The Big Bang Theory fans spot shocking Leslie Winkle heroin plot hole after flirtatious scene with Leonard
EVER since The Big Bang Theory wrapped last year, fans have been combing through old episodes for their fix of nostalgia.
The CBS sitcom ran for a whopping 12 seasons, so it’s no surprise that every now and then, an inconsistency pops up.
The latest blunder takes place way back in episode 5 of the show’s debut season, which aired all the way back in 2007.
It concerns recurring character Leslie Winkle (Sara Gilbert), who appears as one of Leonard’s (Johnny Galecki) potential love interests.
Leslie proves to be every bit as smart and passionate about science as the main nerd squad, often taking it upon herself to challenge Sheldon’s (Jim Parsons) knowledge.
However, for such an intelligent character, she stumbles when it comes to her knowledge of narcotics.
During one flirt exchange with Leonard, she claims that physical attraction can make one’s pupils dilate to the same of extent as class a drug heroin.
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However, fans were quick to point out that Leslie had, for once, got her facts wrong, in what appeared to be a major diversion from her usual sharpness.
Taking to Reddit, one viewer corrected show writers, who they blamed for the error.
“Contrary to popular belief, heroin does not cause mydriasis, but in fact causes the exact opposite: miosis, or pinpoint pupils (for the layman),” they wrote.
“The drug she was looking for would be cocaine. It causes dilated pupils.”
The post received plenty of upvotes and messages of agreement, however other claimed that show bosses may have intentionally chosen to make Leslie slip up.
“The character is just ignorantly wrong. Sheldon is often wrong too,” one fan replied.
“She's a physicist and more than likely wouldn't know a damned thing about biology or drugs.”
While another claimed: “Her being wrong isn't a plot hole.”
The furore comes after a series of fake announcements claiming The Big Bang Theory would return for a 13th season, which left many fans heartbroken.
The Big Bang Theory is available to stream on Netflix.