1 00:00:01,740 --> 00:00:03,612 Previously onYoung Sheldon...Apparently, 2 00:00:03,655 --> 00:00:06,006 the football boosters think I'm not doing my job. 3 00:00:06,049 --> 00:00:07,529 You know you're gonna have to talk to them, right? 4 00:00:07,572 --> 00:00:08,399 Yes. 5 00:00:08,443 --> 00:00:09,966 Maybe I should come. 6 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:12,142 [scoffs] I'm not gonna insult their children. 7 00:00:12,186 --> 00:00:13,491 You sure? 8 00:00:13,535 --> 00:00:15,319 Okay, come. 9 00:00:15,363 --> 00:00:16,320 I got a question. 10 00:00:16,364 --> 00:00:17,495 Go ahead, Roy. 11 00:00:17,539 --> 00:00:19,367 What in the hell were you thinking 12 00:00:19,410 --> 00:00:21,586 punting with a minute 24 on the clock? 13 00:00:21,630 --> 00:00:22,761 Meeting's over. 14 00:00:22,805 --> 00:00:23,893 FLOYD: There it is. 15 00:00:23,936 --> 00:00:25,416 The Cooper Surrender. 16 00:00:25,460 --> 00:00:26,678 [laughter]The Cooper Surrender. 17 00:00:26,722 --> 00:00:27,984 GEORGE SR.: Bye-bye. 18 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:29,899 Guess what, I'm buying a laundromat. 19 00:00:29,942 --> 00:00:32,597 DALE: So there's a secret back room 20 00:00:32,641 --> 00:00:34,730 at the laundromat where you gamble? 21 00:00:34,773 --> 00:00:35,818 [whoops] 22 00:00:35,861 --> 00:00:36,906 Give me a sense 23 00:00:36,949 --> 00:00:38,429 for how illegal this is. 24 00:00:38,473 --> 00:00:39,865 Who says it's illegal? 25 00:00:39,909 --> 00:00:41,084 Well, why is it a secret? 26 00:00:41,128 --> 00:00:42,564 Okay, it's illegal. 27 00:00:44,479 --> 00:00:47,743 ADULT SHELDON: Today I thought we could talk about relationships, 28 00:00:47,786 --> 00:00:50,441 so I've invited my lovely wife Amy to help. 29 00:00:50,485 --> 00:00:52,182 AMY: Thanks for letting me join in. 30 00:00:52,226 --> 00:00:54,141 ADULT SHELDON: Are you jealous when I do this without you? 31 00:00:54,184 --> 00:00:56,404 AMY: No.ADULT SHELDON: Because one of the most common sources 32 00:00:56,447 --> 00:00:58,797 of conflict in relationships is jealousy. 33 00:00:58,841 --> 00:01:01,235 Now, Amy, did you know jealousy is triggered 34 00:01:01,278 --> 00:01:03,106 in the left part of the cerebral cortex? 35 00:01:03,150 --> 00:01:05,848 AMY: I'm sorry, are you about to explain neuroscience 36 00:01:05,891 --> 00:01:09,069 to your wife, the Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist? 37 00:01:09,112 --> 00:01:11,288 ADULT SHELDON: Yes. Jealous?AMY: I'll tell you when there isn't 38 00:01:11,332 --> 00:01:13,725 a microphone in front of us.ADULT SHELDON: Ooh, mystery. 39 00:01:13,769 --> 00:01:15,640 That'll keep a relationship on its toes. 40 00:01:15,684 --> 00:01:17,773 AMY: Your bathroom schedule is on the refrigerator. 41 00:01:17,816 --> 00:01:19,383 We have no mystery. 42 00:01:19,427 --> 00:01:22,604 ADULT SHELDON: Moving on, physical intimacy. 43 00:01:22,647 --> 00:01:24,649 I believe I said "physical intimacy," 44 00:01:24,693 --> 00:01:27,783 which can pose another challenge in relationships. 45 00:01:27,826 --> 00:01:30,786 AMY: Especially when one partner doesn't want to be intimate 46 00:01:30,829 --> 00:01:32,396 as frequently as the other. 47 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:33,702 ADULT SHELDON: Ooh, who are we talking about? 48 00:01:33,745 --> 00:01:34,964 [stammers] Don't tell me. 49 00:01:35,007 --> 00:01:36,835 Let the mystery continue. 50 00:01:36,879 --> 00:01:39,229 AMY: Just read the next one. 51 00:01:39,273 --> 00:01:41,927 ADULT SHELDON: Money is a frequent source of conflict in a relationship. 52 00:01:41,971 --> 00:01:44,147 AMY: Thankfully that's never been a problem for us. 53 00:01:44,191 --> 00:01:46,628 ADULT SHELDON: Says the woman who took away my comic book allowance. 54 00:01:46,671 --> 00:01:49,152 AMY: To start a college fund for our children. 55 00:01:49,196 --> 00:01:50,545 ADULT SHELDON: Comic books are an investment. 