1 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:05,451 ADULT SHELDON: Some people have said I'm overly sensitive. 2 00:00:05,506 --> 00:00:08,592 [screaming] 3 00:00:10,594 --> 00:00:11,762 What now? 4 00:00:11,846 --> 00:00:14,223 Missy gave me cinnamon gum! 5 00:00:15,599 --> 00:00:18,394 Sure, sure. 6 00:00:18,477 --> 00:00:20,604 ADULT SHELDON: And by some people, I mean everyone. 7 00:00:20,688 --> 00:00:22,231 [panting] 8 00:00:23,607 --> 00:00:25,002 While I may not be X-Men material... 9 00:00:25,026 --> 00:00:26,027 [sniffing] 10 00:00:26,110 --> 00:00:29,405 ...I have always possessed unusually heightened senses. 11 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:30,489 Ew. 12 00:00:31,157 --> 00:00:34,160 YOUNG SHELDON: Georgie, put your shoes back on! 13 00:00:34,243 --> 00:00:35,786 He can't smell this. 14 00:00:35,870 --> 00:00:37,329 YOUNG SHELDON: Yes, I can! 15 00:00:37,413 --> 00:00:40,458 ADULT SHELDON: I also had extraordinary hearing. 16 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:45,546 During dinner, I could tune out the cacophony of chewing, 17 00:00:45,629 --> 00:00:47,298 slurping, 18 00:00:47,381 --> 00:00:51,927 chewing, cutlery scraping against plates, 19 00:00:52,011 --> 00:00:53,679 chewing, 20 00:00:53,763 --> 00:00:55,014 and my father's heavy breathing 21 00:00:55,097 --> 00:00:56,533 as he wrestled with a ketchup bottle. 22 00:00:56,557 --> 00:00:58,517 [George Sr. breathing heavily] 23 00:00:59,477 --> 00:01:02,438 But tonight, there was one sound I couldn't tune out. 24 00:01:02,521 --> 00:01:04,940 [high-pitched buzzing] 25 00:01:05,024 --> 00:01:06,942 [slurping] 26 00:01:07,026 --> 00:01:08,486 Why aren't you eating, Sheldon? 27 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:11,864 [buzzing continues] How can I with that horrible noise? 28 00:01:11,947 --> 00:01:13,199 What noise? 29 00:01:13,282 --> 00:01:15,868 That irritating, high-pitched buzz. 30 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:17,495 I don't hear nothin'. 31 00:01:17,578 --> 00:01:18,662 Me, neither. 32 00:01:18,746 --> 00:01:20,414 [buzzing continues] How can you not? 33 00:01:20,498 --> 00:01:21,499 MISSY: Wait. 34 00:01:21,582 --> 00:01:22,582 I think I hear it. 35 00:01:22,583 --> 00:01:24,335 - You do? - Yeah. 36 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:26,253 It's coming out of your face. 37 00:01:26,337 --> 00:01:29,090 [buzzing continues] 38 00:01:29,799 --> 00:01:32,843 I guess I hear a little hum. 39 00:01:32,927 --> 00:01:34,720 Refrigerators make noise, Sheldon. 40 00:01:34,804 --> 00:01:37,306 This is new. It's never made this sound before. 41 00:01:37,389 --> 00:01:38,849 We should call a repairman. 42 00:01:38,933 --> 00:01:41,143 I'm not spending money on a fridge that's workin'. 43 00:01:41,227 --> 00:01:43,938 Then think of it as spending money on my mental stability. 44 00:01:44,021 --> 00:01:46,440 Ignore it, Sheldon. 45 00:01:47,191 --> 00:01:50,027 ADULT SHELDON: Ignoring things that irritate me isn't my strong suit. 46 00:01:50,111 --> 00:01:51,570 [buzzing continues] 47 00:01:51,654 --> 00:01:53,280 Obsessively fixating on them... 48 00:01:53,364 --> 00:01:56,283 now that's what gets me out of bed in the morning. 49 00:01:56,367 --> 00:01:59,203 ♪♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪♪ 50 00:01:59,286 --> 00:02:02,039 ♪♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪♪ 51 00:02:02,123 --> 00:02:04,667 ♪♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪♪ 52 00:02:04,750 --> 00:02:07,002 ♪♪ I am a mighty little man ♪♪ 53 00:02:07,086 --> 00:02:11,215 ♪♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪♪ 54 00:02:13,884 --> 00:02:15,553 [refrigerator buzzing] 55 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:18,597 [Sheldon humming] 56 00:02:19,974 --> 00:02:21,600 What are you doing? 