1 00:00:02,360 --> 00:00:04,169 Previously on The Big Bang Theory... 2 00:00:04,480 --> 00:00:05,925 Sheldon, did you just figure out 3 00:00:06,080 --> 00:00:09,323 a method for synthesizing a new stable super-heavy element? 4 00:00:09,480 --> 00:00:11,005 Did I? 5 00:00:11,160 --> 00:00:12,286 Well, that can't be right. 6 00:00:12,440 --> 00:00:13,965 No one's ever done that before. 7 00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:15,770 Except me because I just did it! 8 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:22,041 I've made a horrible mistake. 9 00:00:22,480 --> 00:00:23,129 What are you talking about? 10 00:00:23,280 --> 00:00:25,851 This table, it's in square centimeters. 11 00:00:26,040 --> 00:00:27,929 I read it as square meters. 12 00:00:28,080 --> 00:00:29,320 You know what that means? 13 00:00:29,480 --> 00:00:31,687 That Americans can't handle the metric system? 14 00:00:33,960 --> 00:00:37,362 Amy, I was off by a factor of 10,000. 15 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:39,807 But the Chinese team found the element. 16 00:00:39,960 --> 00:00:41,240 Yeah, well, they shouldn't have. 17 00:00:41,264 --> 00:00:42,725 My calculations were wrong. 18 00:00:42,880 --> 00:00:44,689 The greatest scientific achievement of my life 19 00:00:44,840 --> 00:00:46,444 is based on a blunder. 20 00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:47,726 I'm not a genius. 21 00:00:47,880 --> 00:00:49,041 I'm a fraud. 22 00:00:49,920 --> 00:00:51,320 You know, Sheldon, in neuroscience, 23 00:00:51,400 --> 00:00:53,926 we're forever finding something in one part of the brain 24 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:55,441 that we thought was someplace else. 25 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:58,086 Oh, great, now I'm worse than a fraud. 26 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:00,450 I'm practically a biologist. 27 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:05,368 This is Science Friday. I'm Ira Flatow. 28 00:01:05,520 --> 00:01:08,683 My guest today is responsible for the discovery of the first 29 00:01:08,880 --> 00:01:11,326 stable super-heavy element. 30 00:01:11,480 --> 00:01:12,845 Welcome, Dr. Sheldon Cooper. 31 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:14,000 Thank you. 32 00:01:15,320 --> 00:01:16,641 The university made me come here. 33 00:01:16,664 --> 00:01:17,665 I didn't want to. 34 00:01:19,520 --> 00:01:21,488 Big fan of the show. 35 00:01:22,640 --> 00:01:25,041 So, I understand that you actually discovered 36 00:01:25,120 --> 00:01:26,565 this element by mistake. 37 00:01:28,800 --> 00:01:30,484 Yes. 38 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:33,526 And some people in the science community are calling it. 39 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:35,523 "The Wonder Blunder." 40 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:37,205 Who? Give me their names. 41 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:38,771 I bet it's Wolowitz. 42 00:01:39,720 --> 00:01:41,449 It's just such a fascinating story. 43 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:42,965 Your calculations are way off, 44 00:01:43,160 --> 00:01:45,367 but they find the element anyway. 45 00:01:45,520 --> 00:01:47,682 It's like misreading a treasure map 46 00:01:47,840 --> 00:01:50,081 and still finding the treasure. 47 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:52,083 Can we talk about something else? 48 00:01:52,240 --> 00:01:54,481 Do you know that I yodel? 49 00:01:57,200 --> 00:01:59,080 That's interesting, but this could be taking you 50 00:01:59,104 --> 00:02:01,161 down the path toward a Nobel Prize. 51 00:02:01,320 --> 00:02:02,526 And in Chemistry, no less. 52 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:04,722 And wouldn't that be unusual? 53 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:07,042 Because you're a physicist. 54 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:09,361 Yes, yes, I'd be a physicist with a Nobel in Chemistry. 55 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:11,329 Everyone laugh at the circus freak. 56 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:15,361 I don't need to sit here and take this, Flatow. 57 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:17,730 It is because of bullies like you, 58 00:02:17,880 --> 00:02:19,405 every day more and more Americans 59 00:02:19,560 --> 00:02:21,562 are making the switch to television. 60 00:02:48,360 --> 00:02:50,840 President Seibert, I don't know why you're yelling. 