Ship Zone [Spoilers]Shamy S8 Thread

[CaffeineBuzz]

the tag scene was the Skype call with Sheldon and Amy.

[kelliluvtbbt]

Ok, this is getting crazy!!!! 

 

Anyone else?

me of course  

[kelliluvtbbt]

(Since it was mentioned in an earlier post... I truly think Sheldon bought the ring after their joint  Mars application. He realized... after some thinking ... that Amy is the one no matter where they are and he wants her to be in his life no matter where they are.    ) 

Edited April 25, 2015 by tbbtluv

[madamocho]

This is so interesting! Again, I have completely the opposite take on the same events. I facepalmed at Leonard's anxious dismissal of Penny's very valid concerns (I think they can be resolved, but Penny deserved for Leonard to take her worries seriously) with a romantic line. However sweet the line was, and I am sure sincerely meant, I couldn't help thinking 'That................. is not helpful.'

And when Amy sighed 'I wish that you would say something like that to me', I turned to her and said 'That is because you are immature. Of course you're a romantic and you have a great big gooey centre and we love you for it. But can't you hear that Leonard's words are (at least in part) born of a desire to avoid a discussion?' and I cheered when Sheldon said '8.2. Trust me, you're happy.'

Now, of course you might say that Sheldon too was dismissing his partner's concerns. But I thought that that exchange was Sheldon partly reminding Amy that there's no unique model for successful relationships. She's the kind of girl who values Relationship Agreements, because they're 'more than hot. They're binding.' They're both the kind of people who value intellect (however much Amy might have a crush on Penny, she's actually pretty snarky about her lack of book-smarts).

So, to me, that was Sheldon saying 'No, I will not serenade you with romance. But also, I will not use it to talk down to you. I will-for the most part- treat you as much more of an equal than I'm capable of treating anyone else. Look at us. Look at what we have- a relationship founded on intellectual intimacy and companionship. Is the hearts-and-flowers stuff really what you want?'

And I cheered, because one of my greatest sorrows is that the writers implicitly rubber-stamp Amy's frequent selfishness and immaturity. I love her to bits- I actually think she and Sheldon are the best-written characters on the show- but I get irritated that she isn't called on things like her mad rush to move in with Sheldon even though they are clearly not ready. I liked that the show acknowledged that Amy was a person, not just a put-upon sitcom girlfriend waiting for her manchild to grow up. I liked that the show acknowledged that her character too has space to grow and reflect. And I liked that the show seemed to implicitly acknowledge that Sheldon, as exasperating as he is, sometimes has a better handle on what relationships entail than does Amy.

It is truly fascinating to understand how another person interprets the exact same scene. See I find that Leonard agreed with Penny that they don't have common ground to stand on, that they are not a very compatible couple for the most part and that he had fears too. But despite this he is willing to proceed hand in hand into the unknown and try to make it work. They do need to figure out how to make their relationship run smoother and counseling would not be a bad idea. The main point was that Penny was counting on Leonard's infatuation of her to be the solid foundation for their relationship. That and love. That solid foundation is now a bit wobbly after she finds he kissed another woman.

Perhaps he is not as infatuated as she once thought which will cause doubt.

As for Amy and Sheldon, They are a very compatible couple, more alike each other than anyone else. An 8.2. My husband and I took a similar test and were highly compatible. My friend and I did as well and almost did as good. The fact that he is gay proves that the test isn't the blueprint to happiness. That just because you are highly compatible doesn't mean you will always be content with what you currently have.

Amy and Sheldon have both changed. Change is natural. If no one ever changed I would still be wearing acid washed jeans and think that bubble gum ice cream was the best.

Think of Amy and Sheldon's relationship as a meal. It's satisfying, delicious and nutritious. It's the best meal you have ever had. Plus you haven't had a whole lot of meals. The meals become more elaborate, another course is added maybe a different spice. Then you look at the next table and they have creme brulee and champagne. Now a steady diet of that may not be great for Amy and Sheldon, but once in a while a brownie might be nice after dinner. So you ask your dining companion if you could have one. Instead you get directed back to your plate to finish your veggies.

