[Spoilers] Discussion Topic: Season 9

[loriparis80]

Amazing job on the TR Trina. Thanks so much!

[Vanessa]

I'm trying to get a mental picture of Simon, Johnny and Kunal carrying a bound and gagged Jim. 

Something close to this...? 

 

[vonmar]

I have always adored that picture....it won the photographer an award. 

[Carlos]

Wow, so basically Amy's mom is a mean version of Sheldon's mom.  I wish they had mentioned Amy's father, but it's still nice to get more info about her mother.

I think that based upon what the show has presented Amy's mom is a case of religious fanaticism gone wrong with all the expected negative effects, namely stunted social growth, delayed development and general lack of survival tools. Amy's intellect has saved her in more ways than one. While Sheldon's mom is also a religious fanatic (as presented in the show) you can see that for the most part she's a kind hearted woman.

Ugh I hope not

I hope that worst case scenario, she changes it to "it's complicated". That way there's more hope for a rapid reconciliation.

That part I found a bit out of character and confusing as well.   Penny has always been a huge Shamy-shipper.  So why she insisted Amy tell her mother (who she is NOT close to and she knew her mother was not exactly "nice" at times) and when Amy hemmed and hawed...she took the phone and did it...I just don't understand Penny's rationale for that.

I don't think Penny's doing it to be mean to Amy, and as you say she IS a big Shamy shipper. I think that in this case she was trying to help her friend do something that she (Penny) perceived she (Amy) wanted to do but couldn't because of her insecurities. I think Penny is well intentioned even if she ends up doing the wrong thing for the right reasons.

[Carlos]

Shamy break up getting dragged on even more. 

Amy's mother turning out to be borderline abusive (really, did we need  a third horrible mother on the show?)

Amy getting locked in a closet again, which must have been traumatic for her while growing up, and that probably being played for laughs (similar to Leonard's story in "The Raiders Minimization", that I also disliked).

Penny probably getting drunk again (judging by her conversation with Amy's mother).

Leonard's bachelor party being diminished for the sake of a lazy comedy situations (wasn't a wedding bad enough)?

Four brilliant scientists having a subplot where they can't figure out how to change a car tyre.

You might be right on all counts, or you might not be right on any. But, as many other posters have said, why not reserve final judgment until after having seen the episode? I am not defending the writers, believe me. I'm a Lenny, so you can imagine that I didn't enjoy S8 too much. I think it's always best to watch an episode before being able to tell exactly how bad or good it might be. Most of the times, episodes have played better than the taping reports, with the exception of S8 finale which couldn't have been crappier. Up (or down) there with Itchy brain and Speckerman, (IMO)

[RudyG]

You might be right on all counts, or you might not be right on any. But, as many other posters have said, why not reserve final judgment until after having seen the episode? I am not defending the writers, believe me. I'm a Lenny, so you can imagine that I didn't enjoy S8 too much. I think it's always best to watch an episode before being able to tell exactly how bad or good it might be. Most of the times, episodes have played better than the taping reports, with the exception of S8 finale which couldn't have been crappier. Up (or down) there with Itchy brain and Speckerman, (IMO)

I can't rate S8-24 as low as you. It seems like that episode was the catalyst to finally get Lenny married. And that's not bad in my book.

[Carlos]

I can't rate S8-24 as low as you. It seems like that episode was the catalyst to finally get Lenny married. And that's not bad in my book.

Good for you. I watched it and thought it was OOC for Leonard and the kiss (but no need to go there) and in general thought it was total, pure unadulterated SHIT.

[Chrismo]

I'm not seeing the reason the Shamy break up NEEDS to be resolved any time soon. Someone concerned over Amy's mother who has been seen once on Skype. looking for the deep meaning of Amy being locked in the closet. Penny getting drunk again. (I'm having a hard time seeing that through my ipad) It seems to me the people at the taping enjoyed the show and thought it was funny.(Isn't that the point of the show?)They must be watching wrong

[Chiany]

I'm not seeing the reason the Shamy break up NEEDS to be resolved any time soon. Someone concerned over Amy's mother who has been seen once on Skype. looking for the deep meaning of Amy being locked in the closet. Penny getting drunk again. (I'm having a hard time seeing that through my ipad) It seems to me the people at the taping enjoyed the show and thought it was funny.(Isn't that the point of the show?)They must be watching wrong

Give me one good reason they should drag out the Shamy Break up?

