TBBT Fans Haven't Noticed This Detail About Leonard's Underwear for Years
The underrated star of TBBT all along was Leonard's flamboyant briefs.
The Big Bang Theory remains one of our favorite shows to watch over and over. Yet, even the most dedicated fans are unlikely to have realized this small detail about Leonard... and it's all to do with his underwear.
Leonard's Classic Briefs
Recently, one TBBT fan posted on Reddit after noticing that Leonard only ever wears the same pair of boxer shorts. While other mentions of Leonard's underwear are sprinkled throughout the series, such as his infamous 'Superman pair', one particular set graces our screens from episode one onwards. With over 250 episodes in the series, it's astonishing the very same pair is seen so often.
Instances When We See Leonard in His Briefs
Amidst the comedic chaos and nerdy antics, Leonard's underwear takes a surprising spotlight on several occasions throughout the show. Even from the very beginning, in episode one, when he and Sheldon suffer a pantsing from Penny's ex, you see these colorful boxers for the first time. Immediately in the very next episode, when Sheldon wakes Leonard while he's sleeping, fearing an intruder, he emerges from his room with a lightsaber wearing the same pair again.
If you thought that was the last of these trusty garments, think again. In the hilarious season 2 episode "The Maternal Capacitance," after a night of drunken fun with Penny, Leonard finds himself ousted into the hallway while wearing them. And let's not forget the amusing moment in season 10's "The Cohabitation Experimentation", when Leonard channels his inner Vincent Vega and grooves to "You Never Can Tell," still clad in, you guessed it, the same boxers.
Who knew one pair of underwear could make such an appearance across a whopping 10 seasons?
Fan Theories
Fans couldn't resist diving into theories concerning the reasons behind Leonard's seemingly perpetual attachment to these boxers. Discussing it on the r/bigbangtheory subreddit, some pointed out that buying multiple pairs of the same style at once isn't uncommon for guys. And especially considering Leonard's personality, he probably cares more about his comfort than fashion.
Others speculated that Sheldon's compulsive habits had perhaps rubbed off on Leonard, pushing him towards a steadfast loyalty to that single pair. However, the most practical explanation is that these underwear were simply the only pair available for the scenes on set.
As we rewatch TBBT for the billionth time, it's comforting to know that there are still little surprises like this to look out for in the show to keep us entertained. Leonard's unchanging choice of underwear may just be an unintentional occurrence. But it adds another aspect to one of our favorite characters all the same.
Source: Reddit.