*CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!* The Big Bang Theory S2 Ep 11 & 12 Reaction: FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@nickreacts6394]

Leonard's Mom is here!! Watch the reaction HERE: www.patreon.com/posts/big-bang-theory-110885781

[@MaxiRomero-wu3fw]

In Superman lore Kandor was a city it was shrink by Brainiac a villan of superman. Superman rescue the city it is preserved on a bottel he couldn´t restore the city to proper sice but the city and their habitants are preserved on the fortress of solitud and superman can visist redusing his size. Those killer robot tounoment are a thing

[@notoriouslybratty]

Leonard’s and Sheldon’s moms are two of my favourites characters on the show ❤

[@maryrichardson1318]

@@MaxiRomero-wu3fw My sons used to love watching Battlebots. The University of Kentucky has a robot competition every year for the local middle and high schools. My son in law, a mechanical engineer that graduated from there, sometimes helps out with the competitions.

[@KristinnSnaer]

It’s actually crazy that Stephanie is never mentioned again in this show

[@alpacka18]

Especially since the later seasons show so many beloved characters from the early seasons that just kinda fell by the way side.

[@notoriouslybratty]

Especially since they constantly joke around that Leonard cannot get a girl. I always thought he could get that Stephanie girl back.

[@sirdoobiehowzer3888]

She was a boring character, who cares

[@xejelah]

Not really. They ended it with Leonard breaking up with her over text. The relationship is over - not sure why there's any confusion, They had breakup sex and moved on.

[@jinxysaberk]

@@alpacka18call me crazy but it’s almost like the cast gets bigger and has less time for side characters 😱😱😱

[@wolfval6825]

they could easily add a scene of leonard saying stephanie took a job "somewhere far" or any random reason to close up the story instead of just skipping it hoping the audiance just randomly forget

[@JessicaMcArthur-hj9jr]

I agree

[@vkdeen7570]

that exactly what I thought ay the time, they could of made up a billion excuses

[@maahoycaroo]

I read somewhere that the actress that played Stephanie was offered a role in another show and couldn’t fix her schedule to finish her storyline here so they just hoped the audience would forget her 😂

[@robbeck8661]

the christmas hug is one of my favourite penny and sheldon moments over all seasons....

[@paulmathers6059]

"I've been informed that you have feelings" always gets me

[@SuperMeglen]

Oh, man, THE Saturnalia/Christmas episode AND the introduction of Barry Kripke? These are historical episodes, for sure.

[@sherrysink3177]

Sheldon's reaction to Penny's Christmas gift is one of my favorite parts of the series. It's SO funny at first, but when he hugs her... 🥺🥰 I just love it. One of the great Sheldon and Penny moments of the series, for sure.

[@isabelledrevet5913]

I love Sheldon’s reaction when he realized what Penny really offered him for Christmas... Very touching 🤗

[@dcoxdon]

One of my all-time favorite moments in BBT is when Sheldon gives that awkward hug... And of course the reaction to having Leonard Nemoy's DNA.

[@victorsixtythree]

For your info, there was a show called "BattleBots" that aired on the Discovery channel for several years.

[@sheikyebouti184]

And 'Robot Wars' in the UK

[@laurakhancreations3845]

I think what happened with Stephanie that wasn’t addressed properly was when Leonard realized things were moving too fast and he texted her that he wanted space and he goes off to see her- they probably broke up off screen with him thinking it was going to work but it didn’t… and my favorite scene was Sheldon and getting his autograph from Penny- literally one of my favorite scenes of the whole series 😁

[@continuallyblessed44]

The Christmas episode is one of my favorites. I share the same view on gifts. Glad to know I’m not alone 😂.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

Every fact on the is accurate. They had researchers in the writing team and a physicist to do the boards. This is something I look forward to every week. It’s my comfort show and it’s so fun watching others appreciate the brilliance.

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

I love that Raj thinks Kripke has an "accent." Also, Kripke's self-awareness is awesome...

[@supertrejomxtx]

Dude, there are international robot fighting all over streaming, they are super cool, greetings from Mexico.

[@MarkMcLT]

Been waiting for this one! The napkin/hug is a classic :)

[@JeanDumas24601]

"Robot Wars" was a real show back in the late 90s early 2000s. It had had 5 or 6 seasons and was popular for a couple of them.

[@max-gx4ii]

Yeah the whole stephanie arc was just erased for some reason 😅

[@parker469a]

Her contract was for a few episodes and she had another full-time show pick her up as a main character so scheduling her to have any more appearances for less money would have been too annoying for either side to bother keeping her around.

