The Big Bang Theory
OnThe Big Bang Theory, Penny is the outsider of the group.
She hasn’t gone to college, she is a struggling actress, and has quite an interesting past.
She contrasts very much with her book-smart, socially awkward, and nerdy friends.
Having said that, she becomes adefactomother for the group, supporting and taking care of them if necessary.
One of Penny’s most prominent features is her sarcastic sense of humor.
Basically anything about them.
Not to mention, she is whip-smart.
Just take a look at these zingers if fans don’t believe it.
“What’s Up, Buttercup?
What’s The Word, Hummingbird?
What’s The Gist, Physicist?”
“Oh, This Isn’t Alcohol.
This Is A Magic Potion That Makes Me Like You.”
And Penny is not shy about retaliating in kind about how much she “doesn’t like him.”
This is an example of her protecting her dignity using humor.
“Yeah, Well Your Ken Can Kiss My Barbie.”
Unfortunately, Penny is not so so considerate of this fact.
When she ends up getting three “strikes” from Sheldon, the two go to war.
“Okay, Were You Talking Before She Got Upset?
[…] That’s Probably It.”
However, it’s not always enough, especially for Penny.
When Sheldon comes to her for advice about Amy getting upset, she tells him the above quip.
She is always quick to display her surprise that Sheldon is in a healthy relationship at all.
“Sweetie, Every Night You Don’t Kill Him In His Sleep, He Wins.”
Leonard breaks down to Penny, and she tells him the above quote to make him feel better.
After Sheldon and Leonard’s apartment is robbed, Sheldon becomes paranoid and starts investing in new security measures.
He even begins considering moving.
This is one of Penny’s sharper quips towards Sheldon.
Comparing him to an alien is very common.
There are few things that Sheldon Cooper struggles to understand, but they do exist.
Sheldon’s arrogance is a prominent aspect of his personality and he frequently uses it against Penny.
That is why, whenever she can, Penny takes the opportunity to turn the tables.
“His Right Hand Is Calling Him?”
Penny is many things, including ruthless, especially towards those that annoy her.
She is also very aware of how much he struggles in terms of romance.
Her completely serious delivery makes the line that much funnier.
When it is revealed that Bernadette is getting her Ph.D., Penny makes the above joke.
And her passive-aggressive, exaggerated laughter is the cherry on top.
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When Howard and Bernadette get engaged, her father demands that the couple sign a prenup.
It’s a pretty cruel line on Penny’s part for insinuating that Howard will be miserable without Bernadette.
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