In a CBS interview posted on May 5, 2011, Parsons explained, “I’m not stupid.

But I’m no genius.”

While Parsons doesn’t have germaphobia like Sheldon, the two do have a couple of things in common.

The Bing Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons smirking

One is that they’re both very shy.

I was that shy," he revealed, adding, “It was just in my DNA.

This was just who I was.”

The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon dressed as Mr. Spock at a renaissance fair

I don’t know ‘Dr.

Those two long-running franchises are Sheldon’s favorite and perhaps many viewers of “TBBT.”

Whereas Sheldon has a passion for all things sci-fi and fantasy, Parsons has a passion for sports.

The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon with Bill Nye the Science Guy