# The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 24 (May 11, 2017) -- "The Long Distance Dissonance " **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 11, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360 "2017-05-11T15:08:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![WildBlueYonder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/21 "2017-05-12T12:32:44Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > I think she’s lost some weight, and she looks more angular, and doesn’t have the goofiness that she started out with the first time she was on the show. > > Loved the grammar sex too. “I just split an infinitive. I’m a baaaad girl.” I also love it that Amy likes being a bad girl, and apparently likes getting spanked. Lost weight? As if she needed to…if anything I think she filled out a bit, colored her hair right?? To another poster: A nice looking couple? :smack::smack::dubious: You must NOT be a long time BB watcher. > [@ivylass](#): > > I loved this episode. The grammar sex was a riot, and Amy screeching, “You had one job!” had me on the floor. I also liked the part about hitting the ketchup bottle…lovely analogy. " You had one job" Perfect! Another second or two pause would have helped that…but it was perfect anyway! I’m not a mushy female but I loved this episode, the proposal at the end was a surprise I did not see coming Oh and yes she will say yes! no doubt about it…but then, will she over analyze it and the “other woman” situation. I prefer that quandary instantly disappear and no, to another poster here, she does not need to be with Raj. Get her off the show! Toot sweet! I literally reacted the way a typical female would at the door opening with Sheldon on his knee. (Cant describe it since I’ve never done it before) ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/22 "2017-05-12T13:39:47Z")
As I watched Sheldon head all the way to Princeton in New Jersey I thought, “Look, he _can_ travel alone and without his bus pants!” But then I remembered there was no need to be surprised considering he went on a walkabout during his professional crisis and actually knows how to drive. Also can’t wait to hear his thought process on being kissed by another woman. A call back to the episode before last when Amy was leaving and he told her to contact him immediately if she met a tall, intelligent man like him. I don’t remember the wording exactly. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/23 "2017-05-12T13:45:05Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Sheldon had the ring from before. He was going to propose to Amy before she broke up with him. We know that. The question is whether he had it in his pocket all this time, or did he take a detour to the apartment to pick it up. The episode implied that he took the cab directly to the airport without any side trips. (For one thing, he showed up in Princeton without any luggage at all, and if he was going to stop at home, surely he’d pack a bag.) ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/24 "2017-05-12T13:49:42Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > We know that. The question is whether he had it in his pocket all this time, or did he take a detour to the apartment to pick it up. The episode implied that he took the cab directly to the airport without any side trips. (For one thing, he showed up in Princeton without any luggage at all, and if he was going to stop at home, surely he’d pack a bag.) I wonder if Ramona is still waiting for him, lips puckered. **ETA:** And if Amy says “no”, will he fly back to CalTech and continue his make out session. ---
**Author:** ![Reluctant\_A](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/839c29/32.png) [@Reluctant\_A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reluctant_A)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/25 "2017-05-12T13:56:23Z")
It was okay. Not a favorite of mine, but I stipulate that my opinion of the quality of _BBT_ episodes is greatly informed by my intense antipathy towards Sheldon Cooper. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/26 "2017-05-12T14:41:09Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > We know that. The question is whether he had it in his pocket all this time, or did he take a detour to the apartment to pick it up. The episode implied that he took the cab directly to the airport without any side trips. (For one thing, he showed up in Princeton without any luggage at all, and if he was going to stop at home, surely he’d pack a bag.) Leonard carried Penny’s engagement ring in his wallet. I could see Sheldon doing the same. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/27 "2017-05-12T14:45:09Z")
Some people above implied this was the finale but there’s at least one more episode isn’t there? ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/28 "2017-05-12T14:46:32Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > > [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > > > We know that. The question is whether he had it in his pocket all this time, or did he take a detour to the apartment to pick it up. The episode implied that he took the cab directly to the airport without any side trips. (For one thing, he showed up in Princeton without any luggage at all, and if he was going to stop at home, surely he’d pack a bag.) > > Leonard carried Penny’s engagement ring in his wallet. I could see Sheldon doing the same. What about the box, though? And doesn’t an engagement ring create a big lump in the wallet? ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/29 "2017-05-12T14:46:40Z")
> [@Quimby](#): > > Some people above implied this was the finale but there’s at least one more episode isn’t there? Nope. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/30 "2017-05-12T14:47:58Z")
It was an ok episode but it at least moved the story along. Funniest bit was when they were all walking down the stairs and cutting off what’s her nuts and at the bottom Sheldon cuts them all off, totally oblivious, and says it was fun because it was like playing Mario Cart. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/31 "2017-05-12T14:51:13Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Leonard carried Penny’s engagement ring in his wallet. I could see Sheldon doing the same. But he presented it to Amy in a standard jewelry box. Where did he keep it during the entire trip to New Jersey? Was he wearing cargo pants? ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/32 "2017-05-12T15:00:49Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > But he presented it to Amy in a standard jewelry box. Where did he keep it during the entire trip to New Jersey? Was he wearing cargo pants? The only safe place. Up his butt. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/33 "2017-05-12T15:00:51Z")
Best not to analyze things too closely, otherwise it brings up questions like how Sheldon got a one-way ticket to New Jersey instantly, flew with no luggage, found Amy’s address at the school, dealt with a myriad security issues along the way, etc. Just chalk it up to Rule of Cool and roll with it. It did bug me that everybody acted like they’d never seen Ramona before. They are all well aware of how controlling and crazy she is. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/34 "2017-05-12T15:09:59Z")
> [@Quimby](#): > > Some people above implied this was the finale but there’s at least one more episode isn’t there? It’s a season finale. There will be a lot more episodes. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/35 "2017-05-12T15:15:33Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > I think Ramona looks better as a redhead. Blonde makes her look brittle. And neither one looks like an Olympic swimmer. ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/36 "2017-05-12T15:19:13Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Best not to analyze things too closely, otherwise it brings up questions like how Sheldon got a one-way ticket to New Jersey instantly, flew with no luggage, found Amy’s address at the school, dealt with a myriad security issues along the way, etc. Just chalk it up to Rule of Cool and roll with it. Surely he’d know her address (and it is possible to buy a ticket with an unspecified return date) ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/37 "2017-05-12T15:19:16Z")
Well, we didn’t see her in the swimsuit that emphasized her bosom. She may have muscles we can’t see.😃 ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/38 "2017-05-12T15:23:27Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Well, we didn’t see her in the swimsuit that emphasized her bosom. She may have muscles we can’t see.😃 There’s a movie called Hell Baby where you can see all of her muscles if you’re really interested. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/39 "2017-05-12T15:56:47Z")
I liked Bernadette’s reaction when Penny said that living with Amy may have awakened Sheldon’s sex drive. I think it was spot-on to how many fans feel, to judge by the audience’s reaction. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2017, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/40 "2017-05-12T15:58:38Z")
Then let’s toss in the fact that it would take a good 14 hours to get from Pasadena to Princeton **on a good day with lots of pre-planning**. Is traffic that bad outside Philly at midnight? 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360.md?page=3)