The Big Bang Theory - Jim Parsons on Spanking and Bazinga

Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik talk about filming the infamous spanking scene in Episode 10 of this season; the cast and executive producers discuss the origins of "bazinga."
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[@tikabanks7927]

"Slapping that ass' that will forever be the greatest line ever said by Jim Parsons.

[@morribarnett6738]

I'm still laughing

[@lilyexum4418]

Tika Banks BAZINGA

[@martyc909]

I love that he said all in the name of art, just like Sheldon would say all in the name of science.

[@kimmie3082]

HAHA I AGREE!

[@ViciousNarwhal]

One of them

[@moonstruck1022]

Jim and Mayim have the BEST chemistry. They are so comfortable with each other and seem to be in their own little world when they are together. There's definitely a very strong bond between them

[@asdf7108]

Melissa Margis If youre planning on them marying i must disapoint you. Parsons is gay

[@moonstruck1022]

I know Jim Parsons is gay. But their characters are dating and in real life they are very good friends. I just think they are both wonderful people and they obviously have a love for each other. It doesn't have to be sexual for people to have a great connection and love each other

[@TheCatAnimations]

As an asexual, I can really appreciate their strong platonic love; it's really sweet. :)

[@Mxtrmeike13]

***** Same here! I sometimes get upset when people make fun of them or say, "Aren't they ever going to have sex?!" because for me, there's so much more to a relationship than just sex, and it's not the butt of a joke if you don't want to have sex.

[@NearTheLimits]

+Mxtrmeike13 girl talk, stereotype talking. Or is it not? Boring.

[@tikabanks7927]

Also...I love Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons. I love them separately, I love them together. I love their characters. I love their friendship.

[@jws1272]

A lot of TBBT fans call them MaJim........

[@isidroc.2507]

Sheamy is the name for them both

[@hanweikuo704]

@@isidroc.2507 its shamy

[@alcruzz]

same

[@cuquilandia1]

I also love them ♥️♥️♥️They are soooo cute! Jajaja

[@alexed8202]

“There was some redness” Jim’s face when mayim says that.

[@samanthahillshafer]

He looks so proud of himself🤣

[@annaf.w.5154]

@@samanthahillshafer Right? I almost forgot he was gay XDDD

[@BedsitBob]

Mayim is so cute, when she's embarrassed.

[@jws1272]

And Jim takes so much pride in making her turn several shades of red..........

[@jaelynnkim1801]

@@jws1272 STOP RIGHT THERE

[@patrickgray5633]

Lucky Jim!!!!

[@Naessey]

Jim and Mayim have wonderful chemistry! Don’t see it often between tv/movie stars these days. The only other couple with this chemistry like this are Hugh and Ryan.

[@lynnepashley4281]

@@patrickgray5633 lucky Mayim not Jim

[@MsMoe2007]

"You have no idea how game this one is..." my god.. that was great!

[@wcgcjd]

MsMoe2007 I didn't understand that can you explain it please

[@ReveanceFX]

Being game means eager or willing to do something new or challenging, so he was basically saying: "You have no idea how interested this one is in doing crap like that though" :P

[@wcgcjd]

ReveanceFX thank you so much 🤗

[@ReveanceFX]

you're welcome ;)

[@Tracy-le9fl]

Alaa Alghamdi and Reverence....YOU two are cute! 👍😎😉

[@ez8546]

Mayim rocks! Everybody loves Mayim.

[@hitmanhart5183]

I'd do her!.....Twice!

[@kristiandavidsen7465]

+Hitman Hart That's just wrong

[@editaquadidi]

I admire her

[@quicksilver3593]

Dr mayim

[@sanesopyay]

No, I don't. Personally I think Amy ruined TBBT.

[@TheBakko343]

Parsons and Bialik are great together on screen, I think that's why the spanking scene was so hilarious.

[@umiismyname4142]

jim parson is so attractive. i cant take my eyes off him. like im glued or somethig

[@Snoupity]

ira umi its because of how confidently he is sitting himself

[@jackfoster9832]

he is gay

[@betches1671]

@@jackfoster9832 and? He is still adorable

[@taylorhalders1841]

Jim Parsons is my new obsession these days, I can't get my eyes off of him in every video, I love him so much, everything about him is lovable, what a great man. I think I might be in love haha I'm so jealous of Mayim they seem so close she's such a lucky woman. Ok I should stop now I could talk about Jim forever

[@AstralFrost]

Oh yes, isn't he just lovely? I have been watching his interviews and he's so funny and fascinating.

