Back in 2011, the sitcom genius of Chuck Lorre had already been well-established with shows like Two and a Half Men. However, when an unknown new sitcom centering on a group of four nerdy male friends and their hapless attempts to impress the beautiful woman across the hall began, no one knew back then just how big the show would become.
From the beginning everything about the hit sitcom, The Big Bang Theory resonated with audiences, and it soon became one of the most popular sitcoms around. While the original characters, Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, and Raj were all hilarious, when two new female characters were introduced, they quickly completed the show's family. Amy Farrah Fowler was one of those characters and became an immediate hit. Initially brought on as the female version of Sheldon, Amy soon evolved into one of the most dynamic and likable characters on the show.
Aided by a multiple award-winning portrayal of her by the multi-talented and real-life neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik, she soon became an unforgettable part of what made the show so special to millions of fans around the world. While there are countless examples of her hilarious moments and funniest lines, these are our top ten picks for Amy Farrah Fowler's best quotes from The Big Bang Theory.
10 "So exciting. I'm feeling all tingly, although that could just be my newly defoliated bikini zone."
Amy Farrah Fowler's evolution on The Big Bang Theory encapsulated everything that was awesome about her. She was multi-faceted, a person capable of being a brilliant neuroscientist, a nerdy girl with no inkling of how to relate to women like Penny, a feisty independent spirit, or just an awesome girl's girl. In this scene, we see her famous innocence and excitement. Known for her and Sheldon's lack of intimacy, Amy often found seemingly mundane things exciting.
On the other hand, her sheltered upbringing also often led her to say outrageous things that could make others feel uncomfortable over how blasé she could be at times about intimate subjects. In this one, not only does she do this, but also, her curious choice of the word "defoliated" made audiences wonder exactly what kind of situation she had going on before her "defoliation."
9 "I don't object to the concept of a deity, but I am baffled by the notion of one that takes attendance."
Amy and Sheldon's banter, arguments, joint scientific musings, and intellectual conversations were legendary. In this scene, the pair had only recently met and were doing their own unorthodox version of getting to know each other.
By this point, Amy was still very much in her shell, a droll and robotic version of Sheldon with an even funnier deadpan sense of humor. As they tackle the topic of religious beliefs, Amy's incisive comment is both hilarious and in keeping with her inquiring mind as a scientist.
8 "Don't Amy me! We're always talking about how hot Penny is. Come on, scientist to scientist, how big are those hadron colliders?"
As Amy became more comfortable in her social circle, she also came out of her shell a lot more. After her previously sheltered life, she often let loose in unexpectedly hilarious ways whenever she did things like go out with the girls or knock back a couple of drinks.
In this scene, Amy and Bernadette find themselves spending time together. After initially shocking Bernadette with her assessment of her "assets," Amy's follow-up is even funnier. With it, she meshes two prominent sides of her personality together. The raciness of her question displayed her fun, wild, and comical side while phrasing her question in scientific terms made it that much more hilarious since the girls were both scientists.
7 "I don't mind. I'm hoping to put his love of repetition to good use someday."
Distinguishing herself from other famous characters, Amy's biggest charm was often how well she understood and chose to tolerate Sheldon's biggest quirks. However, this also sometimes mixed with her aching wish for some intimacy with him; with typically hysterical results.
This hilarious line came after Bernadette bemoans Sheldon's neurotic ways after he does his famous repetitive knocking ritual. Amy's response is both hilarious and wickedly playful because of the suggestive ulterior motives behind it. The line was also another fantastic example of just how brilliant the writers of the show were when it came to innuendo.
6 "Why don't you tell me what happened, and in a gentle, loving way, I'll explain to you why you're wrong."
The interactions between Sheldon and Amy after they get together made for some of the most memorable moments in the show. In this one, both Amy's famous tolerance for his quirks and her comically passive-aggressive way of dealing with him were both apparent. The fact that she often manipulated Sheldon as easily as she did understandably made fans wonder, was Amy actually smarter than Sheldon? It's probably safe to say that she was at least on an equal footing with him intellectually.