61 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:53,207 You're the one who made me go on the radio. 62 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:56,051 I was expecting a professional science interview, 63 00:02:56,200 --> 00:02:59,568 not an attack by some morning zoo shock jock. 64 00:03:01,520 --> 00:03:03,284 Well, if the university needs money so badly, 65 00:03:03,440 --> 00:03:05,488 perhaps you should start a swear jar. 66 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:09,447 Whoa! That one's worth a dollar. 67 00:03:11,840 --> 00:03:13,126 I know you don't like it, 68 00:03:13,280 --> 00:03:14,641 but every time you do an interview, 69 00:03:14,664 --> 00:03:16,443 it raises the profile of the university. 70 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:18,125 That translates to funding. 71 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:19,240 Yeah, well, I'm not just 72 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:21,442 some trained monkey dancing for coins. 73 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:24,120 Of course you're not. 74 00:03:24,240 --> 00:03:25,730 People love trained monkeys. 75 00:03:28,200 --> 00:03:29,361 How can you not be happy? 76 00:03:29,560 --> 00:03:31,085 You're tall, thin and famous. 77 00:03:31,240 --> 00:03:33,208 Oh, my God, I'm jealous of Sheldon. 78 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:37,050 Look, you're going to be doing this stuff for a while. 79 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:39,481 You're just going to have to find a way to get used to it. 80 00:03:39,600 --> 00:03:41,329 But none of you know what this is like. 81 00:03:41,480 --> 00:03:44,484 Being celebrated for something you wish you never did. 82 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:47,166 You clearly haven't been with me at Mardi Gras. 83 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:53,362 Want to pause the video game and help me clean up? 84 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:54,521 I am cleaning up. 85 00:03:54,680 --> 00:03:56,967 Look at the mess the Joker made of Gotham City. 86 00:03:58,320 --> 00:04:01,005 Come on, it's your friend who's coming to stay here. 87 00:04:01,160 --> 00:04:02,400 Raj grew up in India. 88 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:03,891 Trust me, he's seen worse. 89 00:04:05,560 --> 00:04:06,560 Howie. 90 00:04:06,720 --> 00:04:08,802 I promise I'll help out the rest of the week. 91 00:04:08,960 --> 00:04:09,960 The rest of the week? 92 00:04:10,080 --> 00:04:11,960 You said it was just going to be a night or two. 93 00:04:12,110 --> 00:04:14,311 Yeah, but if I told you a week, would you have said yes? 94 00:04:14,334 --> 00:04:16,471 - No! - Then you left me no choice. 95 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:20,928 I love Raj, but that's a long time for a house guest. 96 00:04:21,320 --> 00:04:22,921 I know, but they're tenting his building. 97 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:25,201 He can't find a hotel he likes that allows clogs. 98 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:27,761 - He's bringing Cinnamon? - For a whole week! 99 00:04:27,920 --> 00:04:29,206 The nerve of some people. 100 00:04:32,840 --> 00:04:36,401 Here comes the Embarrassment Express. 101 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:39,681 With stops at Fraudville... 102 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:41,882 WonderBlunderberg... 103 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:45,204 and Kansas City. 104 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:46,521 Because it's a hub. 105 00:04:48,920 --> 00:04:50,410 Sheldon, can I come in? 106 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:51,726 - Do you have cookies? - No. 107 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:53,450 Good. I don't deserve cookies. Come in. 108 00:04:56,480 --> 00:04:57,288 Wil? 109 00:04:57,480 --> 00:04:58,845 Hey, Sheldon. It's been a while. 110 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:00,206 Why are you here? 111 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:01,890 Amy said you were having a rough time, 112 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:03,401 and I thought maybe we could talk. 113 00:05:03,424 --> 00:05:04,566 Is that okay? 114 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:06,450 Certainly. 115 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:08,401 Although... right now, I'm having a rough time 116 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:10,721 because there's three people in my room, 117 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:12,640 and it's starting to feel like a discotheque. 