Top 10 Times Connie Was the Sassiest Meemaw On Young Sheldon
#10: She Knows Her Best Assets
“Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli”
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When Sheldon’s tormented by his next-door neighbor, the adults aren’t exactly too sure how to handle it. He’s endured most people’s share of teasing, but there’s just something different about this culprit. Luckily, Meemaw’s there to remind the family that looks can be deceiving, and who knows that better than her!? Indeed, throughout the series, Connie practically has to bat suitors away! For instance, during a book discussion, Drs. Sturgis and Linkletter discover Connie is newly single and practically fall off their chairs trying to win her over. However, she’s about as impressed with their attempts as she is with the works of Isaac Asimov. Her face says it all.
#9: Her “Den of Sin”
“The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin”
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In season five, Connie buys out a laundromat that just happens to be a front for one of her favorite secret hangout spots. However, thanks to Dale’s best intentions, she gets shut down before the business even gets off the ground, and she ain’t happy. Luckily, she has a rather entrepreneurial grandson with a plan. Unfortunately for her, he’s more business savvy than she anticipated, and she takes no pains in letting him know. However, the funniest interactions take place between mother and daughter as Mary tries to lead her (and Georgie) away from their “Den of Sin.” Honestly, it’s like Mary doesn’t even know her own mother!
#8: She’s a Proud Texan
“A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek”
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Connie Tucker prides herself on many things, including being a proud Texan. In fact, several of her life lessons lean into what it truly means to be from The Lone Star State. In season one, when Sheldon’s germophobia goes into overdrive, she believes she has what it takes to coax him out of quarantine— once she’s done laughing at the spectacle, of course. However, when her plan to catch this Road Runner with cookies fails, she turns to their proud heritage to set him straight. Amazingly, it works! Perhaps next, she can help the actual Wile E. Coyote with his Road Runner, too. We’re sure he’s an easier cookie to crack than her Moonpie.
#7: Giving Mary a Reality Check
“Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman”
It’s mentioned on occasion that Mary is the only one of Connie’s kids with whom she has a relationship. Does that spare her from her mom’s caustic tongue lashings? No. For instance, in season one, when Georgie gripes about Sheldon’s phone usage, she humorously pokes fun at her daughter’s faith. Later, when Sheldon asks permission to go to Houston with his high school friends, his mom isn’t sure she likes the idea of him alone in a car with two teens. She asks for some motherly advice only to get savagely burned instead. Of course, it’s not the only time one of their mother-daughter heart-to-hearts comes with a side of red-hot sauce.
#6: So Many of Her Interactions with George, Sr
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Connie and George Sr arguably have one of the series’ funniest dynamics. She clearly doesn’t think he’s good enough for her daughter, and he barely tolerates being the target of her sharp wit. Still, their interactions provide endless entertainment. You think the in-law interactions in your family are unhinged? Get a load of this pair. Have your family ever almost waged a full-out war over a secret recipe? Especially to realize they handed the enemy the groundwork for a great, elaborate prank. Connie’s reluctant to share her brisket recipe, but she sure won’t be taking his advice on salad making. Their interactions can get fiery, but we sure do enjoy ’em!
#5: A Fiesty Round of “Dungeons & Dragons”
“A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On”
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We would probably call Connie a gamer if that game were a slot machine at a casino. But she’s no stranger to dabbling into Sheldon’s gaming world either, and she goes harder than most Meemaws. Did yours ever sneak you out of school to play video games? We didn’t think so. Connie also shows us that “D&D” is more than just a game; it’s a great way to sort out your love life, too. When Dale tries to reform his bad temper, Connie uses the fantasy role-playing game to lure out the old Dale— the one with whom she originally clicked. After plenty of baiting, Connie’s thief successfully steals Dale’s good nature.
#4: Messing with Pastor Jeff
“A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens”
If you lined up the Cooper/Tucker family by devotion to the Christian faith, Mary would steadfastly stand on one side, while Sheldon would sit unwaveringly on the other. Does that stop him from getting involved in Church? Not even a little, and his Meemaw is more than happy to encourage his inquisitive mind. Is it because she believes asking questions is important? Or is it because she’s interested in the salvation of octopus aliens, or whatever Sheldon’s jabbering about this time? No, it’s because she loves seeing Pastor Jeff and her daughter squirm. Still, we have to wonder, would the Pastor prefer Sheldon’s incessant questioning or being doused by a fire extinguisher?
#3: Giving Missy a Life Lesson on Gender Equality
“A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm”
When Missy decides to join a baseball team, her dad asks around and eventually accompanies her to a tryout. However, the coach won’t even give her a chance just because she’s a girl. Missy’s heartbroken, but Connie, who’s also dealing with her heartache, refuses to take it lying down. She steps up to the plate and throws the coach a curveball he’ll never forget. Who wouldn’t want a Meemaw like Connie in their corner? She’s the ultimate MVP, unafraid to stand up for what’s right. Thanks to Meemaw’s feistiness, Missy knocks it out of the park. Connie also hits a walk-off victory of her own, rounding the bases with style.
#2: Egging Dale’s House with Georgie
“A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat”
Connie never misses a chance to throw some serious shade at the oldest Cooper sibling. We get it; sometimes, he walks straight into them, and not firing back would be a missed opportunity. But don’t get us wrong, she’s also a fierce defender of her grandchildren. Following an argument with Connie, a foul-tempered Dale takes out his anger on Georgie and fires him. So, Connie encourages him to get revenge— heck, she even joins him! How many Meemaws do you know with that kind of spirit? Sure, she’s already mad at Dale, but it’s his mistreatment of Georgie that ultimately makes her crack. Now, she just wants to make him eggs-tremely sorry.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
How She’d Deal with Sheldon’s Unacceptable Language, “Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine”
Not Exactly What Our Meemaws Had in Mind When They Told Us to Watch Our Tongues
A Meemaw’s Love Is Unconditional (Most of the Time), “A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens”
But Sometimes Kids Just Really Make You Rethink the “Un” Part, Don’t They?
Stirring the Coffee Pot, “Body Glitter and a Mall Safety Kit”
The Things We’ll Do for a Good Cup of Joe
Child Proofing Her Language, “A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken and Holy Matrimony”
She Could Teach a Masterclass in Double Entendres
Imparting Invaluable Life Advice, “Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia”
She Certainly Doesn’t Mince Her Words
#1: Snapping Sheldon Out of His Existential Crisis
“An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles”
“Big Bang Theory” fans know that Meemaw calls Sheldon “Moonpie” because. That doesn’t mean she never revels in his misfortune. Anyway, after a philosophy class sends Sheldon into an existential rabbit hole, Connie’s left to snap him out of it. We know Sheldon can be difficult, but this is a whole other level, and this time, even a proud Texan speech can’t turn things around. When even Dr. Sturgis fails to inspire him, Connie decides to… wing it. It’s funny how Sheldon’s reality starts to come back into focus when faced with his feathered foe, isn’t it? Connie Tucker sure doesn’t cluck around; She might just be the sassiest chick in Medford!
Which Connie moment do you think was so saucy you could’ve chopped up some hotdogs and thrown some spaghetti in it? Let us know in the comments.
