: Unaware of the breakup rumors, Howard plans to propose to Bernadette. While the rest of the gang expects a public rejection based on the gossip, Bernadette surprises everyone by accepting his proposal.
In the The Big Bang Theory episode (Season 4, Episode 20), the plot centers on a social experiment conducted by Sheldon and Amy to test the speed and "virulence" of gossip within their friend group. Plot Summary [S4E20] The Herb Garden Germination
: Refers to the mundane "control" rumor Sheldon and Amy used for their social experiment. : Unaware of the breakup rumors, Howard plans