118 00:05:14,320 --> 00:05:16,368 Sheldon, you said you were unhappy getting attention 119 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:18,602 for something you wished you never did. 120 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:20,444 Yeah, I know a little something about that. 121 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:22,523 Oh, nonsense, Wil. 122 00:05:22,680 --> 00:05:25,570 Your endless tweets are not that bad. 123 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:28,691 I remember why it's been a while. 124 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:31,320 Sheldon, I was actually talking 125 00:05:31,344 --> 00:05:32,784 about when I was a kid on Star Trek. 126 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,361 How could you not like getting attention 127 00:05:35,384 --> 00:05:36,685 for playing Wesley Crusher? 128 00:05:36,840 --> 00:05:38,763 You were wonderful. 129 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:42,367 A know-it-all boy genius with an eidetic memory. 130 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:44,284 Who couldn't relate to that? 131 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:47,044 Well, not everybody felt that way. 132 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:48,920 A lot of people really hated the character, 133 00:05:48,944 --> 00:05:51,048 and some of them hated me because of it. 134 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:52,120 I would do interviews, 135 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:53,690 and people would be mean to me. 136 00:05:53,960 --> 00:05:55,928 That just happened to me. 137 00:05:56,120 --> 00:05:57,724 Next time you're stuck for a tweet, 138 00:05:57,880 --> 00:06:00,565 feel free to say what a jerk Ira Flatow is. 139 00:06:01,200 --> 00:06:04,124 Sheldon, the point is Wil learned to embrace 140 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:07,409 that part of his life and moved on to bigger and better things. 141 00:06:07,560 --> 00:06:08,925 Yeah, I'm an author now, 142 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:10,445 I do public speaking, 143 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:12,802 and I have my own web series about board games. 144 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:16,049 We're trying to cheer him up, so... 145 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:23,040 I'm just saying that there was a time 146 00:06:23,064 --> 00:06:25,584 when I thought I would never get out of Wesley Crusher's shadow. 147 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:29,129 But now, it's just one small part of a pretty great life, 148 00:06:29,320 --> 00:06:31,288 and it's a part that I'm happy is there. 149 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:33,609 I do see what you're saying. 150 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:35,125 That helps. 151 00:06:35,280 --> 00:06:36,280 Good. 152 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:38,482 Would you two like to stay and play trains with me? 153 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:39,640 - Sure. - Okay. 154 00:06:39,720 --> 00:06:40,720 Oh, great! 155 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:45,003 Now... I work the controls. 156 00:06:45,160 --> 00:06:46,161 I say "All aboard." 157 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:48,004 You sit quietly and watch. 158 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:51,405 Can I blow the whistle? 159 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:54,806 You should probably go. 160 00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:04,360 You're going to brush your teeth on my couch? 161 00:07:04,480 --> 00:07:06,562 No, I'm going to brush Cinnamon's teeth. 162 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:08,640 Why bother? 163 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:11,041 She spends half the time licking her butt. 164 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:13,721 And the other half licking my face. 165 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:15,529 That's why I'm brushing her teeth. 166 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:19,523 Hey, guys. Sorry I'm so late. 167 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:22,126 - Did you already have dinner? - No, we were waiting for you. 168 00:07:22,320 --> 00:07:23,401 That's so sweet. 