[@taylorhalders1841]

Astral Frost I couldn't agree more, such a sweet little babe

[@isaquegomescorrea3041]

Taylor Halders You and Jim have a chance at all, given the fact he is gay :) So go for it! Thell the world you like him. Who knows? On my side, I prefer Penny (K.C.). She's so great in many senses... I'd marry her, totally.

[@taylorhalders1841]

Isaque Gomes Correa I know but I don't despair lol maybe one day I'll get the chance to meet him & tell him how I feel at least that would be amazing, and you're absolutely right about Kaley, she is such a sweetheart, so gorgeous and funny, good luck on the wedding plans haha :)

[@taylorhalders1841]

David Ruiz LOL I'm a 20 year old girl ;)

[@Pip-ti9xp]

You can tell that Jim and Mayim are great mates..so lovely

[@asparagusboy.]

Jim and Mayim are not mates, Jim is gay and married.

[@Nyquil5]

@@asparagusboy. "Mates" as in friends.

[@asparagusboy.]

@@Nyquil5 the term "mates" is for couples, unless you're in England-which I didn't consider

[@prernasaraf5898]

@@asparagusboy. Or in Australia

[@asparagusboy.]

@@prernasaraf5898 true-

[@jws1272]

I think that Jim takes pride in making Mayim turn several colors in embarassment, because he's so FRANK about their scenes..........

[@taylormiller7145]

" but all week I was slapping that ass off camera"

[@sherylkay6671]

taylor miller your dp is my reaction rn

[@BethanyGordon1992]

Jim and Mayim are adorable. They have such great chemistry, love them together.

[@rmartin7558]

It's funny that the natural cadence of Parson's real voice is exactly the same as Sheldon's.

[@anasalguera2085]

Jim and Mayim are too cute together. I can't get over how he looks at her. I know he's gay but he loves her. You can tell they're great friends.

[@adhnanwani642]

"correct me if you know better" is the most non-sheldon thing ever.

[@midpoint_2658]

UGH! I don't know why but when Jim Parsons smiles, I just 😍💕

[@tiffanywestley4095]

Midpoint _ ikr when he smiles I smiles 😌

[@acc-lab1233]

I'm male. I don't consider myself as gay but me too-

[@andyman10]

Same

[@marymoriarity2555]

Cannot stop laughing at Mayims reactions to Jim’s comments about spanking.

[@MarcoPolo-mp6ry]

I spit out my drink when Jim said smacking that ass

[@rebeccafetters9524]

Hahahaha hahahaha I fuckin love Jim parsons!!! "I was slapping that ass all week!!!"

[@ragemena7476]

People are so morbid about Jim Parson´s sexuality...Goshhh he´s clearly joking and having fun....Makes fun of the situation...I like him because of that, he´s charismatic, handsome and he got a twisted sense of humor.....just give it a rest..HE´S GAY obsessive fangirls...

[@soyunlobo08]

Exactly! Thank you.

[@Historian212]

Right? I've had gay male friends who were cute and flirtatious with women (including me), it's just for fun.

[@ruadhrose]

Ever occur to you that maybe it’s disappointing to us “fangirls” that he’s gay. Geez calm down Karen.

[@StefaniaOlla]

@@ruadhrose why should that be "disappointing"? Fucking hell, if I was him and I saw this comment I'd be so damn offended and disappointed by people who consider themselves "fans" and then say dumb things like this. Jesus, grow up. He's not even a person you know for real, why do you even care? Holy shit I hope you're ten to make such stupid statements.

[@lynnepashley4281]

@@StefaniaOlla spot on

[@melo2044]

When jim said “ı didnt saw it” ım really crying He is so cute and makes me laugh all time

[@Samartharora1998]

just look at amy face when jim talks omggggg so cutteeeee

[@loungeblogger]

but why did Sheldon stop using the word Bazinga??

[@dkd88]

Omg something about Meyim is just sooooo charming i love herr

[@greghudson6861]

What a storyteller Jim Parsons is.

[@dthiem12]

Jim has the best smile

[@ps4gamerx348]

I love the way Jim looks at Mayim!

