Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo - S1-E17
Plot hole: Near the start we see Sheldon using physics to try and take down Tam. This completely goes against all of Sheldon's phobias about touching people, especially socks. Even before this episode he has shown his displeasure at the thought of touching people. (00:05:00)
Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo - S1-E17
Continuity mistake: When Sheldon is wrapping bubble wrap around his torso, it goes from neat to messy between long and close shots. (00:04:50)
Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo - S1-E17
Continuity mistake: When Mary arrives at the bowling alley and is talking to Brenda, Brenda's hands are constantly changing between instant cuts. In some shots she's holding shoe freshener and in others it's shoes. (00:13:15)
Answer: It's as simple as money is tight, it's not "George's money", it's the family's money so the expenditure was selfish.
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