# The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 11 (December 15, 2016) -- "The Birthday Synchronicity" **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 15, 2016, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808 "2016-12-15T20:40:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/41 "2016-12-18T22:30:36Z")
My favorite line: “I did a Sudoku first so I’d be ripped.” ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/42 "2016-12-19T13:52:02Z")
What happened to the implied romance between Leonard’s dad and Sheldon’s mom? ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/43 "2016-12-19T13:58:24Z")
> [@ftg](#): > > Good grief, the “sassy” nurse is the best part of the episode. She has a name, you know: Althea. This is her 6th _TBBT_ appearance, including _both_ versions of the pilot. Making her one of just 3 people from the original, unaired, pilot to later appear on the show. (And keep appearing.) > > Say it with me: Althea. You’re aware that no one has ever actually said her name in the show, right? It’s in the credits, but admonishing us for not knowing the name of a character that’s only been revealed in the credits is a bit Sheldonesque, in the bad way. > [@teela\_brown](#): > > What happened to the implied romance between Leonard’s dad and Sheldon’s mom? They didn’t sleep together after sharing a cab, but said they will be visiting each other in the future. It hasn’t been mentioned again since that episode. ---
**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:** [December 19, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/44 "2016-12-19T14:12:28Z")
Odd that, with that long labor and all her friends showing up, nobody thought to call Bernadette’s relatives? Where were Mike Rostenkowski (her father), Mrs. Rostenkowski (her mother), Joey Rostenkowski (her brother) and her four other unnamed siblings? ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/45 "2016-12-19T14:53:41Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > Odd that, with that long labor and all her friends showing up, nobody thought to call Bernadette’s relatives? Where were Mike Rostenkowski (her father), Mrs. Rostenkowski (her mother), Joey Rostenkowski (her brother) and her four other unnamed siblings? They called them, it wasn’t funny so it didn’t make the cut. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/46 "2016-12-19T15:31:56Z")
> [@teela\_brown](#): > > What happened to the implied romance between Leonard’s dad and Sheldon’s mom? I’m still waiting for them to get back to the lesbian attraction of Amy for Penny. ---
**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:** [December 19, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/47 "2016-12-19T18:10:23Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > The retrospection of the gang was nice, but it did highlight how far Raj has yet to go. They really need to figure out something with him. Shoehorning him into Howard and Bernadette with a splash of Stuart is just icky. Now that Raj can talk to women without needing alcohol, he should hit on Summer Glau again. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/48 "2016-12-19T18:20:21Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > Why? That was comedy gold, and totally unexpected. I laughed so hard, I scared both cats out of the room. I didnt care for it either. Amy’s smile was the best. ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/49 "2016-12-19T18:24:55Z")
> [@muldoonthief](#): > > You’re aware that no one has ever actually said her name in the show, right? It’s in the credits, but admonishing us for not knowing the name of a character that’s only been revealed in the credits is a bit Sheldonesque, in the bad way. Her name appears on a name tag in 4 of her appearances. In particular, in the latest episode we see clearly her last name is “Davis”, she’s an RN, and her ID badge indicates she works at Pasadena Memorial.\* And since when are credits _not_ part of a show??? People watch the credits, you know. Especially for a series that has vanity cards. - It _would_ be Sheldonesque to point out that her badge has a Caduceus on it rather than the more proper Rod of Asclepius.😃 ---
**Author:** ![gytalf2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/50 "2016-12-19T18:30:30Z")
> [@teela\_brown](#): > > What happened to the implied romance between Leonard’s dad and Sheldon’s mom? I hope that they revisit that budding relationship soon. ---
**Author:** ![Algernon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a183cd/32.png) [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/51 "2016-12-20T15:44:43Z")
> [@ftg](#): > > And since when are credits _not_ part of a show??? People watch the credits, you know. Not this viewer. And I doubt if I’m the minority. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/52 "2016-12-20T18:54:09Z")
> [@gytalf2000](#): > > I hope that they revisit that budding relationship soon. So do I. But I don’t think it’ll work as a major plot point but just kind of pop in on them from time to time. Someone mentioned contracts coming up so if they get renewed, which after 10 years and a baby I’m not sure how likely that’ll be, another couple seasons would be nice though, hopefully they’ll get back to them. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/53 "2016-12-20T19:02:47Z")
> [@Drunky\_Smurf](#): > > So do I. But I don’t think it’ll work as a major plot point but just kind of pop in on them from time to time. > > Someone mentioned contracts coming up so if they get renewed, which after 10 years and a baby I’m not sure how likely that’ll be, another couple seasons would be nice though, hopefully they’ll get back to them. Baby usually indicates the show is about to go into a death spiral and get canceled. ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/54 "2016-12-21T03:12:12Z")
What has happened to the potential relationship between Raj and Isabella, the cleaning woman at his lab? ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/55 "2016-12-22T22:08:02Z")
Dead as Francisco Franco, I hope. that entire plotline was stupid. IMO, if it is part of an aired episode, it’s canon and fair game. That includes _everything_ from the opening atom to the vanity card. ---
**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:** [December 22, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/56 "2016-12-22T22:23:30Z")
> [@Wendell\_Wagner](#): > > What has happened to the potential relationship between Raj and Isabella, the cleaning woman at his lab? > [@silenus](#): > > Dead as Francisco Franco, I hope. that entire plotline was stupid. > > IMO, if it is part of an aired episode, it’s canon and fair game. That includes _everything_ from the opening atom to the vanity card. I’ve heard behind-the-scenes folk from TV shows talk about how they wanted to, or tried to, bring in characters for a particular relationship or story line, but couldn’t find the right actor that meshed with existing characters. I wonder if that’s what’s happening with Raj; the showrunners want to pair him with somebody, but haven’t found an actress that they like for him. There’s been Lucy, Emily, and Claire, and even some one-episode characters like Lalita and Yvette the vet. If he’s still alone, it’s not for lack of trying. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/57 "2016-12-22T23:25:01Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Baby usually indicates the show is about to go into a death spiral and get canceled. Not necessarily. The best thing about TV babies is that they can be [used or ignored as needed.](http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NotImportantToThisEpisodeCamp) > [@](#): > > Richie Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show, once hilariously described on an older Nick At Nite promo as “Richie Petrie: low-maintenance boy”. Don’t look it up. How many children did Ross Geller have on _Friends_? ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/58 "2016-12-22T23:31:59Z")
Another example of disposable sitcom children; the kids on _Everybody Loves Raymond_. As I remember, the daughter showed up somewhat often but the twin sons rarely appeared. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/59 "2016-12-22T23:33:08Z")
Two, Ben and Emma ---
**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:** [December 23, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808/60 "2016-12-23T00:31:42Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > Don’t look it up. How many children did Ross Geller have on _Friends_? Does Marcel count? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-11-december-15-2016-the-birthday-synchronicity/774808.md?page=4)