The Dumpling Paradox
- Episode aired Nov 5, 2007
- TV-PG
- 21m
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8.1/10
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When Howard hooks up with Penny's old friend, his absence in the gang causes problems for the rest of the guys.When Howard hooks up with Penny's old friend, his absence in the gang causes problems for the rest of the guys.When Howard hooks up with Penny's old friend, his absence in the gang causes problems for the rest of the guys.
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- TriviaAs Chen (the waiter at the Chinese restaurant) leaves Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Raj (Kunal Nayyar)'s table, he mutters "Young idiot" under his breath in Cantonese.
- GoofsWhen Penny's friend Christy from Nebraska and Howard are in Penny's apartment and the guys need a 4th for Halo 3, Leonard suggests they play one on one and Sheldon has an issue with it. Leonard states the only way it's possible to play teams is to cut Raj in half. Raj responds with "oh sure cut the foreigner in half" when Penny is present in the room. Raj can not talk to women or while they are around him, but he did in this instance. However, Raj did not realize Penny was in the room, so his anxiety issue would not have prevented him from talking. It's not until the next episode season 1 episode 8 where Raj realizes he can talk to penny while drinking.
- Quotes
Leonard: The only way we can play teams is if we cut Raj in half.
Raj Koothrappali: Oh, sure. Cut the foreigner in half. There's a billion more where he came from.
- Crazy creditsCHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #193 Show of hands, during the climactic, face-scrunching moment of the sex act, how many of you out there sometimes find yourself thinking, "Gee, I must look pretty silly right about now"? C'mon, be honest... Okay, I understand. This is a little too intimate for a public conversation. How about if we do it this way: If you're alone right now, just nod. If you're reading this with your sexual partner, simply look at them, smile sheepishly, then, when they smile back, suddenly twist your face into your freakiest orgasm position. If they laugh, know you're in good company. Give them a hug, hit the play button on your DVR and watch Two and a Half Men. If they don't laugh, hit the play button on your DVR, watch Two and a Half Men, then go out and find a new partner.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Flirting with Danger (2012)
- SoundtracksHistory of Everything
(uncredited)
Written by Barenaked Ladies
Performed by Barenaked Ladies
[Series theme song played during the opening titles]
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The Dumpling Paradox
This was a very good episode of the show, with Penny really spending time in the guys 'world' for the first time.
It was also a good opportunity for the writers to flesh out the character of Howard a little more.
Good overall.
It was also a good opportunity for the writers to flesh out the character of Howard a little more.
Good overall.
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