# The Big Bang Theory 1/14/16 The Empathy Optimization. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 15, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183 "2016-01-15T01:36:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2016, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/21 "2016-01-18T12:10:33Z")
> [@Achren](#): > > It’s a quote from MASH about Frank Burns - I think they write it on a toe tag when Burns is passed out. The latter was on the toe tag… “Frank Burns eats worms” is what Hawkeye was teaching the locals in his English language class. So, **terentii** I hate to say it, but… Whoosh. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2016, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/22 "2016-01-18T19:11:04Z")
[QUOTE=ivylass;19018825 How much are party buses, anyway? It seems like an awful lot just for a weekend trip to Vegas…[/QUOTE] Money in TV shows is magical, you have the right amount for the plot. ---
**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:** [January 18, 2016, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/23 "2016-01-18T19:32:19Z")
Could someone remind me where Emily came from? ---
**Author:** ![Accidental\_Martyr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ce7236/32.png) [@Accidental\_Martyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Accidental_Martyr)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2016, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/24 "2016-01-18T19:36:13Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Could someone remind me where Emily came from? > **[Emily Sweeney](https://bigbangtheory.fandom.com/wiki/Emily_Sweeney)** > > Not to be confused with the deaf Emily who also dated Raj in the season 5 episode "The Wiggly Finger Catalyst". "She's scary, but it's a cute scary." ―Raj, The Relationship Diremption Dr. Emily Sweeney, M.D., is a supporting (formerly major)... ---
**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:** [January 18, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/25 "2016-01-18T19:59:35Z")
Okay, thanks. I had forgotten about that episode, and thought Raj was still making time with the veterinarian who helped Cinnamon when Leonard and Penny let her eat the Valentine’s chocolate. ---
**Author:** ![Accidental\_Martyr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ce7236/32.png) [@Accidental\_Martyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Accidental_Martyr)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/26 "2016-01-19T00:51:59Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Okay, thanks. I had forgotten about that episode, and thought Raj was still making time with the veterinarian who helped Cinnamon when Leonard and Penny let her eat the Valentine’s chocolate. I thought the vet was going to be a recurring character and end up being Raj’s girlfriend, but I think that was the only episode she was in. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183/27 "2016-01-19T00:55:21Z")
TPTB probably chose the Dermatologist because they could make her creepy. No one want to take Phideau and Fluffy to a Creepy Vet. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743183.md?page=1)