If they had 5+ seasons left, then yes, they had time for this BS.
Not anymore, there is much more potential in them together.

[Kathleen]

I have always adored that picture....it won the photographer an award. 

That's so cool! Do you know who took it? I'd love to read about it if that's available   

[Nogravitasatall]

Give me one good reason they should drag out the Shamy Break up?

If they had 5+ seasons left, then yes, they had time for this BS.
Not anymore, there is much more potential in them together.

If they are together where is the suspense? And um... the URST? They are after a goal to shoot for, not a dream to live in. Lovely as Emily 2 may be, I don't think Raj can carry that whole load

[Chrismo]

Give me one good reason they should drag out the Shamy Break up?

If they had 5+ seasons left, then yes, they had time for this BS.
Not anymore, there is much more potential in them together.

Because they can. What's the need to get them back together even this season? potential for what? Coitus. Getting engaged. Marriage. It seems to me those things would need only a few episodes. IMO there has certainly been more BS in regards to Lenny than Shamy. 3 episodes broken up and some people are falling apart. I don't think you are going to get a ton of sympathy from Lenny fans after last season.

[Chiany]

Because they can. What's the need to get them back together even this season? potential for what? Coitus. Getting engaged. Marriage. It seems to me those things would need only a few episodes. IMO there has certainly been more BS in regards to Lenny than Shamy. 3 episodes broken up and some people are falling apart. I don't think you are going to get a ton of sympathy from Lenny fans after last season.

Someday you will stop comparing Shamy to Lenny...

[Chrismo]

Someday you will stop comparing Shamy to Lenny...

I answered your question though. Disregard my last two lines if you want. 

 

it seems to me the real reason isn't the time element. Or the differences in the couples. Or there lacking of a reason for a break up. The real reason is you didn't want it to happen. replying to below.

Edited August 27, 2015 by Chrismo

[stardustmelody]

I'm not seeing the reason the Shamy break up NEEDS to be resolved any time soon. Someone concerned over Amy's mother who has been seen once on Skype. looking for the deep meaning of Amy being locked in the closet. Penny getting drunk again. (I'm having a hard time seeing that through my ipad) It seems to me the people at the taping enjoyed the show and thought it was funny.(Isn't that the point of the show?)They must be watching wrong

That was early in the series seasons and they had more luxury of time on their hands to drag out the story then.   More important, Shamy are not Lenny.  The couples have very different ways of interacting.   Just because something worked one way for Lenny does not mean it would work for Shamy.  Both have completely differing ways of interacting and communicating, etc.   So I totally disagree with your assessment.  There really was no reason to even bring about a breakup period, but they went there.  There is no reason to drag it out for a full season or longer because they don't have the luxury of time on their hands anymore and there is a lot they still  could do with the couple given they are still very much "innocents".   So no, I disagree and honestly believe your opinion may have a very small minority of consensus on this one.

[Chiany]

I answered your question though. Disregard my last two lines if you want. 

so if they some how break up Lenny (maybe there is more to the kiss) and only reconcile them at the end of the show, you wouldn't mind?

[Tensor]

so if they some how break up Lenny (maybe there is more to the kiss) and only reconcile them at the end of the show, you wouldn't mind?

Since this would be their second and a half breakup, I don't think there would be a lot of Lenny fans around if they broke them up again.  

[batman75]

 

Hello!!