57 00:02:21,684 --> 00:02:23,519 The sound from the refrigerator. 58 00:02:23,602 --> 00:02:25,896 It's right between D and D-sharp. 59 00:02:25,980 --> 00:02:28,232 Ugh! It's making my skin crawl. 60 00:02:29,233 --> 00:02:30,734 What if I hold a pillow over your face 61 00:02:30,818 --> 00:02:32,403 for, like, a really long time? 62 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:34,029 No, that's dangerous. 63 00:02:35,030 --> 00:02:36,574 Do you know if we have earplugs? 64 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:38,617 If we did, I'd be wearing them. 65 00:02:38,701 --> 00:02:40,077 Go to sleep. 66 00:02:40,995 --> 00:02:42,705 [sighs] I can't. 67 00:02:42,788 --> 00:02:44,957 Put your fingers in your ears. 68 00:02:45,040 --> 00:02:47,751 And risk driving wax back into my inner ear canal? 69 00:02:47,835 --> 00:02:48,836 No, thank you. 70 00:02:48,919 --> 00:02:50,171 [sighs] 71 00:02:50,254 --> 00:02:52,047 [humming] 72 00:02:52,131 --> 00:02:54,091 Oh. 73 00:02:56,343 --> 00:02:58,262 [continues humming note] 74 00:03:05,936 --> 00:03:07,062 - Good morning. - [yells] 75 00:03:08,022 --> 00:03:09,815 Are you trying to kill me? 76 00:03:10,691 --> 00:03:12,359 No, I think you're great. 77 00:03:12,443 --> 00:03:14,445 Then why are you in my bed? 78 00:03:14,528 --> 00:03:15,654 I couldn't sleep. 79 00:03:15,738 --> 00:03:18,490 Our refrigerator is making a weird noise. 80 00:03:18,574 --> 00:03:20,117 But so was one of your nostrils, 81 00:03:20,201 --> 00:03:21,785 so don't expect me back tonight. 82 00:03:21,869 --> 00:03:23,621 Go home before I call the police. 83 00:03:23,704 --> 00:03:25,664 You wouldn't call the police on your Moonpie. 84 00:03:25,748 --> 00:03:27,124 Then I'll call your mother. 85 00:03:27,791 --> 00:03:29,960 That you would do. 86 00:03:30,044 --> 00:03:32,713 And leave my extra key behind. 87 00:03:32,796 --> 00:03:34,924 Aw. 88 00:03:35,007 --> 00:03:36,967 Aw. 89 00:03:38,177 --> 00:03:39,887 [indistinct chatter] 90 00:03:43,307 --> 00:03:46,268 Do you know anything about surviving psychological torture? 91 00:03:46,352 --> 00:03:48,646 Because my family escaped communist Vietnam, 92 00:03:48,729 --> 00:03:49,915 we have to know about torture? 93 00:03:49,939 --> 00:03:51,565 That was my thought. 94 00:03:52,107 --> 00:03:53,525 Well, you're in luck. 95 00:03:53,609 --> 00:03:54,902 What do you want to know? 96 00:03:54,985 --> 00:03:57,738 I'm being tormented by a sound coming from our refrigerator, 97 00:03:57,821 --> 00:03:59,657 and I don't know how to deal with it. 98 00:03:59,740 --> 00:04:02,326 When my uncle was in a reeducation camp, 99 00:04:02,409 --> 00:04:04,870 he would imagine disemboweling his torturers 100 00:04:04,954 --> 00:04:06,789 with a bamboo spike. 101 00:04:08,249 --> 00:04:10,834 Maybe I'll just get a book on refrigerator repair instead. 102 00:04:10,918 --> 00:04:11,919 Okay. 103 00:04:12,002 --> 00:04:13,587 New subject. 104 00:04:13,671 --> 00:04:16,131 Jessica Gieger wears a black bra. 105 00:04:16,215 --> 00:04:18,509 I saw it through the sleeve of her shirt. 106 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:22,012 Not beige, not pink. 107 00:04:22,096 --> 00:04:23,889 Black. 108 00:04:23,973 --> 00:04:25,724 So mysterious. 109 00:04:32,189 --> 00:04:33,274 What are you doing? 110 00:04:33,357 --> 00:04:35,276 I'm going to take apart the refrigerator 111 00:04:35,359 --> 00:04:37,319 and figure out what's making that noise. 112 00:04:38,570 --> 00:04:40,406 That is a really good idea. 113 00:04:40,948 --> 00:04:43,242 Usually you're not supportive of my efforts. 