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.