 

So I decided to do a taping report for yesterday’s episode, “The Bachelor Party Corrosion”, I know there have been some issues with the material in previous episodes but please have faith in the show and be kind with the ones that get to go and share information. (Sorry its so late)

This time I had the opportunity of attending and I was excited, as it was my first taping for this season. At the beginning, they showed us the first episode, and I was dying as I was going to be able to see the wedding between Leonard and Penny. Leonard does voice…my thoughts…this was not what we expected or somewhere around those lines. And yes, as a fan of this couple, it wasn’t but the episode was funny and they looked lovely. I loved Leonard’s vows and Penny did not think of vows but made it personal and the best for Leonard by quoting Toy Story lyrics and telling him simple and straight: you are the love of my life and my best friend. There is drama and even Howard says this is a mess but…the whole episode is really funny, even with the drama between Sheldon and Amy as well. (Hoping Sheldon gets it soon, now he has to work for it. Love you Sheldon, you can do this). But moving along to the new episode…

Here is a quick summary of the scenes:

1)   Sheldon’s Apt

Leonard and Sheldon are eating sandwiches and Sheldon asks Leonard to pass the mustard. Leonard asks him if he wants to know a fun fact about mustard, Sheldon basically tells the fun fact and if its that one? Yes it is, says Leonard. Sheldon tells him good job lol. Raj and Howard come in to the apartment; Leonard tells them there is still an hour for the movie to start. There they tell Leonard that they are not going to the movie but to his bachelor party. Sheldon basically analyses the whole situation, tells them that they did the ransom wrong, and he is suppose to say “I’m getting to old for this crap” as he tries to keep them on the phone to trace the call when they notify him that they kidnapped Leonard. Leonard is like “when do we leave?”, due to Sheldon’s analysis. They are leaving now, Penny even packed Leonard a bag. Then they tell Sheldon he is coming as well, how are you going to do that? They show a scene that was pre-taped, with them shoving Sheldon into the van as he is struggling to get off.

 

2)   Van

Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj are in the van and Sheldon is not too happy. They finally tell them that they are going to Mexico. Sheldon is not too happy with the van. Raj and Howard tell them there is a theme to this weekend: Richard Feynman. The van belonged to him, as well as the house they are staying at. Sheldon is now happy and Leonard can’t believe it.

 

3)   Penny’s Apt

Penny is pouring wine for Bernadette as she is asking Penny why she doesn’t want to go to strip club if the boys are doing bachelorette stuff. Penny does not want to and says that if she wants to see a naked man scared? Or something like that, she just has to flush the toilet while Leonard is taking a shower. (This line they changed it twice, I believe, not sure which one they are keeping, I put the one I liked lol). Amy comes in with cookies in the form of genitals. (This was so funny). Penny and Bernadette are amused and Amy explains the gummy worms are the veins. There is a lot of detail and Amy says she had extra dough for making them bigger (I think). Then Bernadette mentions that she hopes the boys do not have too much fun in Mexico or go crazy. Penny is not worried, Sheldon will basically lecture a girl about the North American Free Trade Agreement, Amy mentions that, that lecture was a long night for her.

Taping – They took a long time taping this one. They did the scene quite a few times as they kept changing lines and had some trouble. Mayim had some trouble with Amy’s purse, as she is suppose to take it off when she comes in but it got stuck on her hair in a take. Everyone was really nice about it, nobody laughed and staff helped her. Kaley messed up on the North American Free Trade Agreement line, as it was a long title. She had to check the name again.

 

4)   Van –

Boys reenacted this portion. Kunal was really funny as he said to the audience “this is a van” so that we could imagine the chairs and steering wheel as an actual van lol. Sheldon is just checking what they cannot cross to Mexico and asking if everyone got his yellow fever shot. Howard tells him he does not need that to go to Mexico and that if they have trouble they will just put Raj in the driver seat with a Sombrero. Jokes about how racist can Howard get.

Taping – For some reason, there was a fluffy cushion brown thing between the chairs when they were reenacting and Johnny was really cute when they were taking their places as got on it and was maintaining his balance by grabbing Kunal. Jim was also laughing when they were arranging seats with a crew member.

