Sheldon: So with this level of high-power laser array, we would actually be able to solve the black hole information paradox once and for all.
President Siebert: That’s impressive, and how much funding were you looking for?
Sheldon: $20 million.
President Siebert: Really? You think you can build that for $20 million?
Sheldon: Not a chance.
President Siebert: I’m sorry, then why are you asking me for it?
Sheldon: Because once you’ve spent $20 million, you’re much more likely to give me an additional 50.
President Siebert: So actually, what you’re saying is with $70 million, you can build this.
Sheldon: I can see why you’d think that, but no. You can’t go to the board of trustees and say you gave Sheldon Cooper $70 million and have nothing to show for it. No, the only way you’d be able to save face is to double down.
President Siebert: So 140?
Sheldon: And then double again.
President Siebert: 280?
Sheldon: And then – good news – not quite double again. So, uh, what do you say? We have a deal?
Yakety Sax 3 months ago
Up it to a half a million.
seanfear 3 months ago
your mom is an … industrious woman, Trout…
mfrasca 3 months ago
Agnes found a mummified monkey paw?
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member 3 months ago
The more I learn about Trout’s mom, the more interesing she sounds.
ChessPirate 3 months ago
Sheldon: So with this level of high-power laser array, we would actually be able to solve the black hole information paradox once and for all.
President Siebert: That’s impressive, and how much funding were you looking for?
Sheldon: $20 million.
President Siebert: Really? You think you can build that for $20 million?
Sheldon: Not a chance.
President Siebert: I’m sorry, then why are you asking me for it?
Sheldon: Because once you’ve spent $20 million, you’re much more likely to give me an additional 50.
President Siebert: So actually, what you’re saying is with $70 million, you can build this.
Sheldon: I can see why you’d think that, but no. You can’t go to the board of trustees and say you gave Sheldon Cooper $70 million and have nothing to show for it. No, the only way you’d be able to save face is to double down.
President Siebert: So 140?
Sheldon: And then double again.
President Siebert: 280?
Sheldon: And then – good news – not quite double again. So, uh, what do you say? We have a deal?
rshive 3 months ago
Make yourself a success, Agnes — a rich success.
well-i-never 3 months ago
Of course she does!
Alberta Oil Premium Member 3 months ago
I thought Trout’s mum was doing it as job and “coming” in second was fun enough
mindjob 3 months ago
They might have to worry about being audited with all those IRS agents
the lost wizard 3 months ago
Okay then, new plan. :)
Mike Baldwin creator 3 months ago
That’s about as high as I can count too.
j12181951 3 months ago
I need to meet Trout’s MIL*…uhhh Mom
dpatrickryan Premium Member 3 months ago
I don’t think Trout’s Mom is the best one to be taking life lessons from, except maybe as a bad example.
Impkins Premium Member 3 months ago
What a great way to go through life. I CHOOSE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom 3 months ago
I have always chosen fun.
Aladar30 Premium Member 3 months ago
Weird to see Trout so positive.
gopher gofer 3 months ago
ten grand would be just grand… ☺
paullp Premium Member 3 months ago
Second time in three days we’ve been exposed to the wisdom of Trout’s mom.