Sheldon was given a direct statement on what would make his girlfriend happy. He chose not to do it. He may thought of it as hippy dippy romantic nonsense because of the 8.2 and all. But it was stated clearly and he heard it. Perhaps he thought she would just get over it like she always does. Amy seems to be more knowledgeable in what constitutes a good relationship. You don't seek revenge (Raiders). You give presents because of love, not obligation or to ruin Christmas (Clean Room). You notify the person you love before leaving the planet (Colonization).

The main point of my original post was that this episode watched after the season finale shows the red flags of what is to come. How if things had ended differently 19 episodes ago how there could have been an engagement instead of a cautious step back. How they could of continued to make out on that couch instead of both being devastated. And both of them definitely looked as is their world had just ended.

But this will make them come together stronger than ever. Both hopefully a bit more flexible and understanding. Because they we're made for one another. Apart they are miserable. Together they are the Shamy.

[nickelette424]

It is truly fascinating to understand how another person interprets the exact same scene. See I find that Leonard agreed with Penny that they don't have common ground to stand on, that they are not a very compatible couple for the most part and that he had fears too. But despite this he is willing to proceed hand in hand into the unknown and try to make it work. They do need to figure out how to make their relationship run smoother and counseling would not be a bad idea. The main point was that Penny was counting on Leonard's infatuation of her to be the solid foundation for their relationship. That and love. That solid foundation is now a bit wobbly after she finds he kissed another woman.

Perhaps he is not as infatuated as she once thought which will cause doubt.

As for Amy and Sheldon, They are a very compatible couple, more alike each other than anyone else. An 8.2. My husband and I took a similar test and were highly compatible. My friend and I did as well and almost did as good. The fact that he is gay proves that the test isn't the blueprint to happiness. That just because you are highly compatible doesn't mean you will always be content with what you currently have.

Amy and Sheldon have both changed. Change is natural. If no one ever changed I would still be wearing acid washed jeans and think that bubble gum ice cream was the best.

Think of Amy and Sheldon's relationship as a meal. It's satisfying, delicious and nutritious. It's the best meal you have ever had. Plus you haven't had a whole lot of meals. The meals become more elaborate, another course is added maybe a different spice. Then you look at the next table and they have creme brulee and champagne. Now a steady diet of that may not be great for Amy and Sheldon, but once in a while a brownie might be nice after dinner. So you ask your dining companion if you could have one. Instead you get directed back to your plate to finish your veggies.

Sheldon was given a direct statement on what would make his girlfriend happy. He chose not to do it. He may thought of it as hippy dippy romantic nonsense because of the 8.2 and all. But it was stated clearly and he heard it. Perhaps he thought she would just get over it like she always does. Amy seems to be more knowledgeable in what constitutes a good relationship. You don't seek revenge (Raiders). You give presents because of love, not obligation or to ruin Christmas (Clean Room). You notify the person you love before leaving the planet (Colonization).

The main point of my original post was that this episode watched after the season finale shows the red flags of what is to come. How if things had ended differently 19 episodes ago how there could have been an engagement instead of a cautious step back. How they could of continued to make out on that couch instead of both being devastated. And both of them definitely looked as is their world had just ended.

But this will make them come together stronger than ever. Both hopefully a bit more flexible and understanding. Because they we're made for one another. Apart they are miserable. Together they are the Shamy.

 

 

I disagree with this.  At this point Amy has to understand who she is with.  That kind of stuff is not going to work with Sheldon.  She may think it sounds nice and sweet when other people do it and that is fine.  And I can even understand her saying to herself every once in a while that, "hmmm, I wonder if Sheldon could ever say stuff like that."  However, I don't think it is fair to Sheldon, or herself, to want to force that kind of stuff out of him.  That is not who he is and she should know that by now.  It won't have the desired affect coming from Sheldon to Amy as it did coming from Leonard to Penny.  It just won't.  It's not true, or honest.  And btw, Sheldon's unconventional or unexpected romantic gestures tend to take her breath away.  Like Jim said once, "he knows what'll get her."