 

5)   Penny’s Apt

Girls ask how is married life. Penny says is great but that she wished Leonard will take the courage to tell Sheldon that he is moving in with her because it was only a matter of time before Sheldon had a bad dream and tried to crawl in to bed with Pillow Leonard or something like that. [my bad I forget some lines]. Then they asked Amy how was single life. She said its fine; she’s focusing on herself. Then she had been thinking about her appearance and making changes. Penny and Bernadette [funny bit lol] jump right away to tell her if she’s changing her shoes, the skirt, the hair, and so on. Amy just stares at them. Then she said no, she decided she didn’t want to change herself because of a man. They support her on this but less excited lol. Amy wants to get her ears pierced though, Bernadette wants to take her to the mall, Penny says they don’t need to, she can do it. Amy asks if she has a piercing gun, nope, she only needs a needle and ice. Amy is not convinced. Penny begs her to let her take her ear virginity while she examines her ear. Bernadette states that this is indeed a weird party.

Taping – This scene was taped several times as well. Melissa messed up in a bit and Kaley said really sweet that is was okay. Then, when they gave them their mark and that they had to start again from the beginning, Melissa was liked what? Lol. Complaining lightly and Kaley said louder, not OKAY anymore to Melissa when she went back because she was complaining. They were all laughing lol.

 

6)   Van

Again, reenactment, Kunal said, again this is a van. Guys are still rejoicing over Richard Feynman’s van and Sheldon says that he is feeling the creative juices. Howard tells him to keep his creative juices to himself because he has to return the van. Then they feel the van shaking, flat tire.

Taping – It was fun to see the boys reenacting the scenes. The way the work around the reenactments and their banter.

 

7)   Penny’s Apt

Bernadette asks Amy if she has changed her status on Facebook. Amy tells her it is right, she is suppose to let all her friends know, she turns back with Penny and tells her she broke up with Sheldon. Then they ask Penny if she has changed her status to married, nope, cause there is some people she hasn’t told like her parents and the rest of her family. Why? Penny doesn’t to break her dad’s heart as he has always dreamt of dancing with his daughter at the wedding. They ask how long can she hold the fact that Leonard and her eloped? She says if she waits long enough, she can just tell him that they danced and the wedding was lovely. [They did several takes on these last lanes]

 

8 )   Van –

Howard is changing the tire. Leonard, Sheldon and Raj are looking. One is not turning.

Taping – This set was off stage and completely covered, as it was suppose to happen at night.

 

9)   Penny’s Apt –

Penny is done piercing Amy’s ears. Girls are still asking Penny about letting her parents know. Penny finally relents and calls her dad. She is nervous. Her dad answers and she asks for her mom, mom is not there, then she tells him that she eloped with Leonard, she is sorry, it was on the spur of the moment, and she feels bad. Dad asks when did it happen. Not too long ago. A  moment passes [and this moment was so sweet, all the audience went awww]. Dad: are you happy? Penny: Yes. Leonard is so great. She says with conviction. Then he finally says he is happy for her. Penny tells him he is the greatest dad. Dad says to hold on to that thought. She asks why. Does she remember his wonderful piece of machinery? Her pig moondance died. Penny can’t believe it. “Lets say she is not dancing anymore”. Penny can’t believe it still. Did he kill the pig? Nope, the vet did that lol.

 

10 ) Van – Night

Okay I’m going to put together the scenes from the van because this you have to watch. It is too much live and the play of words and scientific methods that the boys use to take off that tire its crazy. And Sheldon singing! You just have to watch it. Let’s end it on the fact they set that van on fire LOL.

 

 

11)    Penny’s Apt –

Penny hangs up and thanks the girls sarcastically. They ask why? She explains that before that call, her pig was alive and happy. Bernadette is amaze that they didn’t eat him. No, not funny, pig was part of the family. The breakfast meat family? Asks Bernadette. Penny is not happy. Now is Amy’s turn. Amy says she can wait, she is sad her pig died and a little hungry. Penny says NOW. Lol. Amy goes and grabs her phone, attempts to fake dial, Penny tells her to try dialing, huh, you caught that? Amy dials and calls her mom. She makes small talk with her mom till Penny grabs the phone from her. She tells her right away: Amy broke up with Sheldon, she pierced her ears and she made them eat Penis cookies. Amy looks at her. Penny listens to Amy’s mom and then she gives the phone to Amy, says sweetly, your mom wants to talk to you. Amy just grabs the phone scared.

