Greg Pemberton

· Arrogant and opportunistic – Pemberton doesn't understand the theory he helped prove, but he doesn't hesitate to take credit for it. He seeks to win the Nobel Prize by profiting from others' work. · Manipulative and calculating – He suggests to Sheldon that they cut Amy from the Nobel nomination, claiming she isn't a "real physicist." He only cares about his own benefit. · Whiny and victim-playing – When Amy publicly confronts him, calling him an imposter, he plays the victim and insinuates that she is "mean and insecure". · Unscrupulous – He plagiarized his thesis and has no remorse. He is willing to do anything to win, including lying and manipulating. · Fragile beneath the surface – Despite his arrogance, Pemberton is a wounded man. He sees a psychotherapist and seems vulnerable in the face of his failing marriage. · Indifferent to science – He isn't really interested in physics. What excites him is traveling and appearing on television. · Competitive and petty – He is willing to do anything to win the Nobel Prize, even if it means crushing others. He can't stand being exposed and seeks revenge.

Greg Pemberton's appearances revolve around:

· The accidental confirmation – Pemberton and Campbell accidentally confirm super-asymmetry during a kaon experiment. They are invited to Caltech for lunch, where they admit they don't understand the theory they proved. · The suggestion to cut Amy – Pemberton suggests to Sheldon that he leave Amy out to maximize their chances of winning the Nobel. Sheldon categorically refuses. · The promotional tour – Pemberton and Campbell go on a media tour, appearing on Ellen DeGeneres's show to promote their "discovery". · The public confrontation – Amy, furious at their behavior, publicly calls them imposters at a reception. Pemberton and Campbell play the victim. · The plagiarism revelation – Barry Kripke reveals that Pemberton plagiarized his thesis. Kevin Campbell ends up making the information public, which disqualifies Pemberton for the Nobel.

1. With Amy (at lunch)

Greg Pemberton: Dr. Fowler, your theory is fascinating. Even if, between us, I don't understand much of it. Amy: You don't understand the theory you "proved"? Greg Pemberton: Let's just say... the data proved us right. That's what matters, isn't it? Amy: No. What matters is understanding what you're doing. Greg Pemberton: (smiling) That's a very... purist view.

2. With Sheldon (suggestion to cut Amy)

Greg Pemberton: Dr. Cooper, between men, maybe we could... simplify things. Sheldon: What do you mean? Greg Pemberton: Amy isn't a physicist. She's... a neuroscientist. The Nobel committee prefers clear profiles. If you leave her out, we have a better chance of winning. Sheldon: (silence) ... Let me think about it. Greg Pemberton: (smiling) I knew you'd understand. Sheldon: No. I was thinking of the most polite way to tell you to go to hell.

3. With Kevin Campbell (after the Ellen interview)

Greg Pemberton: Ellen was great. We got so many retweets. Kevin Campbell: We also got a lot of questions we couldn't answer. Greg Pemberton: We improvise. That's show business. Kevin Campbell: It's science, Greg. Not show business. Greg Pemberton: (sighs) You're always so negative.

4. With Amy (after the public confrontation)

Greg Pemberton: You called me an imposter in front of everyone. Amy: Because you are one. Greg Pemberton: You're mean and insecure. My psychotherapist told me so. Amy: You have a psychotherapist? Greg Pemberton: Yes. He helps me deal with people like you. Amy: (sarcastic) And does it work? Greg Pemberton: Not really. But it gives me excuses.

5. With Barry Kripke (at the reception)

Barry Kripke: Well, well. If it isn't Gweg Pembewton. Still a phony? Greg Pemberton: Barry. Still... Barry. Barry Kripke: Do you wemembew youw thesis? The one you copied? Greg Pemberton: (stiffens) I don't know what you're talking about. Barry Kripke: Of couwse you do. And I'm going to pwuv it. One day. Greg Pemberton: (walks away without answering)