30 Days of the Big Bang Theory Challenge, Day 7: Best Scene
Shamy plus Star Trek plus playing Doctor… with Leonard walking in on them. We’ve got a winner.
(Covers by Alitah)
Hey lovely Shamy shippers just a note/reminder that we have begun topic selection on Meg’s blog here! The goal is for all of the submissions to be in by the end of July so that editing and graphics can start in August. If you don’t want to write, but want to contribute in some other way (such as graphics or editing) please leave a comment with what it is you want to do here on the project’s official LiveJournal community.
What is this all about?
I am so glad you asked! This is a project to write a book about everything that is Sheldon and Amy from The Big Bang Theory. The idea came from a conversation a while back between the fabulous Shamy shippers on FanForum and will include detailed analysis of their relationship development, individual development, dissection of scenes and much, much more.
Take a look at our outline!
If you would like to join us, you are more than encouraged to choose a topic here or sign up for something else here or you can always leave us a message. Please don’t hesitate to send us love, comments, and suggestions or ask questions; this is very much a collaborative group project and any and all input is welcome.
Thanks All,
Justine, Shamy Book Team.
The Hand-holding dissection:
1.) He was aware of the location of her hand.
2.) His eyes blinked as he wrapped his hand on hers.
3.) It was as if he finally let go of that breath he was holding as soon as he clasped his hand on hers.
4.) He was as if holding on to her hand for his dear life.
5.) Amy’s reaction: PRICELESS.
Oh, Shamy…
Official Sign-Up post is up for those interested in contributing to the Shamy book!
Click on the banner to view the post on the the LiveJournal community.
This is Alitah’s (http://infrontofplagues.tumblr.com/) first version of The Shamy Book cover back when we first started talking about it and before it had a name. Posting with permission, of course. She has plans to make more of these as well.
Also what feedback I’ve heard for the current title is all positive with no other suggestions, so as it currently stands the title is still The Shamy Dissection, though of course suggestions are always open. :)
Initial Project Outline
Hey everyone!!! This is the initial outline for our Shamy book. Please have a look over it, and feel free to let me know if there is anything you want added or any changes that you think should be made.
I. Intro
A. Summary of the Shamy relationship/Quick recap and explanation—what is Shamy?
1. in regards to the style/tone of TBBT
2. in regards to being the first couple of their kind on TV
3. Why we (the fans) love/ are drawn to their relationship
4. What makes them so remarkable?
B. Thesis *TBD*
II. Individual character analysis
A. Necessity to understand characters individually in order to understand them as a combined unit.
B. Sheldon
1. Character description
a. distinctive defining traits
b. habits-breakdown of his social and personal rules
c. personal beliefs/convictions (emphasis on attitude towards
love/companionship)
2. Psychological Analysis
a. childhood and adolescence
i. early family dynamic
ii. significance of maternal/female bonds
iii. social history
*early higher education
*social isolation
b. Adulthood
i. habitual selfish behavior
ii. social awkwardness / aversion to social convention and situations
iii. need for order/ control
iv. associative/ situational regression—when he reverts back to childish patterns of behavior
v. hidden/ suppressed emotional facets
*compassion
*forgiveness
*potential for altruism
C. Amy
1. Character description
a. distinctive defining traits
b. personal beliefs/convictions (emphasis on attitude towards
love/companionship)
2. Psychological analysis
a. childhood
i. maternal relationship
ii. Social isolation
b. adulthood
i. social awkwardness/inexperience
ii. emotional facets/ emotional vulnerability
III. Character Interactions (We can learn a great deal about Shamy relationship by examining their dynamics with other characters) **kudos to Lauren for this idea J**
