loriparis80 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I totally agree with you Koops. Lenny´s problem is a betrayal of confidence imo. When Penny and Leonard met, Penny had just broken up with her boyfriend, which she loved very much. She was dating one guy after another, always hoping ti meet the right guy, who was able to love her. But as she was dating facile type, which was mostly interested in sex, so they all disappointed her. Then she met Leonard, which was not her type first, but while time was passing by, she got to know him better, dated him and finally fall in love with him, because she was sure he was the right one and would never hurt her like the others did. But now, that he betrayed her too, I think it will take time before she can forgive him. So I don´t think that she wil marry him in Vegas. First Leonard will have to fight for his trust. It will be interesting how the group will react to the Lenny and Shamy issues, if they decide to be on one´s side or if they decide to be neutral and which constellation of groups will develop out of ths situation. I hope we don´t get to see the typical girl´s group/ boy´s group constellation. At least Sheldon will try to keep in contact with Penny, as he did when Lenny broke up for the first time. I would like to see a Penny/Amy, Mary/Amy, Howard/Amy interaction, to help Amy deal with the Shamy break. I would also like to see all of the boys or even Sheldon/Bernadette helping Sheldon with the break. It would be refreshing to see a mix of different characters next season. I don´t want to think of any couple mixtures, especially a Shenny make out. This always reminds me of Amy´s Shenny fantasy, which makes me want to throw up. The writers won´t be this sadist, will they? I don´t think that they are risking their loyal viewers, for some bad taste jokes. Otherwise the crowd wil hunt them with pitchforks! I just don't think a Shenny romantic pairing is going to happen. Shenny friendship will always be around, and that's a good thing. The writers can leave all that drama for shows like The Vampire Diaries or Gossip Girl, where just about every character has been with another person in their circle of friends...eww! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I don´t want to think of any couple mixtures, especially a Shenny make out. This always reminds me of Amy´s Shenny fantasy, which makes me want to throw up. The writers won´t be this sadist, will they? I don´t think that they are risking their loyal viewers, for some bad taste jokes. Otherwise the crowd wil hunt them with pitchforks! I can safely say if there was ever a shenny make out then I would never watch the show again, I am 99% sure it would never happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriparis80 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I had a series of crazy dreams last night (I guess you really do have bad dreams when you eat too much candy before bed) and one of them was of Shamy. I dreamed that Sheldon and Amy where really making out in his bed and he was about to take off his shirt, then cut to the next day when Howard, Raj and Leonard are sitting in Shelnard's living room and on the coffee table was a book about sex and condoms. Howard says that now that Sheldon's hormones are racing it's time they had a talk about the birds and the bees. Flash forward, he's at Amy's apartment door wearing the same attire he wore when cleaned Penny's apartment and found the "chew toy." Amy's dressed in a nice dress, but not a typical Amy dress. He has flowers in his had and Amy's smiling sweetly and then I get woken up by my boyfriend. I was like, NOOOOOOOO!!! He was like, well good morning to you too, lol. I felt bad, but I really wanted to know what was going to happen next. Maybe part II tonight, although I doubt it. I never having reoccurring dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TateTheUnicorn Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 To be honest, I highly doubt that this drama is going to end up with a shenny make out or any of that kind of bull crap, they don't and never will see each other like that (as shown in the intimacy accelerant) becides, Sheldon has a ring for god sakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy2611 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Here's why Shenny will never happen 8 years in......MONEY! First of all, this show is a COMEDY, not a drama. Second, they have too much time and money invested in the Lenny and Shamy ships and only two (possibly three) more seasons to work with. If they suddenly decided to go with Shenny, there's too much development and character changes they'd have to do for it to make sense and not enough time to do it in. And even then, after everything that's been done and said in the last 8 years, it still probably wouldn't make sense to even the casual viewer. Third, a lot of fans would not only stop watching the new episodes, they'd also stop watching the re-runs, knowing where it will end up going and not enjoy the story anymore. And THAT would cause them to lose A LOT of money. Not sure if it's possible but if I were them I'd certainly see if it was. The main three have a stake in those sendicated shows. If viewers stopped watching because they suddenly went with Shenny, I'm sure Johnny, Kaley, and Jim would have a problem with it also. They'd lose money too from the stupidity of the writers and could probably sue for money lost. Or at least try. I know I would if my boss made a bone headed decision that affected my future payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShamyShipper Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yeah, Shenny