"The Zarnecki Incursion" is an episode of The Big Bang Theory that first aired on March 31, 2011. Directed by Peter Chakos. Teleplay by Bill Prady, David Goetsch and Jim Reynolds, based on a story by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro and Maria Ferrari.
Sheldon's World of Warcraft account is hacked by Todd Zarnecki (Chris Reed), who then proceeds to steal all his items prompting the guys to go on a quest to retrieve them. Leonard actually blows off Priya (Aarti Mann) for the second night in a row to go on the quest.
Tropes
- 419 Scam: While looking for the hacker who stole Sheldon's WoW items, Raj finds someone "from Nigeria" who can help "for a fee." Later, he suspects that he may be scamming him.
- Embarrassing Ringtone: When Leonard gets a call from Priya.Raj: Sitar music for a ring tone is not cool, dude.
- Groin Attack: How Penny gets Todd Zarnecki to return Sheldon's WoW items.Penny: Today is the day a girl is finally gonna touch you in your little special place.
- Hyperventilation Bag: The officer who answer's Sheldon's 911 call about the theft of his account asks him to breathe into a paper bag.
- Ride of the Valkyries: Plays on Raj's playlist of questing music. Which is in a writable CD labeled "Beyoncé Bootylicious Mix."
- Shout-Out:
- To Star Trek: Sheldon brings a replica of a Klingon weapon (a Bat'leth) to Zarnecki's home.
- Shout-Out to Shakespeare: Sheldon quotes from Julius Caesar when he says, "it's time to cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war."
- The guys watch Wheel of Fortune at Howards before going to confront the hacker.
