Armenian References in "The Big Bang Theory" Show

Throughout the 9 seasons of "The Big Bang Theory" show, I have spotted 4 references to Armenians (and one to Lebanon) in seasons 1, 2, 3 and 7. Below are the conversations from the episodes.

Season 1, Episode 14

The Nerdvana Annihilation

Penny (entering): Okay, first of all, what you call a gap was nearly three feet wide, I slipped and skinned my knee.

Leonard: Are you okay?

Penny: Zzz-zz-zz-zz! Second of all, the door to the stairwell of the other building was locked, so I had to go down the fire escape which ends on the third floor, forcing me to crawl through the window of a lovely Armenian family, who insisted I stay for lunch.

Leonard: That doesn’t sound too bad.

Penny: It was eight courses of lamb, and they tried to fix me up with their son.

Leonard: Sorry.

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Season 2, episode 10

The Vartabedian Conundrum

Leonard: Some mornings, I'll just mosey down to the third floor in my pajamas and have cereal with Mrs. Vartabedian.

Sheldon: Really? I've never once been invited to have cereal with Mrs. Vartabedian.

Leonard: She doesn't like you.

[later]

Sheldon: What could I have possibly done to insult Mrs. Vartabedian?

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Season 3, Episode 10

The Gorilla Experiment

Mrs. Wolowitz: Senior fitness was cancelled. It turns out you can forget how to ride a bike. I'm fine, but, oy, did Sam Harpoolian eat gravel.
Howard: That's great, Ma!
Mrs. Wolowitz: What's great about an 80-year-old Armenian man with half his chin scraped off?

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Season 7, Episode 8

The Itchy Brain Simulation

Leonard: Okay, Sheldon, I am out of options. Video store owner, Nursis Manookian, has no next of kin.

Sheldon: Well, you seem hot under the collar, or is that the sweater?

Leonard: Oh, oh, no, no. It’s because I spent all afternoon at the Armenian church where his funeral mass was held. According to Father Solakian, no one attended. Luckily, my trip wasn’t a complete waste. I lit a candle and prayed for your death but I’m not Armenian, so it probably won’t work. This is over, right?

Sheldon: Oh, not necessarily. I suggest you look for long-lost relatives either in Armenia or Lebanon.

Leonard: Listen to me, Sheldon. I am not going to Lebanon to return Super Mario Brothers the movie.

Sheldon: You know, it might be fun. You love hummus.

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In order to understand the context of the conversations, off-course, you have to watch the episodes. Season 10 is airing now. Keep an eye on the new episodes and tell us if you find any updates.

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