[@ednaroca8447]

That blooper was and forever will be my favorite. 💥🤣

[@Angela-nd2ub]

Mayim : there was some redness Jim in his head : there sure was

[@zeynepuslu277]

jskdfjlfjslfjls it took one week

[@mytheory6465]

Mayim is a neuroscientist in real life, how awesome is that?!

[@ritikalizrengit9056]

Really

[@Mabelasante49]

Yeah

[@hunterrific99]

It is awesome! Kind of like how Pauley Perrette (who's actually the one interviewing Miyam and Jim in this video lol) has a degree in criminal justice and played a forensic scientist on NCIS. haha

[@zeynepuslu277]

i read it with sheldon voiceee

[@BedsitBob]

Of all the scenes in this show, I think this will forever be the one people will remember.

[@dmaemalaya]

JIM IS SO ADORABLE

[@fawnkongsiri1752]

Jim Parsons is such a lovable person

[@MsMoe2007]

Fawn Kongsiri agreed

[@mssucks3462tommy]

DR Mayim Bialik is the only one of them that's actually a scientist in real life -neuroscientist.

[@redbloodbluemoon1423]

And?

[@caspera97]

I think its fun when sheldon and any talk science in the series cuz mayim actually know what theyre talking about... She has a real PhD in Neurosscience

[@lucy-ferprofiler5379]

Jim and Mayim have such great chemistry !!!!!!

[@joycesmile123]

I really love Sheldon and Amy ... It feels like they are truly in love with each other 😍 I hope they will make a new show together again .... I'm rooting for them Please make a new show together

[@MK-pq3dj]

I love Shamy too!😳💕💕

[@meman6964]

Good acting, actor makes us believe the characters are real, but their personal life has little to nothing to do with the staged roles

[@LASlvdr21]

Jim: It's all in the name of art *then looks at Mayim's legs* xD xD OMG

[@s0ftbby346]

Hestia Rose Quartz h-hes gay

[@jule8280]

@@s0ftbby346 Are you sure about that? 😂

[@zeynepuslu277]

@@jule8280 he is married

[@jule8280]

@@zeynepuslu277 Marriage is between a Man and a Woman not a Man and a Man or a Woman and a Woman. God designed Marriage

[@a77siddharthraosoma56]

Mayim is so pretty! Damn! Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik talk like they have been best friends for years! Damn! Always lightens my mood whenever I see them talk! :)

[@mr.mediocregamer9653]

I always like these kinds of interviews because it reveals the psychology of the actual people playing the characters. For example, Kaley Cuoco can barely tolerate not having herself be the center of attention. Even when stories being told have nothing to do with her she finds a way to turn it back to her. Interesting...

[@saldrummond5561]

i noticed that whenever she wasn't talking she looked completely unamused with the whole conversation

[@mr.mediocregamer9653]

Sal Drummond Yup, exactly my point. All she's there to do is pander to the audience but she'd rather be out doing rich, blonde girl things in LA. To her these panels are probably the worse part of her job.

[@Spenceco1]

Maybe that's what I've been noticing in nearly all the BBT panels. I made a comment about this on another video segment of this particular panel. Kaley always looks so detached from everyone else, even physically. While everyone else is inclined toward someone else she's ramrod straight and distanced from her neighbours. The comment was intended as an observation, I don't know why I interpreted it that way or, if it's the right interpretation, why she's doing it. What you said could be why. Interesting. I'm glad I'm not the only one who is attentive to these things.

[@mr.mediocregamer9653]

I think this ability to see this sort of thing comes from being a people watcher. Watch enough people and you get to pick up on their subtle cues. ;)

[@MyGlisten]

My thoughts exactly ! And I wanted to write the exact same thing and then the first comment happens to be about the way Kaley reacts :/

[@annalisasebamalai596]

1:49 Kunal "HERE WE GOOOOO" I'm dead

[@ashangtie]

4:59-5:08 Classic Sheldon and Wolowitz. Hahaha!

[@samsongs783]

See no evil *covers his ears* Hear no evil *covers his eyes* hahah.

[@manuellemourajardim4155]

Okay , Mayim Bialik and Jim Parson is my new obcessions , they are perfect ,OMG they are so cute , whan Mayim laugh is so amazinggg

[@brendaaraujo7059]

hahah I love Jim's accent xD

[@lunebleue6574]

+Brenda Araujo he's from Texas but i don't hear a Texan accent (??)