[@luminiferous1960]

@@parker469a They still could have had a scene at the beginning of S2 E11 of Leonard being upset that Stephanie broke up with him for some funny reason like after he texted her that he wanted to slow the relationship down and she replied by asking him to come over for a booty call at the end of S2 E10, when he got over to her place she dumped him with the thwarted booty call being her revenge making Leonard's prediction that he would never have sex with her again after sending his text come true.

[@commonstragedy]

David Underhill is Michael Trucco, who played Anders in the epic Battlestar Galactica.

[@janerobinson4693]

These are two of my very favorite episodes!

[@janethernandez724]

Excellent reaction, Nick! I just watched that Christmas episode two days ago! That was funny. The Leonard Nimoy napkin was hilarious! And then the episode that introduced the character Barry Kripke! He'll be seen in other episodes. I enjoyed this reaction!

[@Footlngchilidog]

There is a killer robot reality series called BATTLEBOTS, it’s really good and I think it’s on its 9th season

[@oldbroadwithbaggage5472]

Currently on the Discovery channel, BattleBots just finished it's 12th season in May of 2023. I find it highly entertaining. Not ck, you should check it out, though not really something for you channel here, but if you have time watch a few of them.

[@igna83]

OMG! One of my FAVORITE BBT episodes is this Christmas episode. Such an great one!!

[@lc8155]

Love these reactions thanks!

[@jessicaloveridge2759]

Sheldon’s reaction to Penny’s gift is one of my favorite moments in this show.

[@erikbyrge2024]

12:50 Iconic Moment! 14:07 Surprise Penny! 21:34 Howard deserve that! Punch👊🏻

[@wesleybush8646]

Deserves?

[@erikbyrge2024]

​@@wesleybush8646sorry about that!

[@rebeccablackburn9487]

I love how spot on they are about Bath and Body works!!😂

[@janecrow1122]

My leg is killing me. Thanks for asking. Peace, all 💕

[@redviper6805]

You got to brush up on Star Trek. Find a guide for essential and fan favorite episodes of the Original Series and Next Generation. And watch the movies, especially S.T 2 Wrath of Khan

[@Fettman89]

There actually used to be ( maybe still is?) a robot fighting show on tv, people would make robots like that and battle them, I'm pretty sure one of the guys from Mythbusters built a robot for it and fought it.

[@UnveiledAngel]

I still use It's a Saturnalia miracle!

[@VOTOG-ic6hm]

Yes. Fighting Robot competitions are real

[@itsreeeshaaa7560]

That’s my favorite Xmas episode of this series. I just love the friendship of Penny and Sheldon. Their chemistry is just so joyful to watch.

[@jesuismila9673]

KRIPKE!!!! How I missed you and waited!!! 🥳

[@tj_2701]

Remember he did breakup with her via text. Yes they had sex after, but she could've been asking him if he wanted to have breakup sex. Yes I know technically he was asking her to move out, but typically in a relationship that also means breaking up.

[@ojwh1933]

This show doesn't have the same attitude as 'Friends' to romances. People may just disappear abruptly.

[@TheCheekyhalfling]

That napkin part had me in tears, my favourite moment in any big bang episode 😂

[@march5302]

cheers from Brazil my friend

[@MaxiRomero-wu3fw]

the conversation on how superman clean his suit is just nerd hypotesis. get use to it. it use to fill runtime on the show but is acurate nerd behavior. we pass the time on such behaviors usually

[@michaelpaz5052]

On "Happy Days" Richie and Jonie had an older brother named Chuck. He was only on for a couple of episodes and was never seen or mentioned again.

[@Tim85-y2q]

Given her friendship dynamic with the guys Penny pretty much is queen of the nerds.

[@kevinty7]

Nick❤️ sometimes I run into the kitchen to grab something while your video is playing, I can’t really hear the episode on but just hearing you laugh from my kitchen is making me laugh just as much as watching. Well done mate.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😂😂😂👍🏽❤️

[@ed-schramm]

Im hooked on these reactions lol

[@quentinbrown9635]

I was so afraid you we going to say "Who's Leonard Nimoy?" I'm so glad it didn't turn out that way.😂😂😂😂 Another great reaction!

[@ReymundoCortez]

We have a battlebot arena here in Vegas

[@elijahczardaquio6999]

The robot fighting league is a real thing....also known as Robot combat league shown on the syfy network...the show is even hosted by a WWE wrestler, Chris Jericho....

