Leonard: The cultural paradigm in which people have sex after three dates. Sheldon (arriving): I have something to announce, but out of respect for convention, I will wait for you to finish your current conversation. Leonard: No, she was pretty clear about wanting to keep her options open. Howard: Okay, well, before you and Penny hooked up, did she ask for any kind of commitment? Now that I think about it, that was three dates. Leonard: With Penny and me, it took two years. Raj: Actually, I’ve never had three dates with the same woman. Howard: Hey, did either of you guys know that three dates with the same woman is the threshold for sex? Howard: In romance, as in show business, always leave them wanting more. Penny: Why are you back from your date so early? Howard: You know, it’s not unheard of for a one-night stand to turn into a relationship.īernadette: Call me when you figure it out. Howard: Okay, just to be clear, there’s only one correct answer, right? It’s not like chicken or fish on an airplane?īernadette: Maybe you need to think about it a little.
Howard: A Jewish stand-up comedian, that’d be new.īernadette: Actually, I think a lot of them are Jewish.īernadette: Look, Howard, this is our third date and we both know what that means.īernadette: But I need to know whether you’re looking for a relationship or a one-night stand. Howard: To be honest, I was hoping at least second base.īernadette: You’re so funny. Howard: Well, see, it took two years for the snail to… (she kisses him) not important.īernadette: Where do you think this is going? Howard: So two years later, there’s a knock on the door, guy opens it, and there on his porch is the snail, who says, “What the heck was all that about?”