Chrismo Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Having Penny move in with Leonard is the perfect beginning for Season 7. The reason (broken, money, etc.) could happen just before he returns and it could be as temporary as the writers want. The show benefits would be many: 1. Would be a significant event for Leonard's return, without really significantly moving the relationship along. 2. Does not have to permanent, that way TPTB can see if the humor is there and if they like the new character set up. 3. Would enhance the comedy from Penny/Sheldon interaction which is many times based on conflict. 4. Could be used to put Amy across the hall, or and temporary characters to the show. 5. Could allow Penny to leave the Cheesecake Factory and do other things. These are just a few ideas and if the move was temporary, I can not see any negative outcomes because they can always go back. IMO can't imagine Penny moving in. To me it would be a step backwards. There seems to have been an effort to show L/P eating together at Penny's by themselves and now the three would be together? I see your other points but a more significant move would be Leonard moving to Penny's. They could have Raj move in with Sheldon. It seemed to work before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eirwinrommel Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 But Leonard finally got away from Beverly and never looked back (other than her coming to visit). So how are we to understand that Leonard is okay with taking the same kind of abuse from Sheldon. I know so many love the so-called friendship, I am not one of them due to Sheldon always looking down on Leonard, Sheldon belittling Leonard, Sheldon having NO respect for Leonard, Sheldon constantly saying that Leonard only station in life is to do his biding. Friendship like relationship aren't suppose to be one-sided. From what I've seen he probably doesn't realize he's repeating the same pattern. I think that on some level he expects to be treated like that from the people he cares about. I think his relationship with Penny (over the past year or so) is an attempt to break the pattern and forge a more equal relationship. I.E. he's tired of being treated like crap, and want's something better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogravitasatall Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Yup, I'm over the student/adolescent living arrangements. Leonard and Penny are adults. Leonard is capable enough to live on his own or in an adult relationship. Its cold, maybe, but unless Sheldon is not an adult, Leonard should prioritise around Penny. But how do you get more seasons from that? ETA. There is potential perhaps in Leonard resisting moving out at some time and Penny again being the catalyst for change. He didn't fight hard against her in the Spoiler Alert. Maybe it was just a moment of teen rebellion and he was grateful Penny called his bluff. They could run harder on that as a situation. After his triumphant return from the North Sea (if he gets a triumph). Unless that would be cliché. Edited July 15, 2013 by DogBoy (p.t.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogravitasatall Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 IMO can't imagine Penny moving in. To me it would be a step backwards. There seems to have been an effort to show L/P eating together at Penny's by themselves and now the three would be together? I see your other points but a more significant move would be Leonard moving to Penny's. They could have Raj move in with Sheldon. It seemed to work before. I like this. I'm not at 100% because it lets Sheldon off the hook and makes Raj into Leonard. IDK. I'm fatigued. Lol. Bring back the show! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eirwinrommel Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I like this. I'm not at 100% because it lets Sheldon off the hook and makes Raj into Leonard. IDK. I'm fatigued. Lol. Bring back the show! Two months and 11 days until first broadcast of season 7. How ever just a month and 6 days to first taping report (I Hope). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitars1964 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Yup, I'm over the student/adolescent living arrangements. Leonard and Penny are adults. Leonard is capable enough to live on his own or in an adult relationship. Its cold, maybe, but unless Sheldon is not an adult, Leonard should prioritise around Penny. But how do you get more seasons from that? ETA. There is potential perhaps in Leonard resisting moving out at some time and Penny again being the catalyst for change. He didn't fight hard against her in the Spoiler Alert. Maybe it was just a moment of teen rebellion and he was grateful Penny called his bluff. They could run harder on that as a situation. After his triumphant return from the North Sea (if he gets a triumph). Unless that would be cliché. Well, I think they can get more comedy (and more seasons) from changing living arrangements and making other changes. I think it's possible. BUT, the issue is whether the writers are willing and whether they are given permission to do that. I've read that the writers may not ever reveal Penny's last name because they are superstitious. If changing something as minor as that stops them in their tracks, I'm going to suggest that more major changes, if they ever happen, won't happen until the last season and probably the last part of the last season. Look at how long it took Penny to say I love you. A lot of us, myself included, enjoy contemplating