A. Individual (with focus on relevance to Shamy—think interactions and compare and contrast)
1. Sheldon with Leonard, Raj, and Howard
2. Sheldon with other women (namely Penny, but also Beverly,Ramona, etc)
3. Amy with Penny (and Bernadette)
4. Amy with other men (namely Leonard, Raj, and Howard)
B. Couples (focus on relevance to Shamy —interactions and compare and contrast)
1. Shamy with Lenny
2. Shamy with Bernowitz
IV. Relativism—Sheldon and Amy together
A. Compare—various (and numerous) similarities between Sheldon and Amy
B. Contrast- obvious notable differences
1. Amy’s emotional vulnerability vs. Sheldon’s emotional aversion/suppression
2. Sexual drive/ desire for physical intimacy
3. Desire/need for social acceptance
C. Similarities and Differences in context of a functioning relationship
1. Potential for bonding
2. Potential for conflict
D. Mental/ Intellectual Connection
1. Significance of such a connection on the health and maintenance of a romantic relationship)
2. Bonding/ Time spent together
3. Mutual interests and inside jokes
4. “Intellectual Intercourse” theory **kudos to moyrani here**
V. Physical Attraction/ Sex
A. Individual Sexual/ Physical History (thoughts and attitudes towards physical contact and intimacy, including idealizations, personal history ie sexual partners/masturbation)
1. Sheldon
a. sexually self-suppressed vs. asexual debate
2. Amy
B. Sexual/ Physical history within relationship
1. Sexual jokes/ puns
2. Hand-holding
3. Kissing
4. Cuddling
5. Brief mention of “eye coitus” (relative to physical chemistry)—to be covered in greater detail in chapter VIII
VI. Relationship Metamorphosis—more detailed analysis of Shamy progression
A. Beginning stages (boy/friend/girl/friend status)
B. Detailed timeline focusing on evolution into current paradigm
1. Quick progression
2. Clues leading to current progression, and possible future progression
VII. Psychosocial Implications of Progressed Relationship
A. Individual Personal Growth
1. Sheldon
a. heightened sense of caring/altruism towards Amy— diminishment of selfish behavioral patterns
b. willingness to apologize in The Vacation Solution
c. noticeable changes in mood (happiness, giddiness)
d. noticeable changes in appearance/clothing style
e. changing of habits/routines (forgoing Lego fun time to cuddle, observing a date night)
i. Whether Sheldon is aware of such changes— possible realization/meltdown
2. Amy
a. noticeable shift in confidence
b. noticeable changes to appearance/clothing style
c. mood
B. Combined personal growth
1. Assumed roles in Relationship
a. Sheldon provides Amy
i. intellectual companionship
ii. Heightened social status
iii. Emotional support/ comfort
b. Amy provides Sheldon
i. intellectual companionship
ii. Unprecedented new social experience
iii. Psychological support and grounding
iv. Catalyst for personal growth
2. Mutual understanding and synchrony
a. strengthens possibility of further relationship progression
b. serves to provide healthy conflict resolution
i. healthy conflict resolution provides stability and strength in romantic relationships
VIII. Other Shamy Phenomena
A. Clothing
1. Similarity in style (tacky colors, plaid)
2. Individual style evolution (i.e. Amy in more form fitting clothes, Sheldon in stylish blazer)
3. Clothing Colors and meanings relevant to relationship progression
a. provide catalog of examples
B. Eye Coitus
1. Complete detailed description and catalog of examples in episodes
2. Briefly hearken back to chapter VI and physical chemistry
IX. Conclusion
A. Final summary and recap
B. Why this couple is so fascinating that we were compelled to write a book about them.
**Addendum
A. index of our favorite Shamy moments/episodes
B. recommended reading/ viewing (fic, art, vids)
C. Contributor musings
1. Personal thoughts
2. Where we hope to see this relationship go
a.Possibilities
i. Possibility of Coitus
* How would that play out?
a. Possible likely scenarios/conditions
*. Possible implications
a. reactions
b. potential for bonding or conflict/fallout
ii.. Possible Breakup
*. Likely scenarios
*. Individual implications
*. Implications for future progression of relationship
3. Recount of favorite thread discussions