114 00:04:43,325 --> 00:04:44,743 I'm more mature now. 115 00:04:44,827 --> 00:04:47,288 [Missy giggles] 116 00:04:55,379 --> 00:04:57,423 - Hi, Mom. - What did you do? 117 00:04:57,506 --> 00:05:00,634 Good news. I found out what part was making that noise. 118 00:05:00,718 --> 00:05:02,261 You have to put this back together! 119 00:05:02,344 --> 00:05:04,179 Now we're getting to the bad news. 120 00:05:04,263 --> 00:05:06,390 What made you think you could fix this? 121 00:05:06,473 --> 00:05:08,642 I'm smart... and I had a book. 122 00:05:09,268 --> 00:05:11,228 Do you still think you're smart? 123 00:05:12,313 --> 00:05:13,897 Yes. 124 00:05:14,690 --> 00:05:17,443 I told him not to do it. He wouldn't listen. 125 00:05:23,741 --> 00:05:25,200 $200?! 126 00:05:25,284 --> 00:05:27,453 It'll be okay. We'll find the money. 127 00:05:27,536 --> 00:05:28,996 [scoffs] Wait. 128 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:31,623 - The old fridge in the garage. - [inhales sharply] 129 00:05:31,707 --> 00:05:34,335 What's it...? What was...? What's that? [inhales sharply] 130 00:05:34,418 --> 00:05:37,129 Well, I kind of donated that fridge to the church. 131 00:05:38,797 --> 00:05:40,841 You know, for the needy. 132 00:05:41,383 --> 00:05:42,509 Are you kidding me? 133 00:05:45,012 --> 00:05:47,681 I see tense moments like this more than you think. [laughs] 134 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:51,310 I'll just give you guys some space. 135 00:05:55,356 --> 00:05:57,775 You know how much it's gonna cost to fix that fridge? 136 00:05:57,858 --> 00:06:00,235 $200. I have really good hearing. 137 00:06:01,111 --> 00:06:04,907 Do you have any idea how hard I work for the money we get? 138 00:06:05,824 --> 00:06:06,867 I'm sorry. 139 00:06:08,827 --> 00:06:10,579 I don't care how long it takes. 140 00:06:10,662 --> 00:06:13,540 You're gonna pay me back every cent of this. 141 00:06:13,624 --> 00:06:15,042 Yes, sir. 142 00:06:15,125 --> 00:06:18,379 I am very disappointed in you. 143 00:06:24,093 --> 00:06:26,095 [quivering breath] 144 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:29,390 You know if you cry, I can't enjoy your pain. 145 00:06:30,974 --> 00:06:34,019 [crying] 146 00:06:34,103 --> 00:06:36,105 [crying loudly] 147 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:42,486 ♪♪♪♪ 148 00:06:54,873 --> 00:06:55,874 Mom, 149 00:06:55,958 --> 00:06:58,168 since Sheldon cost you all that money, 150 00:06:58,252 --> 00:07:00,129 who's your new favorite... me or Georgie? 151 00:07:00,212 --> 00:07:01,964 You know I don't have favorites. 152 00:07:02,047 --> 00:07:03,424 Yeah, right. 153 00:07:03,507 --> 00:07:07,261 Okay, whoever takes the trash out first is my favorite. 154 00:07:07,803 --> 00:07:08,971 She thinks we're stupid. 155 00:07:10,722 --> 00:07:12,224 Dad, I'm pleased to tell you 156 00:07:12,307 --> 00:07:14,309 I've got a job to pay back my debt. 157 00:07:14,393 --> 00:07:15,811 Is that so? 158 00:07:15,894 --> 00:07:17,521 I'm going to be a paperboy. 159 00:07:18,856 --> 00:07:21,066 [chuckles] Well, that's great. 160 00:07:21,150 --> 00:07:22,401 I'm proud of you. 161 00:07:22,484 --> 00:07:24,278 How do you plan on delivering these papers? 162 00:07:24,361 --> 00:07:27,156 - Bicycle. - You don't know how to ride a bicycle. 163 00:07:27,239 --> 00:07:28,991 There's nothing I can't learn. 164 00:07:29,074 --> 00:07:32,369 A week ago, I didn't know how to take apart a refrigerator. 165 00:07:33,829 --> 00:07:35,914 [quietly] He can't deliver newspapers. 166 00:07:35,998 --> 00:07:38,000 - Why not? - It's too dangerous. 167 00:07:38,083 --> 00:07:39,877 I think you're being a little overprotective. 