56 00:01:50,588 --> 00:01:52,155 AMY: There are better places 57 00:01:52,199 --> 00:01:54,070 to invest our money than that weird wolf man you like. 58 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:56,551 ADULT SHELDON: His name is Wolverine and you know it. 59 00:01:56,594 --> 00:01:59,031 AMY: Okay we're off on a tangent. I'm taking over. 60 00:01:59,075 --> 00:02:02,034 Money can be a source of conflict in a relationship, 61 00:02:02,078 --> 00:02:03,732 even having too much. 62 00:02:03,775 --> 00:02:04,907 ADULT SHELDON: Wh... Hey, this is my story. 63 00:02:04,950 --> 00:02:07,301 AMY: I know. Jealous? 64 00:02:08,954 --> 00:02:10,347 I need to show you something. 65 00:02:10,391 --> 00:02:12,436 Okay.Now, don't freak out. 66 00:02:12,480 --> 00:02:13,959 Well, that's not helping. 67 00:02:16,484 --> 00:02:17,746 Whoa. 68 00:02:17,789 --> 00:02:19,400 The gambling room's doing well. 69 00:02:19,443 --> 00:02:22,533 I can see that, Scarface. But why is it here? 70 00:02:22,577 --> 00:02:24,883 Well, I can't exactly take it down to the bank. 71 00:02:24,927 --> 00:02:27,625 Why not?They'd bust me for money laundering. 72 00:02:27,669 --> 00:02:30,541 Well, it's small bills. Tell them you're a stripper. 73 00:02:30,585 --> 00:02:32,630 It's $14,000. 74 00:02:32,674 --> 00:02:34,328 Well, tell them you're a good stripper. 75 00:02:35,459 --> 00:02:38,288 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 76 00:02:38,332 --> 00:02:41,161 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain 77 00:02:41,204 --> 00:02:43,728 ♪ I bet I could be your hero 78 00:02:43,772 --> 00:02:46,078 ♪ I am a mighty little man 79 00:02:46,122 --> 00:02:50,344 ♪ I am a mighty little man.♪ 80 00:02:53,434 --> 00:02:56,915 ADULT SHELDON: Grandmas love to spoil their grandchildren. 81 00:02:56,959 --> 00:03:00,136 Especially when the grandma has a suitcase full of cash 82 00:03:00,180 --> 00:03:02,182 she doesn't know what to do with. 83 00:03:02,225 --> 00:03:04,401 Whoa.Oh, my. 84 00:03:04,445 --> 00:03:05,924 Did you mean to give us ten dollar bills? 85 00:03:05,968 --> 00:03:07,230 Because these are hundreds. 86 00:03:07,274 --> 00:03:08,405 I'm gonna kick your ass. 87 00:03:08,449 --> 00:03:09,450 MEEMAW: I know it's a lot, 88 00:03:09,493 --> 00:03:10,929 but why not see you enjoy it 89 00:03:10,973 --> 00:03:12,757 while I'm still around? 90 00:03:12,801 --> 00:03:14,455 Ooh, there's an inheritance, too? 91 00:03:14,498 --> 00:03:17,632 Well, depends on how you treat me in my golden years. 92 00:03:17,675 --> 00:03:18,720 I'm not interested in your money, Meemaw. 93 00:03:18,763 --> 00:03:20,417 You're pretty and I love you. 94 00:03:20,461 --> 00:03:22,419 Now, don't you have something to say to me? 95 00:03:22,463 --> 00:03:24,334 Thank you.I'm rich. 96 00:03:25,205 --> 00:03:26,162 WILKINS: Morning. 97 00:03:26,206 --> 00:03:28,338 Morning. 98 00:03:29,296 --> 00:03:30,775 So, how you holding up? 99 00:03:30,819 --> 00:03:32,777 What does that mean? 100 00:03:32,821 --> 00:03:33,865 Nothing. 101 00:03:41,003 --> 00:03:42,918 What? 102 00:03:44,659 --> 00:03:46,443 There's no easy way to say this, 103 00:03:46,487 --> 00:03:48,140 so I'm just gonna say it. 104 00:03:48,184 --> 00:03:50,273 I was at a meeting last night with the boosters. 105 00:03:50,317 --> 00:03:51,883 Without me? 106 00:03:51,927 --> 00:03:53,320 They might've thought that would be uncomfortable, 107 00:03:53,363 --> 00:03:55,191 seeing as it was about you. 108 00:03:55,235 --> 00:03:56,540 About me how? 109 00:03:56,584 --> 00:03:59,064 Well, they were floating the idea 110 00:03:59,108 --> 00:04:01,066 of me being head coach next year. 111 00:04:01,110 --> 00:04:02,720 What the hell, Wayne? 112 00:04:02,764 --> 00:04:04,331 I didn't know what it was gonna be about. 113 00:04:04,374 --> 00:04:05,636 Well, what did you tell them? 114 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:07,159 Look, I want you to keep your job. 115 00:04:07,203 --> 00:04:08,813 Well, then tell them you're not interested. 116 00:04:08,857 --> 00:04:10,424 But... 117 00:04:10,467 --> 00:04:11,947 if you're not gonna keep your job, 118 00:04:11,990 --> 00:04:13,601 I want your job. 119 00:04:13,644 --> 00:04:15,820 Really? You want to spend your days coaching lazy kids 120 00:04:15,864 --> 00:04:16,995 and getting yelled at by their parents? 