While The Big Bang Theory ended in 2019 and the show marked its 15th anniversary this past September, the show's dedicated fans still indulge in showering their love on some of its classic pairings, such as Leonard and Penny. The duo had quite a complicated yet ultimately wholesome relationship in the show’s 12-season run.
Be it on Big Bang Theory subreddits or just the general Twitter discourse, the memes surrounding the couple mock their on-and-off status, while also celebrating the comfort level the duo achieves over the years. Both actors might have moved on after the finale, but their fictional couple’s love still lives on through these great memes.
An On-And-Off Couple
Before Penny finally said "I love you" in season 6 of The Big Bang Theory, Leonard and Penny had a first date, then went back to being friends, began dating officially, only to break up and get together again. Even though they finally got married in the subsequent seasons, the duo went through their fair share of falling in love marred with a few moments of falling out of love.
This meme pokes fun at how unpredictable their relationship can be even though ultimately, the two have gone through enough to get back with each other in the end. It only proves how strong their relationship gets despite all obstructions in their way.
Being Sarcastic With Literal Sarcasm
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Even though Leonard and Penny are just neighbors for most of the first season, the signs of their romance are hinted at throughout the narrative. But before that in the sophomore episode, Penny and Leonard have an awkward encounter as Leonard, along with Sheldon, decides to clean up their new neighbor's apartment (while she is sound asleep). Infuriated by the breach of privacy, Penny has a spat with Sheldon while Leonard just meekly accepts his mistake and stands behind her. When Sheldon suggests Penny find a doctor to cure her snoring, Penny snaps back to ask him what medical expert would he go to once her shoe kicks his bottom.
Unable to understand her sarcasm, Leonard has to literally write "sarcasm" on a chart of paper for Sheldon to see. Not only does the meme sum up Leonard's trouble-filled friendship with Sheldon, but it also sums up his feelings for Penny. Ready to accept his faults instantly and even firing shots at his best friend for her shows how important Penny is to him.
Penny/Leonard Deserve More Fan Love
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Despite his social awkwardness, Jim Parsons' Sheldon loves making everything about him and the same can be said when he enters a romantic relationship with Amy Fowler. While Sheldon and Amy's relationship boasts heartwarming and hilarious moments, the couple takes paramountcy over other couples like Leonard and Penny or Howard and Bernadette.
But with a journey like theirs, fans of Leonard and Penny might definitely have a softer spot for them. After all, they have gone through multiple breakups, an impulsive wedding, and numerous career changes, not to mention the whims and fancies of their annoying friend and neighbor, Sheldon!
Penny's Little Homunculus
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Leonard is not an athlete, but Penny still loves him for who he is, even calling him her "little homunculus." The scene starts off with Penny asking what the fancy word means. And given the "nerd" that he is, Leonard is quick with a definition explaining the term as a "perfectly folded miniature human being."
Stating the obvious, Penny calls him her homunculus, pairing well with her usual sarcastic quips aimed at his physical insecurities. Despite being with tall jocks like Zack, Penny would always choose her "miniature man" in the end.
Both Are Terrified Of Sheldon
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One of the numerous things that Sheldon is obsessed with is his particular spot on the sofa that the gang shares. So, when Penny accidentally shoots his spot with a paintball gun, she knows she’s in big trouble. While Leonard is ever-ready to defend his romantic partner, even he knows when to step away from Sheldon’s cranky outbursts.
Knowing very well that Sheldon is bound to throw a tantrum, he backs off, as is evident from this Sex Education meme template with Leonard stating the obvious. The meme just shows what a hindrance Sheldon can be for the duo, no matter how much both care for him.
The "Farting" Level Of The Relationship
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Starting out as awkward neighbors, Penny and Leonard proved they were couple goals, being comfortable to not only discuss future plans but also open enough to just pass wind in each other's company.
They indulge in kiddish activities like fighting over their shared bedroom's wall designs to just laying on a bed full of money because they felt like it. So, even though Penny never says "Leonard, I just farted" in the show, it might very much be an actual possibility for her to be that open around him, given how they have evolved over time.
Move Over Ross/Rachel!
Fans of Friends could easily lose count of how many times Ross and Rachel broke up (and then got back together) throughout the show. But even though they do end up together as the series concludes, some can argue that the lovebirds were quite toxic for each other, at times.
In contrast, Leonard and Penny might have reflected similar dating patterns but a sense of genuine affection between the two has always been constant. Even when they take a break or are separated, miscommunication might arise, but their relationship still gets back on track without much drama.
When A Geek And Non-Geek Date
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Much like the rest of the men in The Big Bang Theory, Leonard is an unabashed fanatic of comic books apart from other aspects of pop culture. Given the opposite interests Leonard and Penny harbor, it is obvious that Penny would not know much about Leonard's Green Lantern cosplay, thinking of him as Green Arrow instead.
Penny still deserves brownie points for at least guessing a character from the shared DC universe. She could have very well thought of him as a Marvel character instead. In the end, the meme also goes on to show how they are one of the most relatable couples in The Big Bang Theory. They both might have different personalities, but still love to appreciate each other's interests. Maybe, it's true that opposites do attract.
Penny The Third Wheel
Sometimes, Leonard and Sheldon can be quite mean, particularly while discussing pop culture trivia or scientific theories, most of which come off as Greek to Penny. Maybe, it is also a force of habit for the two scientists as they can hardly have a normal conversation without throwing in niche references or theoretical jargon into their speech.
Penny's attempts at deciphering their talk make for some of the show's funniest moments, while also implying how Sheldon is one of the most constant elements in their life. The fact that he can even feel abandoned whenever Leonard and Penny are spending too much time also proves how much of a third wheel he can be in the relationship.
Pop Tart Of A Human
Penny starts off as an aspiring actress and even gets some unexpected fame in some otherwise-notorious critical duds of movies. However, as life takes her to new places, she fares even better with a job in the medical sales business while her relationship with Leonard only gets healthier.
Her confession of valuing her "Pop-Tart" of a boyfriend over a more extensive career only goes on to further show Penny's unfiltered emotions. While the meme takes the Pop-Tart mention to a literal level, it is an emotional reminder of how both lovers are meant to be.
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