Zephon75 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Well I have to say I was surprised how much I liked this episode it was light hearted comedy which I enjoyed a lot, it was nice to see Penny showing care for what she believed to be her sick husband. Actually I believe this episode was the most affectionate Penny has been to Leonard all season he got a honey a sweetie and a I love you from her all in one episode. Sheldon getting April fooled was funny, now as for Penny's chance at a new job I don't think what Leonard did will effect that, whilst he did mess up it wasn't on purpose as he was under the impression he wasn't going to get to meet Bill Gates. I really hope Penny does get the PR job it'll be interesting to see how that plays out in the show. As for what Penny will do when she gets home I don't think anything will happen well I hope nothing happens anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsurrey Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Chrismo said: Bill Gates is mentioned in the roommate agreement during the Large Haldron episode. Well he was not mentioned by Leonard. Sheldon puts in all kinds of silly stuff. Quote Leonard: Why don’t you enlighten me? Sheldon: With the friendship clause of our roommate agreement nullified you are no longer entitled to accompany me to go swimming at Bill Gates’ house should I be invited. Howard: Ooh, that’s gotta sting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Zimtzicke Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 6 hours ago, djsurrey said: I'd expect them to make fun of windows and Microsoft. Leonard has never said anything about being a fan of Gates before. If Leonard admired him I don't think it would be for windows. I think it would be for his success in general and his charity work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 10 hours ago, Capt. Hilts said: But it had NOTHING to do with the Gates plot thread. It could have been in any episode. The same with the Amy/Bernadette portion. 7 hours ago, Zephon75 said: Well I have to say I was surprised how much I liked this episode it was light hearted comedy which I enjoyed a lot, it was nice to see Penny showing care for what she believed to be her sick husband. Actually I believe this episode was the most affectionate Penny has been to Leonard all season he got a honey a sweetie and a I love you from her all in one episode. Sheldon getting April fooled was funny, now as for Penny's chance at a new job I don't think what Leonard did will effect that, whilst he did mess up it wasn't on purpose as he was under the impression he wasn't going to get to meet Bill Gates. I really hope Penny does get the PR job it'll be interesting to see how that plays out in the show. As for what Penny will do when she gets home I don't think anything will happen well I hope nothing happens anyway. It's another episode with no closure. I would have rather seen a Penny/Leonard ending instead of Sheldon, but that wouldn't of been as funny for the writers. I really enjoyed the episode anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrussell50 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 So I am supposed to forget that Bill Gates gave a speech at the University years ago and punched Sheldon over the Windows Vista comment (S04E17 - The Toast Derivation) They've typically done a good job of continuing to build off of previous story lines that they have mentioned in previous episodes and seasons, and as mentioned above there was no mention of the desire to go to Bill Gates' house to swim if invited, very let down but I'm a super fan so who cares in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceraye Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, rrussell50 said: So I am supposed to forget that Bill Gates gave a speech at the University years ago and punched Sheldon over the Windows Vista comment (S04E17 - The Toast Derivation) They've typically done a good job of continuing to build off of previous story lines that they have mentioned in previous episodes and seasons, and as mentioned above there was no mention of the desire to go to Bill Gates' house to swim if invited, very let down but I'm a super fan so who cares in the long run They all seemed keen to see Bill Gates this time but I don't recall anyone saying they'd not seen him before. It would have been better if somebody had recalled the punch, though, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfm Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 From panels and interviews it seems clear they don't go over old episodes, whic is a shame, I think they should really do an intentional marathon do jog their memories, or at least hire someone to do that and type some information so they could search through the file when writing something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, bfm said: From panels and interviews it seems clear they don't go over old episodes, whic is a shame, I think they should really do an intentional marathon do jog their memories, or at least hire someone to do that and type some information so they could search through the file when writing something new. For example forgetting what a character said in a now famous introduction who then went on to have a significant impact on the show and still does. Some shows are just better at remembering what they wrote, even then I don't think they are completely infallible. In fact I think this show is pretty open that it will retcon stuff or have selective amnesia if they think they can get a good story out of it and produce laughs. Frustrating for some especially die-hard fans but it hasn't hurt the show much. Edited March 31, 2018 by Jonny Clumsily written, hopefully slightly better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veejay Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 18 minutes ago, bfm said: From panels and interviews it seems clear they don't go over old episodes, whic is a shame, I think they should really do an intentional marathon do jog their memories, or at least hire someone to do that and type some information so they could search through the file when writing something new. Well, sometimes I got the feeling they'd forgotten the marriage of Lenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Zimtzicke Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, rrussell50 said: So I am supposed to forget that Bill Gates gave a speech at the University years ago and punched Sheldon over the Windows Vista comment Yes, it makes sense that the others would want to see him again, but NOT that Sheldon would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veejay Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Since I couldn't find a reference to Chuck's latest vanity card here, I'd like to post his thoughtful reminder at Stephen Hawking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I can only hope all of you who has watched this episode, enjoyed it as much as I did. Of course there had to be a better way to include Amy, Bernadette and poor Stuart in the episode than the way they chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceraye Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 For all Bernie was obsessing over her kids, there were no Easter eggs on display for Halley. Even Leonard didn't have one for Penny among the flowers and candles. What's wrong with these meanies ? Did they all give up chocolate for Lent and forget it was over ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Zimtzicke Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 40 minutes ago, joyceraye said: For all Bernie was obsessing over her kids, there