[@LudusAurea]

David is from Battlestar Galactica. You'll see more guest stars from a lot of different scifi shows and tv in general, eventually some of them become regular characters that show up every now and then but are still basically guest stars. At this point you've already got people from Galactica, Seinfeld, Roseanne, Wings and more but the guest stars get bigger as it goes on.

[@robertcartier5088]

Had the guys been real nerds, they would have lost their minds working with Trucco... He was a regular on Battlestar Galactica!

[@chanellemackenzie6552]

How do you know they weren't super excited?!

[@wordygirlandco]

😂Sheldon is a meer cat when he sneaks a peek during the lunchroom scene. So glad Nick now knows who plays Leonard's mom. Dr. Beverly Hofstadter 🥶and Dr. Lilith Sternin Crane🥶 could be sisters....and they would hate each other.

[@totomomo18]

Fyi Kandor is a krypthonie shrunken city.

[@lethalsnake666]

Its a real thing... Robot Wars back in the day and niw Battlebots

[@Alfonso88279]

I thought I had memories of the stephanie arc ending with Penny talking with her but I must have been fantasized it. It's freaking weird.

[@todduselmann]

yes, robot battles do exist in fact there is a series on tv called battle bots which is a reality tv series of robot battle competition

[@tj_2701]

TBBT might just be one of the best shows ever. 👍👍👍👍

[@Sean-bf3lh]

In the risk of sounding like a nerd , Kandor is a city from krypton , the lost city as a matter of fact because brainiac took the city before the planet exploded

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Yes BattleBots are a real thing. It’s on T.V.

[@merryn96]

And thus, season 2 episode 11 marks the beginning of my Shenny obsession 🫠

[@TheMaskedChef7]

People keep forgetting about Leonard breaking up with Stephanie through text because it was too subtle but yeh that’s why you don’t see her in future episodes.

[@Nicamon]

11:21 - 12:58 One of the most *EPIC* scenes of the whole show!!!😃😃😃😃🤩🤩🤩🤩🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I like Howard's messy hair much,much more than his regular hair.

[@meikusje]

Ohh, you should see if you can watch Robot Wars somewhere! Used to love watching that as a kid. It's a British show, the title kind of speaks for itself; it's people building battle robots, and then the robots fight!

[@nitrokid]

Kandorians are the native citizen of Kandor (or The Bottle City of Kandor), a Kryptonian city that was taken, shrunken and put inside a glass diplay by the villain Brainiac, essentially sparing them from the doom of Krypton. Every Kandorian would develop similar abilities to Superman when exposed to yellow sun radiation. And yes, technically Superman can go to Kandorian dry cleaners to remove Krypton related stains 😂

[@msgSharke]

Love this episode ❤

[@mavielor7394]

and here is when Stephanie vanishes and its never mentioned again

[@nicholasd.thomas8786]

Its called battlebots its great

[@JPuReTaLeNt]

Stephanie and Leonard relationship ended after 3 episodes. At the end of the last episode their relationship was most likely on the downhill when Leonard had her move out. I just liked those episodes because we finally got to see Leonard in a relationship. In real time they prob were together for a month or so

[@guesswho7758]

Yes that was Dane Cook

[@Citizen88020120820]

The Christmas episodes are always great, but this one is my favorite

[@blinkachu5275]

Stephanie simply doesn't show up anymore, dw about it. It's an arc that somehow never got completed

[@katie5920]

Yeah, I just like to imagine that Leonard finally just cut things off for good (Off screen) since we knew he wanted too

[@alpacka18]

I like to think they didnt dedicate another episode or more time than needed since the last episode really centered around him wanting to end things but being too much of a wuss/ folding to have sex. They probably also didn't want to just have a quick scene showing the break up because it could paint Leonard in a bad light if he just quickly breaks her heart then it's never addressed again.

[@Dr.Acula76]

The actress was only signed for a few episodes and was picked up for another show

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 you are the highlight of my week

[@jazmineseverino1363]

Oh. This is where it really started to hype up

[@patricialarsen3030]

John Ross Bowie who plays Barry Kripke acted in a TV show Speechless, another great show that ended unfortunately after 3 seasons. Look up Battle Botts it is a real thing.

[@SilentBob731]

7:44 That's a great argument, and might actually work on Sheldon. Either that or send him into a feedback loop that makes his head explode. (Heard that in Leonard's voice while checking it). 14:18 It's a Sitcom, the genre is a bit notorious for "disappearing" characters from time to time. Apparently it was a scheduling conflict. Too bad, Sara Rue is a hilarious smoke-show. 😻 14:37 Nick is clearly too young to remember BattleBots. 16:46 Heyyy! It's Kwipke, weawy wove that dude. He's a weaw one, and hiwawious wight out of the gate.

