• In “The Big Bang Theory” episode, “The Codpiece Topology” Leonard is dating fellow-scientist Leslie.  At one point, Sheldon, Leonard, and Leslie have the conversation below:

    Sheldon: I will graciously overlook the fact that she is an arrogant sub-par
    scientist, who actually believes loop quantum gravity better unites quantum
    mechanics with general relativity than does string theory. You kids have fun.

    Leslie: Hang on a second. Loop quantum gravity clearly offers more testable
    predictions than string theory.

    Sheldon: I’m listening, amuse me.

    Leslie: Okay, well, for one thing we expect quantii space-time to manifest
    itself as minute differences in the speed of light for different colours.

    Sheldon: Balderdash. Matter clearly consists of tiny strings.

    Leslie: Are you going to let him talk to me like that?

    Leonard: Okay, well, there is a lot of merit to both theories.

    Leslie: No there isn’t, only loop quantum gravity calculates the entropy of
    black holes. You agree with me, right, loop quantum gravity is the future of physics.

    Leonard: Sorry Leslie, I guess I prefer my space stringy not loopy.

    Leslie: Well, I’m glad I found out the truth about you before this went any
    further.

    Leonard: Truth, what truth? We’re talking about untested hypotheses, uh, it’s no
    big deal.

    Leslie: Oh, it isn’t, really? Tell me Leonard, how would we raise the children?

    Leonard: I guess we let them wait until they’re old enough and let them choose
    their own theory.

    Leslie: We can’t let them choose, Leonard, they’re children. (Storms off.)

    Leonard: Wait, where are you going?

    Leslie: I’m sorry, I could have accepted our kids being genetically unable to
    eat ice-cream or ever get a good view of a parade, but this? This is a deal
    breaker. (Leaves.)

    I hope the question below elicit some fascinating replies:

    For You/you, what is a deal breaker in:

    A HypnoDomme-hypnosub relationship?