1 00:00:02,527 --> 00:00:04,493 Have you guys heard about this research team 2 00:00:04,495 --> 00:00:07,696 that's trying to transgenically manipulate chicken DNA 3 00:00:07,698 --> 00:00:10,032 to create some sort of chicken dinosaur? 4 00:00:10,034 --> 00:00:13,035 Oh, I think that sounds wonderful. 5 00:00:14,372 --> 00:00:18,040 What? You're afraid of both dinosaurs and chickens. 6 00:00:18,042 --> 00:00:19,042 Yes, but tell me 7 00:00:19,043 --> 00:00:21,243 a dinosaur chicken salad sandwich 8 00:00:21,245 --> 00:00:22,945 wouldn't hit the Mesozoic spot. 9 00:00:26,384 --> 00:00:27,650 Hey, guys. Hey. Hello. 10 00:00:27,652 --> 00:00:29,185 We still on for tomorrow night? 11 00:00:29,187 --> 00:00:31,253 Yeah. I'm excited to finally meet your girlfriend. 12 00:00:31,255 --> 00:00:33,389 Yeah, oh, and speaking of which. 13 00:00:33,391 --> 00:00:36,158 According to a recent study out of Oxford University, 14 00:00:36,160 --> 00:00:37,426 when someone takes on 15 00:00:37,428 --> 00:00:39,261 a new romantic partner, 16 00:00:39,263 --> 00:00:42,131 that person loses one or two close friends. 17 00:00:42,133 --> 00:00:44,900 Since when do you read social science? 18 00:00:44,902 --> 00:00:47,870 I go to the bathroom like everybody else. 19 00:00:47,872 --> 00:00:49,238 Why would I lose friends 20 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:51,140 just because I started dating someone? 21 00:00:51,142 --> 00:00:53,175 Yeah, you didn't lose anyone when you met Amy. 22 00:00:53,177 --> 00:00:56,378 Yeah, well, no, the study refers to romantic partners. 23 00:00:56,380 --> 00:00:59,615 Not the way I would categorize the two of us. 24 00:00:59,617 --> 00:01:01,217 You guys kiss and hold hands. 25 00:01:01,219 --> 00:01:03,652 I've seen him do it. It's not romantic. 26 00:01:03,654 --> 00:01:05,854 Look, I'm not the kind of guy 27 00:01:05,856 --> 00:01:08,657 who drops his friends just because he's in a relationship. 28 00:01:08,659 --> 00:01:10,326 What happens if she doesn't like us? 29 00:01:10,328 --> 00:01:11,694 Well, hey, you're my dear friends. 30 00:01:11,696 --> 00:01:14,063 You'll get a Christmas card for a couple of years, 31 00:01:14,065 --> 00:01:15,631 and then you're dead to me. 32 00:01:18,069 --> 00:01:21,704 ♪ Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state ♪ 33 00:01:21,706 --> 00:01:25,040 ♪ Then nearly 14 billion years ago expansion started... Wait! ♪ 34 00:01:25,042 --> 00:01:26,642 ♪ The Earth began to cool ♪ 35 00:01:26,644 --> 00:01:29,211 ♪ The autotrophs began to drool, Neanderthals developed tools ♪ 36 00:01:29,213 --> 00:01:31,880 ♪ We built the Wall ♪ ♪ We built the pyramids ♪ 37 00:01:31,882 --> 00:01:34,550 ♪ Math, Science, History, unraveling the mystery ♪ 38 00:01:34,552 --> 00:01:36,452 ♪ That all started with a big bang ♪ 39 00:01:36,454 --> 00:01:36,764 ♪ Bang! ♪ 40 00:01:36,765 --> 00:01:40,765 ♪ The Big Bang Theory 8x04 ♪ The Hook-Up Reverberation Original Air Date on October 6, 41 00:01:40,766 --> 00:01:46,766 == sync, corrected by elderman == @elder_man 42 00:01:46,767 --> 00:01:50,035 So, Howard, is Stuart still living with your mom? 43 00:01:50,037 --> 00:01:51,836 I don't want to talk about it. 44 00:01:51,838 --> 00:01:54,239 But he's going to. My mom got him cable! 45 00:01:54,241 --> 00:01:56,374 In my whole life, 46 00:01:56,376 --> 00:01:58,143 growing up in that house-- no cable. 47 00:01:58,145 --> 00:01:59,578 Do you know how many HBOs 48 00:01:59,580 --> 00:02:01,580 that leech had my mother get him? Seven. 49 00:02:01,582 --> 00:02:03,915 Seven HBOs. Seven! 