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Adhesive Duck should trounce LDD. The Shenny parts of AD are some of the best ever TBBT. Nothing in LDD compares.

Shamy having a baby is a terrible idea. TBBT already has one dysfunctional, irresponsible shirker of a parent, (Howard). Half the time Sheldon is a baby and Amy serves as his fill-in mother. Bringing a baby into the world of Sheldon Cooper would be the ultimate in irresponsibility. No child should have Sheldon the over sized toddler as a parent.

Are people that excited about seeing Amy's mother? Perhaps the intention was to make her quirky, (i.e. Mary Cooper), but she has in many ways been described as someone that was abusive. Doesn't Amy tell a story of being locked in a closet as a girl as a punishment? Amy has shared more disturbing news about her strict mother — like how Mrs. Fowler used to lock her in the “sin closet,” from which Amy would watch 60 Minutes through the slats — Sounds like she'll be a real hoot to have on the show....

Going the miscarriage route would be extremely insensitive to Melissa and generally a tasteless idea. Chuck Lorre may not be afraid to tackle some serious issues on his other shows but TBBT has never strayed into the world of dramedy. I cannot imagine whatever angst the two of them may be experiencing lasting very long as a plot line. It never made any sense for Howard to act as he did over money during the first pregnancy. In his position he would have a much better than average income and Bernadette makes a 'buttload' of money.

Ah! Thanks!

The taping report mentioned Stuart being afraid they were going to kick him out: "After finding out that they're not kicking him out, he is over the moon about the new baby and is clearly the happiest of the three of them." My old mind must have missed, or forgotten something, but when did he move back in?

Usually I hate all the 'Penny is unhappy with her job' talk, but i have to admit I like your premise. As for the 'dream': Is it really? Or, did she leave Nebraska and go to L.A. in pursuit of a delusion? Has it ever been established that Penny was inclined to be an actress while in school? When she moved into 4B she was 21 years old. We know that after high school she attended and dropped out of community college. At what point did acting become her dream, as opposed to what she imagined would be an easy life getting by on her looks?

Seeing the actual episode may add context and provide a cleared picture. At the moment I think I see this from the perspective you bring in to play. Ramona made her move and Sheldon chose Amy. I see Amy's 'thank you' and hug as recognizing the role Ramona played in getting Sheldon to come to a decision point, and as a bit of an 'in your face' act towards the woman that lost in her play for Amy's man. I really hope that no kid is ever shown on TBBT. If they have to have children, let them all be heard and never seen.

Of course he does. So tiresome...

Or, he simply did not care. Perhaps he viewed Penny as a temporary fling and wasn't concerned with her finding the photos of his wife on the phone. TBBT has come a long way since the days of Bath Item and there's nothing to be gained by rehashing the old "Did Sheldon accurately characterize Penny's dating habits?" debate. Penny in those days was into a specific type. Big, muscular, jock types, or at the very least, pretty boys. Dave Underhill was only an anomaly in that he was intelligent. Otherwise, he was perfect for Penny at that point in time.

Opening Night is a pivotal episode for the Shamy, but Bath Item is, and always will be, classic TBBT for me.

His description may not hold water. But, I don't see how that clip supports the point you're trying to make. How he feels about the Grinch doesn't reflect on how he remembers his Texas childhood. He remembers wedgies, pantsings, being physically bullied, unappreciated, having bags of flaming excrement left on his front porch, ass kickings, coins shoved up his nose, and being rumored to be a witch. As with us all: Our perceptions shape our reality. Sheldon perceives his childhood was hell. Thus, it was hell.

Since TBBT has always had issues with canon, continuity and consistency in the story telling it is certainly possible that they could do something along those lines. If they do, it will probably irreparably damage an already out of balance show. Issues that I see that make this concept untenable: 1. Sheldon has always described his childhood as hell. This flaws the entire concept of 'YS' for me. I have no desire to see this socially and emotionally challenged kid being bullied, mocked, and otherwise belittled. So, how they will bring anyone on TBBT from his childhood in a positive way doesn't really make sense. 2. Sheldon went to college and then graduate school at a young age. YS is age blocked if they're planning on centering around his home life. 3. Sheldon has never expressed any affection for anyone from his younger years apart from his mother and Mee-Maw. Why would he welcome any interaction from people from those years in his adult life. 4. Sheldon is now in Pasadena. While it is possible that someone he once knew might also go west, there is nothing to suggest they would be found at the university or other places he might go. I will watch the 'YS' pilot and see how it goes. I don't really think the show will make it. So, the idea that it will significantly affect TBBT is hard to imagine. I have watched TBBT from the pilot until now. From my perspective it is Jim Parsons portrayal of the character that made him so unique. It remains to be seen if a child actor can do likewise with what could easily be a very unlikable character.

Interesting, but I don't think Amy would go for a "Lenny" wedding. She's more likely to want the full deal with all the trimmings.

She appeared much later as one of the staff at the puzzle room. Season 8, ep 16. She's the one that greets the group, presumably takes their payment, and let's them into the room.