168 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:43,255 You expect him to go riding around at 5:00 a.m. 169 00:07:43,338 --> 00:07:46,091 with cars and dogs and who knows what else? 170 00:07:46,175 --> 00:07:48,218 I did it when I was his age. So did Georgie. 171 00:07:51,180 --> 00:07:53,891 You're gonna teach your brother how to do this. 172 00:07:53,974 --> 00:07:55,309 What if I don't want to? 173 00:07:55,392 --> 00:07:56,560 You're doing it anyway. 174 00:07:56,643 --> 00:07:58,896 Hey, nobody asked your opinion. 175 00:07:58,979 --> 00:08:01,482 I knew the answer. I got excited. 176 00:08:02,524 --> 00:08:03,859 [sighs] 177 00:08:08,197 --> 00:08:09,948 [insects chirping] 178 00:08:10,032 --> 00:08:12,284 Georgie? 179 00:08:12,367 --> 00:08:13,994 Georgie? 180 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:15,245 What? 181 00:08:15,329 --> 00:08:18,332 I'm ready to scrub the moral stain off my character. 182 00:08:20,459 --> 00:08:23,045 I hate everything about you. 183 00:08:30,677 --> 00:08:32,471 SHELDON: When does the truck bring the papers? 184 00:08:32,554 --> 00:08:34,056 When it does. 185 00:08:34,139 --> 00:08:36,016 That's a tautology. 186 00:08:36,099 --> 00:08:38,018 - What? - A tautology. 187 00:08:38,101 --> 00:08:40,896 A statement that's true, but uninformative. 188 00:08:40,979 --> 00:08:43,232 Hey, you're supposed to be the one teaching me. 189 00:08:43,315 --> 00:08:44,608 That's funny. 190 00:08:44,691 --> 00:08:46,235 [vehicle approaching] 191 00:08:46,944 --> 00:08:48,278 Oh, there it is. 192 00:08:48,362 --> 00:08:50,572 Over here! Over here! 193 00:08:50,656 --> 00:08:52,074 This is exciting. 194 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:53,825 It's somethin'. 195 00:08:57,746 --> 00:09:00,207 Thank you! Have a great day! 196 00:09:00,290 --> 00:09:01,583 Now what? 197 00:09:01,667 --> 00:09:04,002 Take 'em into the garage and fold 'em. 198 00:09:04,962 --> 00:09:06,255 Oh, boy. 199 00:09:08,215 --> 00:09:09,675 [grunting] 200 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:12,886 GEORGE JR.: Fold 'em like this, then rubber band. 201 00:09:14,304 --> 00:09:16,723 But you didn't fold it into even thirds. 202 00:09:16,807 --> 00:09:19,142 - Nobody cares. - I care. 203 00:09:19,226 --> 00:09:21,144 Then do whatever you want. 204 00:09:23,772 --> 00:09:26,316 Wake me up when you're done. 205 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:28,527 ADULT SHELDON: Over the next 17 minutes, 206 00:09:28,610 --> 00:09:32,406 I used physics, geometry and old-fashioned hard work 207 00:09:32,489 --> 00:09:34,908 to create the perfect newspaper-folding system. 208 00:09:36,451 --> 00:09:38,078 I'm done. 209 00:09:39,496 --> 00:09:41,373 Great. Let's load up the wagon. 210 00:09:41,456 --> 00:09:44,209 No, I'm done with this one; I still have 39 more to go. 211 00:09:51,216 --> 00:09:53,802 [sighs] He's gonna be fine. 212 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:55,029 You don't have to tell me that. 213 00:09:55,053 --> 00:09:56,263 I know he's gonna be fine. 214 00:09:56,346 --> 00:09:57,973 [groans] If you believe that, 215 00:09:58,056 --> 00:09:59,766 why aren't you in bed right now? 216 00:09:59,850 --> 00:10:02,131 Because this is the same boy who couldn't find his way out 217 00:10:02,185 --> 00:10:03,812 of that sleeping bag. 218 00:10:03,895 --> 00:10:06,148 [sighs] He made his way out. 219 00:10:06,231 --> 00:10:09,109 Just took him five or ten minutes. 220 00:10:09,192 --> 00:10:11,028 I know you're worried, but... 221 00:10:11,111 --> 00:10:14,698 he needs to experience the world a little bit. 222 00:10:14,781 --> 00:10:18,076 Why not let him do it when most of it's asleep? 