169 00:07:23,560 --> 00:07:25,847 Yeah. So what do you feel like making? 170 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:29,408 Howard, the poor thing just got home from work. 171 00:07:29,560 --> 00:07:31,528 Let me get you a glass of wine. 172 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:33,085 I'll cook dinner. 173 00:07:33,240 --> 00:07:35,049 - Oh, Raj, you're our guest. - Don't be silly. 174 00:07:35,200 --> 00:07:37,043 Sit. You look like you've had a long day. 175 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:39,806 No, she always looks like that. 176 00:07:42,640 --> 00:07:44,881 Because she married an idiot. 177 00:07:47,720 --> 00:07:48,721 Thank you, Raj. 178 00:07:48,880 --> 00:07:51,451 Please, this is my way of thanking you 179 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:53,284 for letting me stay here. 180 00:07:53,440 --> 00:07:56,250 Now, tell us all about your day. 181 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:58,243 Okay, well, first, 182 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:00,243 I was late to a meeting because I was stuck in traffic. 183 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:02,641 I keep telling you to put that traffic app on your phone. 184 00:08:02,664 --> 00:08:05,125 Hey, when you got home today complaining that you felt sick 185 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:07,760 from eating too many jelly beans, did I tell you how to fix it? 186 00:08:07,784 --> 00:08:08,785 No. 187 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:13,610 I said, "Aw, that must hurt," and I rubbed your belly. 188 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,729 I thought of you the whole time. 189 00:08:22,840 --> 00:08:25,127 All I'm saying is there's a time to just listen. 190 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:26,486 Thank you. 191 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:28,841 There's also a time to stop eating too many jelly beans. 192 00:08:28,864 --> 00:08:30,468 And it's when you're ten. 193 00:08:33,760 --> 00:08:35,250 Hello, President Siebert. 194 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:36,765 Thank you for taking my call. 195 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:39,571 I just wanted you to know that you can now expect 196 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:43,406 enthusiastic participation from me regarding my discovery. 197 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:44,641 No, no, no, no. 198 00:08:44,800 --> 00:08:46,006 No need to thank me. 199 00:08:46,160 --> 00:08:48,481 Thank my friend, Wil Wheaton. 200 00:08:48,960 --> 00:08:51,440 For your information, I have nine friends. 201 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:55,249 Ten if we include you. 202 00:08:56,560 --> 00:08:58,130 Nine it is. 203 00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:04,565 Eh, it's ten. I'll count Wolowitz. 204 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:09,050 - Hello, friend Leonard. - Hey, you're in a good mood. 205 00:09:09,200 --> 00:09:10,531 I'm in a great mood. 206 00:09:10,680 --> 00:09:12,682 Well, you're about to be in an even better one. 207 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:15,160 I didn't want to say anything until I knew for sure, but... 208 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:17,846 I've been re-running the tests on your element in my lab 209 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,809 and I disproved it. 210 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:21,371 Your element does not exist! 211 00:09:22,440 --> 00:09:24,568 Yeah, but what about the Chinese research team? 212 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:25,680 They found it. 213 00:09:25,720 --> 00:09:29,327 Yeah, it turns out someone added simulated signals to the data files. 214 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:30,925 They faked the results. 215 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:32,081 Really? 216 00:09:32,240 --> 00:09:33,924 Yes! Do you know what that means? 217 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:36,924 It means that all of this attention that you hate goes away. 218 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:38,969 - So no more interviews? - No, it's all over. 219 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,929 - I can't believe it. - Well, you're welcome. 220 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:43,287 You robbed me of my greatest achievement! 