[@AngelDelaney1996]

Just wait it gets crazier later on in the seasons

[@AnatoleVGC]

The scene with the robot breaking the door and penny screaming is priceless. I love when shows manage to pull off scenes like that, such an abrupt physical humour. Remind of a scene with ross, ben and rachel that I dont remember if you already watched (i think you did) so im not mentioning it. Physical humour when well done is hilarious, when exaggerated and done poorly is super annoying. This scene is definitely weel done

[@garymatthews4323]

What is wrong with you all? Leonard broke up with Stephanie by text. The fact she invited him over for sex is irrelevant, the fact Leonard said ok is just normal, it doesn’t mean they got back together.

[@bouboulroz]

Exactly. For all we know, Stephanie's answer to the text might have been "break up sex ?" and Leonard just went for it.

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

He never officially broke up with her, though. At least not on camera. He just wanted her to move back to her place, which he assumed would lead to a break up, but said he was wrong after she responded.

[@garymatthews4323]

@@Michelle-DiPalo that’s breaking up with her, asking her to move out.is the same as saying it’s over, the proof is the fact she isn’t in the show anymore. I’ve never heard anyone question the fact Leonard broke up with her. It is odd to hear so many people who thought differently about what was happening.

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

@garymatthews4323 I'm not denying that they broke up due to his request, but on camera, they only kept focusing on him not being ready for how fast they were moving. He never flat out said he wanted things to end for good. I understand in most situations, that would cause a break up, but not all.

[@DarrellDussault]

Robot wars has been on for 40 years . Look it up you will be hooked.

[@JeM130177]

Nick you’re gonna have to brush up on some nerd knowledge if you’re keeping up with this show 😂 I’m teasing most of it explains itself but there are cameos. I suggest at least giving Wil Wheaton a cursory Google if you get the chance 😂😂

[@UnholyKat]

They showed Stephanie as moving too fast and manipulative inlast episode so they broke up off screen

[@jackiehansen2421]

It’s not harsh, she’s finally telling him the truth, then he tries to kiss her and she punches him

[@JoeThornhill]

Nick: "Steph..." Show: "NO!"

[@regina_filange2.0]

They ended Stephanie's run so abruptly, I forgot she was even on the series! Anyway, loved Sheldon's final gift in the Christmas episode😊

[@sciencehistoryandentertain734]

Robots wars is a real thing there are/were many leagues...

[@adnap]

Did Nick just say serious backage ? Ah, to be lost in translation..

[@mikegilgenbach4840]

Youve never heard of robot wars? Its been a thing for well over a decade. Youve got a lot of KZbin videos to watch if you are into it.

[@maryrichardson1318]

Robot battles and the shows that depict them have been around for over 30 years. My kids used to watch them. They are in their 40s now.

[@Scorpius65]

From what I remember Stephanie just came off of previous show that I used to watch can't remember the name of. and had issues that developed with the broadcast station . I know, it bummed me out as well. It left the door open for some other things in the storyline.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

I think the word you are looking for is methodical way.

[@sallyscrive]

I loved Stephanie and I think she could be a good recurring character. But sadly, she's not coming back. I understand in real life, when you broke up with somebody you're likely never seeing them again, but this is not real life, it's a show. I could see her as a Janice for Friends: a beloved character that brings havoc on the cast and the story. Pity.

[@salmaebeidd]

Please please pleaseeee react to Mr popper’s penguins, it’s jim carrey you will love it!

[@davewade30]

Bwarry Kwipki!!!

[@EmceePinks]

There was a longing he couldn’t quite name, like Leonard’s quiet, unspoken shame. What you desire, just out of reach, slipping away, a lesson to teach. He related to Sheldon’s struggle with care, trying to navigate social flair. There’s a part of him that understood the grind, the need to connect, the gift to find. Howard’s story touched a nerve, a real moment, stripped of reserve. To see someone open, laid bare like that, it made him think, made him chat. These episodes made him reflect, on the quiet pains we often neglect. Not just the humor, but deeper things, the subtle ache that winter brings. As the credits rolled, he sat in thought, on life’s small joys, and what they brought. It wasn’t the plot, but how he felt, that made these moments real, heartfelt. He pondered long after, thoughts aglow, on how to rise above, to grow. In this world of laughter and woe, he realized, each of us can be a hero.

[@VOTOG-ic6hm]

Superman doesn’t perspire

[@beverlythie]

They moved on. She was too pushy and made Leonard uncomfortable so they just ended it.