50 00:02:03,917 --> 00:02:07,662 Long story short, they have seven HBOs. 51 00:02:07,664 --> 00:02:08,963 (knocking) Hey, guys. 52 00:02:08,965 --> 00:02:10,865 Hey. Hello. Hey. 53 00:02:10,867 --> 00:02:12,900 Emily, you know almost everybody here. Hi. 54 00:02:12,902 --> 00:02:14,702 This is Leonard, this is Penny. 55 00:02:14,704 --> 00:02:16,037 Oh, it's so nice to meet you. 56 00:02:16,039 --> 00:02:17,772 Nice to finally meet you, too. Hi. 57 00:02:17,774 --> 00:02:18,906 Hello. 58 00:02:18,908 --> 00:02:21,375 Well, Raj, you were not lying about her. 59 00:02:21,377 --> 00:02:24,178 I told you she exists. 60 00:02:24,180 --> 00:02:26,213 Hey, I hear you're a dermatologist. 61 00:02:26,215 --> 00:02:29,216 Uh, yeah, I'm a resident at Huntington Hospital. 62 00:02:29,218 --> 00:02:31,752 Oh, I like their emergency room. 63 00:02:31,754 --> 00:02:34,622 Yeah, even if it turns out you don't have Dengue fever, 64 00:02:34,624 --> 00:02:37,024 they still let you take a lollipop. 65 00:02:38,094 --> 00:02:39,760 You know, Penny just started training 66 00:02:39,762 --> 00:02:41,495 to be a pharmaceutical sales rep. 67 00:02:41,497 --> 00:02:43,664 Maybe she can practice on you some time. 68 00:02:43,666 --> 00:02:46,367 Oh, it would be great to practice on a real doctor. 69 00:02:46,369 --> 00:02:48,536 Yeah. I'm sure that'd be fine. 70 00:02:48,538 --> 00:02:52,239 I have some odd freckles on my buttocks. 71 00:02:54,043 --> 00:02:57,712 Can I make an appointment for you to look at them? 72 00:02:57,714 --> 00:03:00,181 Um... okay, I guess. 73 00:03:00,183 --> 00:03:03,017 I'm with him three years, nothing. 74 00:03:03,019 --> 00:03:06,420 She's with two minutes, and he's taking his pants off. 75 00:03:10,893 --> 00:03:13,494 Last night was fun. What did you think of Emily? 76 00:03:13,496 --> 00:03:14,829 I don't know. 77 00:03:14,831 --> 00:03:16,998 I kind of got the sense she didn't like me. 78 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:18,766 Did she say she didn't like you? 79 00:03:18,768 --> 00:03:19,900 Of course not. No one ever says 80 00:03:19,902 --> 00:03:21,435 they don't like you straight to your face. 81 00:03:21,437 --> 00:03:25,306 We have led different lives. 82 00:03:26,709 --> 00:03:29,543 You guys just met. Why would she feel that way? 83 00:03:29,545 --> 00:03:31,012 It's just this vibe I got. 84 00:03:31,014 --> 00:03:32,994 I'm sure you're worried about nothing. 85 00:03:32,995 --> 00:03:34,415 Yeah. You're probably right. 86 00:03:34,417 --> 00:03:35,783 I used to think my high school P.E. teacher 87 00:03:35,785 --> 00:03:37,018 didn't like me, but it turned out, 88 00:03:37,020 --> 00:03:39,186 she liked me a little too much. 89 00:03:39,188 --> 00:03:40,454 Really? Yeah. 90 00:03:40,456 --> 00:03:41,689 It was fine. 91 00:03:41,691 --> 00:03:43,557 We went to a Melissa Etheridge concert, I got an A, 92 00:03:43,559 --> 00:03:45,226 it all worked out. 93 00:03:45,228 --> 00:03:48,562 When you go to Emily's office to practice, you'll see. It's fine. 94 00:03:48,564 --> 00:03:50,264 Yeah, I hope you're right. 95 00:03:50,266 --> 00:03:52,233 You really went your entire life 96 00:03:52,235 --> 00:03:55,870 without anyone saying “I hate you” to your face? 97 00:03:55,872 --> 00:03:57,438 Yeah. 98 00:03:57,440 --> 00:04:01,442 I'd say it now, but look at those cheekbones. 99 00:04:05,615 --> 00:04:08,182 (rock music playing) 100 00:04:08,184 --> 00:04:10,184 I miss Stuart's place. 101 00:04:10,186 --> 00:04:13,854 All this loud music and exposed brick. 102 00:04:13,856 --> 00:04:16,123 What, is this a comic book store, 103 00:04:16,125 --> 00:04:19,627 or a rave at the third little pig's house? 