221 00:09:45,520 --> 00:09:46,282 What?! 222 00:09:46,480 --> 00:09:48,050 I'm back down to nine friends! 223 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:51,368 Make it eight. I'm sick of Wolowitz, too! 224 00:09:52,680 --> 00:09:55,001 I don't understand. 225 00:09:55,160 --> 00:09:58,050 All you've done since you discovered this stupid element was complain. 226 00:09:58,240 --> 00:09:59,480 I was trying to make you happy! 227 00:09:59,560 --> 00:10:02,006 By taking away my only claim to fame? 228 00:10:02,200 --> 00:10:03,690 Well, if you wanted to make me happy, 229 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:05,126 you could have told me a joke. 230 00:10:05,280 --> 00:10:08,443 Or shown me a cute video of a koala and an otter 231 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:09,965 becoming unlikely friends. 232 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:13,367 There is no winning with you. 233 00:10:13,520 --> 00:10:15,761 And koalas and otters don't even live near each other! 234 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:18,167 That's what makes their friendship unlikely! 235 00:10:18,880 --> 00:10:21,247 Hey! What's with all the yelling? 236 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:23,205 Leonard disproved my element. 237 00:10:23,360 --> 00:10:26,091 Now all the attention is going to go away. 238 00:10:26,240 --> 00:10:27,760 Oh, that's great. You must be thrilled! 239 00:10:27,784 --> 00:10:30,230 That's it! I'm down to seven friends. 240 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:34,527 He's counting Hobbits and superheroes, right? 241 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:37,963 When I thought the element was real, I didn't want it. 242 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:39,804 But now that Leonard made it not exist, 243 00:10:39,960 --> 00:10:41,644 I want it more than anything in the world. 244 00:10:41,880 --> 00:10:43,882 The element never existed. 245 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:45,800 I didn't take it away, science took it away. 246 00:10:45,840 --> 00:10:46,840 Be mad at science. 247 00:10:46,920 --> 00:10:49,002 Don't you dare use science against me. 248 00:10:49,960 --> 00:10:52,088 Science is my best friend! 249 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:53,969 Oh, good, I'm back up to eight. 250 00:10:55,320 --> 00:10:57,402 Will you tell him he's out of his mind. 251 00:10:57,560 --> 00:10:58,881 Actually, I get what he's saying. 252 00:10:58,904 --> 00:10:59,727 Yes! Nine! 253 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:01,245 Welcome back, buddy. 254 00:11:03,520 --> 00:11:05,409 It's like if you're dating someone you're not that into, 255 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:06,681 and then they break up with you 256 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:08,320 and then you want them more than ever. 257 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:10,041 I have no idea what she's talking about. 258 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:12,446 But we're ganging up on you so I agree. 259 00:11:13,880 --> 00:11:15,928 Okay, Sheldon, what do you want me to do, 260 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:17,241 hide the information? 261 00:11:17,440 --> 00:11:18,965 If I don't publish it, it's just a matter of time 262 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:20,121 before someone else does. 263 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:21,924 No, no, of course you have to publish. 264 00:11:22,080 --> 00:11:23,844 That's your responsibility as a scientist. 265 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,525 Doing otherwise would be unethical. 266 00:11:25,680 --> 00:11:26,761 You have no choice. 267 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:28,561 Fine, I'll publish. 268 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:30,051 Can you believe this guy? 269 00:11:36,520 --> 00:11:38,363 Oh, Raj did the dishes. 270 00:11:38,520 --> 00:11:39,965 How do you know I didn't do them? 271 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:41,880 Because once, when all the knives were dirty, 272 00:11:41,904 --> 00:11:43,668 you cut a bagel with your keys. 273 00:11:46,120 --> 00:11:47,804 Good morning, everybody. 274 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:49,928 I picked up coffee while I was out. 275 00:11:50,080 --> 00:11:52,526 Bernadette, here's your soy peppermint mocha. 