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Old 03-10-11, 01:23 PM
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The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

"The Prestidigitation Approximation"
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Leonard is forced to choose between Penny and his new girlfriend, Priya; Howard s magic trick drives Sheldon crazy.

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Old 03-10-11, 07:27 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

"Not knowing is part of the fun. What is that, the motto of your community college?"

The Leonard story wasn't very good, but the magic trick story was funny.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by MrX
"Not knowing is part of the fun. What is that, the motto of your community college?"

The Leonard story wasn't very good, but the magic trick story was funny.
Yep, that was a great line

I'm also the same with ya on the two storylines.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Loved Howard and Raj pulling the trick on Sheldon!

I'm wondering how long they'll drag out this Leonard/Priya thing, now that she's trying to change him so much/so quickly.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Magic card trick was fantastic. Given that I doubt Priya is sticking around for the long term, I can't imagine this lasts that long.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

LOVED the magic trick plot.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

This felt like a transitional episode to me ...
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Magic trick plot = good. Leonard's, not so much. Seriously, Penny's not just an ex-girlfriend. She's their neighbor AND friends with everyone, not just Leonard. A) Priya's a bitch for asking him to get rid of her and B) Leonard's a bitch for going along with it.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Xander
Magic trick plot = good. Leonard's, not so much. Seriously, Penny's not just an ex-girlfriend. She's their neighbor AND friends with everyone, not just Leonard. A) Priya's a bitch for asking him to get rid of her and B) Leonard's a bitch for going along with it.
Agreed on all counts. I was too lazy to post something similar last night.

I had an ex-girlfriend that made me choose in a similar situation. There was no thinking about it for days or awkward moments, she got dumped on the spot for even suggesting I choose between friends and her.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Xander
and B) Leonard's a bitch for going along with it.
Par for the course when you're with a chick out of your league (and getting Kama Sutra sex on top of that).

And at Sheldon's community college line.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Was the 'community college' line a direct knock at Community?

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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Derrich
Was the 'community college' line a direct knock at Community?

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No.

Great episode. I thought about "Friends" when reading the plot about stopping seeing Penny. Also "Penny" actress reminds me of "Rachel" in her best times. Really good comedic timing.

Loved, really loved the magic.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Xander
Magic trick plot = good. Leonard's, not so much. Seriously, Penny's not just an ex-girlfriend. She's their neighbor AND friends with everyone, not just Leonard. A) Priya's a bitch for asking him to get rid of her and B) Leonard's a bitch for going along with it.
Clearly they are throwing Priya's character under the bus that drives Leonard and Penny back together. Of course Penny will have a new boyfriend by then .. rinse repeat.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

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Of course Penny will have a new boyfriend by then .. rinse repeat.
Someone that hot would already have a boyfriend now. Penny/Leonard are just a warmed over Rachel/Ross.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Double_Oh_7
Someone that hot would already have a boyfriend now. Penny/Leonard are just a warmed over Rachel/Ross.
Agreed, in the end they will be together. We have to ask ... Would someone that hot ever go for a "Leonard" in the first place?
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

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Agreed, in the end they will be together. We have to ask ... Would someone that hot ever go for a "Leonard" in the first place?
Well, they dated in real life.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Doc Moonlight
Well, they dated in real life.
He's rich and famous in real life.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Doc Moonlight
Well, they dated in real life.
I don't think Johnny Galecki is anything like Leonard.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Originally Posted by Double_Oh_7
I don't think Johnny Galecki is anything like Leonard.
And I dont think Penny is that hot. She is nice looking with the makeup and everything; and so is Galecki in the proper attire.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Yeah, she looks like a good next door girl.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

Yeah, Kaley's attractiveness is also helped by her (or should I say Penny's) personality.
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Prestidigtation Approximation" -- 03/10/11

I have found Howard and Rajesh to be just as important to the series as Penny, and I was kinda bummed that Kalley was making much more than those guys. Then I realised that the actors for those two characters dont have bargaining power, they would not have decent alternative in hollywood, whereas Kalley would have other opportunities.

I am puzzled on why Kalley would come out with the relationship after it ended.

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