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The Big BangTheory is a sitcom that people love for the awkward brainy humor, with weird geniuses and their complex companions. Amongst all the misfits, there’s Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz, a character that is somewhat controversial to many fans.

Melissa Rauch as Bernie in The Big Bang Theory

She seemed to have a bit of sass to her, but then it started going south when her tendencies became questionable. So, viewers are divided over her behavior, and can’t help but discuss the questionable things she did on the show.

Bernadette seemed like a supervillain inThe Big Bang Theory

Melissa Rauch played the role of Bernadette aka Bernie inThe Big Bang Theoryand nails the part of someone who has a no-nonsense attitude. But the character’s actions started to seem mean, and beyond playful teasing, especially the way she treated Penny. Netizens put forth their opinion on her and listed out all the times she crossed the line.

For instance, she shamed Penny who had doubts about having children, and invalidated her decision entirely. Bernadette was projecting society’s expectations on her, which came off as invasive to many. Her workplace behavior is another matter of critique because she bullied her colleagues, along with her boss’s grandson. She also claimed the bathroom on a floor for herself, using it like her private domain.

Melissa Rauch as Bernie in The Big Bang Theory

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Her character was always on a power trip but it was framed to be humorous. She wrote a harsh message to a re-covering co-worker, believing it was a retirement card,manipulated her husband, and constantly reminded him of how she made more money than him.

Bernadette’s most concerning take and how she happened to be this way

Perhaps the most worrisome trait was how she seemed detached when it came to morally questionable situations. As a microbiologist, she was excited when viruses thrived in lab settings, and expressed approval for ethically corrupt human experiments. These moments were played for laughs but it paints a haunting picture of her unsettling persona.

We were first introduced to her as Howard’s girlfriend-turned-wife, with a high-pitched voice and razor-sharp wit. But it’s also important that we take her background into account because she grew up with overbearing siblings and a father who always had high expectations.

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So, asserting dominance was perhaps something she learned as a means of survival. Her short and harmless stature, coupled with her soft voice probably made her feel underestimated so she overcompensated for the same by learning aggressive tactics.

You can watchThe Big Bang Theoryon HBO Max.

Sonika Kamble

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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.

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