104 00:04:20,697 --> 00:04:22,897 Yup, I wish Stuart would reopen. 105 00:04:22,899 --> 00:04:24,899 I hate this place, too. 106 00:04:24,901 --> 00:04:26,701 Okay, him I believe 107 00:04:26,703 --> 00:04:29,870 because he's an 80-year-old man in a 15-year-old's T-shirt. 108 00:04:29,872 --> 00:04:31,639 But you're just upset 109 00:04:31,641 --> 00:04:35,042 about Stuart and your mom and all their HBOs. 110 00:04:35,044 --> 00:04:38,546 Yes, I am. You know, I can't even watch Game of Thrones now 111 00:04:38,548 --> 00:04:40,214 without thinking of mother saying, 112 00:04:40,216 --> 00:04:43,384 “Stuart, which one is Thrones?” 113 00:04:44,220 --> 00:04:46,220 You know, he might not reopen. 114 00:04:46,222 --> 00:04:49,056 He didn't get a lot of money from the insurance company. 115 00:04:49,058 --> 00:04:51,716 Oh, boy, if there is one thing that gets my goat, 116 00:04:51,718 --> 00:04:55,019 those dad-gum insurance companies. 117 00:04:55,021 --> 00:04:57,622 Why? Because they won't get off your lawn? 118 00:05:00,827 --> 00:05:05,563 Oh, is Stuart trying to get a loan, or-or find investors? 119 00:05:05,565 --> 00:05:07,598 All I know is, he's got my mother 120 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:10,668 buying four-ply toilet paper. I mean, four-ply. 121 00:05:11,704 --> 00:05:13,104 If his butt is so delicate, 122 00:05:13,106 --> 00:05:15,473 why doesn't he just use an angora rabbit? 123 00:05:16,476 --> 00:05:19,543 For starters, they shed and bite. 124 00:05:20,346 --> 00:05:22,179 LEONARD: Hey, 125 00:05:22,181 --> 00:05:23,648 here's a thought. 126 00:05:23,650 --> 00:05:26,150 Why don't we put up the rest of the money that Stuart needs? 127 00:05:27,220 --> 00:05:30,788 So, we'd be, like, owners of a comic book store? 128 00:05:30,790 --> 00:05:32,356 (all chuckling) 129 00:05:32,358 --> 00:05:34,191 It's kind of a dream come true. 130 00:05:34,193 --> 00:05:35,693 That does sound fun. 131 00:05:35,695 --> 00:05:37,228 Ooh, maybe we could come up 132 00:05:37,230 --> 00:05:39,730 with a business plan to compete with this place. 133 00:05:39,732 --> 00:05:41,599 I'll give you a plan right now. 134 00:05:41,601 --> 00:05:44,101 Step one: open comic book store. 135 00:05:44,103 --> 00:05:45,569 Step two: start rumor 136 00:05:45,571 --> 00:05:48,873 this comic book store gives you genital warts. 137 00:05:50,510 --> 00:05:54,679 Step three: buy a big bag to put the money in. 138 00:05:56,849 --> 00:05:59,050 It's not that bad. 139 00:06:03,122 --> 00:06:06,424 Hey. Hi. 140 00:06:06,426 --> 00:06:09,298 Thank you so much for letting me practice my sales pitch on you. 141 00:06:09,299 --> 00:06:10,299 I really appreciate it. 142 00:06:10,307 --> 00:06:11,120 Sure. 143 00:06:11,144 --> 00:06:12,272 Um, I brought coffee. 144 00:06:12,273 --> 00:06:13,806 I wasn't sure what you like, so I got 145 00:06:13,808 --> 00:06:16,042 a regular, a cappuccino and a Chai tea. 146 00:06:16,044 --> 00:06:19,178 Since you like Raj, I thought you might be into that. 147 00:06:19,180 --> 00:06:22,481 Thanks. If we could get started. I'm a little busy. 148 00:06:22,483 --> 00:06:25,251 Oh, yeah, sure. Let me just get out my materials. 149 00:06:25,253 --> 00:06:26,752 Leonard gave me this briefcase. 150 00:06:26,754 --> 00:06:28,421 He used to carry it around in high school. 151 00:06:28,423 --> 00:06:31,757 You can still see the dent where they whacked him with it. 152 00:06:32,827 --> 00:06:33,926 (clears throat) 153 00:06:33,928 --> 00:06:36,028 Okay, I would like to talk to you 154 00:06:36,030 --> 00:06:38,297 about our new birth control pill, Femevra. 155 00:06:38,299 --> 00:06:39,632 Great. 