how to have the characters grow and mature, but this is first and foremost a comedy and that will rule in terms of story lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickfromillinois Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) The primary goal of the show is to be a comedy. For humorous possibilities, Penny being forced by cicumstances to move in with Leonard and Sheldon would be the best siuation. Edited July 16, 2013 by rickfromillinois Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyGirl Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) I don't agree that forcing Penny to move in with Leonard and Sheldon is necessary the best way. If the writers would stop the lazy writing and actually write for all the characters and not just Sheldon comedy can be had all around! Not everyone needs Sheldon over the top antics in every storyline or in everyone episode to find good comedy. Edited July 16, 2013 by ArmyGirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRAM Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I think the mold of the show is now set. Sheldon is going to be the center of attention for the show, just like any small child in a family. Leonard will never move out of his and Sheldon's apartment, as long as Penny is across the hall, unless he moves in with her. That really leaves only two options, Penny moves in with Leonard and some one interesting moves across the hall, or Leonard moves in with Penny and some one interesting moves in with Sheldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eirwinrommel Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) I think the mold of the show is now set. Sheldon is going to be the center of attention for the show, just like any small child in a family. Leonard will never move out of his and Sheldon's apartment, as long as Penny is across the hall, unless he moves in with her. That really leaves only two options, Penny moves in with Leonard and some one interesting moves across the hall, or Leonard moves in with Penny and some one interesting moves in with Sheldon. While I don't like your conclusions, I have to agree that they seem likely to happen. Edited July 16, 2013 by eirwinrommel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRAM Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 I don't see TPTB taking any major chances, with the show because of the season 6 ratings. Having the top comedy is probably a huge high for them and I cannot see them taking any risk to upset that. I think what is a good thing for us L/P shippers is that season 6 had a lot of relationship movement for our Romeo and Juliet, so if TPTB keep to the season 6 formula, L/P should be well taken care of in season 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 I don't agree that forcing Penny to move in with Leonard and Sheldon is necessary the best way. If the writers would stop the lazy writing and actually write for all the characters and not just Sheldon comedy can be had all around! Not everyone needs Sheldon over the top antics in every storyline or in everyone episode to find good comedy. I agree with you totally. Don't get me wrong, I like Sheldon's antics, up to a point. After that , it gets old. I think the only way that they can have the show still be good is if they balance the storytelling a little more.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickfromillinois Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 I do not think that the show will ever have Sheldon and Leonard living anywhere but thier apartment unless it is the last show or shortly before that. If Penny and Leonard ever live together before that period, I think that it will be Penny moving in the Leonard, not the other way around. If could be something happens to her apartment that forces her to move in with him, or that for financial reasons. It could be that she could afford to pay 1/3 of the rent on their apartment but not 1/2 of the rent on hers, and she does not want Leonard to support her. The reason is not important, I just think that if they do live toghether they are not going to leave Sheldon out fo the picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismo Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Just like on the show Kaley and Johnny overlooked (for emmy). How would the show be without them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyGirl Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Emmy Snubs And Surprises 2013: For the Big Band Theory Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory" (Lead Actor in a Comedy) Kaley Cuoco, "The Big Bang Theory" (Lead Actress in a Comedy) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/18/emmy-snubs-and-surprises-2013_n_3614447.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment&ir=Entertainment#comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogravitasatall Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Emmy Snubs And Surprises 2013: For the Big Band Theory Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory" (Lead Actor in a Comedy) Kaley Cuoco, "The Big Bang Theory" (Lead Actress in a Comedy)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/18/emmy-snubs-and-surprises-2013_n_3614447.