121 00:04:17,039 --> 00:04:18,562 Come on, George. 122 00:04:18,606 --> 00:04:20,303 Don't forget the dirty looks after you lose, 123 00:04:20,347 --> 00:04:22,349 like you're the one that fumbled on the three-yard line. 124 00:04:22,392 --> 00:04:23,828 That's the job you want? 125 00:04:23,872 --> 00:04:25,439 It's called coaching, George. 126 00:04:25,482 --> 00:04:26,701 GEORGE SR.: I mean, how could Wayne 127 00:04:26,744 --> 00:04:28,485 stab me in the back like this? 128 00:04:28,529 --> 00:04:30,487 I don't think Wayne stabbed you in the back. 129 00:04:30,531 --> 00:04:32,228 Can you please just agree with me? 130 00:04:32,272 --> 00:04:34,012 Sorry. 131 00:04:34,056 --> 00:04:35,666 So, what happens now? 132 00:04:35,710 --> 00:04:37,668 I don't know. I guess I wait and see if I'm fired. 133 00:04:37,712 --> 00:04:41,324 Well, if that happens, you can always get another job. 134 00:04:41,368 --> 00:04:43,457 Medford has one high school. [stammers] 135 00:04:43,500 --> 00:04:45,502 Another job could mean moving. 136 00:04:45,546 --> 00:04:48,244 But our roots are here. 137 00:04:48,288 --> 00:04:49,767 My mom is here. 138 00:04:49,811 --> 00:04:51,769 So, moving's got its upsides. 139 00:04:53,641 --> 00:04:55,512 Didn't Sheldon's college talk to you 140 00:04:55,556 --> 00:04:57,340 about coaching there once? 141 00:04:57,384 --> 00:04:58,776 That's right, they did. 142 00:04:58,820 --> 00:05:00,561 And you know the president 143 00:05:00,604 --> 00:05:02,258 pretty well now.I do. 144 00:05:02,302 --> 00:05:05,435 And they're used to losing, so it's low pressure. 145 00:05:05,479 --> 00:05:07,437 Thank you. 146 00:05:09,178 --> 00:05:10,222 You have a calculator I can borrow? 147 00:05:10,266 --> 00:05:11,702 Yes, but I'm using it. 148 00:05:11,746 --> 00:05:12,964 No, you're not. 149 00:05:14,139 --> 00:05:15,924 Why do you need a calculator? 150 00:05:15,967 --> 00:05:17,795 I'm trying to figure out what to spend my money on. 151 00:05:17,839 --> 00:05:19,928 What are you gonna do with yours? 152 00:05:19,971 --> 00:05:21,538 I'm glad you asked. 153 00:05:21,582 --> 00:05:23,235 I'm dipping my toe in the exciting world 154 00:05:23,279 --> 00:05:25,586 of the stock market by purchasing three shares 155 00:05:25,629 --> 00:05:27,936 of RadioShack.Why? 156 00:05:27,979 --> 00:05:29,807 Well, as a shareholder, I'll be partial owner 157 00:05:29,851 --> 00:05:31,635 of my very favorite company. 158 00:05:31,679 --> 00:05:34,246 See, when companies go public, they sell shares of stock... 159 00:05:34,290 --> 00:05:36,161 I'll just buy my own calculator. 160 00:05:39,513 --> 00:05:41,079 Thank you for seeing me, President Hagemeyer. 161 00:05:41,123 --> 00:05:44,561 Of course. My door is open to all Coopers. 162 00:05:44,605 --> 00:05:47,651 Even Alice Cooper, who I've always found oddly sexy. 163 00:05:48,696 --> 00:05:50,045 Don't think we're related, 164 00:05:50,088 --> 00:05:51,176 but if I meet him, I'll let him know. 165 00:05:51,220 --> 00:05:52,352 [chuckles] 166 00:05:52,395 --> 00:05:53,744 So, what can I do for you? 167 00:05:53,788 --> 00:05:55,659 When y'all were first recruiting Sheldon, 168 00:05:55,703 --> 00:05:58,270 you offered me a chance to head up your football program. 169 00:05:58,314 --> 00:05:59,620 And you turned us down. 170 00:05:59,663 --> 00:06:00,490 I was right in the middle of rebuilding 171 00:06:00,534 --> 00:06:02,840 Medford's team, but now, 172 00:06:02,884 --> 00:06:04,320 I'm ready for a new challenge. 173 00:06:04,364 --> 00:06:05,930 Well, Mr. Cooper... 174 00:06:05,974 --> 00:06:08,411 Please, call me Coach. 175 00:06:08,455 --> 00:06:10,413 Oh, and this just occurred to me, 176 00:06:10,457 --> 00:06:12,154 but, uh, if I were here, 177 00:06:12,197 --> 00:06:13,851 I could help keep an eye on Sheldon, 178 00:06:13,895 --> 00:06:15,375 take some of the burden off you. 179 00:06:15,418 --> 00:06:18,290 [laughs]: Oh, your son is no burden. 