You’re describing Futurama — subtle, smart, funny. You have to get the reference to get 75% of the jokes. TBBT is not subtle at all — they stick the humor up your nose, slap it in your face, and roll you around in it. The laugh track is pretty solid evidence of that. ...and I personally think thats because its…

Hmm, I’d say the thing about Sheldon is that he’s clearly autistic.