Children

This Redditor believes that not just Benedette, but she and Penny shouldn’t have had children, citing the fact that they expressed on several occasions that they didn’t want them. Out of all the unpopular opinions about Bernadette, this one arguably holds the most weight, as it’s just a sitcom trope where couples have children once they’ve gotten married.

And Bernadette and Howard’s relationship timeline shows just how linear they are. But it seems as if sitcom writers don’t know that people can be happy without having children.

8 She Ruined The Entire Show

As the show continued to add new female characters as it went on, they seemed to fit into the dynamic of the group really well, and they often brought the egotistical and competitive scientists back down to Earth. However, not everyone sees it that way, as one Redditor believes that Bernadette, along with Amy, totally ruined the show.

But while Bernadette does have a few annoying traits, such as nagging Penny and getting overly competitive, she’s also seen as the sweetest member of the group. And given how many downvotes the comment has, it really is a hot take.

7 She’s One Of The Funniest Characters

Of the huge cast of hilarious characters on the show, a select few agree that Bernadette is one of the funniest. However, while she does have her moments, especially when she mimics Howard’s mother, and everybody is entitled to their own favorite characters, most people will disagree.

And though Bernadette is far from the most hated of characters and is one of the sanest on the show, it’s often said that Sheldon, and even Howard in his prime, are the funniest on the series.

6 She Has The Most Annoying Baby Voice

Out of all of the characters in the series, Bernadette has the most distinctive voice, but arguably not in a good way, as there are some who argue that it’s too squeaky. They compare Bernadette’s voice to a baby, and realistically, that isn’t too far from the truth.

However, though it isn’t the most unpopular opinion, as most people agree, it’s also one of the things that makes Bernadette so funny in the first place. And even despite her baby voice, she can still discipline and be the voice of reason.

5 She Started Out Funny, But Turned Arrogant

Along with some finding Bernadette too mean, this Redditor argues that she also became arrogant as soon as she got married to Howard. They continue by saying it didn’t just ruin the character, but it ruined the whole show, as it was impossible to overlook how arrogant Bernadette was in each episode.

But it’s again something that adds to how funny the character becomes, as she not only adopted Howard’s mother’s throaty vernacular, but also her erratic behavior.

4 She Ruined Howard’s Schtick

All of the main cast of male characters had their own thing going on, whether it was Sheldon’s stubbornness or Raj’s inability to speak to women. But the funniest of all of them was just how surprisingly confident Howard was around women.

His creepiness around any woman he came in to contact with was one of the show’s unique selling points, but one Redditor thinks that Bernadette ruined that. They claim that Howard became less creepy and flirtatious as early as season 3, the point when he met Bernadette. However, it isn’t that she ruined Howard, but helped him grow, as there are so many times when she has supported him.

3 She’s The Most Toxic Character In The Show

Bernadette comes off as the cutest character, but some users see through her charming exterior and think that she’s the most toxic character in The Big Bang Theory. They claim that she turned after the sixth season, becoming less cute and more rude.

But what makes her toxic is that she tries to make other characters feel bad for their opinions and actions. She bullies people at work and often humiliates Amy, so there is a good argument to be made for the hot take.

2 She Wasn’t Handled Well In The Last Three Seasons

It’s hard to end a long-running sitcom in a perfect way that satisfies absolutely every fan, and though most believe that audiences can’t fault The Big Bang Theory’s brilliant ending, some weren’t happy with the way Bernadette was handled.

They argue that the show focussed too much on other characters, which left others, including Bernadette, “in a rut” for the final three seasons. However, as stereotypical as it was to have Bernadette have children, it still gave the character fresh new storylines.

1 The Show Jumped The Shark When She Was Introduced

The Big Bang Theory has 12 full seasons, and though it mostly remained consistent, there are fans who have their own opinions on where the show jumped the shark. This Redditor believes that the show did so as early as season 3 when Bernadette was introduced.

They claim that she’s unrealistic because no woman would ever fall for somebody as immature as Howard. However, this was when the show was still in its prime, and, of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.