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment&ir=Entertainment#comments Yeah, not for want of talent, but for want of material. Maybe the bar for content should be set higher than just not stabbing the characters in the heart again. Kaley in her working girl uniform and flats can really sell a moment, and she kills with the comic takes. Johnny nails his character and doesn't kill Sheldon. Heheh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRAM Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Yeah, not for want of talent, but for want of material. Maybe the bar for content should be set higher than just not stabbing the characters in the heart again. Kaley in her working girl uniform and flats can really sell a moment, and she kills with the comic takes. Johnny nails his character and doesn't kill Sheldon. Heheh. Okay before I start, I admit I am biased. What bothers me is I think one of the reasons this show is so good is there is so much there for everyone, so it always bothers me when one character is thought to be the whole show. Leonard is the the straight man, the show really revolves around him. Sheldon is the crazy one, yes he is the source of the humor, but without Leonard and the others, it is not really that funny, they make it funny. Penny is also a secondary straight man for Sheldon, but she also serves as a source of humor (Leonard again being her straight man) and she brings sex and romance to the show. The other characters also provide certain needed elements to the show, so they all make the show what it is, not one character. So I would like the Sheldon toned down a little and the other characters have more stories, especially L/P. I think a lot of fans follow L/P and wonder where they are going, just like a lot of fans follow the Shamy. However, the writers had trapped themselves, a little, with the Shamy, so in that case, just give us more Lenny. But even then I don't want Lenny to hog the show either, because I like Howard and Bernadette and Raj (I don't like the dog) so give them some more stuff too. Like Dogboy says Kaley and Johnny have so much talent, give them more time to use it, I don't think us fans will be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyGirl Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Credit BigBangSheldon for link: Comic-Con: 'Big Bang Theory' Spills Writers' Secrets, Offers Season 7 Clues Might see Leonard on boat; (remember copy rights....) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/comic-con-big-bang-theory-season-7-spoilers-589247 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyGirl Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) At the above link you came scroll down and see Season Six highlights. Wow, wow whomever put together the clip didn't include any of Lenny 2.0 important moments of Season Six, NOT the ILY from Penny, NOT the mutual ILY at the airport. Of course, they had no problem including Shamy's D&D bedroom scene and their date in E01. I fee; they are sending a message to Lenny Fans, imo or I could be wrong. Edited July 20, 2013 by ArmyGirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyGirl Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Johnny Galecki Surprises 'Big Bang Theory' Comic-Con Panel In 'Star Wars' Costume Melissa Rauch as moderator http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/19/johnny-galecki-big-bang-theory-comic-con_n_3624728.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyGirl Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Comic-Con: Johnny Galecki Crashes ‘Big Bang Theory’ Panel ...... One of the final questions surrounded whether we’ll get to meet Leonard’s siblings, to which Galecki initially said he didn’t know, but that he’s looking forward to meeting Leonard’s father and other family members. http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/comic-con-big-bang-theory-1200565620/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavy Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) At the above link you came scroll down and see Season Six highlights. Wow, wow whomever put together the clip didn't include any of Lenny 2.0 important moments of Season Six, NOT the ILY from Penny, NOT the mutual ILY at the airport. Of course, they had no problem including Shamy's D&D bedroom scene and their date in E01. I fee; they are sending a message to Lenny Fans, imo or I could be wrong. What do you think the message might be? Like you, it makes me wonder. Those were some very important scenes in my opinion. Edited July 20, 2013 by Oldnavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razberrypie Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 What do you think the essage might be? Like you it makes me wonder. Those were some very important scenes in my opinion. They were only supposed to be showing funny scenes. The "erotically caress your...nose." and the "I should hope so, It's from the first Spiderman move." are examples of how Sheldon cuts through the serious tone with a joke. Many of the Lenny highlights, as wonderful as they were, had a more serious tone so weren't included. Honestly I'd be glad they didn't include the airport ily because Sheldon wasn't really that funny at all. But maybe they could've included romance ninja?? I don't know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eirwinrommel Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 News from the front! http://tv.yahoo.com/news/big-bang-cast-producers-talk-season-7-time-150639350.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedscience Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 The scenes on that video were the funniest and geekiest (Shamy scene included DD) moments from last season. Penny and Leonard romantic moments had a more serious tone. There's no ulterior motive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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