156 00:06:39,634 --> 00:06:41,667 So, Femevra's triphasic design 157 00:06:41,669 --> 00:06:43,803 provides balanced hormonal exposure. 158 00:06:43,805 --> 00:06:45,638 All right. 159 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:48,407 It has also been shown to cause 160 00:06:48,409 --> 00:06:51,444 significantly fewer side effects than other oral contraceptives. 161 00:06:51,446 --> 00:06:54,313 Although it can cause acne, which, if you ask me, kind of 162 00:06:54,315 --> 00:06:57,083 increases its effectiveness as a contraceptive. 163 00:07:00,989 --> 00:07:02,655 Funny. 164 00:07:04,158 --> 00:07:06,959 Okay, I'm sorry. Did we get off on the wrong foot? 165 00:07:06,961 --> 00:07:08,828 Because since the other night, I kind of feel like 166 00:07:08,830 --> 00:07:10,363 you might have a problem with me. 167 00:07:10,365 --> 00:07:11,731 No, it's fine. 168 00:07:11,733 --> 00:07:14,300 Are you sure, because it doesn't seem fine? 169 00:07:14,302 --> 00:07:16,535 (sighs) Okay. 170 00:07:16,537 --> 00:07:18,337 If you really want to talk about this, 171 00:07:18,339 --> 00:07:19,639 I do have a problem. 172 00:07:19,641 --> 00:07:21,907 Oh, my God. Tell me-- what did I do? 173 00:07:21,909 --> 00:07:23,275 Look, it's nothing. It's just... 174 00:07:23,277 --> 00:07:25,911 Raj told me that a while ago, you two hooked up. 175 00:07:25,913 --> 00:07:30,182 What?! Oh, why would he say that? 176 00:07:30,184 --> 00:07:31,684 Did it not happen? 177 00:07:31,686 --> 00:07:34,453 Well, I wouldn't exactly call it a hook-up. 178 00:07:34,455 --> 00:07:35,554 Did you kiss? 179 00:07:35,556 --> 00:07:37,523 Yeah. 180 00:07:37,525 --> 00:07:38,525 Were you naked? 181 00:07:38,526 --> 00:07:40,926 Yeah. 182 00:07:40,928 --> 00:07:42,728 So, it was a hook-up. 183 00:07:42,730 --> 00:07:44,697 No. 184 00:07:44,699 --> 00:07:46,899 Yeah. 185 00:07:49,003 --> 00:07:52,672 So, what are some ways we could set our comic book store 186 00:07:52,674 --> 00:07:54,340 apart from the competition? 187 00:07:54,342 --> 00:07:56,075 Oh, kids buy comic books. It would be great 188 00:07:56,077 --> 00:07:58,177 to figure out a way to get more kids in the store. 189 00:07:58,179 --> 00:08:00,179 You know, when I was a kid, I loved going there, 190 00:08:00,181 --> 00:08:02,181 but I could never get a ride. 191 00:08:02,183 --> 00:08:06,185 Ooh, what if we got a van and drove around and picked kids up? 192 00:08:10,358 --> 00:08:12,391 Nice. 193 00:08:13,594 --> 00:08:16,829 You mean, like at parks and schools? 194 00:08:17,498 --> 00:08:20,366 Toy stores, puppet shows. 195 00:08:20,368 --> 00:08:24,503 Hold on. So, your idea is to get a van 196 00:08:24,505 --> 00:08:27,940 and cruise the streets looking for kids to pick up? 197 00:08:29,477 --> 00:08:31,844 Yes. 198 00:08:32,980 --> 00:08:36,716 And are you gonna use candy to lure them in? 199 00:08:37,585 --> 00:08:40,119 We are now! 200 00:08:42,123 --> 00:08:44,390 You told Emily we hooked up?! 201 00:08:44,392 --> 00:08:47,760 Um, well, in my defense, I tell everybody. 202 00:08:47,762 --> 00:08:49,161 Why would you say that?! 203 00:08:49,163 --> 00:08:51,464 We were having a conversation about past lovers. 204 00:08:51,466 --> 00:08:52,598 We weren't lovers! Come on. 205 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:53,866 Everyone knows we didn't sleep together. 206 00:08:53,868 --> 00:08:55,167 We got drunk and fooled around. 207 00:08:55,169 --> 00:08:56,936 Why couldn't you just leave me out of it? 208 00:08:56,938 --> 00:08:58,070 Well, we were being honest. 