[@rogerlundstrom6926]

Since the show ended I haven't kept up, so I don't know if anyone "answered" this yet.. but.. MOST people agree that Sheldon have Atypical Autism type one (of which Aspergers is one diagnosis, which is the phrase most people use).. but the people writing the show said that this is WRONG! and that they specifically had one diagnosis in mind. I don't know if anyone at any later date came out and explained what they meant they were portraying.. but.. I was CONVINCED it had to be "Aspergers" (I am open for debating why that term has been disused in most of the civilized world because what most people THINK is the cause isn't a true depiction.. and yes, I DO have it.. Thank you for asking.. I also have some other things, and.. also a rather hefty education in psychology- though primarily within developmental psychology). Either way.. It was always a conundrum to me what they COULD mean.. I FIRST thought they actually was aiming at autism type one (EITHER a typical or atypical one) and didn't know that Aspergers pretty much should be considered a direct synonym.. (Again; Different discussion.. that I am willing to partake in).. BUT!.. after 1. Watching "Young sheldon".. AND 2. Hearing someone point to a specific exchange between Sheldon and Missy and imply it would matter to the actual true diagnosis of how Sheldon's mind work, (((((( WARNING: this won't be an actual spoiler in regards to content of the actual media, but IF you prefer to watch the series and have your own journey when it comes to figuring "Sheldon" out then this is when to stop reading.. but.. If you continue to read then remember that I am STILL just explaining MY thoughts, I don't really "know" any "answer").. . . . (I really wish there was a way to just TELL social media that people would have to click an "I accept" in order to read what follows).. Anyone who'd get upset gone?. .. Okay.. So.. because I SAID I won't give spoilers when it comes to the actual show.. I won't say what the episode or scene was about.. BUT .When I watched it.. it meant nothing.. when someone TOLD me it meant something.. I tried to FORCE meaning into it. .. and that made me realize that ~IF~this was a "pivotal" moment, then.. PERHAPS!!! The thing the writers had in mind would be that Sheldon.. should have been diagnosed with. "Borderline". .. In case anyone wonder why I am ranting about this in a comment here and now, then that is because I have ONLY watched the first 8 minutes of THIS youtube clip.. and I already have reasons to say that.. "Borderline" seriously can't be the proper answer.. there is enough proof here to say that borderline should be put on the back-burner. .. Borderline.. has it's isues.. and it DOES contain some.. "Don't understand social...... ".. and so on.. but at the same time.. Sheldon DOES clearly have a high IQ, so he isn't "faking" THAT because of "being borderline".. if you are borderline you MAY try to fake being "better than others".. but it will ONLY matter to people who are easily lead and you CAN'T fool people who ACTUALLY know stuff.... which is WHY it would be POSSIBLE that Trump could be borderline.. You CAN be borderline and in a situation where you could become the new.. Newton, Einstein, .. ... well.. or whatever. Either way.. I am from Sweden.. so.. "eggnod" or whatever?.. I don't know what it is.. but.. eggs have no lactose.. just sayin'.. so it FEELS like.. IF it relates to ANYTHING I feel like it probably shold relate to ??.. then.. Sheldon SERIOUSLY should have Aspergers.. EVEN.. ~if~.. he MAY also have borderline.. the only one that could be questioned is the second one.. and.. this episode is one that SERIOUSLY doesn't make sense if he would have borderline and NOT autism-. and.. also.. one that implies that "eggnog" HAS to contain a milk product.. instead of containing just whipped parts of egg.. and.. alcohol beverages.. neither of which contains.. milk.. Just asking for a friend.

[@Siennaflower]

Eggnog is made of milk, cream, sugar, eggs & flavoring.

[@LordM7-ln1db]

LOOL

[@TimothySmiths]

Stephanie is a dead character Nick.. we morn and move on to rest of the series. You have never seen Robot Wars before? Its been around for 25 years at least..they have had Tv shows on it.

[@marieleelee]

I have a theory that the audience really liked Dr. Stephanie and that made the writers scared that it would make the audience hate Penny since they were really aiming for the on again-off again relationship trope with Leonard and Penny so they just erased Dr. Stephanie off the face of the show lol

[@adamgoss3638]

OMG DO YOU NOT READ THE COMMENTS??? People kept telling you in your last TBBT video!! STEPHANIE AIN'T COMING BACK!

[@Citizen88020120820]

Yah, Stephanie just vanished. Guess she had a short contract that didn't involve recurring appearances. Interesting character, though. Yes there are robot cage matches.