After all, by the show's end, she collaborates with him on a scientific study and holds her own, eventually jointly winning a Nobel Prize with him, something Sheldon was never able to achieve without her no matter how hard he tried. However, her superior social skills and ability to psychologically play him like a violin might have actually put her over the edge in the battle of the brains between them — just don't ever mention that to Sheldon!
5 "Penny and I are very close. In fact, our menses are synchronized."
Another example of Amy's lovably inappropriate and uncomfortable humor, this comment also displays another important aspect of her character. Initially, she often worships Penny, is desperate for her friendship, and sometimes seems to have an attraction to her.
This comment pretty much sums up most of those early sentiments Amy expressed about Penny. Of course, as the show went on, Amy more than proved herself to be an amazing friend, the kind any person would be lucky to have. Amy and Penny do also grow as close as any other two characters on the show, with fans loving every moment of their journey to those points.
4 "Then what the hell Sheldon!"
This line serves as a perfect example of Mayim Bialik's talent as a comedic actress. It came during a scene where Amy has done her utmost to please Sheldon in every way she can, but still cannot get the reaction she wants out of him. The phrasing should make her words a question. Yet, everything that was great about this line was in its build-up and delivery.
It starts with Amy, in a gentle and sweet voice recounting everything she's done. After checking all the boxes with Sheldon, she lets loose and yells this at him in a way that's more of an outburst which stuns him and causes audiences to laugh hysterically. Her delivery with this one was perfect, and one of the best examples of how funny Amy could be.
3 "Ooh, it's a tiara, it's a tiara. Put it on me!"
Amy's famous love of traditionally girly things like ball gowns, princesses, and weddings was an iconic part of her funniest moments. This part of her personality was often ingeniously used to contrast with her independent spirit and respectability as a proud woman in a STEM field. Amy's biggest appeal, though, was how she could effortlessly switch between the two.
The scene starts with her lambasting Sheldon when she hears he bought her jewelry as a gift, which would have been impersonal and meaningless to her. However, when she sees it's actually a tiara, her obsession with being a princess immediately shifts her focus, and she devolves into her girliest antics as she becomes giddy with joy.
Underlying these legendary scenes was of course the fact that Amy was a perfect role model to young girls everywhere. Her character proved to society that a woman could be beautiful, love traditionally girly things, and still be an amazing scientist with a brilliant mind too.
2 "You shut your damn mouth!"
Without context, this quote may seem nasty or rude. However, it was actually the culmination of another perfect example of Mayim Bialik's superb comedic timing. For many seasons, Amy's yearning for physical intimacy with Sheldon became an iconic part of the show. Her excitement for even the tiniest morsel of it he could give her was unforgettable (just think of how she once pretended to still be sick for days, just so he could apply Vaporub on her chest every night).
In this famous scene, Penny lets it out that Sheldon indicated he was finally ready to be physical with Amy. When Amy hears this, it was probably the funniest example of her famously uncontainable outbursts whenever her emotions overcame her. This emotion was glee, pure unadulterated glee, and fans of the show everywhere could not have been happier for her when she felt it, because of what a huge moment it was for the character.
1 "I don't know what the future holds, but I know that I've never been happier than I am in this moment, marrying you."
Amy and Sheldon famously do end up having, and even becoming very accomplished, at coitus. They additionally also achieve all of their joint dreams, even winning a Nobel Prize together by the end of the show.
However, by that point, it was evident that their greatest achievement was the love they found in each other. It was unique, to say the least, and the pair were a true example of "meant to be" because of how perfectly they understood and fit each other.
This was why their wedding became one of the standout moments of the show's amazing history. Amy's love and devotion to Sheldon were exquisitely defined by the unbelievably romantic wording of her vows to him on their wedding day. If you want to fully understand just how amazing it was, take a look at the words she said immediately before these, and then read the quote above again after.
"Sheldon, when I was a little girl, I used to dream about my wedding. Then I stopped, because I thought that day would never come. Then I met you."