180 00:06:18,334 --> 00:06:20,423 He's a pain in the ass, ma'am. You can say it. 181 00:06:20,467 --> 00:06:23,121 Well, whether he is or he isn't...He is. 182 00:06:23,165 --> 00:06:25,210 ...we don't have a football team anymore. 183 00:06:26,777 --> 00:06:28,431 What? 184 00:06:28,475 --> 00:06:30,346 You're a university in Texas. 185 00:06:30,390 --> 00:06:33,218 We are a science-focused university. 186 00:06:33,262 --> 00:06:35,786 But you got that whole stadium. 187 00:06:35,830 --> 00:06:37,309 Well, we still have soccer. 188 00:06:37,353 --> 00:06:38,702 Oh. 189 00:06:38,746 --> 00:06:41,096 What-what about Texas A&M? 190 00:06:41,139 --> 00:06:43,315 Pretty sure they have a football program. 191 00:06:43,359 --> 00:06:45,883 Yeah, if that doesn't work, maybe I'll try the Cowboys. 192 00:06:45,927 --> 00:06:47,885 Hey, reach for the stars. [chuckles] 193 00:06:59,419 --> 00:06:59,897 DALE:George? 194 00:06:59,941 --> 00:07:00,942 Hey, Dale. 195 00:07:00,985 --> 00:07:02,204 Surprised to see you here. 196 00:07:02,247 --> 00:07:03,771 Are you? 197 00:07:03,814 --> 00:07:04,815 Not even a little. 198 00:07:08,515 --> 00:07:11,126 You ever hear of a Texas college that only plays soccer? 199 00:07:11,169 --> 00:07:12,693 [sighs] Can I get a beer first 200 00:07:12,736 --> 00:07:14,738 before we start with the hard questions? 201 00:07:17,654 --> 00:07:21,353 I went to Sheldon's college for a possible coaching gig. 202 00:07:21,397 --> 00:07:23,138 They don't even have a team anymore. 203 00:07:23,181 --> 00:07:25,793 Huh. So you're looking for a new job? 204 00:07:25,836 --> 00:07:27,534 Something like that. 205 00:07:29,187 --> 00:07:31,668 Well, there's plenty of teams out there. 206 00:07:31,712 --> 00:07:33,322 Yeah, but I'm starting to think 207 00:07:33,365 --> 00:07:35,498 it's gonna be the same BS wherever I go. 208 00:07:35,542 --> 00:07:37,021 That's how I feel about life. 209 00:07:37,065 --> 00:07:38,719 Wherever I go... [blows raspberry] 210 00:07:38,762 --> 00:07:40,808 [chuckles] Yeah. 211 00:07:40,851 --> 00:07:42,157 You ever think about doing something different? 212 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:44,289 Well, I played football, I coach football, 213 00:07:44,333 --> 00:07:45,639 I watch a lot of football. 214 00:07:45,682 --> 00:07:48,729 So unless sitting here becomes a job... 215 00:07:48,772 --> 00:07:50,252 How about selling footballs? 216 00:07:51,427 --> 00:07:52,689 You mean, like, at your store? 217 00:07:52,733 --> 00:07:54,386 Yeah. I could always use the help. 218 00:07:54,430 --> 00:07:55,649 I'm not looking for a handout. 219 00:07:55,692 --> 00:07:57,041 That's not what this is. 220 00:07:57,085 --> 00:07:59,000 I'd love to have more time off. 221 00:07:59,043 --> 00:08:00,523 And it could be nice to have someone at the store 222 00:08:00,567 --> 00:08:02,003 who I could trust. 223 00:08:02,046 --> 00:08:03,570 Well, thanks, uh... 224 00:08:03,613 --> 00:08:05,136 I'll think about it. 225 00:08:05,180 --> 00:08:06,747 Well, don't thank me, I'm just taking advantage 226 00:08:06,790 --> 00:08:08,575 of your crappy situation. 227 00:08:08,618 --> 00:08:10,272 How do you know I'm not taking advantage of yours? 228 00:08:10,315 --> 00:08:12,317 Because I'm a very successful businessman, 229 00:08:12,361 --> 00:08:14,232 and you're sitting here in the middle of the day. 230 00:08:14,276 --> 00:08:15,233 Well, you're here, too. 231 00:08:15,277 --> 00:08:17,366 You were here first. 232 00:08:17,409 --> 00:08:19,803 ADULT SHELDON: I'd only been a shareholder for one day 233 00:08:19,847 --> 00:08:22,589 and I was already reveling in the giddy thrill 234 00:08:22,632 --> 00:08:25,026 in being part owner of a thriving tech company. 235 00:08:25,069 --> 00:08:28,551 Hello, RadioShack. Sheldon Cooper, shareholder. 236 00:08:28,595 --> 00:08:30,553 I just wanted to let you know I'm so excited 237 00:08:30,597 --> 00:08:31,859 to be part of the team. 238 00:08:31,902 --> 00:08:33,382 While I sound young, rest assured, 239 00:08:33,425 --> 00:08:35,558 I'm far more intelligent than my age would imply. 