 

Also, on the survey, it is not a strictly romantic relationship inventory, so the fact that you and your friend scored well still lends it credibility.  I would be correct in assuming that the two of you are happy in your friendship, right?  

Edited April 25, 2015 by nickelette424

[EleQueen]

me of course

 

Me too. I thought it was four of us (all Shamies may I add) but it turns out we are more!!

eta: I didn't know what episode was on and I caught it right on time for the ILY!!!

 

Ok, so I'm the fifth one, hoping there will be many more! (And I'm a Shamy too!!!) 

 

I don't usually wait for the episode to air on Star, every Saturday afternoon, but today I knew it was gonna be the Prom episode so I was waiting for it. 

 

On another note, I just can't wait for the final episode! I was kinda hoping that it was gonna be Shamy-related, but this taping report has me all excited!

I even pulled an all-nighter on Tuesday, waiting for it. How crazy am I? (don't answer pls!   )

[Kathy2611]

Actually, Sheldon can say stuff like that when he sets his mind to it.

8:11 The Clean Room Infiltration

"Happy Holidays to my Dear Amy. I hope you treasure this as much as I treasure you."

[nickelette424]

So I was watching Friends earlier tonight and it was the episode where Joey and Rachel are trying to make out on the couch.  I was wonder, Maddie, Kazzie or anyone else who went to the taping this is kind of how Shamy were positioned on the couch.  (without all the slapping of course    )

 

Actually, Sheldon can say stuff like that when he sets his mind to it.

8:11 The Clean Room Infiltration

"Happy Holidays to my Dear Amy. I hope you treasure this as much as I treasure you."

 

Oh, I agree, but i think it was something that he wanted to say to her and it was honest.  Sheldon actually does come through for her when she just sits back and lets him do it.  Whenever she takes the pressure off, Sheldon rises to the occassion.

[notchinc]

Haha. Rises to the occasion.

[nickelette424]

Haha. Rises to the occasion.

 

Pun not intended.  Honest.  LOL

[Kathy2611]

So I was watching Friends earlier tonight and it was the episode where Joey and Rachel are trying to make out on the couch. I was wonder, Maddie, Kazzie or anyone else who went to the taping this is kind of how Shamy were positioned on the couch. (without all the slapping of course )

Oh, I agree, but i think it was something that he wanted to say to her and it was honest. Sheldon actually does come through for her when she just sits back and lets him do it. Whenever she takes the pressure off, Sheldon rises to the occassion.

Yes but Leonard said something to Penny "from the heart" which is what Amy wanted Sheldon to do for her....say something meaningful and from the heart. The first thing he told her was that it was from the heart. Like Jim says, he knows what will get her.

[EleQueen]

I love how we are all thinking of other shows/movies etc trying to imagine/compare how the make out scene will be. I am trying to do it since Tuesday! To no avail, I might add. Our Shamy are unique!

 

Also, off topic, but I just wanna say how terribly dissapointed I was with the Rachel/Joey pairing. It just seemed so forced! I kinda liked it when Joey fell in love with Rachel on season 8. I thought it was sweet, but I didn't seriously consider them as a couple.

But then the Barbados episodes and the first few of season 10 I consider them as the worst episodes of the series.

Just my opinion, of course. 

[nickelette424]

Yes but Leonard said something to Penny "from the heart" which is what Amy wanted Sheldon to do for her....say something meaningful and from the heart. The first thing he told her was that it was from the heart. Like Jim says, he knows what will get her.

 

I agree with you, but to be honest, the "as much as I treasure you" line is really as close to sappy as Sheldon has ever gotten.  I think my main point is that Sheldon shouldn't say those things simply because it is something Amy wants to hear.  He should say it because it is something he actually wants to say to her.  And Amy deserves more for herself to hear Sheldon say something he actually means and wants to say and not just something so she won't be mad or upset or whatever.  