223 00:10:18,160 --> 00:10:19,870 I suppose you're right. 224 00:10:23,206 --> 00:10:26,084 [grunts] You coming back to bed? 225 00:10:26,168 --> 00:10:27,544 Are you crazy? 226 00:10:27,628 --> 00:10:29,463 That's my little boy out there in the dark. 227 00:10:29,546 --> 00:10:33,133 Mm, but your big boy's right here under the covers. 228 00:10:33,884 --> 00:10:35,177 Ugh. 229 00:10:36,261 --> 00:10:38,597 There is a nicer way to say that. 230 00:10:40,807 --> 00:10:42,934 All right, you got your list of addresses? 231 00:10:43,018 --> 00:10:44,895 - Right here. - 'Kay. All you got to do 232 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:46,581 is go up to each house and throw the newspaper 233 00:10:46,605 --> 00:10:47,814 at their front door. 234 00:10:47,898 --> 00:10:49,149 Got it. 235 00:10:49,232 --> 00:10:50,609 All right, I'm going back to bed. 236 00:10:50,692 --> 00:10:51,693 Thank you, Georgie. 237 00:10:51,777 --> 00:10:53,236 You've been a wonderful teacher, 238 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:55,447 and I'm very appreciative that you took the ti... 239 00:10:55,530 --> 00:10:57,741 Ah! My hands are black! 240 00:10:57,824 --> 00:11:00,118 - Why are my hands black? - Relax. 241 00:11:00,202 --> 00:11:02,120 It's just the ink from the papers. 242 00:11:02,204 --> 00:11:03,830 Why wasn't I warned of this?! 243 00:11:03,914 --> 00:11:05,540 [water running] 244 00:11:05,624 --> 00:11:07,668 Out, damned spot. 245 00:11:07,751 --> 00:11:09,836 That's from Shakespeare! 246 00:11:10,545 --> 00:11:12,464 ["Slow Ride" by Foghat playing] 247 00:11:14,716 --> 00:11:16,635 ♪♪Oh ♪♪ 248 00:11:17,969 --> 00:11:19,805 ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 249 00:11:21,431 --> 00:11:23,850 ♪♪Take it easy ♪♪ 250 00:11:25,936 --> 00:11:27,521 ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 251 00:11:29,606 --> 00:11:32,234 ♪♪Take it easy ♪♪ 252 00:11:34,319 --> 00:11:36,238 ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 253 00:11:37,322 --> 00:11:39,908 ♪♪Take it easy ♪♪ 254 00:11:41,243 --> 00:11:42,244 Aw. 255 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:44,121 ♪♪♪♪ 256 00:11:44,621 --> 00:11:45,622 Hey, Sheldon. 257 00:11:45,706 --> 00:11:46,706 Hello, Billy. 258 00:11:46,748 --> 00:11:48,041 Are you our new paperboy? 259 00:11:48,125 --> 00:11:50,127 Yes, I'm joining the work-a-day world. 260 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:52,754 I work, too! I take care of our chickens. 261 00:11:52,838 --> 00:11:54,047 Don't get the wrong idea. 262 00:11:54,131 --> 00:11:56,842 When I grow up, I plan on being a theoretical physicist. 263 00:11:56,925 --> 00:11:58,301 Cool. 264 00:11:58,385 --> 00:11:59,845 I'm sticking with chickens. 265 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:01,763 All righty, then. Have a nice day. 266 00:12:01,847 --> 00:12:03,181 You, too. 267 00:12:03,265 --> 00:12:06,059 Oh, cool, it's Monday. 268 00:12:06,143 --> 00:12:07,519 ♪♪Hold me ♪♪ 269 00:12:07,602 --> 00:12:09,479 ♪♪Roll me ♪♪ 270 00:12:09,563 --> 00:12:10,939 ♪♪Slow ridin' woman ♪♪ 271 00:12:11,022 --> 00:12:12,357 ♪♪You're so fine ♪♪ 272 00:12:12,441 --> 00:12:14,067 How's he doing? 273 00:12:14,151 --> 00:12:16,862 Been out here 20 minutes. This is his second house. 274 00:12:16,945 --> 00:12:18,196 ♪♪♪♪ 275 00:12:18,280 --> 00:12:19,448 [Meemaw chuckles] 276 00:12:19,531 --> 00:12:22,451 He throws like you. [chuckles] 277 00:12:22,534 --> 00:12:23,910 ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 278 00:12:23,994 --> 00:12:25,304 ADULT SHELDON: To say this first day 279 00:12:25,328 --> 00:12:27,539 was challenging would be an understatement. 