Dr. Plimpton Still Has Big Bang Theory Fans Debating If Leonard Was Wrong

“The Big Bang Theory” establishes that Leonard and Penny are both unquestionably single when he moves on. As such, some fans are of the opinion that Penny deserves no say regarding her ex’s love life in Season 3. “If you break up with me you can sleep with someone else 5 minutes later as far as I’m concerned,” u/shethenorth88 wrote. “We’re broken up, it’s not cheating and there is no mandatory hold.”

Moreover, some fans believe the situation makes Penny retool her thinking. Redditor u/Fantastic-Corner-605 notes that Penny is frequently portrayed as being out of Leonard’s league throughout the series — an opinion that she arguably agrees with. So, when Dr. Plimpton enters the picture, she understands some of Leonard’s insecurities about feeling inferior. “[Penny] thought she would be the first to move on but he did it first. Also she was always insecure about not being smart enough for him, so Plimpton being an accomplished scientist was rubbing salt on her wounds.”

Of course, some fans, including u/MajorZombie7204, understand both party’s points of view. Even though she breaks up with Leonard, Penny still has feelings for the guy, so her perspective is valid. At the same time, Leonard is single, and another attractive lady shows desire toward him, which helps him cope with his heartache after the breakup. On top of that, is he really that different from Penny?

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