[@kelciebrain5814]

The whole crew is awesome!! great chemistry....Hope to see more of TBBT

[@chyntiadarongke2040]

Mayim was so adorable on this. ahh, love her!

[@marymoriarity2555]

The interchanges between Jim,Mayim and Kayley We’re really funny.

[@diaphanoux]

"You have no idea how game this one is to play that part" That moment you know, Mayim likes to get freeaakkyy!!! LOOL

[@thejew1789]

Mayin: there was some redness Jim: *Heisenberg expression*

[@madicfelloff7972]

Jim parsons is just so cute 😂😂

[@missjulie_]

Here I am in 2023 still can't get over to "Slapping that ass" haha still simping Jim Parson😂

[@crazytime3086]

5:00 Jep Jim is definitely stuck in his role 👌😅

[@reginaphalange3740]

Anyone else wondering what the two other scenes were that were supposed to be off-camera?

[@nehamaw]

'There was alot of takes'... Uh... There was some redness. 😂

[@katrinatucker6848]

I didn't know how much I loved Jim Parsons until now 😂 I'm years behind but I'm enjoying all these interviews with this cast , but especially with Jim ❤

[@TASHITE]

Is the interviewer Pauley Perrette (NCIS's Abby)? That voice ...

[@anasalguera2085]

Yes.

[@WTFProductions91]

I thought so, too. My mom would love to watch this just because she was an Abby & NCIS fan.

[@tiffanywestley4095]

Yh

[@kimsmith1746]

Finally found this. I just posted this same question. I didn't see who called her Pauley, but it was one of the showrunners.

[@annapg.4626]

Mayim is so cute when she is embarrasse andJim is so funny 😂

[@uwuuu.]

the loud laughs i let out the whole time they were talking about the spanking scene, specially when jim was silent for a few seconds after mayim said there was some redness then he proceeded to defensively say, "i never saw it!!" 😭 also sooo adorable when mayim covered jim's mouth after the latter talked about her being so game, gods i love them

[@justtryingtobebetter6032]

i am so in love with Jim and Mayim

[@lunatictsuki]

If an asteroid named Sheldon Cooper hit earth I probably wouldn’t even be mad about it 🤣

[@katiehefner7162]

Okay the "slapping that ass" line was great, but I died when he said "Finally it revealed itself. It said "Bazinga, I'm a bee!"

[@rojinarashidi8785]

I am aaaalways attracted to gay men like Mat bomer or Jim Parsons I mean what is wrong with me? Is it like a thing? Do they have a name for it? 😂😭

[@billnj2006]

+rojina Rashidi - There is nothing wrong with you at all. Gay men tend to be very physically fit, usually attractive, but not always - everyone comes in all shapes and forms regardless of sexuality. Women feel safe around us gay guys because they know we have no ulterior motives - we aren't trying to get you into bed. There is a term for it, it's not very charming - it's termed as a "Fag-hag" which I don't particularly like because that is once again stereotyping someone - and IMO it's not a very nice thing to call someone.

[@maybenotserious]

Same here xD For me it started with Neil Patrick Harris and since TBBT Jim Parrsons. Its not that special though I think. Do you know wha Yaoi is? Those girls even go one step further :D

[@txcowpatty]

Bill Carnevale Lol, I prefer fruit fly myself. I am one of those women who are attracted to homosexual men. It's the damnedest thing, but part of my reality. Of course, that being said, I have had a huge crush on Jim/Sheldon from Day One.

[@blackrose9ify]

Same here.. I think it' because most of them are articulate :)

[@billnj2006]

Patricia Vasquez Fruit fly? That does give me a little chuckle. I think Jim Parsons is cute too, he's not Matt Bomer - but he's cute!

[@ibrahimnaqvi9249]

You can actually see a brief straightening of Jim Parsons' orientation at 1:10

[@rianarai8839]

" That's all in the name of art ! " ~ Jim 😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SDTracyHarper]

ShlAmi slapping that ass. Hilarious! "Its all in the name of art!" Yes! Yes it was.

[@smbarone2000]

I love that Pauley is interviewing them. Yay!