were no Easter eggs on display for Halley. Even Leonard didn't have one for Penny among the flowers and candles. What's wrong with these meanies ? Did they all give up chocolate for Lent and forget it was over ? Has Leonard ever had anything for Penny for Easter? I can't remember anything at all ever so it didn't surprise me that there was nothing now. I don't think any of these people are very religious for one thing. I don't think any of them care about Easter or Passover. I can't even remember Howard's mother doing anything for Passover. And for another thing, I doubt if Halley would remember much at her age about the holiday and they have their hands full with the new baby. But what I think happened is that the showrunners planned around April Fool's. and didn't want to toss Easter in as well, although they happen to come on the same day this year. Edited March 31, 2018 by Die Zimtzicke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceraye Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Sheldon has chuntered on about creme eggs in the shops when it's not Easter. Halley is by no means too young. They make plenty with bunny-rabbits on, or even in bunny shapes for age group. Her doting grandparents and all the uncles and aunts she has should have sent her shelvesful of eggs. It's beyond belief that there wouldn't be any for her. I can't believe that Leonard was doing a candles, hearts-and-flowers apology for Penny with no chocolate, on eat-your-own- weight -in- chocolate day, which would be nearly as bad as no wine. That self-focussed Sheldon would forget and not buy Amy a lovely egg with hearts on it is believable, but not Leonard. I can't believe they overlooked the opportunity for him to give her a big, fancy egg with all the trimmings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, joyceraye said: Sheldon has chuntered on about creme eggs in the shops when it's not Easter. Halley is by no means too young. They make plenty with bunny-rabbits on, or even in bunny shapes for age group. Her doting grandparents and all the uncles and aunts she has should have sent her shelvesful of eggs. It's beyond belief that there wouldn't be any for her. I can't believe that Leonard was doing a candles, hearts-and-flowers apology for Penny with no chocolate, on eat-your-own- weight -in- chocolate day, which would be nearly as bad as no wine. That self-focussed Sheldon would forget and not buy Amy a lovely egg with hearts on it is believable, but not Leonard. I can't believe they overlooked the opportunity for him to give her a big, fancy egg with all the trimmings. Of course, as usual, Our dear Sheldon misinterprets Leonard's intentions and spoils his surprise for Penny. Which he would definitely need to placate her. Edited March 31, 2018 by chucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, joyceraye said: They make plenty with bunny-rabbits on You mean like these? I'v actually visited the factory, in Cologne, where they make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirs1 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, joyceraye said: For all Bernie was obsessing over her kids, there were no Easter eggs on display for Halley. Even Leonard didn't have one for Penny among the flowers and candles. What's wrong with these meanies ? Did they all give up chocolate for Lent and forget it was over ? Can a 16 months old eat chocolate anyway? Some pediatricians nowadays suggest to wait until kids are 2 years old for that. Edited March 31, 2018 by mirs1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 My cousins kids were eating chocolate (albeit only the odd little piece) when they were still babes in arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceraye Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 25 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said: You mean like these? I'v actually visited the factory, in Cologne, where they make them. Did they give out free samples ? Cadbury's always did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrussell50 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Die Zimtzicke said: Yes, it makes sense that the others would want to see him again, but NOT that Sheldon would. Confused by that response, Sheldon absolutely wanted to see him, from the opening see Wow comment, to the laundry scene where he really wanted to believe but was skeptical of Penny onto his two attempts to meet him when Leonard tricked him on the apartment stairs "So it wasn't a joke and I really could have met him" followed by "Thank you, Thank you so much" and Howard/Raj tricked him at the comic book store and onto the ending when he was walking up the stairs frustrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceraye Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, mirs1 said: Can a 16 months old eat chocolate anyway? Some pediatricians nowadays advise to wait until kids are 2 years old for that. My godparents made sure I had plenty. Not sure we had paediatricians then, let alone boring spoilsport ones. The scene decorators have a lot of Christmas decorations up in the Wolowitz house, even when they're not talking about Christmas. The odd Easter egg on a shelf given by Bernie's parents and Raj wouldn't have killed them. Making Easter signs conspicuous by their absence when the whole episode was based on a real-life date in the year did kill my suspension of disbelief, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmar Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Die Zimtzicke said: Has Leonard ever had anything for Penny for Easter? I can't remember anything at all ever so it didn't surprise me that there was nothing now. I don't think any of these people are very religious for one thing. I don't think any of them care about Easter or Passover. I can't even remember Howard's mother doing anything for Passover. And for another thing, I doubt if Halley would remember much at her age about the holiday and they have their hands full with the new baby. But what I think happened is that the showrunners planned around April Fool's. and didn't want to toss Easter in as well, although they happen to come on the same day this year. Most childless young adults (like my kids ages 30 and 32) could care less about Easter. They come over and eat my candy and the dinner we traditionally make. The same goes for a lot of their friends. My nephew and his wife have three kids under the age of five. Easter is very low key for them because of the chaos that their daily lives already contain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, joyceraye said: Did they give out free samples ? Cadbury's always did. No free samples, but they let you taste the liquid chocolate. ETA: I took this picture in the Lindt Schokoladenmuseum. Edited March 31, 2018 by Stephen Hawking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceraye Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 minute ago, vonmar said: Most childless young adults (like my kids ages 30 and 32) could care less about Easter. They come over and eat my candy and the dinner we traditionally make. The same goes for a lot of their friends. My nephew and his wife have three kids under the age of five. Easter is very low key for them because of the chaos that their daily lives already contain. Sounds as though some American adults don't buy Easter eggs for one another. Perhaps it's because they've had Valentine's Day rather recently and they make a big deal of that. Pity the kids miss out on fun. Perhaps they have egg hunts and egg-painting at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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