209 00:08:58,072 --> 00:08:59,839 You would leave me out of the conversation 210 00:08:59,841 --> 00:09:01,707 with the next guy if you dump Leonard? 211 00:09:01,709 --> 00:09:04,877 Why say it? Yes! 212 00:09:04,879 --> 00:09:07,246 Well, I would never leave you off my list, 213 00:09:07,248 --> 00:09:08,881 and not just 214 00:09:08,883 --> 00:09:10,182 because, without you, 215 00:09:10,184 --> 00:09:12,618 we're playing fast and loose with the word “list.” 216 00:09:12,620 --> 00:09:14,653 Well, good job. Now she hates me. 217 00:09:14,655 --> 00:09:16,822 Oh. 218 00:09:16,824 --> 00:09:19,091 Great. 219 00:09:19,093 --> 00:09:21,594 On the bright side, that Oxford study was right. 220 00:09:21,596 --> 00:09:23,662 One friend down. 221 00:09:24,866 --> 00:09:28,934 I wonder who you're going to lose next. 222 00:09:28,936 --> 00:09:31,337 You, okay? It's you. You're-you're next! 223 00:09:33,207 --> 00:09:36,108 No. You're crazy about me. 224 00:09:40,580 --> 00:09:42,681 I feel pretty....oh so pretty. 225 00:09:44,809 --> 00:09:47,043 I don't know what Emily's so upset about anyway. 226 00:09:47,045 --> 00:09:49,979 Even if I had slept with him, so what? Everyone has a past. 227 00:09:49,981 --> 00:09:50,780 (clears throat) 228 00:09:50,782 --> 00:09:53,449 Almost everyone has a past. 229 00:09:53,451 --> 00:09:54,884 Come on, look how pretty you are. 230 00:09:54,886 --> 00:09:56,986 I'm sure this isn't the first girl to hate you. 231 00:09:56,988 --> 00:09:59,589 It's not. 232 00:09:59,591 --> 00:10:02,225 And I'm sure you can turn it around. 233 00:10:02,227 --> 00:10:04,527 How? You can't force someone to like you. 234 00:10:04,529 --> 00:10:05,595 AMY: What if you just 235 00:10:05,597 --> 00:10:07,263 hang around and act like her friend 236 00:10:07,265 --> 00:10:09,832 until you wear her down? I mean, next thing you know, 237 00:10:09,834 --> 00:10:11,189 you're in her home, you're eating her food, 238 00:10:11,213 --> 00:10:12,284 drinking her wine. 239 00:10:15,207 --> 00:10:16,806 No, that won't work. 240 00:10:16,808 --> 00:10:19,142 You're right. Cheers. 241 00:10:19,144 --> 00:10:20,410 Oh, I know. 242 00:10:20,412 --> 00:10:22,378 Why don't you use your sales training 243 00:10:22,380 --> 00:10:24,614 to go back down there and sell yourself? 244 00:10:24,616 --> 00:10:26,015 What? Yeah. 245 00:10:26,017 --> 00:10:27,584 But instead of selling a drug, 246 00:10:27,586 --> 00:10:29,385 you'd be selling Penny-- it's cute. 247 00:10:29,387 --> 00:10:30,420 It's stupid. 248 00:10:30,422 --> 00:10:32,622 Well, maybe people would like you more 249 00:10:32,624 --> 00:10:35,391 if you didn't crap all over their ideas. 250 00:10:35,393 --> 00:10:37,994 I'm gonna go with Penny on this one. 251 00:10:37,996 --> 00:10:41,631 Then again, why wouldn't I? I mean, we go way back. 252 00:10:41,633 --> 00:10:44,667 Oh, my God. I didn't used to like you. 253 00:10:44,669 --> 00:10:47,870 Shh. Amy's here now. 254 00:10:50,709 --> 00:10:53,209 You know, the more I think about it, 255 00:10:53,211 --> 00:10:56,846 the more intrigued I am about having our own store. 256 00:10:56,848 --> 00:10:58,848 We'll get to see all the new stuff 257 00:10:58,850 --> 00:11:00,483 before it hits the shelves. 258 00:11:00,485 --> 00:11:02,385 And we'll get to have fun interactions 259 00:11:02,387 --> 00:11:03,553 with our customers. 