[@analee9117]

Jim and Mayin are so cutes, I love the connection they have together, so natural ... And their friendship is beautiful >

[@kartsakukko8855]

I like and love Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik

[@rakeshchowdary4749]

Jim is as funny as Sheldon 😂😂😂

[@erichirsch1790]

Mayim and Pauley are two smoking hot women that look great in anything they wear. They both have great smilesthat could light up a room. Jim got a kick out of slapping Mayim on the butt.Mayim took it like a true sport that she is. Jim and Mayim are great people hands down 100%.

[@kaylaeyley9705]

Man they are such a fracking ship! I mean I know he has a husband but they have such a great friendship 😂

[@sadbeautifultragic013]

Everyone hating on Kaley for talking... that's just her freaking personality. She's bubbly and outgoing and that's what makes her cute and who she is. I don't see what the problem is - I'm sure we all know someone in our life who chimes in and adds their own two cents in something, and I'm sure we all do it without even realizing it.

[@gelatine8686]

I know! I love her personality, but she always gets misunderstood

[@snow6149]

I love how Mayim's blushing when Jim's being brutally honest

[@kaylaeyley9705]

*the spanking* 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m dead it was fricking hilarious

[@denisespurlock7869]

I am 57 years old and have never watched an episode of The Big Bang Theory. When it comes on Netflix, I will binge on it.

[@redbloodbluemoon1423]

Have you seen it now?

[@vikeshupadhyay7411]

Sheldon in real life is Howard basically 🤣

[@judyannludchawefoyagao8278]

With all the interviewer's on this channel, I like this one. She's cool and seem spontaneous.

[@AiswaryaM739]

Mayim is so cute when she blushes

[@freebooterluckless]

“Spanking and bazinga” sounds like a fun Saturday night

[@riverdreams9510]

Plot Twist: Big Bang Theory will come back after 10 years with their kids entering Astra Nova school. 👍👍

[@jws1272]

1:34.........the whole conversation AFTER "Slappin' That Ass" is Hilarious too............Kaley, Kunal, and Mayim herself, all chime in about it!!!!

[@sakurasmile-oy6kb]

I don't understand that they said

[@donnadsanders7534]

He’s adorable! They both are!

[@47imagine]

Kaley cannot handle not being the center of attention. You can see it visibly bother her and she HAS to chime in. Melissa Rauch is much classier.

[@misspriss2482]

This. I can't stand her!

[@shabytin]

MAYIM is so beautiful! :)

[@cselenee90]

I know i’m going to get criticized BUT i just started watching the tv show and buying the seasons on ITUNES, i’m on season 6 right now 😃😃 and just paused to check out some interviews 😁😁✌🏼 I’m obsessed w Jim Parsons btw lol 😆❤️

[@xander7099]

man i could watch these all day this is great

[@Coreyisthatdude77]

Their friendship is everything 🤣🤣

[@cassiefriedman8685]

This makes me laugh so hard

[@helidude3502]

This interview was as good as the scene itself 😁

[@collinreesejones5525]

I NEVER EVER WATCH NETWORK TV, My little brother was here and talked me into watching the 1st episode and I said, "Beau, that will be one of the BEST TV shows ever!" As usual I was correct!!! 😂

[@taranjotsudan325]

Awsome series and i saw three times i hope you all guys work again together and i am fan of all of them thanks a lot of your precious time. Bazinga😜

[@FrankieJayUK]

I clicked and saw Pauley Perrette - instant thumbs up

[@amisykes3914]

Honestly thought that whole thing mayim is just like ‘shut up Jim’ hahahah

[@marymoriarity2555]

I saw an interview between Mayim and Simon Helberg that really surprised me. They were both describing incredible pressure after having been on a comic con panel to attend some type of party in which they would drink. I was a little disappointed they both fell. Compelled to drink. However, they both spoke very highly of the medication that they do now to control their feelings and keep calm during performances. Apparently there is a lot of pressure to do the drinking bit I do not understand that, given the fact that both seem to be religious people outside in real life. They were both saying about their therapist.

[@markthompson1439]

Logically speaking, there should be an asteroid named after Rajeh Koothrappali since he is the astrophysicist. Just sayin'

[@markthompson1439]

also, spellcheck just taught me how to spell 'astrophysicist' :D

[@tungvan2514]

I swear, your idea is just fucking awesome.

[@dianawestrup7416]

I love this crew. The best of the best.

[@chrisdodds9397]

Imagine at the end of the Big Bang theory final episode it zoomed in on Jim and he said bazzinga season 13 here we come