Plot
Raj decides to stop receiving support from his father, Dr. V. M. Koothrappali (Brian George), after his friends make him see that he is spoiled and out of touch. Sheldon and Amy have their first fight since moving in together.Tropes:
- Calling the Old Man Out: Parodied. Raj is criticized by his father for being spoiled and relying on his money, rather than being self-sufficient. Raj decides to go cold turkey on his father's money and calls him up intending to chastise him for calling him spoiled. His father was just so happy to not have someone siphoning his money Raj didn't really get to make his point. "Dad, I'm trying to tell you off and you're ruining it with your delight and relief!"
- So Proud of You: Raj's father says this when Raj claims he would become more self-reliant by no longer taking his father's money. Raj isn't filled with pride at the way his father expresses his opinion about Raj's decision, though.
