03-17-2014, 08:02 AM
So after the review from Major Gripe, I decide to go against my "no watching" vow and watch this episode. Verdict: it got 1 Penny Blossom from me. It was actually funny and there was some Vintage Sheldon in it (save the mommy line). It wasn't Season 1-3 Sheldon, but close enough given the writing that has been going on this season. ( there was even another 'Sheldon spouts information' scene that are so rare this season)
The murder mystery scenes weren't too bad. I know there was some negative opinions about the whole 'Amy wins the noble before Sheldon' idea, but my interpretation on that was Raj thinks that Fowler has to win the Noble and buy a comic book store to finally get the affection of Sheldon. Sooo I don't think its a hit on Sheldon like he won't win the Noble before her (although it can be seen that way); I think it's a hit on Shamy that their lack of affection is still noticeable and Fowler has to do something monumental like winning a Noble Prize, 20 years later mind you, to get anything out of Sheldon. HA, that's supposed to be soulmate criteria? It's those fuzzy Shamy goggles people are getting after drinking the Kool-aid
As for the Lenny deal, I'm not surprised that they haven't talked about their careers and such. It shows how superficial their relationship is. Shoot, even Fowler and Bernette protested Stuart that Lenny is a good couple. NO ONE BELIEVES IT. The fact that tptb have to keep trying to tell the viewers that Lenny is a good thing, just proves to me that they know we don't buy it. I don't care if they use Stuart as a puppet, I don't buy it.
In the end, No Shamy or Fowler complaining, Howard/Sheldon and Mary Sheldon interaction overcomes the murder mystery crap for a Penny Blossom. I'm feeling generous.
The murder mystery scenes weren't too bad. I know there was some negative opinions about the whole 'Amy wins the noble before Sheldon' idea, but my interpretation on that was Raj thinks that Fowler has to win the Noble and buy a comic book store to finally get the affection of Sheldon. Sooo I don't think its a hit on Sheldon like he won't win the Noble before her (although it can be seen that way); I think it's a hit on Shamy that their lack of affection is still noticeable and Fowler has to do something monumental like winning a Noble Prize, 20 years later mind you, to get anything out of Sheldon. HA, that's supposed to be soulmate criteria? It's those fuzzy Shamy goggles people are getting after drinking the Kool-aid
As for the Lenny deal, I'm not surprised that they haven't talked about their careers and such. It shows how superficial their relationship is. Shoot, even Fowler and Bernette protested Stuart that Lenny is a good couple. NO ONE BELIEVES IT. The fact that tptb have to keep trying to tell the viewers that Lenny is a good thing, just proves to me that they know we don't buy it. I don't care if they use Stuart as a puppet, I don't buy it.
In the end, No Shamy or Fowler complaining, Howard/Sheldon and Mary Sheldon interaction overcomes the murder mystery crap for a Penny Blossom. I'm feeling generous.