[Kathy2611]

I agree with you, but to be honest, the "as much as I treasure you" line is really as close to sappy as Sheldon has ever gotten. I think my main point is that Sheldon shouldn't say those things simply because it is something Amy wants to hear. He should say it because it is something he actually wants to say to her. And Amy deserves more for herself to hear Sheldon say something he actually means and wants to say and not just something so she won't be mad or upset or whatever.

I think he did want to say it to her because he means it and not so she'll stop being mad. If that was the case, he would've said it right away but approximately 3 months had gone by from the First pitch to clean room.

He's giving her what she wants but when he wants to not when she wants.

[koops]

It is truly fascinating to understand how another person interprets the exact same scene. See I find that Leonard agreed with Penny that they don't have common ground to stand on, that they are not a very compatible couple for the most part and that he had fears too. But despite this he is willing to proceed hand in hand into the unknown and try to make it work. They do need to figure out how to make their relationship run smoother and counseling would not be a bad idea. The main point was that Penny was counting on Leonard's infatuation of her to be the solid foundation for their relationship. That and love. That solid foundation is now a bit wobbly after she finds he kissed another woman.

Perhaps he is not as infatuated as she once thought which will cause doubt.

As for Amy and Sheldon, They are a very compatible couple, more alike each other than anyone else. An 8.2. My husband and I took a similar test and were highly compatible. My friend and I did as well and almost did as good. The fact that he is gay proves that the test isn't the blueprint to happiness. That just because you are highly compatible doesn't mean you will always be content with what you currently have.

Amy and Sheldon have both changed. Change is natural. If no one ever changed I would still be wearing acid washed jeans and think that bubble gum ice cream was the best.

Think of Amy and Sheldon's relationship as a meal. It's satisfying, delicious and nutritious. It's the best meal you have ever had. Plus you haven't had a whole lot of meals. The meals become more elaborate, another course is added maybe a different spice. Then you look at the next table and they have creme brulee and champagne. Now a steady diet of that may not be great for Amy and Sheldon, but once in a while a brownie might be nice after dinner. So you ask your dining companion if you could have one. Instead you get directed back to your plate to finish your veggies.

Sheldon was given a direct statement on what would make his girlfriend happy. He chose not to do it. He may thought of it as hippy dippy romantic nonsense because of the 8.2 and all. But it was stated clearly and he heard it. Perhaps he thought she would just get over it like she always does. Amy seems to be more knowledgeable in what constitutes a good relationship. You don't seek revenge (Raiders). You give presents because of love, not obligation or to ruin Christmas (Clean Room). You notify the person you love before leaving the planet (Colonization).

The main point of my original post was that this episode watched after the season finale shows the red flags of what is to come. How if things had ended differently 19 episodes ago how there could have been an engagement instead of a cautious step back. How they could of continued to make out on that couch instead of both being devastated. And both of them definitely looked as is their world had just ended.

But this will make them come together stronger than ever. Both hopefully a bit more flexible and understanding. Because they we're made for one another. Apart they are miserable. Together they are the Shamy.

 

Actually, the test is designed to predict the longevity of a relationship based on behavior, on things such as closeness, compatibility, sharing interests, sharing important and personal information, spending time together, valuing the partner's input and opinion on your own opinion and so on. The point precisely is that if you get a high score on that test, technically, the relationship is predicted to last longer. Which is why it doesn't make much sense to say "You might be getting a high score now, but what you want might change" in the context of this test. The reason why the test was in the episode was to highlight the difference between the two couples in a very clever way. Lenny are the feely couple, based on infatuation and attraction and passion, whereas Shamy are the brain-couple, based on common interests, similarity and intellectual compatibility. Shamy likely score higher on that test, therefore indicating a longer potential for longevity, because the test does not really give a big weight on feelings that are rather "transient" like passion and attraction. As much as we want to think of relationships as something fundamentally dependent on romance and passion, those two things are also the things that burn brighter and faster, and once that candle goes out, if there's nothing left, the prognosis for the life span of a relationship is not good. 

