# The Big Bang Theory 2/17--The Cohabitation Formulation **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 17, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696 "2011-02-17T14:51:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![HardlySanguine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/96bed5/32.png) [@HardlySanguine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HardlySanguine)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/21 "2011-02-18T20:20:46Z")
Oh, huh. I’ll have to try using it sometime (or will I sound like a pretentious asshole?). Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/22 "2011-02-18T20:23:30Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > [Fakakta.](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fakakta) I think that was the first time I heard that on TV. My kids immediately asked what it was. I had to tell them it was pretty much Yiddish and meant “screwed up” or worse. My Grandmother used this word frequently. ---
**Author:** ![\_Undecided\_Adrian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/eada6e/32.png) [@\_Undecided\_Adrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Undecided_Adrian)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/23 "2011-02-18T20:34:22Z")
The equivalent German word would be verkackt = shitty. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/24 "2011-02-19T19:56:23Z")
This episode just made me realize how much I love Amy Farrah Fowler. She is what Sheldon’s character _should_ be. Way too smart for the normal human, very socially awkward in that she doesn’t quite “get it”, but not so socially stupid that it laughable (but not funny). Great episode…I laughed more than I have in a while ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/25 "2011-02-19T20:13:32Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > very socially awkward in that she doesn’t quite “get it”, but not so socially stupid that it laughable (but not funny). I’d argue that she does ‘get it’ but she doesn’t quite know how to ‘apply it.’ Think about how many times she’s started out a sentence with 'It’s my understanding that when two friends are in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ situation they would normally discuss \_\_\_\_\_\_ so, Penny, how many men have you had sex with?" She’s even taken to guiding Sheldon. In fact, I wonder if that’s partially her purpose on the show, to take him down a notch and bring him back into reality. She’s been trying to teach him some of the social norms. Things like schmoozing rich people for grant money and asking a distressed friend if he’d like some tea instead of breaking out the roommate agreement. ---
**Author:** ![Washoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecae2f/32.png) [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/26 "2011-02-19T21:21:04Z")
> [@Hypno-Toad](#): > > I need to get an MP3 of, “WHO’S THERE? ARE YOU A SEX CRIMINAL?” Err…[halfway there](http://www.ericlevonian.com/sexcriminal.mp3). I can’t remember how to make it a download, though. PM me your e-mail address and I’ll send it to you. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/27 "2011-02-19T23:07:18Z")
> [@Washoe](#): > > Err…[halfway there](http://www.ericlevonian.com/sexcriminal.mp3). I can’t remember how to make it a download, though. PM me your e-mail address and I’ll send it to you. Just right-click, “save as” and bob’s your uncle. ---
**Author:** ![Washoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecae2f/32.png) [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/28 "2011-02-19T23:52:04Z")
I tried that—either it doesn’t work in Firefox, or it has something to do with browser settings. I’ll fiddle with it later—no time right now. I already e-mailed it to **H-Toad** anyway. ---
**Author:** ![jackdavinci](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackdavinci/32/3259_2.png) [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/29 "2011-02-20T08:05:59Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > Still, I can’t help thnking that Bernadette is way, WAY out of Howard’s league. She’s not even “TV ugly.” She’s kind of hot, and certainly buxom. But even though she is book smart, the way she talks makes her sound kind of ditzy. And status-wise, Howard is already a professional whereas Bernadette is still a student and waitress. So, she’s hot, but at the same time she’s quirky and not yet established. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/30 "2011-02-20T14:51:04Z")
> [@Washoe](#): > > Err…[halfway there](http://www.ericlevonian.com/sexcriminal.mp3). I can’t remember how to make it a download, though. PM me your e-mail address and I’ll send it to you. Thanks, Washoe! I was worried about it being spam, but the email title and file name make sense now. And it it’s a bit disturbing to hear that file when you have continuous play selected. ---
**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 20, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/31 "2011-02-20T18:38:46Z")
Wouldn’t it be great if Leonard’s 38 year old married sister showed up and had a fling with Raj? Of course, she’d be played by Lecy Goranson. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/32 "2011-02-20T22:44:55Z")
The more I think about it, “Who’s There? Are you a Sex Criminal” would be a great Voice Mail/Answering Machine Greeting. ---
**Author:** ![Monkey\_Chews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/65b543/32.png) [@Monkey\_Chews](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monkey_Chews)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/33 "2011-02-21T04:39:56Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > Wouldn’t it be great if Leonard’s 38 year old married sister showed up and had a fling with Raj? Of course, she’d be played by Lecy Goranson. Except for one scene halfway through, where she’d be played by Sarah Chalke. ---
**Author:** ![kasuo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@kasuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kasuo)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/34 "2011-02-21T04:46:38Z")
I’d be great to see Sheldon’s sister again. So hot and so tall. ---
**Author:** ![JoelUpchurch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f05b48/32.png) [@JoelUpchurch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoelUpchurch)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/35 "2011-02-21T06:01:15Z")
> [@kasuo](#): > > I’d be great to see Sheldon’s sister again. So hot and so tall. We also haven’t met Sheldon or Leonard’s brothers or Sheldon’s memaw (Please be Betty White) and I would love for Leonard’s mother to meet AFF. Come to think of it, They should bring back Ramona Nowitzki and have her meet AFF. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1256037/](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1256037/) I’m also surprised that Priya’s behavior didn’t trigger any video conferences with Raj’s parents. ---
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/36 "2011-02-21T06:18:38Z")
> [@JoelUpchurch](#): > > …I’m also surprised that Priya’s behavior didn’t trigger any video conferences with Raj’s parents. When was the last time we saw Dr & Mrs Koothrappali? ---
**Author:** ![JoelUpchurch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f05b48/32.png) [@JoelUpchurch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoelUpchurch)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/37 "2011-02-21T07:05:27Z")
> [@alphaboi867](#): > > When was the last time we saw Dr & Mrs Koothrappali? The Guitarist Amplification (episode 3.7) Original airing November 9, 2009. IMDB is really handy for this kind of question. Otherwise I would be constantly bedeviled with questions about where I saw an actress before. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/38 "2011-02-21T07:41:16Z")
> [@jackdavinci](#): > > She’s kind of hot,… Kinda hot? Her bathwater should be sold in bottles for easier consumption. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/39 "2011-02-21T12:45:54Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Kinda hot? Her bathwater should be sold in bottles for easier consumption. I just read that thread, and this little tidbit made my head explode in awesome. Priya\>anyothergirlontheshow. nomnomnomnom_colorfuldancenumber_nomnomnom ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696/40 "2011-02-21T13:22:43Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Kinda hot? Her bathwater should be sold in bottles for easier consumption. Sheesh, I just got here from the Kim Kardashian bathwater thread! And yes, I agree. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-2-17-the-cohabitation-formulation/571696.md?page=3)