15 Reasons Connie from Young Sheldon is the coolest ‘meemaw’ one can ask for

Connie or Constance Tucker is one of the most important characters of Young Sheldon. Apart from Sheldon, his parents, and siblings, his family includes his grandmother, Connie. She is adorningly called meemaw by her grandchildren. Played by Annie Potts, she is not the typical grandmother, as she is fiery, independent, witty, and sarcastic. But she always stands by her grandchildren. Here are 15 reasons why she is the coolest meemaw anyone can ask for:

1. That time when Connie sings the national anthem and waves the national flag outside her home

In Season 1, episode 2, Sheldon lands the whole family in trouble when he complains about the poor quality of his favorite bread in an interview on TV and inadvertently suggests communism. This scares the family, who are blacklisted for being communist supporters. Connie/Meemaw’s solution to this is to sing the national anthem in front of her home and wave a giant US flag to show her solidarity.

2. When Connie stood up for gender equality and her granddaughter

In Season 3, episode 6, Missy surprises everyone by being excellent at baseball. Even though her father tries to get her into a tryout, Dale, who is the baseball coach of the kids' team, says no as she is a girl. Connie becomes the best meemaw possible when she steps up for her granddaughter and gives a lesson or two to Dale. Ultimately, Missy gets a chance to play, proving that Connie is always there for her grandchildren.

3. That time when Connie starts an illegal gambling business and gets her grandson involved

Perhaps one of the funniest parts of Connie’s character is her ability to always take risks and end up doing something illegal. In Season 5, episode 4, she buys a laundromat and when she discovers that there is a backroom casino, she uses it to start an illegal gambling den. When George Jr. comes to know about it, she incorporates him into her business, proving that she is the coolest meemaw.

4. When Connie proves that she is a true Texan

In Season 1, episode 13, Sheldon’s germaphobia goes out of hand, leaving his mother, Mary, bewildered. After trying everything and not being able to get Sheldon to quit his shenanigans, Mary is dejected. But Connie steps in as the perfect meemaw and lures Sheldon out of his hiding by evoking his Texan roots and urging him to come out like a true Texan man.

5. When Connie delivers witty one-liners in front of George Sr.

Some of the most endearing yet hilarious moments of the show are when Connie and her son-in-law, George Sr., get into a battle of words. Both of them deliver witty one-liners but Connie always wins the fight with her sassiness. There are several episodes and some examples include when George says that Connie eats for free and Connie shoots back saying that he eats for three.

6. That time when she eggs Dale’s house with George Jr

In Season 3, episode 21, Connie and Dale get into a fight and he takes out his frustration on George Jr. by firing him. Even though Connie keeps taking playful jabs at George Jr, she always stands with her grandkids when it is time to fight. When Connie comes to know about what Dale has done, she turns into the coolest grandmother and accompanies George Jr to throw eggs at Dale’s house.

7. When Connie gets obsessed with playing video games with Sheldon

Connie loves to move with the times and she is not like a regular grandmother who fusses and gets irritated with technology. In Season 2, episode 8, when Sheldon gets obsessed with a video game, meemaw also spends her days and nights, getting Sheldon to win the final level. Connie is therefore a cool meemaw to her grandchildren.

8. That time when Connie supported Mandy in selling adult movies

In Season 6, episode 8, Connie and George Jr have expanded their business and have bought a video store. When George’s girlfriend Mandy joins in on the business, the two get into trouble for selling R-rated movies at their store and face backlash from the Church. But Connie, free-spirited that she is, defends Mandy and does not step down from selling what she wants.

9. When Connie sold cigarettes across the border with Georgie

In Season 6, episode 1, Connie decides to earn some extra cash by selling cigarettes across the border. When George Jr joins in on the fun, the two of them make a road trip to the border but are unfortunately caught by the police. The fact that Connie is a cool meemaw and does all these illegal businesses with her grandson is hilarious enough, but the two, hilariously, also spend a night in prison.

10. That time when Connie supports Missy after she is overshadowed

Most of the time, all the focus is on Sheldon, and his twin sister, Missy, often feels left out. In Season 6, episode 10, when Mary is busy concentrating on Sheldon and Missy feels left out again, it is Connie who comes in to provide love and support to Missy and acknowledges her feelings. As a supportive meemaw, she reassures Missy that she is as important as her brother.

11. When Connie supports George Jr becoming a father

In Season 6, episode 14, Georgie finds out that Mandy is pregnant and freaks out as he knows his parents would not take the news well. But it is Connie, who steps in as his meemaw and ensures him that he always has her and takes a level-headed approach, unlike Mary, who panics. She even prepares him for the new responsibility.

12. That time when Connie supports Georgie’s entrepreneurial spirit

Even though Connie keeps taking jabs at George Jr, she also supports him when he works hard and she sees a spark in him. George Jr has a knack for being a salesman and when he works at the Herschel Sparks’ tire shop, Connie praises George Jr, for his natural talent in sales and boosts his confidence. Thus, once again proving that she is the most loving meemaw.

13. When she roasts Pastor Jeff over her dating habits

In Season 1, episode 5, when Connie begins dating Dr. Sturgis and Pastor Jeff comments over her relationship being inappropriate by saying that it might not be God’s plan, she quickly shuts him down with a sassy remark stating that she has socks older than him so he is in no position to tell her what to do. Proving that she always has quick and sarcastic replies ready and she does not take nonsense from anyone.

14. That time when she allows Mandy to stay over at her house

In Season 6, episode 19, when Mandy faces problems with her parents and has nowhere to go, it is Connie who steps up and allows her to stay with her as long as she wants. She provides a welcoming home to her and never lets her feel that she is a guest. During Mandy’s pregnancy, it is Connie who takes care of her and even goes to doctor visits with her, highlighting her lovely character.

15. When Connie made George Sr fuss over a brisket recipe

The banter between Connie and George Sr never stops. When George Sr asks Connie for the recipe for her famous briskets, she refuses to share. George decides to search her house for the recipe, and irritated by this, Connie sends him on a wild goose chase by giving a fake recipe that requires one to travel extensively for ingredients. When George comes to know about the bluff, he is hilariously livid, proving that Connie always has the last laugh.