is never going to happen. Like SaddoTate pointed out, it seems that was the whole reason for the Intimacy episode this season--to finally put to rest any ideas that it could happen. People will hold onto what they want to hold onto though. As for the fears of them dragging this out all season, I really don't think they're going to get THAT dramatic. This isn't a drama. And like Jim said yesterday, there's something so sweet about Shamy. These two aren't the typical drama filled couple. It would be way against Amy's character to start dating around too when she's clearly still in love with Sheldon, and has not told him it's over. And think about what that would do to HIM. Something like that would break him completely, and I don't know if he'd recover at this point. Also, consider that as of right now there are only two more seasons confirmed. Don't let Molaro fool you--while they probably don't have all the details hashed out yet, they have a general idea where this is going (i.e. let's throw this wrench in for the finale to really wake Sheldon up about this relationship so he can finally show Amy just what she means in his life). With those two seasons left, it would make the most sense to have a couple/few episodes for them to get over this hurdle and resolve it once and for all, and then comes a proposal, wedding, and coitus. They still have plenty to tackle and not a lot of time to do it in. So they really can't drag this out too far, and it would go against the tone of the characters and their relationship to introduce a bunch of drawn out, heartbreaking drama. Not to mention, they've got to realize how many people they'd piss off with that, and I doubt they'd want to sabotage their own show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desdemona Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I would like to see a Penny/Amy, Mary/Amy, Howard/Amy interaction, to help Amy deal with the Shamy break. I would also like to see all of the boys or even Sheldon/Bernadette helping Sheldon with the break. It would be refreshing to see a mix of different characters next season. I just don't think a Shenny romantic pairing is going to happen. Shenny friendship will always be around, and that's a good thing. The writers can leave all that drama for shows like The Vampire Diaries or Gossip Girl, where just about every character has been with another person in their circle of friends...eww! I don´t see any Shenny romance either, because the writers ship Shamy as much as we do! It would be great to see Howard and Amy at a Neal Diamond concert or Raj and Amy drinking wine mocking about their relationships, or Leonard and Sheldon consoling each other or a Sheldon/Howard constellation or Amy/Mary or Amy/Emily (an outside view from Emily could console Amy too, they had so much in common, but we have never seen them again together). But above all, I´m waiting for a Shamy happy end, even thinking of it, makes me cry happily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koops Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I actually don't think the reason the show isn't going Shenny has anything to do with money, if anything is the opposite: hooking up your two, good-looking, popular leads, or at least building romantic tension around them is an automatic cash cow. The wonderful thing about this show and these writers is that not only they didn't sell out for that idea, but they managed to build two other relationships with other people for their two popular leads that attract an awful lot of support and fans, while still maintaining the dynamic between Sheldon and Penny that makes Sheldon and Penny popular. I don't think that's an easy feat for tv writers at all, and I think the temptation to fall into a predictable and easy pattern is strong, and yet they resisted it and instead build a strong story nonetheless (and, yes, made tons of money off of it). I can complain a lot about the writers, but that's the one thing, amongst others, that always makes me tip my hat off to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy2611 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Sorry Koops, I disagree. Yes, they have a Shenny following but it's small. They've written the characters (Sheldon & Penny) as having a "sibling like" relationship who fight over Leonards attention through out the whole series. They finally had to actually verbalized it in The Intimacy Acceleration. If they went there NOW, after all this time, they'd have too many viewers that would be turned off by a romantic pairing of S & P. Remember, comedic chemistry isn't the same as romantic chemistry. It would change the characters and again, their story would make no sense. A "big ol' 5" whose had at least 31 sexual partners (according to Sheldon's calculations) getting with someone who has a major germ phobia who can't even become sexually intimate with his girlfriend of 5 years? And who's NEVER shown any attraction towards her or any other woman before Amy? The story would make no sense and people wouldn't buy it and be turned off by it. When I asked my husband about a possible Shenny pairing just now (and he's a casual viewer), he gave me a disgusted look, said "ewww" and asked me if I just drank one of his beers (I'm not a drinker). The reason they never went there in the beginning is that the show revolved around Leonard & Sheldon. What would've happened to that friendship if Shenny had happened? It would have destroyed it (and the show in the process). This show (like all others) is a business and the only thing that matters to the higher ups in the end is money and what will make them the