280 00:12:27,622 --> 00:12:29,958 To say the rest of the week got better from there would be 281 00:12:30,041 --> 00:12:31,601 the kind of lie that sets pants on fire. 282 00:12:31,626 --> 00:12:33,086 ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 283 00:12:34,796 --> 00:12:36,882 ♪♪Take it easy ♪♪ 284 00:12:38,467 --> 00:12:40,969 ♪♪Slow down ♪♪ 285 00:12:41,052 --> 00:12:42,137 [barking] 286 00:12:42,220 --> 00:12:43,220 [screams] 287 00:12:43,221 --> 00:12:45,265 ♪♪Got to get your lovin' ♪♪ 288 00:12:45,348 --> 00:12:47,100 - [caws] - [screams] 289 00:12:48,226 --> 00:12:49,603 - ♪♪Hold me ♪♪ - [caws] 290 00:12:49,686 --> 00:12:51,772 [thunder rumbles, wind blowing] ♪♪ Roll me ♪♪ 291 00:12:51,855 --> 00:12:54,024 ♪♪Slow ridin' woman ♪♪ 292 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:55,484 - ♪♪You're so fine ♪♪ - Ah! 293 00:12:55,567 --> 00:12:56,985 Oh, no! Oh, my! Oh! 294 00:12:57,068 --> 00:12:59,446 Oh, no! Oh, dear! Oh, dear! Oh, dear! 295 00:12:59,529 --> 00:13:01,990 Oh, dear! Oh, dear! Ah! Ah! 296 00:13:02,073 --> 00:13:03,950 [thunder rumbling] 297 00:13:04,034 --> 00:13:05,285 ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 298 00:13:08,330 --> 00:13:09,873 - Oh, dear. - ♪♪ Easy ♪♪ 299 00:13:09,956 --> 00:13:11,708 Oh, dear. 300 00:13:12,834 --> 00:13:14,586 [shouting] 301 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:15,962 Oh, dear! 302 00:13:16,046 --> 00:13:17,881 Oh, dear. Oh, dear. 303 00:13:17,964 --> 00:13:19,633 Oh, dear, oh, dear. Oh, dear, oh, dear. 304 00:13:19,716 --> 00:13:21,468 Oh, dear, oh, dear, oh, dear. 305 00:13:21,551 --> 00:13:23,428 - ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ - ADULT SHELDON: Fun fact, 306 00:13:23,512 --> 00:13:26,890 the larger Sunday paper required a second bundle. 307 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:28,600 [grunts] 308 00:13:28,683 --> 00:13:31,228 - Oh, dear. - ♪♪Slow ride ♪♪ 309 00:13:36,233 --> 00:13:38,568 ADULT SHELDON: After a week of tangling with animals, 310 00:13:38,652 --> 00:13:40,529 Mother Nature, and a delivery man 311 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:42,447 with a good arm and a bad attitude, 312 00:13:42,531 --> 00:13:45,033 it was time to reap the benefits of my hard work. 313 00:13:45,116 --> 00:13:46,159 [knocking] 314 00:13:46,243 --> 00:13:47,619 Collecting! 315 00:13:47,702 --> 00:13:49,204 Collecting! 316 00:13:51,373 --> 00:13:53,708 - Hey, Sheldon. - Hello, Mrs. Sparks. 317 00:13:53,792 --> 00:13:56,336 I'm here to collect for this week's paper delivery. 318 00:13:56,419 --> 00:13:58,505 Right. Hang on. 319 00:13:58,588 --> 00:14:01,758 Also, I'm given to understand that tipping is customary, 320 00:14:01,842 --> 00:14:04,511 so feel free to express your appreciation. 321 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:06,721 Here you go. 322 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:10,684 You tipped me a dime? 323 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:12,143 Is there a problem? 324 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:15,564 No, it just doesn't seem like very much. 325 00:14:15,647 --> 00:14:17,566 You were late every day. 326 00:14:17,649 --> 00:14:19,150 Well, I had to brave the elements. 327 00:14:19,234 --> 00:14:20,360 I saw you. 328 00:14:20,443 --> 00:14:22,821 "Brave" isn't the word that I would use. 329 00:14:22,904 --> 00:14:23,905 [cackles] 330 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:25,782 [chuckles] 331 00:14:29,286 --> 00:14:30,453 Hey, Sheldon. 332 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:31,830 You look sad. 333 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:34,082 I am. 334 00:14:34,749 --> 00:14:36,376 Want an egg? 335 00:14:39,838 --> 00:14:41,590 [alarm beeping] 336 00:14:41,673 --> 00:14:43,091 [groans] 337 00:14:45,010 --> 00:14:46,428 Sheldon? 