 

12)   Hallway

Penny is coming out from her apartment with clothes to wash. Sheldon and Leonard are coming back from Mexico, dirty and disheveled, Penny asks what happened. Leonard explains  and they start a contest of who had the worst time or the craziest experience? The van exploded. Penny tells him she pierced Amy’s ears and she had to sit in her closet. Leonard ends it saying he spend the night in Mexico with Sheldon. Penny says he wins and Sheldon and Leonard go into the apartment.

 

Okay so this so far is what I remember. I tried to put as much as possible but you will love the episode when you watch it. I know its tough right now for Shamy’s but hang in there, its part of the process. For Lenny’s, I was hoping for Leonard to be there in case the dad came to visit but at least the girls did mention to Penny that they love Leonard [her family] which made it easier for her. So let’s see where this season takes us.

 

More from Backstage –

-Melissa, Mayim and Kaley interacted a bit between scenes. They were always laughing whenever they will share something. There was a lot of interaction from the actors with the staff.

-They played the Christmas flashmob for us while we were eating (we need that video online please)

-Kaley, during a break from the call to her dad, went over to other set and took a picture with Kevin, her dad on the show, it was really sweet

-Make a wish foundation was on the audience as they brought a kid that dreamt of watching the Big Bang Theory taping. Loves the show. It was really sweet and it was great, so many people that love the show.

-On a more personal note, Jesse Eisenberg [From the Social Network, Adventureland, American Ultra and so on] was on the taping, I LOVE him and was amazed when Jesse walked alongside Kunal. They workd together in “The Spoils” on Broadway and I guess Kunal invited him over. Surprised because Jesse is currently filming here in LA (yes this is how much I love him lol).

-Last, but not least, Kaley and Johnny were really sweet on two occasions. First, after they came down from talking to the audience, Johnny put his arm around her and Kaley was telling him something, Then she made an impression of something and Johnny was laughing really hard. Second, during the last scene, Kaley was talking to someone from the crew but Johnny was making funny faces at Kaley but she could not see him, he was peeking through the door of the apt towards the hallway and Kaley was in the hallway. Then she finally saw him and she started laughing and he did as well. They have a wonderful friendship. Love seeing their interactions.

 

-And on a more personal note, not only did I get a chance to go up and say why I loved this show (my friends made me raise my hand and I was nervous cause I wanted to say so much so evidently I don’t remember what I said) but I got a picture. The guy in charge of audience thought I was sweet and he gave me a picture. But more than anything, I was happy cause I was able to take my friend from Colombia to her FIRST TAPING ever of this show. Loved her reactions to it. All in all, a wonderful evening.

 

 

 

Hope you like my report, tried my best, my memory slips sometimes. I've had a long day at work, pardon my spelling mistakes. But Thank you for all your good luck wishes as well. 

 

 

[Chrismo]

so if they some how break up Lenny (maybe there is more to the kiss) and only reconcile them at the end of the show, you wouldn't mind?

I'm sure how they could break up them  but if they did I wouldn't be happy I suppose. To me the end of the show is May episodes. I don't see the big deal IF? They waited to November sweeps next year. to get back together.

[Tensor]

batman, thank you so much.  

[veejay]

Batman, I'll give you this:

Big thanks!  

[stardustmelody]

Thank you, batman!  It is always good to get multiple perspectives when we have that good fortune.  I am so glad you were able to go and have such a wonderful time and that your friend also got to have a wonderful time.   Thanks again for the report.

[Stargazer]

Thank you so much to those who kindly wrote the reports. Much appreciated and sounds like a fun episode. 

[tallin]

Thank you Batman! Always great to read info through various perspectives

[Nogravitasatall]

DiD Dad kill the pig? No, the vet did that.

Gold!

Edited August 27, 2015 by Nogravitasatall
So busy laughing at this dad joke while travelling, I forgot to say thanks