most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koops Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Ok, let me rephrase that. I'm not talking about the size of their shipper following *now*, which has shrunk to pretty small numbers, I'm talking more about why they never went there in the first place. Now, putting aside for a moment the longer debate about how much you need to change the characters in order to make them believable as a couple, back when the Shenny fever was really high was... what, S2, 3? At the time the show was young enough that there was a lot of wiggle-room to change the characters in order to write it in (or started to write it, and the overaching plot would have been "will Penny choose Leonard or Sheldon in the end?"), if they had wanted to. And it's undeniable that back then Sheldon and Penny and their interactions were a big cash cow for the show. Yet, despite the pressure (because, boy, they had pressure), and despite the fact that it's a pretty standard move to get the two most popular characters together (especially with the whole "opposite attract" trope going on) they not only resisted that, but brought in a girl/friend specifically for Sheldon. I think right now (and, really, it's been the case for a long time now), romantic Shenny would be the jump-the-shark moment. But back then, it was a viable possibility and one the writers could have gone for if they wanted to. But they didn't. That's what I mean when I say they get all my respect, because instead of going for a overused tv formula, they stuck to their guns, knew what they were doing, knew what was working for them, and proved that you can indeed create new characters and new dynamics to make a show an even bigger financial success than doing what everyone else does. It's much easier to write a character in a relationship with a character that's already there and give fans what they want, than it is to create a whole new character and subsequent dynamic out of thin air. Not many shows do that. I just want to say, also, that I totally agree 100% that the dynamic between them was never romantic and that their chemistry is comedic and that you would have to change the characters so much to make it work that not only it would take away a lot of what's unique about them but also about their dynamic. I don' think the show would have been anywhere near as good anymore if they had gone there. I'm just saying that other writers might have gone there, because it's an easy and predictable option. The opposite attracts, the hot blonde with the nerd, the love triangle between two best friends and their conquest, the sexually experienced one and the virginal innocent one... Can you list any more predictable tropes? You see them all the time on shows that make a lot of money. So I'm not sure I'd say TBBT didn't go there because of money at the time, but because they stuck to way they wanted to write it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) It would be way against Amy's character to start dating around too when she's clearly still in love with Sheldon, and has not told him it's over. And think about what that would do to HIM. Something like that would break him completely, and I don't know if he'd recover at this point. I completely agree. For Amy to even consider dating anyone else at this point would negate her love and investment in Sheldon. It would completely tear Sheldon apart and anger ShAmy fans to no end. Whatever his faults are, he has invested (5) years in opening his shell for this woman. Amy knows this and would never consider betraying that. This it what makes ShAmy so solid even when they appear on seemingly rocky foundation. They might be hurting. They might be apart for awhile, but they will remain loyal to each other while waiting for it all to work out. Edited May 9, 2015 by jenafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenafan Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Sorry, I removed my accidental double post. Edited May 9, 2015 by jenafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy2611 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Ok, let me rephrase that. I'm not talking about the size of their shipper following *now*, which has shrunk to pretty small numbers, I'm talking more about why they never went there in the first place. Now, putting aside for a moment the longer debate about how much you need to change the characters in order to make them believable as a couple, back when the Shenny fever was really high was... what, S2, 3? At the time the show was young enough that there was a lot of wiggle-room to change the characters in order to write it in (or started to write it, and the overaching plot would have been "will Penny choose Leonard or Sheldon in the end?"), if they had wanted to. And it's undeniable that back then Sheldon and Penny and their interactions were a big cash cow for the show. Yet, despite the pressure (because, boy, they had pressure), and despite the fact that it's a pretty standard move to get the two most popular characters together (especially with the whole "opposite attract" trope going on) they not only resisted that, but brought in a girl/friend specifically for Sheldon. I think right now (and, really, it's been the case for a long time now), romantic Shenny would be the jump-the-shark moment. But back then, it was a viable possibility and one the writers could have gone for if they wanted to. But they didn't. That's what I mean when I say they get all my respect, because instead of going for a overused tv formula, they stuck to their guns, knew what they were doing, knew what was working for them, and proved that you can indeed create new characters and new