Threelions Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I thought that was awful. Not for any major reason just really badly written and completely over the top. Maybe it's being English and Halloween not being such a big deal here but that bored me the whole way through. Over the top slapstick never appealed to me. On the plus side we may finally be rid of Priya. Though I agree with 4ofn they've robbed Leonard of his spine again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgusted Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Continuity was again a winner with Raj's desk. Stuart strutting his stuff was classic Alas, continuity took a hit because Stuart picked up Penny in that very comic book store, quite smoothly, if I remember correctly. Leonard's thought process: I want to be with 2 people at once, but I feel guilty about it. I don't want to feel guilty, but I still want to do it. I know, I will go ask Penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The whole Leonard/Pria thing never made sense to me anyway so I'll be happy if it's over. And it better be over! What made it seem like good old times was quite simple: they actually showed *someone, anyone!* doing calculations on a white board! Reminded me of seasons 1-2 when they were smart geeks rather than just geeks. Also, as someone else stated... I really have no idea where they're going with Bernadette. Also, Penny sure went from wishing she was with Leonard to ... not? ... rather quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I agree I think pennny lost some respect for Leonard, he was the guy that would never cheat but he was wants to do it and doesn't fill guilty, don't see how she would want him now and wishing she hadn't dumped him and was still with him I think those are gone now maybe for good or for a long time, I feel like I'm missing something all of a sudden leonard's a babe magnet when he couldn't get a girl when penny moved in did he become the alpha male and we didn't know about it, what happended to Stuart he can't even talk to women yet he wooed penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviodingtherealworld Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I thought the episode was funny as a whole. The guys scaring Sheldon and Sheldon than trying to get them back, too funny. I think the funniest part of that was Sheldon putting the snake in Raj's desk and Raj's not being afraid of it in the least bit. Well that and Leonard's comments about "you may be from Texas but I'm from Jersey!" Oh but the end scene! They let it get quite serious and then ended with Zombie Sheldon and Leonard almost having a heart attack. Though I had one thought bothering me through out the episode. They're trying to make it seem like Penny and Leonard are only friends now, that Leonard has no lingering feelings for her. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ @4ofN: I wrote my thoughts on the show and then I read yours and I agree... That's what I was thinking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmouse Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It will be interesting to see if the snake scene shows up on the season 5 gag reel. And yeah, forgot to mention the whiteboard. It's baaaaaaaaack !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviodingtherealworld Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 @netmouse: Lol in his office at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 What was with the new jersey comment was that suppose to mean something to a Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlacindaTheTroll Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hi all, my first post. I just finished watching the episode and I loved the Halloween prank bits. I was on the floor when Sheldon grabbed his head and almost electrocuted himself. Good stuff. I could have done without the whole Alice and Leonard part of the episode but I guess they need some leverage to keep the Leonard-Priya storyline developing. Also: More Penny pleazzzzzze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmouse Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 @cbolt: I'm thinking it was just a throw-away line from Leonard to indicate that he believes HIS state of origin is more powerful than Sheldon's. Did New Jersey have cowboys? That's the only other reference I could think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviodingtherealworld Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 @cbolt: Not really, or at least I don't think so. I think it's more along with the lines of each state thinks its better/smarter/more clever than the other states(or it works between countries too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgusted Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 New Jersey has the Mafia and Snookie, both very scary. There is an entire South Park episode about New Jersey taking over the USA, they had to get Obama Bin Laden to help them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Just finished watching as it took me a while to find link that wouldn't buffer every 4 minutes... Pro's The guys pranking, trying to get back at one another! Nearly fell off my couch when Sheldon hit his forehead & went down. Howard's prank was great ( good continuum as it was mentioned in previous episodes heart disease runs in his family ) so made that it extra believable. Post office box prank was hilarious! Raj's reaction to the snake was cute ( finally an episode without a bottle of booze in sight ) Sheldon's prank at the end killed the momentum that just happened between Leonard & Prya a bit ( felt really sorry for L, so he acted well ), but loved Sheldon's make up here..good prank! Not so much liking for Leonard acting like a douche while he has a girlfriend & still making out with Alice..Good for A that she kicked him out although she had ulterior motives as well to get her comic book. More negative feelings towards Priya after her last stunt & hope L will finally dump her now. And realizes he probably won't pull another Alice