When Penny mentions to Sheldon she's gotten him a Christmas gift, he's found himself in quite a predicament...
"The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis", Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory (211)
You bought me a present? Why would you do such a thing? I know you think you're being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity. You haven't given me a gift, you've given me an obligation. The essence of the custom is that I now have to go out and purchase for you a gift of commensurate value and representing the same perceived level of friendship as that represented by the gift you've given me. Ah, it's no wonder suicide rates skyrocket this time of year. Oh, I brought this on by being such an endearing and important part of you life.
"The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis", Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory (211)
You bought me a present? Why would you do such a thing? I know you think you're being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity. You haven't given me a gift, you've given me an obligation. The essence of the custom is that I now have to go out and purchase for you a gift of commensurate value and representing the same perceived level of friendship as that represented by the gift you've given me. Ah, it's no wonder suicide rates skyrocket this time of year. Oh, I brought this on by being such an endearing and important part of you life.
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