 

And that was Penny's concern, and I thought she had very valid concerns and Leonard's statement did really nothing, imo, to address her concerns. All it says was "I have no answer to that question, but I still want to do it with you." Now, some might find it romantic and moving, but to me it sounded really empty and cheesy. And that's probably why I don't ship Lenny. And I was totally on board with Sheldon's "Trust me, you're happy". Because Shamy already have a lot going for them to predict long-term stability and satisfaction, other than transient feelings. And I also don't think it would have been genuine for him to turn around and suddenly sprout out a cheesy line on the spot just to keep up with Leonard's. It would have made no sense in that context. Shouldn't stuff like that be spontaneous and from the heart? Otherwise, what's the point? I also think it's unfair to say Sheldon never says deep, moving things to Amy. His pragmatic, thoughtful declaration of love in Prom is the biggest example to me. He was like "I love you. I analyzed my feeling long and hard, and I've come to the conclusion that there's no other explanation for how I feel about you.". That, to me trumps Leonard's sweet nothings 100 times. And it was enough to give Amy a panic attack

 

I honestly don't think there's that many "red flags" this season to forecast such a dramatic finale. Because I think the red flags were far far less than in previous seasons and the happy flags were far far far more numerous. We also have to keep in mind that the writers have "milestones" in mind for the characters, but don't really know how these milestones will look like or when they will happen until they write them, and they don't plan that far ahead. I seriously doubt that that one tiny line in an episode where Shamy was otherwise on cloud 9 that happened at the very beginning of a season was foreshadowing for the finale that at the time was not even in the back of their minds. In fact, at the time they hadn't even thought about Prom and they didn't even know they were going to put the ILY into Prom until they were in the process of writing it and it came out naturally. I think the writers are trying to make some kind of point/change gears here right now and they simply thought "what's the best way to do it to get the biggest impact?". Like in Vday last year, where first they had Sheldon kiss Amy out of happiness on the train, instead of anger, they obviously thought that a dramatic finale would drive whatever point they are trying to make home better than a happy finale. And I totally agree with them on the train kiss. Without the anger you don't get that clear, obvious realization that Sheldon melts into the kiss and is loving it, in the same way you would have had from a happy/euphoric kiss. I think maybe here it's the same thing. But it does stick out a bit more than it would have in previous seasons, IMO. 

[Maddie]

You know, I actually don’t see the proposal dragged out very long. And I don’t think there will be any hesitation on Amy’s part when he asks (I also really hope she doesn’t find out about the ring before he actually pops the question – I want her to be swept off her feet!). I have absolutely no idea what will happen. They could literally go in a million different directions, but for prediction’s sake I think they will  reconcile early season 9, and the proposal will take place sometime midway through – let’s say, February sweeps? But I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if it happened as early as November sweeps. And I’m gonna go ahead a predict sex for May.

 

There’s a lot of questions that have been swarming through my mind. Will Sheldon tell anyone about the ring? Will anyone find it? What on earth would a Sheldon Cooper proposal even be like? I think it’s important, however, that they resolve their issues before an engagement happens. I think the only way through this is an honest discussion between them. I feel like he will give her the space she requested, but at some point, most likely very soon haha, they won’t be able to stand it anymore and have to see each other. I’m expecting some kind of confession on Sheldon’s part that he desires her or at least give her insight into where his head and heart is. I really think that’s all she needs.

 

There’s another thing I wanted to mention, though. Maria and I were talking about what the psychic said to Sheldon last year. “Personally and professionally, once you commit to her everything will fall into place.” I know there was discussion on here on whether the writers would follow through with what the psychic said. And there were people who said that the writers did follow through with the ILY. However, with this paper Shelnard have written seeming to be getting a lot of attention and accolades, what if they’re lining this up to where once Shamy get engaged, Shelnard get a Nobel? Might be far-fetched, but I thought it was worth mentioning, haha.

