‘The Big Bang Theory’: How Penny Broke Out Of The “Dumb Blonde” Cliché She Was Meant To Be

Since antiquity, the blondness fascinates as much as she stigmatizes. While a positive reappropriation of the figure of "the blonde" is at work, some women concerned at the same time denounce specific and tiring harassmentMaryna Fraile sees her hair color as an asset as well as a burden. "Younger, I was living it badly. I was subject to a lot of ridicule, to the cliché of the blond beast. I had some complexes. Fortunately, some adults are also c…

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‘The Big Bang Theory’: How Penny Broke Out Of The “Dumb Blonde” Cliché She Was Meant To Be

When ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ first premiered in 2007, it quickly established itself as a unique take on the sitcom genre. The bleeding of nerd culture with humor that resonated with mainstream audiences was a first for the time.  However, one aspect of the show that didn’t immediately shine was the character of Penny, played […] The post ‘The Big Bang Theory’: How Penny Broke Out Of The “Dumb Blonde” Cliché She Was Meant To Be appeared first on Fi…