260 00:11:03,555 --> 00:11:07,190 “This isn't a library-- buy it or get out.” 261 00:11:07,192 --> 00:11:10,159 You say things like that all the time. 262 00:11:10,161 --> 00:11:12,428 Yes, but as a store owner, I'll finally have a good comeback 263 00:11:12,430 --> 00:11:14,897 to, “You don't work here-- shut up.” 264 00:11:16,234 --> 00:11:18,568 Uh, do you know how Penny told Raj he should have 265 00:11:18,570 --> 00:11:20,403 left her off his list? Yeah. 266 00:11:20,405 --> 00:11:22,905 Well, do you think when she and I had that conversation, 267 00:11:22,907 --> 00:11:24,407 she left people off her list? 268 00:11:24,409 --> 00:11:25,742 I'm sure she did. 269 00:11:25,744 --> 00:11:27,777 Why? 270 00:11:27,779 --> 00:11:29,512 Because if she hadn't, 271 00:11:29,514 --> 00:11:33,216 she'd still be wading through the list. 272 00:11:33,218 --> 00:11:34,917 Will you stay out of this? 273 00:11:34,919 --> 00:11:37,587 (chuckles) If only Penny had said that once in a while. 274 00:11:39,691 --> 00:11:41,190 Hey, what difference does it make? 275 00:11:41,192 --> 00:11:43,026 You're the one she wants to marry. 276 00:11:43,028 --> 00:11:44,761 That's true. Yeah, and I'm not sure 277 00:11:44,763 --> 00:11:47,730 that complete honesty is always the best thing 278 00:11:47,732 --> 00:11:49,565 for a relationship. 279 00:11:49,567 --> 00:11:52,602 Yeah, he's right. Once, in a moment of candor, 280 00:11:52,604 --> 00:11:55,438 I told Amy that her hair reminded me 281 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:58,608 of a duck caught in an oil spill. Well... 282 00:11:58,610 --> 00:12:00,476 she stormed out. 283 00:12:00,478 --> 00:12:03,146 Which was sad, because we were playing Scrabble, 284 00:12:03,148 --> 00:12:07,550 and I had all the letters to spell “persimmon.” 285 00:12:10,689 --> 00:12:13,056 Why are you even part of this conversation? 286 00:12:13,058 --> 00:12:14,924 You don't know anything about women. 287 00:12:14,926 --> 00:12:17,627 I know that if I had a wife or a fiancée, 288 00:12:17,629 --> 00:12:19,696 I'd ask her first before I invested money 289 00:12:19,698 --> 00:12:21,531 in a comic book store. 290 00:12:21,533 --> 00:12:23,266 (sighs) He's right. 291 00:12:23,268 --> 00:12:24,334 Yeah, well, 292 00:12:24,336 --> 00:12:25,601 of course I am. 293 00:12:25,603 --> 00:12:27,036 I was also right about her hair. 294 00:12:27,038 --> 00:12:29,105 It did everything but quack. 295 00:12:32,277 --> 00:12:34,510 There's something I wanted to run past you. 296 00:12:34,512 --> 00:12:36,679 What's up? Mm, the guys and I 297 00:12:36,681 --> 00:12:39,449 were thinking about investing in Stuart's comic book store. 298 00:12:39,451 --> 00:12:41,984 Is that okay? Why are you asking me? 299 00:12:41,986 --> 00:12:43,820 Well, you know, we're engaged, 300 00:12:43,822 --> 00:12:46,322 and it's kind of a big deal financially. 301 00:12:46,324 --> 00:12:48,624 It seems like something we should talk about. 302 00:12:48,626 --> 00:12:49,892 Oh. 303 00:12:49,894 --> 00:12:52,328 Well, would you consider mounds of credit card debt 304 00:12:52,330 --> 00:12:54,864 kind of a big deal financially? 305 00:12:56,835 --> 00:12:58,868 Yeah. 306 00:12:58,870 --> 00:13:00,470 Huh. 307 00:13:02,640 --> 00:13:05,742 Mm. So, me and the guys were talking about 308 00:13:05,744 --> 00:13:07,710 this great investment opportunity... 309 00:13:07,712 --> 00:13:09,712 Nope. 310 00:13:09,714 --> 00:13:12,448 But you didn't hear what it was. 311 00:13:12,450 --> 00:13:15,218 I know. 312 00:13:16,087 --> 00:13:17,987 Oh, come on. 313 00:13:17,989 --> 00:13:19,455 Fine. What is it? 314 00:13:19,457 --> 00:13:21,557 It's to help reopen the comic book store. 315 00:13:21,559 --> 00:13:23,326 Nope. 316 00:13:23,328 --> 00:13:25,428 Well, hear me out. 317 00:13:25,430 --> 00:13:27,630 Howard, you know we're saving up for a house. 318 00:13:27,632 --> 00:13:29,966 I know, but all the guys are doing it. 319 00:13:29,968 --> 00:13:32,869 We're splitting it four ways, so it's really not that much money. 