when he has a girlfriend that is near him. Overall I liked this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripper Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished a solid second behind the World Series on Fox. "The Good Guy Fluctuation" was watched by 14.54 million people, down by around 150,000 from last week. In the key adults 18-49 demographic, the show scored a 4.6/13 rating. The Big Bang Theory finished in second place in all key ratings metrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Everyone knows texans are tougher than new jersians, plus nj it's scary around there but the people aren't know like the texans plus I agree more penny she only the scence with Sheldon, she hasn't had any real scences the last few episodes outside of a few lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threelions Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hmm maybe this is a good opportunity for them to get rid of Priya and have Leonard start chasing after the comic book girl. He realises they have more in common and tries to convince her to give him another chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayelrob Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Everyone knows texans are tougher than new jersians, plus nj it's scary around there but the people aren't know like the texans plus I agree more penny she only the scence with Sheldon, she hasn't had any real scences the last few episodes outside of a few lines Yeah, I lived in western Louisiana, right next to tough Texas, until I was 24 and in New Jersey for the almost 40 years since. I can state unequivocally that the tough cowboys in Texas would piss themselves if they met what passes for tough, in Jersey, in a dark alley. Most people here are just regular people like those in Texas. The bad ones are off the scale, you never want to meet one, evil incarnate. Make you dead before you even fully realized you had annoyed them. These guys watch the Sopranos and giggle like its a cartoon. Anyway, the reference in the show was pretty much true. New Jersey's unofficial state motto is, "I got your f...ing motto right here." It's populated mostly by Irish and Italians, neither of which is known for toleration of insults or injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmouse Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Ok... so Welcome to Jersey, the Angry State :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayelrob Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Ok... so Welcome to Jersey, the Angry State :D LOL Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1970 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I was born and grew up in Ohio. I've lived in Texas now for 13 years. Let's just say some Texans (not all Texans for their are many good people from this state) think they real legends in their own minds. Texans are no better or tougher then anybody. I loved the episode. The L/P scene was great as usual. I thought the L/P/S scene in the lobby was fantastic and Sheldon scaring Leonard was great. B/H/S scene with the syringe was very good as well. Leonard never showed any signs of cheating when he was with Penny. Penny knows first hand how bad Leonard suffered thru the early stages of their breakup from what Sheldon told her. Leonard has no clue that Penny has feelings for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Yes but he said ge wanted to cheat on priya and didn't feel guilty about it in her eyes he's not any different that the guys that cheated on her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galdosiano Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 The episode is the best of the season 5, for the time being... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayelrob Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Yes but he said ge wanted to cheat on priya and didn't feel guilty about it in her eyes he's not any different that the guys that cheated on her Sort of seems like they nailed that coffin closed. Why would Penny ever trust Leonard now? Leonard still thinks Penny did Raj in his bed. Why would he trust her? Their future isn't looking too bright. Hey, maybe Kaley's new fiance doesn't want her smooching Leonard on set so they are killing any possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Waylerob, I doubt the part about Kayley since she just got engaged and they filmed the episode a couple weeks before that, I doubt she has that kind of influence and even if she did they're not going to write story based on the actors or their partners okay with it or not, plus most of the actors or actresses that kiss on screen are in some kind of relationship and they don't let that get in the way of the show, not sure how they can get l/p together when he wanted to cheat he's not the same guy she dated, plus I heard prady say he's putting relationships on the back burner Not sure about the part where Leonard not trusting penny since they weren't together and she can get with who she wants, more like why would she trust him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threelions Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I really don't want to start this off again but cbolt Raj is one of Leonard's best friends that's a no no. It doesn't matter if they are both single there are rules I've seen friendships ruined over that kind of thing. In reality Leonard would not be talking to Penny or Raj anymore. They've shown with the above that they don't really follow any rules on relationships. If they want to put two people together they will even if it makes no sense. I personally think they should end the L/P thing as its no longer anything special since the Raj incident. I wouldn't be that fussed if Penny left, they made the character very two dimensional and her main role was as Leonard's fantasy girl. That's gone now so she hasn't got much of a purpose which is one reason I think she's been a little sidelined recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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