 

 

So I was watching Friends earlier tonight and it was the episode where Joey and Rachel are trying to make out on the couch.  I was wonder, Maddie, Kazzie or anyone else who went to the taping this is kind of how Shamy were positioned on the couch.  (without all the slapping of course    )

 

 

Oh, I agree, but i think it was something that he wanted to say to her and it was honest.  Sheldon actually does come through for her when she just sits back and lets him do it.  Whenever she takes the pressure off, Sheldon rises to the occassion.

 

Yes! The only difference is that his hand stayed on her thigh the whole time. And his hand wasn't really on top of her thigh, more like on the outside of it. I also feel like that's very similar to what the actual kissing looked like, as well. Or maybe my memory is deceiving me, haha. But it wasn't like they were sticking their tongues down each others throat. It was very much like Joey and Rachel are kissing here, simple and sweet but so so hot. Just trust me, it's nothing like Shamy have ever kissed before.

Edited April 26, 2015 by Maddie

[nickelette424]

I think he did want to say it to her because he means it and not so she'll stop being mad. If that was the case, he would've said it right away but approximately 3 months had gone by from the First pitch to clean room.

He's giving her what she wants but when he wants to not when she wants.

 

Oh, I agree with you on that.  I didn't mean it to sound like he was just trying to appease her with that particular line.  Sorry if I was unclear.

[koops]

LOL Maddie, I'm sorry but one of my biggest pet-peeves would be someone getting a Nobel on the show, unless it's in a flashforward. It just does not happen to people in their 30s and it would be absurd if it did for theoretical physics in particular

 

Another, probably unpopular opinion, is that I'm kind of bored with the paper thing. And I admit it's mostly out of annoyance that I really want to see Sheldon work with Amy, rather than with Leonard. Not because of any romantic connotation at all, but purely from a stubborn female feminist/scientist perspective. I am kind of bored with the women being relegated to having an impact only on the romantic lives of the guys. I think it would be awesome to have Amy make an impact in Sheldon's professional life (or viceversa), and they're really the only couple that could do it on the show, since obviously Penny and Leonard can't work together (for obvious reasons!) and Howard and Bernadette can't either because their fields don't overlap at all in any way (unless I guess they start building chemical weapons! but I don't think this is the show for that). Also because it mirrors so well the Curies, who we know Shamy admire so much, and this year Nobel's prize in Physiology was a married couple too, so it's hot science topic! I was hoping there would be a sign because of Amy collaborating with Kripke but nothing yet. That's honestly the top of my wish list for the show, I want that more than anything at this point! 

 

#UnusualDemands

[Maddie]

Haha, oh yeah I knew it was irksome to some the idea of any of anyone getting a Nobel on the show. I remember reading that now. I have wondered if a Nobel prize would ever be given, since it's mentioned so much and it's something the guys, particularly Sheldon, covet so much. I have personally enjoyed the collaboration between Shelnard with this paper (they're my favorite non-romantic pairing on the show, haha, and it's so nice to see them working as a team), but if given the choice, I would hands down choose Shamy to earn some kind of big academic achievement together. I love the idea of them being a power couple in that way, and I've always admired how they view each other in such high regard with their intellect, something the other couples don't seem capable of doing. But hey, just thought I'd throw it out there.

[vonmar]

Regarding The Nobel...Jim was once asked what he wanted for Sheldon and his musing were...a Nobel Prize...but if he gets it...what is he fighting for after that, when that has always been the characters end goal?

 

I would like to see Shelnard head down that path,The Nobel, but not achieve, but be inspired by the reality that they can do that level of work.

[nickelette424]

You know, I actually don’t see the proposal dragged out very long. And I don’t think there will be any hesitation on Amy’s part when he asks (I also really hope she doesn’t find out about the ring before he actually pops the question – I want her to be swept off her feet!). I have absolutely no idea what will happen. They could literally go in a million different directions, but for prediction’s sake I think they will  reconcile early season 9, and the proposal will take place sometime midway through – let’s say, February sweeps? But I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if it happened as early as November sweeps. And I’m gonna go ahead a predict sex for May.

