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The Big Bang Theory

‘Silicon Valley’s’ Humor Is Smart, and Assumes Its Viewers Are Too
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‘Silicon Valley’s’ Humor Is Smart, and Assumes Its Viewers Are Too

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PopMatters Staff
/ 13 January 2016
Unlike the other "geek-themed" series, The Big Bang Theory, Silicon Valley finds its humor in its geeky characters, rather than at their expense.
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