The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
10-27-11, 07:10 PM
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The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
By djariya at 2011-09-22
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"The Good Guy Fluctuation" - A cute comic book artist puts Leonard and Priya's relationship to the test, while Sheldon tries to scare the guys for Halloween, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday Oct., 27 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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10-27-11, 09:36 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
Yeah, this one was awesome. Lots of laughs for me.
Loved the Wall of Heroes at the comic book store and I laughed so loud at the air horn +airbag in the mailbox I woke my wife up.
"I'm questioning a lot of things in my life right now."
"Is one of those things your appreciation for orange juice?"
The comic book girl needs to return. Also cool to see the Game of Thrones sword hanging in the apartment and wasn't just a one episode gag.
Loved the Wall of Heroes at the comic book store and I laughed so loud at the air horn +airbag in the mailbox I woke my wife up.
"I'm questioning a lot of things in my life right now."
"Is one of those things your appreciation for orange juice?"
The comic book girl needs to return. Also cool to see the Game of Thrones sword hanging in the apartment and wasn't just a one episode gag.
10-27-11, 09:44 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
I didn't find this one that funny. The mailbox gag was good, but you knew it was coming.
The way Sheldon said "Bazinga punk, now we're even!" didn't really sound in character for him. I did like the his jump from inside the couch, though.
There just seems to be too many "other characters" on this show now. It was best when it was mostly about the 4 guys doing stuff together.
The way Sheldon said "Bazinga punk, now we're even!" didn't really sound in character for him. I did like the his jump from inside the couch, though.
There just seems to be too many "other characters" on this show now. It was best when it was mostly about the 4 guys doing stuff together.
10-27-11, 10:04 PM
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Yeah, the mailbox was completely predictable but still impressive that they pulled it off anyway.
I don't quite get the last complaint though, this episode was all Leonard, Sheldon & Penny with minor scenes with Raj and Wolowitz. I think it felt more like an older episode than most.
I don't quite get the last complaint though, this episode was all Leonard, Sheldon & Penny with minor scenes with Raj and Wolowitz. I think it felt more like an older episode than most.
10-27-11, 10:17 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
You are right, this one was a more in the older style.
It was more of a general statement on how the show has been headed. I just watched the first season again earlier in the week and realized how much better it was (it's still good, I'm not saying it sucks).
It was more of a general statement on how the show has been headed. I just watched the first season again earlier in the week and realized how much better it was (it's still good, I'm not saying it sucks).
10-27-11, 11:00 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
I thought it was a funny episode, although during the initial prank on Sheldon, I did feel a little unsettled at his friends' glee when he fainted and wet his pants.
Poor Leonard. Who knew that Priya would turn out to be a whore? That ****.
I guess it clears the way for a possible reunion of Leonard and Penny.
Poor Leonard. Who knew that Priya would turn out to be a whore? That ****.
I guess it clears the way for a possible reunion of Leonard and Penny.
10-28-11, 12:03 AM
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I thought it was a funny episode, although during the initial prank on Sheldon, I did feel a little unsettled at his friends' glee when he fainted and wet his pants.
Poor Leonard. Who knew that Priya would turn out to be a whore? That ****.
I guess it clears the way for a possible reunion of Leonard and Penny.
Poor Leonard. Who knew that Priya would turn out to be a whore? That ****.
I guess it clears the way for a possible reunion of Leonard and Penny.
Anyone know who the girl was? She was really cute.
10-28-11, 12:26 AM
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10-28-11, 08:29 AM
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10-28-11, 08:53 AM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
Lots of laughs this ep. Loved the mailbox gag, Sheldon finally getting a scare off and Bernadette sounding like Howard's mom.
I really hope this means the Leonard/Priya days are over. I hate that chick. Hope Alice the hot comic book girl returns as well.
I really hope this means the Leonard/Priya days are over. I hate that chick. Hope Alice the hot comic book girl returns as well.
10-28-11, 09:01 AM
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I would like to see Leonard back with Penny. That would be nice. She seems too detached from the group without being involved with Leonard.
10-28-11, 09:26 AM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
I figured the second that Leonard chose to be a good guy, we'd learn that Priya either cheated on him or would dump him.
