Textual Analysis and Connotations

Media	Textual Analysis	Connotations
The Big Bang Theory TV	Leonard is wearing a suit to go to a date with penny. He doesn’t look relaxed and looks nervous. He is also wearing glasses, which is a typical accessory worn by a nerd.	Shows that nerds get overly nervous around girls, wear glasses, wear smart clothing but lack a sense of style. However, it does show that nerds can attract girls, and those of the status of Penny.
Boogie2988 Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cnL80ItPxA	He is obese. Wearing glasses, polo shirt, trousers and gaming accessories. He also has groomed facial hair.	The start of the video shows that nerds spend a lot of time gaming, and it is obvious that he doesn’t want to be disturbed. It also shows that nerds can be quite childish, as he got excited when he was allowed to open an early Christmas present. The fact that he got really excited by getting toy lightsabers also shows that he is childish, and has failed to mature. He has no interest in the adult world. This idea is supported by the fact that he can’t wait to play with them, as he does so straight away.
The Big Bang Theory TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqHpk97qeEc	Sheldon is wearing a superhero T-shirt and trousers. Leonard isn’t wearing typical nerdy clothes, but is wearing glasses and has his hair positioned in an unstylish way.	It shows that nerds still enjoy superheroes and everything that comes with them. They also enjoy childish toys, which is evident by their reaction upon receiving them. The start of the video portrays Sheldon as a very intelligent person, as he is working on some very difficult physics equations. He also expresses how it makes him very happy, when other people may find it incredibly dull and boring.