# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/41 "2017-05-12T15:59:22Z")
The Ring was at Sheldon’s storage unit and the cabbie took a detour. Why wouldn’t Sheldon have Amy’s new address in his phone? ---
**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, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/42 "2017-05-12T16:04:13Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > The Ring was at Sheldon’s storage unit and the cabbie took a detour. > > Why wouldn’t Sheldon have Amy’s new address in his phone? Not so much why wouldn’t as why would? They Skype and phone. Who needs a mailing address these days? I think it more likely that Sheldon saw the address as he and Amy went over her paperwork for the move. Or mailed some of her clothes ahead, because there certainly weren’t any in her suitcase when she left. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/43 "2017-05-12T17:17:42Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Not so much why wouldn’t as why would? They Skype and phone. Who needs a mailing address these days? I think it more likely that Sheldon saw the address as he and Amy went over her paperwork for the move. Or mailed some of her clothes ahead, because there certainly weren’t any in her suitcase when she left. To forward mail? ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/44 "2017-05-12T18:53:41Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > I knew that ring was going to show up. I can’t see a credible story where Amy says no. I can, just to spike expectations and keep the story going a little longer. [SPOILER]Sheldon, why are you here and asking me this now? What’s going on? I came because Dr. Nowitski kissed me, and I was afraid. Afraid of what? Afraid of what she wants. She scared me, and I came to you. She scared you, so you asked me to marry you? That’s not a good reason. …and so on. [/SPOILER]This is not, of course, the actual reason that he would give, but I’m not a sitcom writer so I can’t think of a better one. The “no” is only temporary, needless to say, but it can last a while. ---
**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, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/45 "2017-05-12T19:04:25Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > This is not, of course, the actual reason that he would give, but I’m not a sitcom writer so I can’t think of a better one. The “no” is only temporary, needless to say, but it can last a while. I was thinking something similar during all the frantic attempts to get between Sheldon and Ramona; I’m not a sitcom writer, either. It was obvious that he didn’t know what was going on, and if he knew it was hurting Amy he’d put a stop to it. So, let’s get between them on the sofa or push past Ramona on the stairs; actually talking to Sheldon was the sitcom plot of last resort. ---
**Author:** ![MrAtoz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/46 "2017-05-12T19:33:48Z")
If they want to add some tension to Amy’s answer, think about this. Sheldon’s proposing now, in response to being kissed by another woman, could be seen as a desperate attempt to resist some feelings that kiss stirred up in him. Sort of, I’m attracted to another woman, but that puts my relationship with Amy in danger. I therefore need to reinforce and strengthen my relationship with Amy. How do I do that? I propose. That’s the next logical step. If that is his thinking, then yeah, that’s not a good reason to get married. Apart from everybody else acting like they don’t remember how clingy and possessive Ramona was, I’m astonished that Sheldon himself doesn’t seem to remember. He initially welcomed her attention because she flattered his genius. But he absolutely _hated_ how she interfered with his video games and tv shows, and pretty soon he was desperate to get rid of her. And worst of all, she wanted to _share credit_ on one of his papers! :eek: I’m surprised that, having finally gotten her out of his life, he would ever want to let her back in. You’d think she would have gone right onto his mortal enemies list, along with Brent Spiner and the guy who cancelled _Alphas_. So while on one level I appreciate the long-term continuity of bringing Ramona back, on the other hand it seems like a bit of stunt done purely to lead us into the inevitable season-ending cliffhanger. If they really wanted to bring back an old romantic interest that Sheldon might be tempted by, they should have gone with that girl he discussed Flatland with, who seemed eager to go to bed with him. She was cute, he got along with her, and she didn’t interfere with his routine. Not to mention she thought his Official Green Lantern Lantern was cool! Of course, she’s probably not as well remembered as Ramona. 🙂 ---
**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, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/47 "2017-05-12T21:23:16Z")
I don’t think that is going to be a problem. After all, Sheldon was ready to propose several seasons ago. The kiss just got him off the dime and back on track. It’s not like he bought the ring in Princeton or anything. “Sheldon, why are you here?” “I’ve discovered that my life is empty with you not there in it every day.” \ ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/48 "2017-05-12T23:01:56Z")
I’m surprised that as big a Star Trek fan as Sheldon would have a problem with someone splitting an infinitive. That ketchup line was good enough that I made a point of writing it down: “I’ve been smackin’ that ketchup bottle for a long time. All she’s got to do is tip it over and point it at her fries.” ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/49 "2017-05-13T06:06:01Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > I don’t think that is going to be a problem. After all, Sheldon was ready to propose several seasons ago. The kiss just got him off the dime and back on track. It’s not like he bought the ring in Princeton or anything. > > “Sheldon, why are you here?” > > “I’ve discovered that my life is empty with you not there in it every day.” > > \ But that would be a huge lie. Sheldon is not good at lying, and Amy is very good at seeing through any such of his attempts. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/50 "2017-05-13T06:39:51Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > I’m surprised that as big a Star Trek fan as Sheldon would have a problem with someone splitting an infinitive… Good point! More seriously - I’m not sure about the portrayal of Sheldon’s view of language. Perhaps the writers understand linguistics, but think that Sheldon’s personality, even though he’s a brilliant scientist when it comes to physics, is consistent with him holding an unscientific prescriptivist view of language and citing such notoriously unfounded “rules” to belittle others? More mundanely, it’s possible that the writers themselves are themselves are rather clueless about language and think that citing these rules is part of Sheldon’s genuine cleverness. ---
