# The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 18 (March 10, 2016) -- "The Application Deterioration" **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 10, 2016, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586 "2016-03-10T22:06:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 4
**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:** [March 17, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/61 "2016-03-17T16:57:30Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > If Emily gave Stuart some backbone and self-confidence, sure. But I’m afraid as they are now she’d eat him alive. What would be hysterical is if **Claire** hooks up with Stuart. That could actually work. She’s writing a series of sci-fi books; Stuart has artistic talent. He could collaborate with her on graphic novelizations of her titles, perhaps as webcomics\*. Plus, he could have the inside track on being the exclusive distributor of the dead tree versions. \*Bonus laffs if after they get both enterprises off the ground (webcomic + relationship), she decides she’d rather be with the artist they hire as colorist. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/62 "2016-03-17T17:09:38Z")
> [@Exapno\_Mapcase](#): > > Judd Hirsch is 17 years older than Christine Baranski. Are they trying to provide justification for Leonard marrying a much younger [hot](http://images2.fanpop.com/image/polls/342000/342452_1260998130114_full.jpg) wife? According to the wiki, penny and Leonard are five years apart in age. In real life, they are 10 years apart. ---
**Author:** ![Soylent\_Juicy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/63 "2016-03-17T18:25:12Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > I don’t like her because she doesn’t like Penny, so fuck that bitch. …and it’s for the stupidest reason: because Raj and Penny had sexytimes once a long time ago when they were both drunk. That’s why I dislike Emily. She’s wack. I love Claire. She would be healthy for Raj. I bet Emily would turn into a crazy stalker “if I can’t have him nobody can” though. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/64 "2016-03-17T18:35:47Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > They just cast [Leonard’s father](http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/03/17/big-bang-theory-casts-judd-hirsch-as-leonard-dad-but-when-will-meet-penny-mom/?intcmp=hpff). Inspired choice, IMO. Expect him to show up before the end of the season. Great choice. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/65 "2016-03-17T18:37:50Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > They just cast [Leonard’s father](http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/03/17/big-bang-theory-casts-judd-hirsch-as-leonard-dad-but-when-will-meet-penny-mom/?intcmp=hpff). Inspired choice, IMO. Expect him to show up before the end of the season. > > New episodes return March 31. It’s hard for me to imagine him as henpecked, though. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/66 "2016-03-17T21:59:57Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > It’s hard for me to imagine him as henpecked, though. I can see it. Go back and watch episodes of \*Taxi \*where Alex got dumped on by the entire world. [Start at about 1:20 here](https://youtu.be/EgZwjL5CvjM?t=85) and watch Judd Hirsch turn into Leonard faster than you can say “our children will be smart and beautiful.” ---
**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:** [March 17, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/67 "2016-03-17T22:19:43Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > I can see it. Go back and watch episodes of \*Taxi \*where Alex got dumped on by the entire world. > > [Start at about 1:20 here](https://youtu.be/EgZwjL5CvjM?t=85) and watch Judd Hirsch turn into Leonard faster than you can say “our children will be smart and beautiful.” The video says “The Jeffersons next.” and “After that, Barney Miller”. As Edith and Archie used to say: Those were the days! What is that thing called? The words at the bottom of the screen? Chevron? Something like that. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/68 "2016-03-17T23:14:19Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > What is that thing called? The words at the bottom of the screen? Chevron? Something like that. Chyron. With a hard K sound. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/69 "2016-03-17T23:35:33Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > Chyron. With a hard K sound. My early onset senile senility thanks you. ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_John\_Marcej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Richard\_John\_Marcej](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_John_Marcej)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/70 "2016-03-17T23:59:55Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > New episodes return March 31. I always think that with the NFL in September and NCAA Basketball in March, having sports programming force either day changing or simply preemption is a bit ironic. These characters were tormented by jocks while growing up in school and now that they’re currently the most successful sitcom, they’re still being tormented by jocks. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/71 "2016-03-18T14:00:39Z")
News: [Judd Hirsch](http://www.etonline.com/tv/184690_the_big_bang_theory_casts_judd_hirsch_as_leonard_dad_but_when_will_we_meet_penny_mom/) will play Leonard’s dad in the season nine finale on May 12. ---
**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:** [March 18, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/72 "2016-03-18T14:07:46Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > News: [Judd Hirsch](http://www.etonline.com/tv/184690_the_big_bang_theory_casts_judd_hirsch_as_leonard_dad_but_when_will_we_meet_penny_mom/) will play Leonard’s dad in the season nine finale on May 12. Noooo! Really?! Sometimes I can’t control my sarcasm. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/73 "2016-03-18T16:35:35Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > News: [Judd Hirsch](http://www.etonline.com/tv/184690_the_big_bang_theory_casts_judd_hirsch_as_leonard_dad_but_when_will_we_meet_penny_mom/) will play Leonard’s dad in the season nine finale on May 12. Apparently not everyone could read post #57. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2016, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586/74 "2016-03-18T17:01:41Z")
> [@Kimballkid](#): > > Apparently not everyone could read post #57. Apparently not. Excuse the fuck out of me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-18-march-10-2016-the-application-deterioration/748586.md?page=3)