The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
The Tenure Turbulence (2013)
Regina King: Janine Davis
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Quotes
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Sheldon Cooper : I understand you may have a bad impression of me; so, I bought you a gift.
Janine Davis : Uh, Doctor Cooper, that's not necessary.
Sheldon Cooper : It's too late. Get ready to like me.
[Gives her gift]
Janine Davis : Roots?
Sheldon Cooper : The tragic history of slavery in America; fun for the whole family.
Janine Davis : Why would you think this is an appropriate gift?
Sheldon Cooper : Um... Well... You are black, right?
Janine Davis : This meeting is come to an end.
Sheldon Cooper : Because you want to start watching it right now. Copy that.
[Sheldon exits to the hallway]
Sheldon Cooper : Let's see. Up next on the tenure committee is... Professor Wu. Get ready for the complete works of Jackie Chan.
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[last lines]
Sheldon Cooper : [knock knock knock] Mrs. Davis.
[knock knock knock]
Sheldon Cooper : Mrs. Davis.
[knock knock knock]
Sheldon Cooper : Mrs. Davis.
[pause]
Sheldon Cooper : I know you're in there; I saw your car in the parking lot.
Janine Davis : [opening door] What?
Sheldon Cooper : I just found out that you recommended myself, Dr. Hofstadter and Dr. Koothrappali to be on the short list for tenure.
Janine Davis : Well, despite your quirks, the three of you are very accomplished in your respective fields.
Sheldon Cooper : Don't know what you mean by quirks, but, um, I do want to express my gratitude.
Janine Davis : You didn't bring another gift, did you?
Sheldon Cooper : No, no. No, I learned my lesson. I understand that was inappropriate.
Janine Davis : Good.
Sheldon Cooper : [holds out hand] Anyway, thank you.
Janine Davis : You're welcome.
[she holds out her hand and he performs a complicated dap greeting]
Janine Davis : I'm going to pretend that didn't happen.
[returns to her office]
Sheldon Cooper : Yeah, right on, sister!