Thats right, you figments of an extraterrestrials imagination.
Close call, Koothrappali!
The guys are at a crossroads.
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If the military declares their research classified, they can take the whole thing away.
This reality seems to bother everyone but Sheldon.
He embraces the idea of being a faceless cog in the militarys industrial complex.
Who wouldnt want to march around harassing civilians with a weapon system that oppresses mankind?
Its just like being a Stormtrooper!
Raj suggests Howard call a lawyer.
Surely one of his relatives is an attorney, right?
Why yes, he does!
Howard rolls his eyes and calls his cousin, Marty, whos a lawyer.
He may not be a patent lawyer, but he did last two days onJeopardy.
Can you say smarty pants?
Marty suggests they take the meeting with Colonel Williams, speak very little, and sign nothing.
Leonard amends the speak very little advice, asking Sheldon to not speak at all.
A silent Sheldon is a safe Sheldon.
The Air Force wants to fund the research for the guidance system.
Its not like hes handing over the Death Star fromStar Trek.
At this inexcusable pop-culture faux pas, Sheldons head nearly explodes.
Theres another catch: Colonel Williams needs the gyroscope to be a lot smaller than its current size.
Howard doesnt think it can be done.
Hes surprised when Colonel Williams claims other colleagues at MIT believe they can complete the project in four months.
He also adds:
Im Dr. Sheldon Cooper.
Im the actual brains behind this project.
Otherwise, thank you for your service.
The blabber must go down.
Too bad the blabber is Penny.
It was an accident!
Her ability to convincingly lie to Bernadette fascinates Amy.
Penny eventually opts for the truth and Bernadette is livid.
Even a happy meal doesnt assuage her anger.
Or could that be hormones from Amy swapping French fries for apple slices?
Bernadette eventually forgives Penny.
She knows her baby is more important than any research project.
Theoretical Laughter
Bernadette:Im worried about Howard.
Ever since that guy from the Air Force showed up, hes been a nervous wreck.
Penny:We work at a giant pharmaceutical company.
Get him some anti-anxiety meds.
Bernadette:He wont take any pills that arent chewable or in the shape of a Flintstone.
Penny:Theres something I was too scared to tell you yesterday.
Now Im balls-out terrified.
Penny:I learned something totally different.