10-28-11, 10:07 AM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
I didn't find this one that funny. The mailbox gag was good, but you knew it was coming.
The way Sheldon said "Bazinga punk, now we're even!" didn't really sound in character for him. I did like the his jump from inside the couch, though.
There just seems to be too many "other characters" on this show now. It was best when it was mostly about the 4 guys doing stuff together.
The way Sheldon said "Bazinga punk, now we're even!" didn't really sound in character for him. I did like the his jump from inside the couch, though.
There just seems to be too many "other characters" on this show now. It was best when it was mostly about the 4 guys doing stuff together.
10-28-11, 10:08 AM
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10-28-11, 11:20 AM
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10-28-11, 11:51 AM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
I haven't seen an ep of BBT that I didn't like but this one seemed like a bit of a stretch to me. Sheldon's not that dumb and Leonard is not a player.
10-28-11, 12:33 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
One of the most annoying parts of this show has always been Howard's unseen mom's horrible screeching voice and now they got Bernadette doing it?!? Please stop that.
I could also live without ever hearing Sheldon say 'bazinga' again as well. That's been so played.
The comic book store guy was funny when the hot chick came into the store.
"Don't all look at once."
"Watch and learn."
Sheldon popping out from the couch at the end was pretty good and I did not expect that. Him being under there the whole time while Leonard was having his possible breakup session with Priya made it more creepy.
Not sure why he had the zombie makeup on though. I would think someone jumping out of a couch cushion at you would be startling right there. Don't think you would even notice the makeup.
I could also live without ever hearing Sheldon say 'bazinga' again as well. That's been so played.
The comic book store guy was funny when the hot chick came into the store.
"Don't all look at once."
"Watch and learn."
Sheldon popping out from the couch at the end was pretty good and I did not expect that. Him being under there the whole time while Leonard was having his possible breakup session with Priya made it more creepy.
Not sure why he had the zombie makeup on though. I would think someone jumping out of a couch cushion at you would be startling right there. Don't think you would even notice the makeup.
10-28-11, 02:59 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
Episode fired on all cylinders to the geek crowd. And the fact the girl is Brandon Routh's wife is even sweeter. (She's one of us in real life as well)
But definitely would want Leonard to either start dating her and of course start the eventual road back to Penny. I never liked Priya when they really started dating and her actions in the episode have completely cemented that.
But definitely would want Leonard to either start dating her and of course start the eventual road back to Penny. I never liked Priya when they really started dating and her actions in the episode have completely cemented that.
10-28-11, 03:49 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
One of the most annoying parts of this show has always been Howard's unseen mom's horrible screeching voice and now they got Bernadette doing it?!? Please stop that.
I could also live without ever hearing Sheldon say 'bazinga' again as well. That's been so played.
The comic book store guy was funny when the hot chick came into the store.
"Don't all look at once."
"Watch and learn."
Sheldon popping out from the couch at the end was pretty good and I did not expect that. Him being under there the whole time while Leonard was having his possible breakup session with Priya made it more creepy.
Not sure why he had the zombie makeup on though. I would think someone jumping out of a couch cushion at you would be startling right there. Don't think you would even notice the makeup.
I could also live without ever hearing Sheldon say 'bazinga' again as well. That's been so played.
The comic book store guy was funny when the hot chick came into the store.
"Don't all look at once."
"Watch and learn."
Sheldon popping out from the couch at the end was pretty good and I did not expect that. Him being under there the whole time while Leonard was having his possible breakup session with Priya made it more creepy.
Not sure why he had the zombie makeup on though. I would think someone jumping out of a couch cushion at you would be startling right there. Don't think you would even notice the makeup.
10-28-11, 04:17 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
So you figure because one cute girl went out with him a few times he's Casanova? Seriously, I think a guy who is typically nervous with women, will always be nervous with women.
10-28-11, 08:41 PM
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Re: The Big Bang Theory -- "The Good Guy Fluctuation" -- 10/27/11
His character seems to have changed. When we first saw him a few seasons back, he came across not as nerdy as the other guys (even though he owns a comic book store) and he really seemed to be good in social situations, was funny, a really nice guy and even a little charming. It was somewhat believable that Penny would go out with him as he wasn't the stereotypical nerd. Since then they made him the typical nerd whose life is pathetic at times.