dynamics to make a show an even bigger financial success than doing what everyone else does. It's much easier to write a character in a relationship with a character that's already there and give fans what they want, than it is to create a whole new character and subsequent dynamic out of thin air. Not many shows do that. I just want to say, also, that I totally agree 100% that the dynamic between them was never romantic and that their chemistry is comedic and that you would have to change the characters so much to make it work that not only it would take away a lot of what's unique about them but also about their dynamic. I don' think the show would have been anywhere near as good anymore if they had gone there. I'm just saying that other writers might have gone there, because it's an easy and predictable option. The opposite attracts, the hot blonde with the nerd, the love triangle between two best friends and their conquest, the sexually experienced one and the virginal innocent one... Can you list any more predictable tropes? You see them all the time on shows that make a lot of money. So I'm not sure I'd say TBBT didn't go there because of money at the time, but because they stuck to way they wanted to write it. I agree (mostly) but the whole concept of the show revolves around Sheldon & Leonard and their friendship. Even in the first unaired pilot. The first pilot of this BBT even said then, Shenny would not be. Yeah, I know a lot of people (Shennies) say he flirted with her at the white board but I didn't see it as flirting. I saw it as him being shy around a person he didn't know and was outgoing. In the tag of that pilot, he even says in the car that out of the four of them, Leonard is the only one who has a shot with her. Howard being too creepy, Raj can't even talk to her, and Sheldon himself isn't interested. "I don't know what your odds are in the world as a whole, but as far as the population of this car goes, you're a veritable Mack Daddy." And then you see Leonards giant smile. Do you really think the show would've even survived if Sheldon had gone after Penny knowing how Leonard felt about her in the beginning? How could that friendship continue? I don't think it was pressure at all. These writers had a story to tell and Shenny didn't fit into it. The way they wrote these characters from the very beginning. It NEVER would've made sense. It would've destroyed the Shelnard friendship and the whole premise of the show. Money. Pure and simple. But I got a feeling, we'll never see eye to eye on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I agree (mostly) but the whole concept of the show revolves around Sheldon & Leonard and their friendship. Even in the first unaired pilot. The first pilot of this BBT even said then, Shenny would not be. Yeah, I know a lot of people (Shennies) say he flirted with her at the white board but I didn't see it as flirting. I saw it as him being shy around a person he didn't know and was outgoing. In the tag of that pilot, he even says in the car that out of the four of them, Leonard is the only one who has a shot with her. Howard being too creepy, Raj can't even talk to her, and Sheldon himself isn't interested. "I don't know what your odds are in the world as a whole, but as far as the population of this car goes, you're a veritable Mack Daddy." And then you see Leonards giant smile. Do you really think the show would've even survived if Sheldon had gone after Penny knowing how Leonard felt about her in the beginning? How could that friendship continue? I don't think it was pressure at all. These writers had a story to tell and Shenny didn't fit into it. The way they wrote these characters from the very beginning. It NEVER would've made sense. It would've destroyed the Shelnard friendship and the whole premise of the show. Money. Pure and simple. But I got a feeling, we'll never see eye to eye on this topic. Sounds to me that you and Koops do see eye to eye in this regard. She basically said the same thing...that the writers had a story THEY wanted to tell and it was not including Shenny as a romantic couple, even though fans were pressuring for it in early seasons. And yes there was a lot of pressure to match Shenny back then. But the writers knew what they wanted to tell and they made the right decision and didn't cave to popular fan opinion at the time. From what I read of your post, you too are saying the same thing...that the writers had a story to tell and went with it, never establishing Shenny as a couple. We all know and agree to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyS Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 http://33.media.tumblr.com/62ebbe7dd2186f0f34b4f0f53d917172/tumblr_no1kr4qwYD1rn4qwao2_540.gif http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04c1e2uTc1r0d81y.gif Ya, Shellie, You deserves better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) sorry to change the subject here... this Shenny talk is depressing me. ANYWAY...