September 2022 marked the 15th anniversary of the start of The Big Bang Theory. Many of its stars took to social media to reminisce about their time on the show and how much the cast and crew meant to each of them. To celebrate the anniversary, one of the show's creators, Bill Prady, interviewed with Entertainment Weekly where he said he'd be open to a reboot.However, because TBBT's ending was perfectly tied up, it's hard to imagine a reboot. "... I found the finale was just one of the most beautiful and satisfying episodes. The closure it brought was astonishing. It's hard to imagine reopening the story," he said. Leonard and Penny's relationship was one of the things fans loved most about TBBT's ending, and it continues to be talked about and shared on Twitter.
Their Expressions Became Memes
Leonard and Penny couldn't have been more different from each other, but they did have a few things in common, like how they reacted to strange things Sheldon did. Leonard was used to raising his eyebrows when he was confused, while Penny never hid her "huh?" expression.
As they became more comfortable, the couple became memes that perfectly summed up the show. Whether it was their reactions to friends or being in a comfortable relationship, this tweet proved that Leonard and Penny make great memes naturally.
Leonard & Penny By The Numbers
One of the harsh realities of being a Leonard and Penny fan was going through the ebbs and flows of their relationship. They didn't always have a supportive relationship, but at the same time, that's what made them relatable.
This tweet about the data behind their relationship is fascinating. According to the graph, it looks like TBBT fans enjoyed their bond more when they were friends and when they were married. The times when they were dating were hard for their friend group, which could be why fans didn't love those episodes.
Sheldon's Special Shoutout
Everyone expected Sheldon's Nobel Prize speech to be long-winded and selfish. However, after a quick realization with Amy's help, he realized he'd be nothing without his friends.
With Leonard and Penny in the audience, he told everyone that he was there when the two first met and had no doubt that their children would be both smart and beautiful, just like Leonard and Penny. It was one of Sheldon's best quotes on The Big Bang Theory and was a sentimental moment for the couple.
Are Leonard & Penny The New Pam & Tommy?
This tweet hilariously compared the characters in Hulu's Pam & Tommy to Penny and Leonard. Like Pam, Penny was also gorgeous and blonde. And while Leonard didn't have tattoos or piercings as Tommy did, there's no doubt this could be an extreme version of the couple in the future.
After all, Penny introduced Leonard to new things in their relationship. Leonard also grew tired of the same old nonsense he was doing in season 12. It wouldn't be too much of a stretch to claim he spiced up his appearance in the future.
They Weren't Perfect But They Made A Great Couple
One fan shared a funny transcript from an episode where Leonard had a conversation with Amy and Bernadette about relationships. Leonard proudly told the women that he didn't lie to Penny, which prompted Bernadette to share that he didn't lie to her, but that didn't mean she didn't lie to him.
Some of Penny's cringiest parts on TBBT were when she lied to Leonard, embellished something, or didn't communicate properly. Leonard wore his heart on his sleeve but Penny didn't – even when they were married.
Did Penny & Sheldon Have More Chemistry?
Penny and Sheldon had one of the best friendships. Because of the bond that the two shared, some fans felt that they had more chemistry than Penny and Leonard.
In one episode, Leonard had a nightmare of Sheldon kissing Penny. The amount of heat that radiated from that kiss had fans on Twitter questioning if those two should have dated for a short time. In reality, Sheldon and Penny's differences would have torn them apart, but it's funny to imagine.
Communication Was Not The Couple's Strong Suit
Even though Leonard and Penny were friends before dating, that didn't mean they had the perfect relationship. One of the couple's biggest downfalls was their communication.
This tweet hilariously showed that Leonard and Penny wanted the same thing but didn't communicate well enough to see that. Even though Leonard invited Penny to ComicCon, he didn't want her to go. All the while, Penny never wanted to go but felt that Leonard wanted her to go.
Goth Night 2.0
In season 3, Howard and Raj dressed up as goths for gothic night at a local bar. They hoped to meet a new genre of women that they missed. The night didn't go as expected, unfortunately.
If Penny and Leonard joined their friends for goth night, there's no denying that they'd dress and act similarly to the two people in this photo. Penny's the outgoing one while Leonard was more reserved. If they did join their friends on goth night, it would have been an important Leonard and Penny episode because it would have shown a new light to the couple.
Life Imitates Art
Something that came out after the series aired was that Kaley Cuoco (Penny) and Johnny Galecki (Leonard) used to date while they were filming.
The two dated for two years but never told anyone or made it public in fear of making things awkward. Now that the show is over, and the former couple are honest about their former relationship, fans on Twitter couldn't get over that they dated when Penny and Leonard dated.
The Best Penny & Leonard Moments
Penny and Leonard didn't have a perfect relationship, but they did have perfect moments as a couple.
This tweet shows the major moments in the couple's relationship, From the snowflake he gifted her to them getting engaged, this couple had both hilarious and endearing moments that made fans fall in love with their relationship.