# Iconic lines from TBBT **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 29, 2016, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616 "2016-01-29T21:37:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/61 "2016-02-01T07:56:55Z")
\*\*SHELDON: \*\* What’s life without whimsy? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/62 "2016-02-01T08:42:16Z")
(Sheldon to Leonard): “Please. The day you get a Nobel Prize is the day I release a paper on the drag coefficient of the tassels on flying carpets.” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/63 "2016-02-01T08:59:43Z")
**LEONARD:** [_Referring to Sheldon_] The guy is one lab accident away from being a supervillain! **HOWARD:** [_Referring to Sheldon_] That crazy bastard is looking at “quirky” in the rear-view mirror! **SHELDON:** [_At the Cheescake Factory_] Priya, if you’re experiencing any tension or awkwardness, it may stem from the fact that Leonard and Penny used to, if I might quote Howard, “do the dance with no pants.” **AMY:** [_“Comforting” Penny_] You don’t have to be strong for me. Now, let’s talk about Priya, that man-stealing bitch. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/64 "2016-02-01T09:08:34Z")
**BEVERLY HOFSTADER:** [_To Howard and Raj_] You know, both selective mutism and an inability to separate from one’s mother can stem from a pathological fear of women. It might explain why the two of you have created an ersatz homosexual marriage to satisfy your need for intimacy. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/65 "2016-02-01T09:48:54Z")
Rajesh Koothrappali: He’s depressed because he’s pathetic and creepy, and can’t get girls. Barry Kripke: We’re ALL pathetic and cweepy, and can’t get girws. That’s why we fight wobots. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2016, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/66 "2016-02-01T21:45:36Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Knock knock knock Penny > Knock knock knock Penny > Knock knock knock Penny What’s up, buttercup? > [@ivylass](#): > > Knock knock knock Penny > Knock knock knock Penny > Knock knock knock Penny What’s the word, hummingbird? > [@ivylass](#): > > Knock knock knock Penny > Knock knock knock Penny > Knock knock knock Penny What’s the gist, physicist? ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/67 "2016-02-02T03:00:57Z")
Sheldon [filling out medical form]: When was your last menstrual period? Penny: Oh! Next question! Sheldon: I’ll put in progress ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/68 "2016-02-02T03:10:14Z")
Girl: Hi Raj: ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/69 "2016-02-02T09:04:19Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > **BEVERLY HOFSTADER:** [_To Howard and Raj_] You know, both selective mutism and an inability to separate from one’s mother can stem from a pathological fear of women. It might explain why the two of you have created an ersatz homosexual marriage to satisfy your need for intimacy. BEVERLY HOFSTADER: I need to urinate. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/70 "2016-02-02T12:15:46Z")
Your “Check Engine” light is on. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/71 "2016-02-02T12:57:24Z")
> [@Slade](#): > > Sheldon on Howard’s strip to space. **SHELDON’S VOICE (BUT REALLY ME):** “Strip”? Really?!? **“Strip”?!?** :dubious: :eek: :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/72 "2016-02-02T13:17:12Z")
“Well, I enjoyed that more than I thought I would.” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/73 "2016-02-02T13:25:54Z")
“Me too.” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/74 "2016-02-02T13:43:36Z")
“I need wood. Do either of you fellows have wood?” “I have sheep; I need wood. Who has wood for my sheep?” “I just want wood. Why are you making it so hard?” ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/75 "2016-02-02T14:04:19Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > **BEVERLY HOFSTADER:** [_To Howard and Raj_] You know, both selective mutism and an inability to separate from one’s mother can stem from a pathological fear of women. It might explain why the two of you have created an ersatz homosexual marriage to satisfy your need for intimacy. " Howard, keep in mind that the more passionately you stick to this construct, the more you’re hurting your partner." ---
**Author:** ![MrAtoz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/76 "2016-02-02T14:10:00Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > “I need wood. Do either of you fellows have wood?” > > “I have sheep; I need wood. Who has wood for my sheep?” > > “I just want wood. Why are you making it so hard?” “Now where was I?” “You were in the middle of an erection.” “Oh, of course. It’s right here in my hand!” ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/77 "2016-02-02T14:10:23Z")
I make a lot of money! You make peanuts! ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/78 "2016-02-02T14:29:50Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > " Howard, keep in mind that the more passionately you stick to this construct, the more you’re hurting your partner." “Classic overcompensation.” ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/79 "2016-02-02T14:40:07Z")
Really? Still can’t talk to me? And the first time Raj spoke after sipping the grasshopper…his “Hi, Penny!” was so endearing and sweet. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iconic-lines-from-tbbt/744616/80 "2016-02-02T14:42:09Z")
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