276 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:54,682 You didn't have to do that. 277 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:55,807 Oh, my pleasure, and don't worry 278 00:11:55,960 --> 00:11:56,927 about your presentation today. 279 00:11:57,080 --> 00:11:58,127 You're going to be great. 280 00:11:58,320 --> 00:12:00,322 Yeah, you're going to knock it out of the park. 281 00:12:00,480 --> 00:12:02,448 What presentation do I have today? 282 00:12:04,160 --> 00:12:05,400 Just go. 283 00:12:09,480 --> 00:12:10,811 He loves you. 284 00:12:11,280 --> 00:12:12,281 What are you doing? 285 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:13,721 Are you trying to make me look bad? 286 00:12:13,744 --> 00:12:15,091 I'm just being a good house guest. 287 00:12:15,240 --> 00:12:16,960 No, you're being a better husband than I am. 288 00:12:16,984 --> 00:12:18,284 Doing the dishes, getting coffee, 289 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:19,487 knowing about her life? 290 00:12:19,640 --> 00:12:20,926 Who does that? 291 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:24,044 Oh, come on, I brought you one, too. 292 00:12:24,200 --> 00:12:25,725 I don't want coffee. 293 00:12:25,880 --> 00:12:27,241 That's why I got you hot chocolate. 294 00:12:27,320 --> 00:12:29,288 Give me that. 295 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:32,011 Just stop showing me up. 296 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:33,525 Howard, listen to me. 297 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:34,920 You're a great husband. 298 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:37,526 Yes, your listening skills could use some work. 299 00:12:37,680 --> 00:12:40,126 But it's amazing how far you've come 300 00:12:40,240 --> 00:12:44,211 given that you're an only child raised by an over-protective mom. 301 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:46,845 Is this getting weird? 302 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:48,001 Hang on. 303 00:12:52,520 --> 00:12:54,204 Oh, yes. 304 00:12:56,360 --> 00:12:58,442 Hey. 305 00:12:58,680 --> 00:13:00,921 I just wanted to let you know that I posted my findings. 306 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:02,161 I saw. 307 00:13:02,320 --> 00:13:05,563 And I just posted a retraction of my paper. 308 00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:08,570 Now the whole scientific community knows I was wrong. 309 00:13:08,760 --> 00:13:11,240 These things happen all the time, Sheldon. 310 00:13:11,400 --> 00:13:12,401 Not to me. 311 00:13:12,600 --> 00:13:14,568 The only other retraction I ever had to issue 312 00:13:14,720 --> 00:13:17,200 was when I was seven and I conceded that my brother 313 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:19,727 was the greatest ninja in East Texas. 314 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:23,966 But that was just a ploy to get my face out of his armpit. 315 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:27,249 There he is! 316 00:13:28,400 --> 00:13:29,811 It's my favorite superhero, 317 00:13:29,960 --> 00:13:31,883 the Retractor! 318 00:13:33,880 --> 00:13:36,406 Come on, don't give him a hard time. 319 00:13:36,560 --> 00:13:37,686 I'm sorry, Cooper. 320 00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:39,410 I retract it. 321 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:42,650 By the way, Hofstadter, 322 00:13:42,840 --> 00:13:45,207 nice job disproving the Chinese team. 323 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,360 It's not a big deal. 324 00:13:46,440 --> 00:13:47,930 It's a huge deal. 325 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:50,731 Cooper, maybe physics just isn't your thing. 326 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:53,761 Have you ever considered a career in retail? 327 00:13:53,920 --> 00:13:56,730 That way you could take things back for a living. 328 00:13:58,320 --> 00:13:59,560 Okay, Barry, that's enough. 329 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:00,926 Oh, no, that's okay. 330 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:02,923 I can fight my own battles. 331 00:14:03,080 --> 00:14:05,765 Isn't that right, "Bawwy"? 332 00:14:08,320 --> 00:14:09,481 Is...? 333 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:12,246 Is that a reference to my speech impediment? 334 00:14:13,680 --> 00:14:16,126 That's pretty hurtful. 