240 00:08:35,602 --> 00:08:37,255 So if there's anything I can do to help, 241 00:08:37,299 --> 00:08:38,953 budgeting, product design, finding a word 242 00:08:38,996 --> 00:08:41,521 more impressive than "shack," I'm your man. 243 00:08:41,564 --> 00:08:45,568 ADULT SHELDON: My sister had taken a different path with her money. 244 00:08:48,919 --> 00:08:50,094 What is that? 245 00:08:50,138 --> 00:08:53,707 It's a cotton candy machine.Why? 246 00:08:53,750 --> 00:08:56,623 It's a machine that makes free cotton candy. 247 00:08:56,666 --> 00:08:58,407 It's not free, you paid for it. 248 00:08:58,450 --> 00:08:59,626 Meemaw paid for it. 249 00:08:59,669 --> 00:09:01,584 And it's still better than lame stocks. 250 00:09:01,628 --> 00:09:02,933 You're going to end up with a stomach ache 251 00:09:02,977 --> 00:09:04,674 while I get to be part of America's 252 00:09:04,718 --> 00:09:06,589 favorite electronics retailer. 253 00:09:10,724 --> 00:09:13,857 Really? George is gonna work at your store? 254 00:09:13,901 --> 00:09:15,424 Yeah, well, he's gonna give it a try 255 00:09:15,467 --> 00:09:18,296 on nights and weekends, see if he likes it. 256 00:09:18,340 --> 00:09:19,689 Hmm. And what if he does? 257 00:09:19,733 --> 00:09:21,865 Well, hopefully, I can start stepping back. 258 00:09:21,909 --> 00:09:23,127 To do what? 259 00:09:23,171 --> 00:09:24,433 Well, I got money in the bank, 260 00:09:24,476 --> 00:09:26,914 and you got some in a suitcase. 261 00:09:26,957 --> 00:09:28,437 Well, we could put it together, 262 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:32,572 we could travel, we could buy a vacation home. 263 00:09:32,615 --> 00:09:33,703 Well, I can't just up and leave. 264 00:09:33,747 --> 00:09:35,575 I mean, I got the gambling room. 265 00:09:35,618 --> 00:09:38,447 Georgie can take care of that, and besides, what's the use 266 00:09:38,490 --> 00:09:40,492 of having all that money and not enjoying it? 267 00:09:40,536 --> 00:09:42,059 I guess. 268 00:09:42,103 --> 00:09:44,235 God, we could go to Mexico 269 00:09:44,279 --> 00:09:45,106 and get a cabana 270 00:09:45,149 --> 00:09:46,498 and spend days on the beach. 271 00:09:46,542 --> 00:09:48,326 And our nights on the toilet? 272 00:09:48,370 --> 00:09:50,328 [both laugh] 273 00:09:50,372 --> 00:09:52,374 Yeah, doesn't sound half bad. 274 00:09:55,420 --> 00:09:56,552 What's up? 275 00:09:56,596 --> 00:09:57,858 I figured out you can put 276 00:09:57,901 --> 00:09:58,902 all kinds of candy in the machine. 277 00:09:58,946 --> 00:09:59,903 Try this. 278 00:09:59,947 --> 00:10:01,513 Why is it brown? 279 00:10:01,557 --> 00:10:03,515 It's butterscotch from Meemaw's candy bowl. 280 00:10:03,559 --> 00:10:05,909 [scoffs] I think that candy's older than you. 281 00:10:05,953 --> 00:10:07,781 Doesn't taste like it. 282 00:10:11,132 --> 00:10:12,437 Not bad. 283 00:10:12,481 --> 00:10:14,178 I'm gonna bring a bunch to school. 284 00:10:14,222 --> 00:10:16,050 How much you gonna charge for it? 285 00:10:16,093 --> 00:10:17,834 Nothing. They're my friends. 286 00:10:17,878 --> 00:10:20,402 You think Ronald McDonald let his friends eat for free? 287 00:10:20,445 --> 00:10:22,622 Ronald McDonald isn't real. 288 00:10:24,058 --> 00:10:26,234 The point is, you shouldn't give this away for free. 289 00:10:26,277 --> 00:10:27,539 How much would I even charge? 290 00:10:27,583 --> 00:10:29,585 Hmm. How about 50 cents? 291 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:31,892 They only cost me, like, two cents to make. 292 00:10:31,935 --> 00:10:34,677 Yeah, but you're not factoring in your time 293 00:10:34,721 --> 00:10:36,592 and the cost of the machine you bought 294 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:38,115 and the value of the brainpower it took 295 00:10:38,159 --> 00:10:39,943 to think of butterscotch cotton candy. 296 00:10:39,987 --> 00:10:42,685 Yeah. No one else thought of putting old-lady candy 297 00:10:42,729 --> 00:10:43,817 in a cotton candy machine. 298 00:10:43,860 --> 00:10:45,557 Why should they get it for free? 299 00:10:45,601 --> 00:10:47,037 Welcome to business. 