338 00:14:46,511 --> 00:14:47,846 What? 339 00:14:47,929 --> 00:14:49,431 You suck. 340 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:51,516 I'm sorry, but I have a job to do. 341 00:14:51,600 --> 00:14:54,060 How much longer till you pay Dad back? 342 00:14:54,853 --> 00:14:56,813 At this rate, six months. 343 00:14:58,356 --> 00:14:59,941 You suck. 344 00:15:00,942 --> 00:15:02,003 MacELROY: Make sure your parents 345 00:15:02,027 --> 00:15:05,280 sign these. I'll need 'em back by Friday. 346 00:15:05,363 --> 00:15:06,615 Mr. Cooper, you're late. 347 00:15:06,698 --> 00:15:07,782 I know I'm late. 348 00:15:07,866 --> 00:15:09,618 My training wheels broke. 349 00:15:09,701 --> 00:15:10,744 Training wheels? 350 00:15:10,827 --> 00:15:12,078 Yes, Derek! 351 00:15:12,162 --> 00:15:13,514 I have training wheels like a child! 352 00:15:13,538 --> 00:15:15,123 I also have a job like an adult. 353 00:15:15,206 --> 00:15:17,125 I'm a very complicated person! 354 00:15:17,208 --> 00:15:19,085 Sure. Let's go with complicated. 355 00:15:19,169 --> 00:15:21,296 Okay. Permission slips. 356 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:25,258 What's in the mug? 357 00:15:25,342 --> 00:15:26,760 It's a coffee mug, Tam. 358 00:15:26,843 --> 00:15:28,219 What do you think is in it? 359 00:15:28,303 --> 00:15:29,429 Could be soup. 360 00:15:29,512 --> 00:15:30,805 [whispering] It's coffee. 361 00:15:30,889 --> 00:15:31,890 Where'd you get it? 362 00:15:31,973 --> 00:15:34,017 The teachers' lounge. And before you ask, 363 00:15:34,100 --> 00:15:36,603 no, I'm not the world's greatest grandpa. 364 00:15:36,686 --> 00:15:38,146 Since when do you drink coffee? 365 00:15:38,229 --> 00:15:40,398 I don't, but this job is killing me. 366 00:15:40,482 --> 00:15:41,942 You wouldn't understand. 367 00:15:42,025 --> 00:15:44,152 [sips, coughs] 368 00:15:44,235 --> 00:15:45,820 You realize I have a job. 369 00:15:45,904 --> 00:15:47,739 At your parents' convenience store? 370 00:15:47,822 --> 00:15:49,115 That doesn't count. 371 00:15:49,199 --> 00:15:50,575 Why not? 372 00:15:50,659 --> 00:15:51,886 You get to sit at a cash register 373 00:15:51,910 --> 00:15:53,495 and have the fun of doing math. 374 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:55,747 Actually, the cash register tells you 375 00:15:55,830 --> 00:15:57,040 how much change to give. 376 00:15:57,624 --> 00:16:00,293 Oh. That's too bad. 377 00:16:00,377 --> 00:16:01,461 [sips] 378 00:16:01,544 --> 00:16:03,088 [coughs] 379 00:16:04,172 --> 00:16:07,008 Oh, I hear they're opening an Olive Garden 380 00:16:07,092 --> 00:16:09,844 - where the old Sizzler used to be. - On Hampton Road? 381 00:16:09,928 --> 00:16:11,447 - Yeah. - GEORGE SR.: I don't think that was a Sizzler. 382 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:12,889 That was a Chi-Chi's. 383 00:16:12,973 --> 00:16:14,557 No, the Chi-Chi's is on Bedford, 384 00:16:14,641 --> 00:16:16,267 across from the Payless Shoes. 385 00:16:16,351 --> 00:16:18,645 She's right. Because, one time, we got shoes 386 00:16:18,728 --> 00:16:20,522 and then we got Chi-Chi's. 387 00:16:20,605 --> 00:16:21,731 That was a good day. 388 00:16:21,815 --> 00:16:23,733 GEORGE SR.: Huh. I guess that was a Sizzler. 389 00:16:23,817 --> 00:16:25,610 I'm sorry they closed that. 390 00:16:25,694 --> 00:16:27,487 Oh, there's still the other one on Route 40. 391 00:16:27,570 --> 00:16:28,822 Who cares?! 392 00:16:32,450 --> 00:16:33,743 You have a problem? 