335 00:14:16,280 --> 00:14:17,520 I... 336 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:19,682 I can't control it. 337 00:14:21,160 --> 00:14:22,160 You're right, 338 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:24,129 that was uncalled for. 339 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:25,520 I take it back. 340 00:14:25,680 --> 00:14:26,488 Of course you do. 341 00:14:26,640 --> 00:14:28,642 Because you're the Retractor! 342 00:14:33,040 --> 00:14:35,042 Raj, this dinner was amazing. 343 00:14:35,200 --> 00:14:36,281 If you're here much longer, 344 00:14:36,320 --> 00:14:38,163 I'm going to have to buy bigger clothes. 345 00:14:38,320 --> 00:14:39,162 Nonsense. 346 00:14:39,320 --> 00:14:40,560 You need a little fattening up. 347 00:14:40,584 --> 00:14:42,204 You've been looking too skinny lately. 348 00:14:42,440 --> 00:14:43,726 Aww. 349 00:14:43,840 --> 00:14:46,207 Howie, how come you never say anything sweet like that? 350 00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:47,162 What are you talking about? 351 00:14:47,360 --> 00:14:48,760 Remember last week, when I asked you 352 00:14:48,919 --> 00:14:50,559 if you were wearing Spanx and you weren't? 353 00:14:50,583 --> 00:14:51,993 How's that different? 354 00:14:53,760 --> 00:14:55,400 Maybe you could try being more thoughtful, 355 00:14:55,424 --> 00:14:56,691 like your friend Raj. 356 00:14:56,840 --> 00:14:59,241 Yeah, well, maybe you could try being more like Raj. 357 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:01,243 - Oh, really? - Yeah, yeah. 358 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:02,721 He packed me a lunch this morning. 359 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:05,883 And there was a note inside that said, "Go get them." 360 00:15:06,880 --> 00:15:08,450 Like I don't do enough around here. 361 00:15:08,600 --> 00:15:09,806 Now I need to pack your lunch? 362 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:11,410 And by the way, why do you need a note telling you 363 00:15:11,560 --> 00:15:12,921 to go get them? You're a grown man! 364 00:15:12,944 --> 00:15:14,265 You should know to "go get them!" 365 00:15:15,240 --> 00:15:16,480 I do know to "go get them," 366 00:15:16,680 --> 00:15:18,600 but sometimes it's nice to have emotional support 367 00:15:18,624 --> 00:15:20,322 when I'm going and getting them! 368 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:23,011 Hey, hey, do you hear yourselves? 369 00:15:23,160 --> 00:15:26,369 Let's just, you know, all calm down and take a step back. 370 00:15:27,880 --> 00:15:29,644 This is stupid. Why are we fighting? 371 00:15:29,800 --> 00:15:30,800 I don't know. 372 00:15:30,840 --> 00:15:33,969 I guess I was just feeling like I'm a lousy husband. 373 00:15:34,160 --> 00:15:35,491 You're not a lousy husband. 374 00:15:35,640 --> 00:15:36,766 You're a great husband. 375 00:15:36,920 --> 00:15:39,048 I was the one feeling like a lousy wife. 376 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:41,282 Are you kidding? You're the best. 377 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:42,805 I know what the problem is. 378 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,206 It's him! 379 00:15:45,480 --> 00:15:47,448 Oh, What did I do? 380 00:15:47,600 --> 00:15:49,600 You made us feel like we're not trying hard enough. 381 00:15:49,751 --> 00:15:51,751 Yeah, we were totally fine half-assing our marriage 382 00:15:51,831 --> 00:15:53,369 till you showed up. 383 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:56,091 Look, I'm sorry you're upset with me, 384 00:15:56,240 --> 00:15:57,810 but I just have to say it's nice to see 385 00:15:57,960 --> 00:15:59,325 the two of you on the same page. 386 00:15:59,520 --> 00:16:01,010 Oh, it does feel good 387 00:16:01,160 --> 00:16:02,605 to have you backing me up for once. 388 00:16:02,760 --> 00:16:04,922 - I back you up all the time! - That is not... 389 00:16:05,080 --> 00:16:07,000 - He's doing it again! - What is wrong with you?! 390 00:16:09,040 --> 00:16:10,565 I can't believe they kicked you out. 391 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:12,563 I can't believe they're still married. 392 00:16:14,400 --> 00:16:17,722 Oh, no, I forgot Cinnamon's toothbrush at Howard's. 393 00:16:17,880 --> 00:16:20,167 I guess you're sharing with Daddy again. 394 00:16:25,680 --> 00:16:28,081 Bark once if you need me to call PETA. 395 00:16:31,400 --> 00:16:33,482 What's that animal doing in our apartment? 396 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:35,802 Oh, relax, she's in her crate. She can't get out. 397 00:16:35,960 --> 00:16:37,485 I have two words for you: 398 00:16:37,680 --> 00:16:39,569 Jurassic Park. 399 00:16:40,240 --> 00:16:42,766 This day just keeps getting worse and worse. 