300 00:10:47,081 --> 00:10:49,170 Thank you for having me. 301 00:10:49,213 --> 00:10:51,563 ADULT SHELDON: While my sister was starting her business, 302 00:10:51,607 --> 00:10:53,696 I was trying to save mine. 303 00:10:53,740 --> 00:10:55,524 Hello, this is Sheldon Cooper. 304 00:10:55,567 --> 00:10:58,179 may I speak to CEO John Roach, please? 305 00:11:00,137 --> 00:11:01,748 It's regarding our stock taking a small dip, 306 00:11:01,791 --> 00:11:03,532 and I'd like to hear his game plan. 307 00:11:05,490 --> 00:11:07,667 Well, I'm busy, too, but I made the time to call. 308 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:12,672 Fine, may I please speak to your COO? 309 00:11:13,760 --> 00:11:16,763 CFO? CTO? 310 00:11:17,764 --> 00:11:18,590 Hello? 311 00:11:24,161 --> 00:11:25,772 Oh, no, t-these are great shoes, 312 00:11:25,815 --> 00:11:27,338 but at his age, he's gonna grow out of them 313 00:11:27,382 --> 00:11:28,339 before you hit the parking lot. 314 00:11:28,383 --> 00:11:29,471 [chuckles] 315 00:11:29,514 --> 00:11:31,342 These are just as good, 316 00:11:31,386 --> 00:11:33,693 and they're gonna save you a little money. 317 00:11:33,736 --> 00:11:35,695 Thank you. 318 00:11:35,738 --> 00:11:36,826 Take them up to the counter, 319 00:11:36,870 --> 00:11:37,609 I'll be right there to ring them up. 320 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:41,091 DALE: George. 321 00:11:41,135 --> 00:11:43,180 You realize you're on commission, don't you? 322 00:11:43,224 --> 00:11:46,618 You know what you never grow out of? Socks. 323 00:11:46,662 --> 00:11:49,317 I'm gonna grab you some socks. 324 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:50,492 [door opens] 325 00:11:50,535 --> 00:11:51,928 How about some wristbands? 326 00:11:51,972 --> 00:11:54,322 Hey. What are you doing here? 327 00:11:54,365 --> 00:11:55,932 I came to take you to dinner. 328 00:11:55,976 --> 00:11:57,542 Really? Uh, I'll grab my keys. 329 00:11:57,586 --> 00:11:59,719 No need. I'll drive tonight. 330 00:11:59,762 --> 00:12:02,460 But you might want to grab a jacket. 331 00:12:02,504 --> 00:12:03,853 ♪ Riding along in my automobile... ♪ 332 00:12:03,897 --> 00:12:05,550 DALE: You actually bought this thing? 333 00:12:05,594 --> 00:12:06,769 It's fun, huh? 334 00:12:06,813 --> 00:12:08,945 I feel like I'm riding in a banana. 335 00:12:08,989 --> 00:12:10,773 Oh, come on. It's a beautiful day. 336 00:12:10,817 --> 00:12:12,122 The top is down. 337 00:12:12,166 --> 00:12:14,037 Feel that wind.Yeah, 338 00:12:14,081 --> 00:12:16,648 I feel the wind. I just can't feel my feet. 339 00:12:16,692 --> 00:12:18,476 Well, put your seat back. 340 00:12:18,520 --> 00:12:21,131 If I put it any further back, I'd be in the trunk. 341 00:12:21,175 --> 00:12:23,525 Starting to wish I hadput you in the trunk. 342 00:12:25,179 --> 00:12:27,137 What are you doing now? 343 00:12:27,181 --> 00:12:29,226 Keeping the bugs out of my mouth. 344 00:12:32,839 --> 00:12:34,971 Mom, savor this moment. 345 00:12:35,015 --> 00:12:36,668 Can you take me to church? 346 00:12:36,712 --> 00:12:38,932 Uh, I'm a little busy. 347 00:12:38,975 --> 00:12:41,108 Can it wait?No. I've come up 348 00:12:41,151 --> 00:12:43,284 with a plan to bolster RadioShack's market share, 349 00:12:43,327 --> 00:12:45,155 and I need to fax it to corporate. 350 00:12:45,199 --> 00:12:46,809 I'll tell you what, 351 00:12:46,853 --> 00:12:50,117 I'll take it with me in the morning and do it then. 352 00:12:50,160 --> 00:12:51,422 But our stock is in a slump, 353 00:12:51,466 --> 00:12:53,337 and CompUSA is nipping at our heels. 354 00:12:53,381 --> 00:12:54,948 If you really want to be helpful, 355 00:12:54,991 --> 00:12:56,166 you could set the table. 356 00:12:56,210 --> 00:12:57,385 Why should I help you with your job 357 00:12:57,428 --> 00:12:58,603 if you won't help me with mine? 358 00:12:58,647 --> 00:13:00,431 Sheldon.This is important. 359 00:13:00,475 --> 00:13:03,217 My plan is to turn RadioShack into a shopping destination, 360 00:13:03,260 --> 00:13:05,610 a megastore complete with restaurants 361 00:13:05,654 --> 00:13:07,525 and games and electronics. 