The Pulled Groin Extrapolation
- Episode aired Sep 29, 2011
- TV-PG
- 20m
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7.6/10
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Leonard accompanies Amy to a colleague's wedding. Howard tries to convince Bernadette to live with his mother after they get married.Leonard accompanies Amy to a colleague's wedding. Howard tries to convince Bernadette to live with his mother after they get married.Leonard accompanies Amy to a colleague's wedding. Howard tries to convince Bernadette to live with his mother after they get married.
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Did you know
- TriviaUpon Sheldon's return from the model train store, Leonard asks him, "Rough night, Casey Jones?" Casey Jones was an American railroad engineer who worked for the Illinois Central Railroad until he was killed in a train collision. Leonard may have simply been referencing the '50s TV show Casey Jones (1957).
- GoofsSheldon tells Penny that the last piece of food, the "greng jai (or kreng jai) piece," is reserved for the most deserving member of the group. While the concept of greng jai is difficult to translate into western-world languages, this is far from the truth. Greng jai is the custom of observing, acknowledging, and respecting the feelings of others - something that Sheldon is incapable of doing.
- Quotes
Mrs. Wolowitz: I don't know who you're talking to, but in or out! We don't need bugs!
Howard Wolowitz: The bugs only come here, because YOU'RE THEIR QUEEN!
- Crazy creditsCHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #353
I have long believed that we as human beings are genetically inclined to elevate and worship those of us we deem to be very beautiful or very talented. We do this because we are somehow comforted by our adoration. It makes us feel good. As children we sleep beneath the images of movie, TV, music and sports stars and dream about the mystery and grandeur of their lives. As adults, the posters come off the wall, only to be replaced by a steady, noxious stream of tabloid culture. But perhaps most enjoyable of all is watching the fall from grace. Nothing beats a good ol' public crucifixion. Especially when it's self-inflicted. My theory for why this is considered entertainment is, again, a genetic one. DNA, even if it's mediocre, wants to ensure its own survival. The existence of superior DNA is viewed as a threat. When beautiful and talented people screw up, we can't help but feel that this somehow improves the chances for our mediocre descendants to eat meat. In other words, evolution my ass.
- ConnectionsReferences Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
- SoundtracksHistory of Everything
(uncredited)
Written by Barenaked Ladies
Performed by Barenaked Ladies
[Series theme song played during the opening titles]
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The Pulled Groin Extrapolation
Bravo Mayim Bialik. Pretty much given the episode to shine by the writers she more than rises to the chalenge. She is very funny here, and I liked the way that they paired her up with Leonard for an episode too.
Bernadette isn't very funny in comparison, and of the two female characters they introduced midway through the shows run she is by far my least favourite. From the screechy voice to being a rather 2D character, I'm never disappointed when she doesn't appear. She is better here though marginally.
Overall, this is a fun, rather different sort of episode. AKA - one that doesn't rely heavily on Sheldon to carry it through.
Bernadette isn't very funny in comparison, and of the two female characters they introduced midway through the shows run she is by far my least favourite. From the screechy voice to being a rather 2D character, I'm never disappointed when she doesn't appear. She is better here though marginally.
Overall, this is a fun, rather different sort of episode. AKA - one that doesn't rely heavily on Sheldon to carry it through.
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- Runtime20 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD
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