 

There’s a lot of questions that have been swarming through my mind. Will Sheldon tell anyone about the ring? Will anyone find it? What on earth would a Sheldon Cooper proposal even be like? I think it’s important, however, that they resolve their issues before an engagement happens. I think the only way through this is an honest discussion between them. I feel like he will give her the space she requested, but at some point, most likely very soon haha, they won’t be able to stand it anymore and have to see each other. I’m expecting some kind of confession on Sheldon’s part that he desires her or at least give her insight into where his head and heart is. I really think that’s all she needs.

 

There’s another thing I wanted to mention, though. Maria and I were talking about what the psychic said to Sheldon last year. “Personally and professionally, once you commit to her everything will fall into place.” I know there was discussion on here on whether the writers would follow through with what the psychic said. And there were people who said that the writers did follow through with the ILY. However, with this paper Shelnard have written seeming to be getting a lot of attention and accolades, what if they’re lining this up to where once Shamy get engaged, Shelnard get a Nobel? Might be far-fetched, but I thought it was worth mentioning, haha.

 

 

 

Yes! The only difference is that his hand stayed on her thigh the whole time. And his hand wasn't really on top of her thigh, more like on the outside of it. I also feel like that's very similar to what the actual kissing looked like, as well. Or maybe my memory is deceiving me, haha. But it wasn't like they were sticking their tongues down each others throat. It was very much like Joey and Rachel are kissing here, simple and sweet but so so hot. Just trust me, it's nothing like Shamy have ever kissed before.

 

Thanks Maddie!

[koops]

Haha, oh yeah I knew it was irksome to some the idea of any of anyone getting a Nobel on the show. I remember reading that now. I have wondered if a Nobel prize would ever be given, since it's mentioned so much and it's something the guys, particularly Sheldon, covet so much. I have personally enjoyed the collaboration between Shelnard with this paper (they're my favorite non-romantic pairing on the show, haha, and it's so nice to see them working as a team), but if given the choice, I would hands down choose Shamy to earn some kind of big academic achievement together. I love the idea of them being a power couple in that way, and I've always admired how they view each other in such high regard with their intellect, something the other couples don't seem capable of doing. But hey, just thought I'd throw it out there.

 

LOL, I know, it's just that if the show wants to be realistic, they could never give a Nobel to someone that young. The only thing I can envision is it happening in a flashforward. And, ok, I do have a bit of a "uggggh" reaction every time they bring up their paper again because I'm like "pllllleeeease have Shamy work together", but I do see a lot of positives about the plot, especially as a way to keep Leonard and Sheldon "paired" if/when they part ways as roommates in the future. 

 

One thing I found interesting was during Raj's murder mystery, he had Amy be the one to win the Nobel prize. I always found that really great that the writers would choose her for that scenario out of all the characters. I just want more acknowledgment of her as a scientist, I guess. An alternative plot that would be interesting to me is if the paper she helped Kripke with becomes a 'competitor' theory to Leonard and Sheldon's, since Kripke said the response was amazing. 

[kazzie]

So I was watching Friends earlier tonight and it was the episode where Joey and Rachel are trying to make out on the couch.  I was wonder, Maddie, Kazzie or anyone else who went to the taping this is kind of how Shamy were positioned on the couch.  (without all the slapping of course    )

 

 

Oh, I agree, but i think it was something that he wanted to say to her and it was honest.  Sheldon actually does come through for her when she just sits back and lets him do it.  Whenever she takes the pressure off, Sheldon rises to the occassion.

 

Pause at 47 seconds.

[koops]

I have been going through some old episodes tonight and started watching 6x07, and man, this scene hits so close to home right now

 

[Judge-Apatow]

I have been going through some old episodes tonight and started watching 6x07, and man, this scene hits so close to home right now

 

wow this throwback is so relevant to the finale. "no she won't, I'm great". Think again buddy. It's time for him to get his shit together if he wants Amy back.