400 00:16:42,920 --> 00:16:44,600 You know, if it makes you feel any better... 401 00:16:44,624 --> 00:16:46,592 - It probably won't. - You're probably right. 402 00:16:47,760 --> 00:16:49,444 Sheldon, it's a beautiful night. 403 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:52,080 Why don't you and I go for a nice walk together? 404 00:16:52,280 --> 00:16:54,760 Oh, everything is just sex with you isn't it? 405 00:16:56,280 --> 00:16:58,726 Sheldon, I think you might find the support 406 00:16:58,880 --> 00:17:00,291 you're looking for, if you realize 407 00:17:00,440 --> 00:17:02,522 that relationships are a give and take. 408 00:17:02,680 --> 00:17:03,920 She can only be there for you 409 00:17:04,120 --> 00:17:05,849 as much as you are for her. 410 00:17:06,040 --> 00:17:07,644 Thank you, Rajesh. 411 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:09,962 And, Amy, you need to be patient with Sheldon, 412 00:17:10,120 --> 00:17:13,124 instead of pressuring him to accept intimacy on your terms. 413 00:17:14,840 --> 00:17:16,524 You should probably go. 414 00:17:22,560 --> 00:17:24,688 I'm Ira Flatow, and this is Science Friday. 415 00:17:24,840 --> 00:17:26,808 I'd like to welcome back Dr. Sheldon Cooper, 416 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:28,883 who thought he had discovered 417 00:17:29,040 --> 00:17:31,646 a new super-heavy element only to have it disproved 418 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:34,087 by my next guest, Dr. Leonard Hofstadter. 419 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:35,720 Welcome to Science Friday, gentlemen. 420 00:17:35,744 --> 00:17:36,744 - Thanks. - Thank you. 421 00:17:36,840 --> 00:17:41,368 Ira, if I may, I'd like to apologize for my behavior last week. 422 00:17:41,520 --> 00:17:42,931 It's all right. 423 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:46,488 Now, isn't there something you'd like to say to me? 424 00:17:48,400 --> 00:17:49,481 No. 425 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:51,845 Now, Dr. Hofstadter. 426 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,361 Can you walk us through the process 427 00:17:53,384 --> 00:17:55,049 you used to disprove his theory? 428 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:57,806 - Well... - I believe I can answer that. 429 00:17:57,960 --> 00:17:59,724 He asked me. 430 00:17:59,880 --> 00:18:00,961 Fine. 431 00:18:01,120 --> 00:18:02,120 As I was saying... 432 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:03,446 You're telling it wrong. Ira... 433 00:18:04,080 --> 00:18:05,640 to really understand the story here, 434 00:18:05,835 --> 00:18:07,396 you have to start at the very beginning. 435 00:18:07,419 --> 00:18:10,090 A small town in East Texas, where a young genius named... 436 00:18:10,240 --> 00:18:11,969 - Sheldon... - That's right, Sheldon Cooper. 437 00:18:12,920 --> 00:18:15,207 He was bitten by his neighbor's dog, 438 00:18:15,400 --> 00:18:17,160 leading to his first scientific breakthrough, 439 00:18:17,320 --> 00:18:19,402 the doggie death-ray. 440 00:18:19,560 --> 00:18:21,767 Which, sadly, he couldn't build 441 00:18:21,920 --> 00:18:24,651 because Santa wouldn't bring him enriched uranium. 442 00:18:24,800 --> 00:18:27,406 You know, I'd really like to hear it from Dr. Hofstadter, 443 00:18:27,560 --> 00:18:28,686 if it's okay with you. 444 00:18:28,840 --> 00:18:30,649 What a surprise. 445 00:18:30,800 --> 00:18:33,371 Did you invite me back just so you could ignore me? 446 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:35,204 Actually, I didn't invite you. 447 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:36,691 You came in, you took a seat, 448 00:18:36,880 --> 00:18:39,486 and I'm not comfortable with confrontation. 449 00:18:41,480 --> 00:18:43,840 Sheldon, this interview is supposed to be about me. 450 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:46,008 Well, that seems like a snooze. 451 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:47,241 Even for public radio. 452 00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:50,604 You know, if we did a shot every time 453 00:18:50,760 --> 00:18:52,081 they said something embarrassing, 454 00:18:52,104 --> 00:18:53,962 this would be one hell of a drinking game. 455 00:18:54,120 --> 00:18:56,168 A little early for alcohol, isn't it? 456 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:58,840 You know, I don't just say smart things about science. 457 00:18:58,864 --> 00:18:59,446 I also yodel. 458 00:19:06,080 --> 00:19:07,206 I'll get the vodka.