320 00:13:32,871 --> 00:13:35,638 (sighs) It just seems like a risky investment. 321 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:38,341 I get that. I... (sighs) 322 00:13:39,244 --> 00:13:41,844 (chuckles): Okay, look... 323 00:13:41,846 --> 00:13:43,379 (sighs) 324 00:13:43,381 --> 00:13:48,217 The reason this is important is... (clears throat) 325 00:13:49,320 --> 00:13:52,955 ...before my dad left me and my mom... 326 00:13:52,957 --> 00:13:56,659 he used to... take me to the comic book store. 327 00:13:57,595 --> 00:14:01,097 It was one of the few things we did together. 328 00:14:01,099 --> 00:14:03,866 Oh. Howie, I had no idea. 329 00:14:03,868 --> 00:14:07,270 Well, I don't... like to talk about it. 330 00:14:07,272 --> 00:14:09,972 Oh, baby. 331 00:14:09,974 --> 00:14:13,443 That story's made up, isn't it? 332 00:14:14,646 --> 00:14:18,214 That's how much buying a comic book store means to me. 333 00:14:21,186 --> 00:14:23,886 I'd like your honest opinion on something. 334 00:14:23,888 --> 00:14:25,121 Of course. 335 00:14:25,123 --> 00:14:26,589 Now, before I start, 336 00:14:26,591 --> 00:14:30,593 I need you to know that I'm very excited about this, 337 00:14:30,595 --> 00:14:32,695 and anything you say 338 00:14:32,697 --> 00:14:34,764 that isn't enthusiastically supportive 339 00:14:34,766 --> 00:14:38,468 will throw our entire relationship into question. 340 00:14:40,605 --> 00:14:42,305 So... 341 00:14:42,307 --> 00:14:45,074 keep an open mind. 342 00:14:45,076 --> 00:14:48,177 I'm feeling a little backed into a corner, Sheldon. 343 00:14:48,179 --> 00:14:50,213 Perfect. Now... 344 00:14:51,483 --> 00:14:53,950 ...I'm considering investing 345 00:14:53,952 --> 00:14:56,652 in Stuart's comic book store. 346 00:14:57,522 --> 00:14:58,988 Interesting. 347 00:15:01,092 --> 00:15:03,826 Can you see how a grown man, 348 00:15:03,828 --> 00:15:05,428 an accomplished scientist, 349 00:15:05,430 --> 00:15:07,964 who invests in a store 350 00:15:07,966 --> 00:15:09,832 that sells picture books 351 00:15:09,834 --> 00:15:13,236 about flying men in colorful underwear... 352 00:15:14,506 --> 00:15:16,672 ...might be wasting both his financial 353 00:15:16,674 --> 00:15:18,741 and intellectual resources? 354 00:15:25,383 --> 00:15:27,583 No. 355 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:31,754 Then I think it's a terrific idea. 356 00:15:31,756 --> 00:15:33,623 Great. 357 00:15:33,625 --> 00:15:37,760 (gasps) Wait till you hear about our van. 358 00:15:38,930 --> 00:15:40,796 (knocking) 359 00:15:42,066 --> 00:15:44,000 Hey. Thanks for inviting us over. Hey. 360 00:15:44,002 --> 00:15:45,434 Oh, thank you for coming. 361 00:15:45,436 --> 00:15:47,970 Uh, listen, Penny, before you start, 362 00:15:47,972 --> 00:15:49,939 I just want to apologize for being so rude 363 00:15:49,941 --> 00:15:51,274 the other day in my office. 364 00:15:51,276 --> 00:15:52,742 No, no. No need to apologize. 365 00:15:52,744 --> 00:15:54,443 Excuse me, can I say something? 366 00:15:54,445 --> 00:15:56,579 I just love both you guys, 367 00:15:56,581 --> 00:15:58,548 and I want you to get along. 368 00:15:58,550 --> 00:16:01,150 And when I say “love”" I meant as a friend. 369 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:04,887 And, uh, way too soon, right? 