The Big Bang Theory episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sheldon and Leonard discuss the flaws in teleportation theory. They meet Dennis Kim, a 15-year-old prodigy who criticizes Sheldon's string theory research. Sheldon, feeling intellectually surpassed, considers other scientific fields. The gang, realizing Dennis' presence affects Sheldon, plans to distract Dennis with a girl. During a party, they successfully pair Dennis with a girl named Emma, allowing Sheldon to return to his own research, still puzzled by social interactions. The episode concludes with the gang reflecting on the paradox of intelligence and attractiveness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What theoretical issue does Sheldon have with teleportation?
Sheldon fears that teleportation would destroy the original person and recreate them elsewhere, not truly transporting them.
Who introduces Sheldon and Leonard to Dennis Kim?
Dr. Gablehauser introduces them to Dennis Kim.
How old is Dennis Kim, and what is his academic status?
Dennis Kim is only 15 years old and a highly sought-after doctoral candidate.
What criticism does Dennis Kim make about Sheldon's work?
Dennis criticizes Sheldon's string theory research as a dead end.
How does Sheldon react to Dennis Kim's achievements and criticisms?
Sheldon is deeply affected and considers changing his field of study due to feeling intellectually surpassed by Dennis.
What experiment is Leonard working on when Sheldon tries to collaborate with him?
Leonard is designing an experiment to study the soft component of cosmic radiation at sea level.
What is Sheldon's bizarre plan to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Sheldon plans to build an exact replica of Jerusalem in the Mexican desert to solve the Middle East crisis.
What event coincides with Dennis Kim's welcoming party?
The party coincides with "Take Your Daughter to Work Day."
How does the gang plan to distract Dennis Kim from his work?
The gang plans to introduce him to a girl to distract him from his work.
Who does Dennis Kim leave the party with?
Dennis leaves the party with a girl named Emma.
How does Sheldon view social relationships by the end of the episode?
Sheldon continues to find social relationships baffling and repulsive.
What realization do the gang come to about intelligence and attractiveness?
The gang ponders why their intelligence isn't more attractive to the opposite sex, concluding that they might be "too smart."