**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:** [May 13, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/51 "2017-05-13T13:35:15Z")
I’m amazed at Jim Parson’s ability to interact with any other character and still be Sheldon. That cannot be easy. The staircase scene was priceless. One of those things that is hysterically funny for unknown reasons. I image it had be filmed quite a few times because the actors kept laughing. And I would put this episode in my top ten of Big Bang ones. ---
**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 13, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/52 "2017-05-13T14:14:36Z")
> [@Riemann](#): > > Good point! More seriously - I’m not sure about the portrayal of Sheldon’s view of language. Perhaps the writers understand linguistics, but think that Sheldon’s personality, even though he’s a brilliant scientist when it comes to physics, is consistent with him holding an unscientific prescriptivist view of language and citing such notoriously unfounded “rules” to belittle others? More mundanely, it’s possible that the writers themselves are themselves are rather clueless about language and think that citing these rules is part of Sheldon’s genuine cleverness. It’s totally consistent with Sheldon’s personality that he’s a hard-line prescriptivist. He has “rules” for every trifling thing in his life; why not language? And he’s not worldly enough to grasp how language is actually used, as in his struggle to use slang. ---
**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 13, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/53 "2017-05-13T15:01:21Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > But that would be a huge lie. Sheldon is not good at lying, and Amy is very good at seeing through any such of his attempts. Maybe not. Maybe all it took was the kiss to make him realize it. ---
**Author:** ![WildBlueYonder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/54 "2017-05-13T19:35:04Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > I can, just to spike expectations and keep the story going a little longer. > > [SPOILER]Sheldon, why are you here and asking me this now? What’s going on? > > I came because Dr. Nowitski kissed me, and I was afraid. > > Afraid of what? > > Afraid of what she wants. She scared me, and I came to you. > > She scared you, so you asked me to marry you? That’s not a good reason. > > …and so on. [/SPOILER]This is not, of course, the actual reason that he would give, but I’m not a sitcom writer so I can’t think of a better one. The “no” is only temporary, needless to say, but it can last a while. Party Pooper :p:p > [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > And I would put this episode in my top ten of Big Bang ones. Meez agreez! 😃 ---
**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 13, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/55 "2017-05-13T20:04:05Z")
Sheldon could have gotten to Princeton a lot sooner if he’d stopped at home to change into his Flash costume. ---
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> [@silenus](#): > > WAG - Ramona comes back at the end of the episode, after boring stuff about living alone and all that rot. Cut to Season Premiere: Amy comes back, walks into her apartment and finds evidence of Ramona. Nobody is talking to anybody else because they all are aghast at what Sheldon is doing. Amy buys a shotgun and guns down the lot of them (except Penny, who she still crushes on). The rest of next season and the final season are A & P going all Thelma & Louise, with the same ending. I’d watch that! 🙂 ---
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> [@Llama\_Llogophile](#): > > I liked this episode. It felt like one from an earlier season, and not just because of Riki Lindhome’s return as Ramona. I thought that, as well. It really was hilarious! ---
**Author:** ![gytalf2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ac91a4/32.png) [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-24-may-11-2017-the-long-distance-dissonance/786360/59 "2017-05-15T13:53:17Z")
> [@MrAtoz](#): > > If they want to add some tension to Amy’s answer, think about this. Sheldon’s proposing now, in response to being kissed by another woman, could be seen as a desperate attempt to resist some feelings that kiss stirred up in him. Sort of, I’m attracted to another woman, but that puts my relationship with Amy in danger. I therefore need to reinforce and strengthen my relationship with Amy. How do I do that? I propose. That’s the next logical step. If that is his thinking, then yeah, that’s not a good reason to get married. > > Apart from everybody else acting like they don’t remember how clingy and possessive Ramona was, I’m astonished that Sheldon himself doesn’t seem to remember. He initially welcomed her attention because she flattered his genius. But he absolutely _hated_ how she interfered with his video games and tv shows, and pretty soon he was desperate to get rid of her. And worst of all, she wanted to _share credit_ on one of his papers! :eek: I’m surprised that, having finally gotten her out of his life, he would ever want to let her back in. You’d think she would have gone right onto his mortal enemies list, along with Brent Spiner and the guy who cancelled _Alphas_. > > So while on one level I appreciate the long-term continuity of bringing Ramona back, on the other hand it seems like a bit of stunt done purely to lead us into the inevitable season-ending cliffhanger. > > If they really wanted to bring back an old romantic interest that Sheldon might be tempted by, they should have gone with that girl he discussed Flatland with, who seemed eager to go to bed with him. She was cute, he got along with her, and she didn’t interfere with his routine. Not to mention she thought his Official Green Lantern Lantern was cool! Of course, she’s probably not as well remembered as Ramona. 🙂 The “forgetting-that-Ramona-was-a-controlling-bitch” bit bothered me, too. Of course, she might have, at some point in the ensuing years, apologized for her behavior. Or perhaps they just assumed that she had matured a bit since getting her doctorate. ---
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> [@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. The actress (Riki Lindhome) had a very long nude scene for an movie a few years back (Hell Baby), and wanted to get into shape for it. I think she went a bit too far, but she’s still really cute. ---
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> [@Lightnin](#): > > The actress (Riki Lindhome) had a very long nude scene for an movie a few years back (Hell Baby), and wanted to get into shape for it. I think she went a bit too far, but she’s still really cute. Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Yes, she is _ **really cute** _. [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=2) [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=4)