370 00:16:06,224 --> 00:16:07,890 Okay, sit down. Listen, Emily, 371 00:16:07,892 --> 00:16:09,458 what happened between me and Raj 372 00:16:09,460 --> 00:16:10,960 was a long time ago. It was, 373 00:16:10,962 --> 00:16:12,328 and I may have made it seem 374 00:16:12,330 --> 00:16:14,030 like a bigger deal than I should have. 375 00:16:14,032 --> 00:16:15,498 Yeah, and Leonard and I are engaged now, 376 00:16:15,500 --> 00:16:17,900 and I'm just hoping we can put this whole thing behind us. 377 00:16:17,902 --> 00:16:19,368 Mm. I'd like that, too. 378 00:16:19,370 --> 00:16:21,537 Yeah, I thought I'd be okay with it, 379 00:16:21,539 --> 00:16:23,773 but then I saw how pretty you are. 380 00:16:23,775 --> 00:16:25,308 Oh, that's so sweet. 381 00:16:25,310 --> 00:16:27,443 I mean, look at you-- you are gorgeous. 382 00:16:27,445 --> 00:16:31,180 It's true-- you're both gorgeous. 383 00:16:31,182 --> 00:16:33,883 Kind of says something about the man who could bed you both. 384 00:16:33,885 --> 00:16:36,319 (chuckles) 385 00:16:40,325 --> 00:16:44,660 You get why I've been alone most of my adult life. 386 00:16:47,332 --> 00:16:50,066 So, what brings you by? Well, 387 00:16:50,068 --> 00:16:52,835 I don't need a reason-- it's my house. 388 00:16:52,837 --> 00:16:55,171 Technically, it's your mom's house, but... 389 00:16:55,173 --> 00:16:58,174 we certainly want you to feel welcome. 390 00:16:58,176 --> 00:17:00,943 I'm always welcome. 391 00:17:00,945 --> 00:17:03,713 Mm, just... try and call first. 392 00:17:03,715 --> 00:17:06,983 Okay, let's get down to business. 393 00:17:06,985 --> 00:17:09,352 Howie was thinking about putting up some money 394 00:17:09,354 --> 00:17:12,321 to help you reopen the store, but before that happens, 395 00:17:12,323 --> 00:17:14,390 I have a few questions. Oh. 396 00:17:14,392 --> 00:17:15,758 I appreciate the offer, 397 00:17:15,760 --> 00:17:18,894 but actually your mother already gave me the money. 398 00:17:20,565 --> 00:17:22,865 What? 399 00:17:22,867 --> 00:17:25,001 Yeah. I told her it was too much, 400 00:17:25,003 --> 00:17:28,170 but she said she was happy to help out her bubala. 401 00:17:28,172 --> 00:17:29,438 (chuckles) 402 00:17:29,440 --> 00:17:31,707 Excuse me. 403 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:35,011 Ma, you are canceling that check, 404 00:17:35,013 --> 00:17:37,780 and Stuart is not your bubala; I'm your bubala. 405 00:17:37,782 --> 00:17:41,050 You can't have more than one bubala! 406 00:17:41,052 --> 00:17:42,785 I don't know who he's talking to. 407 00:17:42,787 --> 00:17:45,254 She's at Target, buying me shirts. 408 00:17:48,292 --> 00:17:50,793 I'm so glad we could work this all out. 409 00:17:50,795 --> 00:17:53,429 Yeah, me, too. You know, we should have dinner 410 00:17:53,431 --> 00:17:54,797 one night with you and Leonard. 411 00:17:54,799 --> 00:17:55,998 Oh, we would love that. 412 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,732 Great! 413 00:17:56,734 --> 00:17:57,967 (both chuckle) 414 00:17:57,969 --> 00:18:00,036 Okay, good night, guys. All right, night. 415 00:18:00,038 --> 00:18:02,038 (chuckles): Bye. 416 00:18:02,040 --> 00:18:04,607 I hate her. I hate her. 417 00:18:13,539 --> 00:18:15,105 I'm really disappointed we're not gonna have 418 00:18:15,107 --> 00:18:16,807 our own comic book store. I know. 419 00:18:16,809 --> 00:18:18,575 I was looking forward to it. It would've been 420 00:18:18,577 --> 00:18:20,877 so nice to have a place that was ours, 421 00:18:20,879 --> 00:18:23,847 where we could just sit and read comics in peace. 422 00:18:23,849 --> 00:18:25,315 With comfy seats. 423 00:18:25,317 --> 00:18:26,683 And snacks. 424 00:18:26,685 --> 00:18:28,785 Well, I guess it was too good to be true. 425 00:18:28,787 --> 00:18:30,320 Yeah. (all sigh) 426 00:18:30,322 --> 00:18:36,822 == sync, corrected by elderman == @elder_man