393 00:16:33,827 --> 00:16:35,027 Yes, I do. I've had a long day. 394 00:16:35,078 --> 00:16:36,538 Is it too much to ask for a dinner 395 00:16:36,621 --> 00:16:38,123 with a little peace and quiet? 396 00:16:38,206 --> 00:16:39,791 Sheldon, you do not talk 397 00:16:39,874 --> 00:16:41,292 to your father like that. 398 00:16:41,376 --> 00:16:44,629 Fine. I'd rather not speak to any of you. 399 00:16:44,713 --> 00:16:46,548 [grunts] 400 00:16:46,631 --> 00:16:48,216 Maybe I better go talk to him. 401 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:49,592 - No, I got this. - George, 402 00:16:49,676 --> 00:16:50,969 maybe you should calm down first. 403 00:16:51,052 --> 00:16:52,679 I got this. 404 00:16:59,728 --> 00:17:01,146 You want to explain yourself? 405 00:17:01,229 --> 00:17:02,605 I'd rather just go to bed, 406 00:17:02,689 --> 00:17:04,941 since I have to be up in a few hours anyway. 407 00:17:05,025 --> 00:17:07,861 Look, I understand you're tired, but that is no reason for you... 408 00:17:07,944 --> 00:17:10,030 I'm not just tired. I'm exhausted. 409 00:17:10,113 --> 00:17:11,823 Everything hurts. 410 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:12,991 I get up in the morning 411 00:17:13,074 --> 00:17:14,868 to do this job I don't even like. 412 00:17:14,951 --> 00:17:16,369 And I'm doing it just for the money, 413 00:17:16,453 --> 00:17:18,204 and it's not even a lot of money. 414 00:17:19,039 --> 00:17:20,874 I keep trying harder and harder, 415 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:22,792 and it doesn't even make a difference. 416 00:17:22,876 --> 00:17:24,478 So if you're going to yell at me or punish me, 417 00:17:24,502 --> 00:17:26,713 let's just get it over with. 418 00:17:27,505 --> 00:17:29,007 [sighs] 419 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:34,763 I'm not gonna punish you. 420 00:17:34,846 --> 00:17:36,848 Why not? I deserve it. 421 00:17:39,601 --> 00:17:41,603 Let me tell you about my day. 422 00:17:42,145 --> 00:17:43,563 I got yelled at by the principal 423 00:17:43,646 --> 00:17:45,857 for benching a linebacker who's flunking English. 424 00:17:45,940 --> 00:17:48,610 Then I got yelled at even more by the kid's parents. 425 00:17:49,360 --> 00:17:51,488 Then I had to break up a fight in the locker room. 426 00:17:51,571 --> 00:17:53,323 Got elbowed in the neck. 427 00:17:53,406 --> 00:17:54,657 That's a rough day. 428 00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:56,493 That was all before 10:00 a.m. 429 00:17:58,536 --> 00:18:00,538 So I get what you're going through. 430 00:18:00,622 --> 00:18:03,833 But you'll notice, I didn't come home and take it out on you. 431 00:18:05,627 --> 00:18:07,629 No, you didn't. 432 00:18:07,712 --> 00:18:09,506 I want you to get back in there, 433 00:18:09,589 --> 00:18:12,217 apologize to everyone, and finish your dinner. 434 00:18:13,051 --> 00:18:14,094 Yes, sir. 435 00:18:17,013 --> 00:18:19,974 ADULT SHELDON: My father's wisdom touched me deeply. 436 00:18:20,058 --> 00:18:21,476 Which is why, to this day, 437 00:18:21,559 --> 00:18:23,061 no matter what I'm going through, 438 00:18:23,144 --> 00:18:25,271 I am never irritating or abusive 439 00:18:25,355 --> 00:18:28,316 to any of my friends or loved ones. 440 00:18:29,067 --> 00:18:30,568 Ask them. They'll tell you. 441 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:38,761 ADULT SHELDON: For the next several months, 442 00:18:38,785 --> 00:18:40,787 I continued working my paper route 443 00:18:40,870 --> 00:18:43,790 until I paid my father back. 444 00:18:43,873 --> 00:18:46,459 [thunder rumbling] 445 00:18:46,543 --> 00:18:49,337 And by "working," I mean "delegating." 446 00:18:53,716 --> 00:18:56,177 I have no idea where I am.