Ok, well thank you for that, but I got you and Leonard a few silly neighbor gifts, so
I'll just put them under my tree.
Wait!
You bought me a present?
Uh huh.
But why would you do such a thing?
I don't know, because it's Christmas?
No, Penny!
I know you think you're being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity.
You haven't given me a gift, you've given me an obligation.
Don't feel bad, Penny, it's a classic rookie mistake.
My first Hannukah with Sheldon, he yelled at me for 8 nights.
Honey, it's ok, you don't have to get me anything in return.
Of course I do!
The essence of the custom is that I now have to go out and purchase for you a gift of commensurate
value and representing the same perceived level of friendship as that represented by
the gift you've given me.
It's no wonder that suicide rates skyrocket this time of year.
Ok, forget it.
I'm not giving you a present.
No, it's too late!
I see that elf sticker says "To Sheldon".
The die has been cast.
The moving finger has writ; Hannibal has crossed the Alps.
I know, it's funny when it's not happening to us.
Sheldon, I am very very sorry.
No, no, I brought this on myself by being such an endearing and important part of your
life.
I'm going to need a ride to the mall.
It's happening to us.