02-28-2015, 11:10 PM
"a) They're planting the seed for the classic "erupting volcano, discovering true love was already there, right where you least expected" scenario, and Sheldon/Penny has been their subtle, classic and marvellous endgame all along.
b) It's a throwaway line, much like the Mexican Peso stuck up Sheldon's nose. There's no "weight" to it (not the Peso), it's merely a set-up and scenery for the following jokes; Sheldon thinks he's "warm and soothing" (he isn't), and Penny doesn't care for his escalating his comparison from sister to mother. Because that's a bit "much". Especially when engaged in a stare-athon with an ostensible adult."
I totally accept your conclusions. I think we've been as obsessed with the brother/sister thing as the Shamies and Lennies have. It's a red herring AND a throwaway. What was of value was what came before. And it's some of the best Shenny we've ever had.
b) It's a throwaway line, much like the Mexican Peso stuck up Sheldon's nose. There's no "weight" to it (not the Peso), it's merely a set-up and scenery for the following jokes; Sheldon thinks he's "warm and soothing" (he isn't), and Penny doesn't care for his escalating his comparison from sister to mother. Because that's a bit "much". Especially when engaged in a stare-athon with an ostensible adult."
I totally accept your conclusions. I think we've been as obsessed with the brother/sister thing as the Shamies and Lennies have. It's a red herring AND a throwaway. What was of value was what came before. And it's some of the best Shenny we've ever had.