( and lunges in....) those of you that do video clips... i'd like to see one with "Along came a woman" by Chicago. from day one to the season 8 finale.... :) http://33.media.tumblr.com/62ebbe7dd2186f0f34b4f0f53d917172/tumblr_no1kr4qwYD1rn4qwao2_540.gif http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04c1e2uTc1r0d81y.gif Ya, Shellie, You deserves better! this IS a Shamy thread.... positive things please ...................................... Edited May 9, 2015 by kelliluvtbbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmelody Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 http://33.media.tumblr.com/62ebbe7dd2186f0f34b4f0f53d917172/tumblr_no1kr4qwYD1rn4qwao2_540.gif http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04c1e2uTc1r0d81y.gif Ya, Shellie, You deserves better! It doesn't get better than Amy...He has the best already! He knows it. If he wanted anyone else he would have gone for it but didn't because he was never interested before her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldorslady Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Wow, people. Enjoying the anxiety much? I don't understand all of the worrying. For one, this is a sitcom with a purpose to bring entertainment into our lives with humor and sometimes a little bit of emotion. These writers are brilliant and have carried a show for 8 seasons, so why all of the distrust? It makes no sense why you would love a show for 8 seasons, but still question the writers and feel like they are going to pull one on us. They are the writers of this show for a reason: they are great story tellers, they are intelligent, funny, and have heart. They know what to do. They love these characters just as much as much we do, if not more. We may or may not like everything they produce, and it makes for great discussion for sure, but I just don't think they are going to let us down in a big way. There is no sense to that. I just want to encourage everyone to have a little faith and enjoy the ride! We have a great show to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmp Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've been trying to think about how Sheldon would handle this huge loss (even if it's just temporary, it's still a loss). Previously, when he has gotten upset, he has gone off the deep end and 1) Mary has had to come get him back to sanity, 2) Sheldon has run home to Mary, or 3) Sheldon has run, period. Now I think he has grown and should be able to handle his grief in a more mature way. On the other hand, wouldn't this be a good time for Meemaw to comfort and advise her Moon Pie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelliluvtbbt Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) well... after watching the cold open in really slow motion... the kiss is closed mouth. the difference being... they are sitting and TOUCHING. this break/break up is going to give us A REAL KISS. their love story is going to "mature" next season BIG time ... it's the last frontier. ( i'm not referring to sex) Edited May 9, 2015 by kelliluvtbbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susana Alcira Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Mary has come in 4 x 3 to fix SHAMY" friendship" but I M O, this may be time for Meemaw. She has been in touch with Amy and I think the Christmas cookies stuff was not the first time (and/or the last) they were connected. It is a big posibility we´ll get some shennies scenes, but in a very sibling way (the only way shenny is, as the writers have settled it). Penny is the biggest SHAMY fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dana1010 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 My two cents about the opening kiss. Not only is it amazing to see them actually kissing with both of them very into it, it is also amazing to see Amy comfortable with her hands on his shoulder and his hand on her thigh. The more I watch it, the more I fall in love with it. The way her right arm caresses his shoulder and he doesn't stop her. The way his fingers gently massage her back. His voice and the way he leans back in for more kisses. So many things to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arduina Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Definitely time for Meamaw to come in the game #Meamawwillbeinseason9 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowbagger Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 So much interesting discussion to catch up on! I believe (hope?) that they won't go the cliched romcom/soap opera route of 'Sheldon and Amy break up, Amy dates around, Sheldon throws a jealous fit and/or dates around himself in retaliation/ultimately grovels to his wumman to get her back'. I mean, yikes. We've already seen a jealous Sheldon. It was entertaining, but I believe the point has been made. And for the sad, defeated-looking Amy in the tag scene to throw herself into Bridget-Jones-esque scenes would look so grotesquely out of character that- lord, I don't even know. Could they break up? I don't think so, somehow. If this season's opener was any indication, they'll patch up Sheldon and Amy in the first episode or thereabouts. And- as loudly as i exclaimed 'WTF?!? Where is this coming from?!?' when they took a break, I'll be annoyed as hell if they get back together with a quip and, like, a 'Bazinga!' from Amy, with nary an attempt at an actual conversation. But I sincerely, sincerely hope that they won't do that. As jarring as all the heaviness in this finale was, I was impressed that the show was willing to go so sombre and so quiet for so long. I hope that they recognise that they've steered their characters- especially Lenny and Shamy- into territory that needs communication and an actual attempt at resolution. Then again, I looked at the S7 finale and said 'Surely there's going to be major fallout from this!', and- well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susana Alcira Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Where is the cold scene in slow motion, please????? I don´t think we´ll see a REALLY SHAMY open mouth kiss, a hot one Lenny hot open mouth kiss (the lime kiss) was taped when they were dating in real life. It was REALLY a hot kiss! But, Who knows.....????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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