362 00:13:07,569 --> 00:13:08,875 Kind of like Six Flags, 363 00:13:08,918 --> 00:13:10,311 except with less screaming and vomit. 364 00:13:10,354 --> 00:13:11,616 I'm not taking you. 365 00:13:13,749 --> 00:13:15,316 How can I be a business tycoon 366 00:13:15,359 --> 00:13:17,231 if my mommy won't drive me places? 367 00:13:17,274 --> 00:13:19,668 ♪ [entry bell jingles] 368 00:13:19,711 --> 00:13:21,888 George? 369 00:13:22,889 --> 00:13:24,020 Roy. 370 00:13:24,064 --> 00:13:26,109 You work here now? 371 00:13:26,153 --> 00:13:27,676 Yeah, just nights and weekends 372 00:13:27,719 --> 00:13:28,938 since you 373 00:13:28,982 --> 00:13:30,505 and the boosters are gunning for my neck. 374 00:13:30,548 --> 00:13:32,507 Hey, it's nothing personal. 375 00:13:32,550 --> 00:13:33,856 Mm, good to know. I'll be sure 376 00:13:33,900 --> 00:13:35,597 to tell the bank that has my mortgage. 377 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:37,381 How many losing seasons are we supposed to put up with 378 00:13:37,425 --> 00:13:38,905 before we make a change? 379 00:13:39,906 --> 00:13:41,995 Frankly, I'm surprised you lasted this long. 380 00:13:42,038 --> 00:13:44,258 You're lucky I'm working right now. 381 00:13:44,301 --> 00:13:46,347 I ain't here to cause trouble. 382 00:13:46,390 --> 00:13:48,523 Something I can help you with? 383 00:13:48,566 --> 00:13:50,525 Just a little fishing tackle. 384 00:13:50,568 --> 00:13:52,919 [sighs] Follow me. 385 00:13:52,962 --> 00:13:54,268 ♪ We're gonna dance tonight. 386 00:14:00,274 --> 00:14:02,189 Want to share a pitcher of margaritas? 387 00:14:02,232 --> 00:14:04,408 Oh, something we can both enjoy? 388 00:14:04,452 --> 00:14:06,019 That doesn't sound like you. 389 00:14:06,062 --> 00:14:07,803 I'm sorry, what? 390 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:09,892 Don't worry about it. 391 00:14:09,936 --> 00:14:11,938 What, you-you just gonna sit there 392 00:14:11,981 --> 00:14:13,461 and pout and not tell me? 393 00:14:13,504 --> 00:14:16,290 I was talking about us traveling together, 394 00:14:16,333 --> 00:14:19,771 and instead, you went out and bought a yellow clown car. 395 00:14:19,815 --> 00:14:22,600 You're the one who told me to go out and have fun with my money. 396 00:14:22,644 --> 00:14:24,820 I meant something fun for us. 397 00:14:24,864 --> 00:14:26,909 Why us? It's my money. 398 00:14:26,953 --> 00:14:28,737 You made that perfectly clear. 399 00:14:28,780 --> 00:14:30,739 It's just a car. 400 00:14:30,782 --> 00:14:32,828 It's not just a car. 401 00:14:33,829 --> 00:14:35,483 I think you got scared. 402 00:14:35,526 --> 00:14:36,745 Scared of what? 403 00:14:36,788 --> 00:14:38,355 I was talking about our future, 404 00:14:38,399 --> 00:14:39,922 and you panicked. 405 00:14:39,966 --> 00:14:42,011 I think I've got a successful business 406 00:14:42,055 --> 00:14:44,318 and my own money and you can't handle it. 407 00:14:44,361 --> 00:14:45,580 Oh, really? 408 00:14:45,623 --> 00:14:47,495 Yeah. Really. 409 00:14:47,538 --> 00:14:48,931 What can I get started for you? 410 00:14:48,975 --> 00:14:50,237 Actually, I think we're leaving. 411 00:14:50,280 --> 00:14:52,630 I'm not going anywhere. 412 00:14:54,632 --> 00:14:57,635 I'll have the enchiladas. 413 00:15:01,509 --> 00:15:04,425 So, I said 70 cents for one or two for a dollar, 414 00:15:04,468 --> 00:15:06,122 and everyone bought two. 415 00:15:06,166 --> 00:15:07,602 People love a deal. 416 00:15:07,645 --> 00:15:09,430 I know. I sold out. 417 00:15:09,473 --> 00:15:11,954 Then you got to start charging more.How much more? 418 00:15:11,998 --> 00:15:13,695 Just raise the price a little at a time 419 00:15:13,738 --> 00:15:15,349 until you see your profits top out. 420 00:15:15,392 --> 00:15:16,959 I'm learning, but it's fun. 421 00:15:17,003 --> 00:15:18,961 This is weird. 422 00:15:19,005 --> 00:15:20,571 What do you mean, he hasn't read my fax? 423 00:15:20,615 --> 00:15:22,965 Is he aware I'm a shareholder? 424 00:15:23,009 --> 00:15:25,837 Well, where's the next shareholders' meeting? 