Big Bang Theory: Worst Thing on TV or Just the Unfunniest Thing on TV? Discuss.

[Lumenskir]

Cause removing it would be terrible.

What I'm trying to say is that whether it exists or not in a given episode (hell, a given scene) is entirely arbitrary, the result of an on/off switch the writers can choose to flip or not. It's not a true part of his character (otherwise the writers would stick to consistent rules that make sense), it's just another quick joke they can make on Raj, i.e., if they want the audience to laugh at him they'll put him in a scene with a woman without a beer. If they want him to act normal they'll stick a single beer in his hand and then continue on as normal.

I mean, really, what would be the difference between Raj walking in and saying "I went to a hypnotherapist, I can talk to girls now!" vs. him always having a beer in his hand?