425 00:15:25,881 --> 00:15:27,361 Fort Worth? 426 00:15:27,404 --> 00:15:29,798 I could barely get my mom to drive me to church. 427 00:15:29,841 --> 00:15:32,148 Think they'd pay a dollar apiece?Sure. 428 00:15:32,192 --> 00:15:33,889 Just tell them it's a special limited edition. 429 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:35,325 People go nuts for that. 430 00:15:35,369 --> 00:15:36,370 [gasps] Like the Shamrock Shake. 431 00:15:36,413 --> 00:15:38,067 Exactly. 432 00:15:38,111 --> 00:15:40,113 Every year, I'm like, "This tastes like toothpaste." 433 00:15:40,156 --> 00:15:42,724 But every year, I buy it. 434 00:15:43,681 --> 00:15:45,161 Well, I'll just tell you, then. 435 00:15:45,205 --> 00:15:47,816 Imagine an electronics megastore. 436 00:15:47,859 --> 00:15:49,600 Actually, "mega" doesn't cut it. 437 00:15:49,644 --> 00:15:52,473 Imagine an electronics yottastore. 438 00:15:52,516 --> 00:15:55,476 Yotta. It's ten to the 24th power. 439 00:15:55,519 --> 00:15:57,217 No, don't put me on hold. 440 00:15:57,260 --> 00:15:58,696 [groans] 441 00:15:59,871 --> 00:16:01,917 ♪ [entry bell jingles] 442 00:16:03,049 --> 00:16:04,224 [door closes] 443 00:16:06,182 --> 00:16:07,531 Hello. 444 00:16:07,575 --> 00:16:09,577 Hey. 445 00:16:10,578 --> 00:16:13,320 So, you weren't returning my calls. 446 00:16:13,363 --> 00:16:15,452 Uh, it's been kind of crazy around here today. 447 00:16:15,496 --> 00:16:17,585 Mm-hmm. 448 00:16:18,629 --> 00:16:21,328 So, I was thinking about what you were saying last night. 449 00:16:21,371 --> 00:16:24,070 You know, you could've just said, 450 00:16:24,113 --> 00:16:25,593 "I don't want to travel." 451 00:16:25,636 --> 00:16:28,204 You're picturing a future where we slow down, 452 00:16:28,248 --> 00:16:31,033 and I'm just getting going. 453 00:16:31,077 --> 00:16:32,556 Well, I've been going for 40 years. 454 00:16:32,600 --> 00:16:34,036 When George started talking 455 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:35,864 about taking over the store, I-I... 456 00:16:35,907 --> 00:16:37,344 I saw a way out. 457 00:16:37,387 --> 00:16:38,998 Then do it. 458 00:16:39,041 --> 00:16:41,522 [chuckles]: I don't want to do it without you, dummy. 459 00:16:41,565 --> 00:16:44,612 Well, then you're gonna have to wait a little. 460 00:16:46,266 --> 00:16:49,008 I don't think I can do that. 461 00:16:50,009 --> 00:16:51,488 What are you saying? 462 00:16:52,533 --> 00:16:54,535 You know I love you, right? 463 00:16:54,578 --> 00:16:57,059 I love you, too. 464 00:16:58,408 --> 00:17:00,628 But we're done. 465 00:17:00,671 --> 00:17:01,977 ♪ And the river's wild 466 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:03,718 ♪ And high 467 00:17:03,761 --> 00:17:06,155 ♪ And sometimes low. 468 00:17:10,725 --> 00:17:11,595 ADULT SHELDON: My mother would say 469 00:17:11,639 --> 00:17:13,597 money is the root of all evil. 470 00:17:13,641 --> 00:17:16,383 But she also said that aboutThe Simpsons.[chokes] 471 00:17:16,426 --> 00:17:18,776 I say money is just a medium of exchange, 472 00:17:18,820 --> 00:17:20,909 a way of transforming something 473 00:17:20,952 --> 00:17:22,693 into something else. 474 00:17:22,737 --> 00:17:24,956 My meemaw bought a sports car 475 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:28,873 and transformed a relationship in the process. 476 00:17:28,917 --> 00:17:31,833 My sister transformed her money into a thriving business 477 00:17:31,876 --> 00:17:34,923 that was eventually shut down due to an infestation. 478 00:17:36,707 --> 00:17:37,839 Ew. 479 00:17:37,882 --> 00:17:39,101 ADULT SHELDON: And for a brief moment, 480 00:17:39,145 --> 00:17:41,625 I became part of my dream company. 481 00:17:41,669 --> 00:17:43,671 Fun fact: later that year, 482 00:17:43,714 --> 00:17:45,499 RadioShack did open a megastore 483 00:17:45,542 --> 00:17:47,849 called Incredible Universe. Turned out 484 00:17:47,892 --> 00:17:49,024 the only thing incredible about it 485 00:17:49,068 --> 00:17:50,765 was how quickly it closed down. 486 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:53,072 Oopsie.