Before attending Professor Tupperman’s memorial, Leonard carefully rehearses Sheldon’s reactions: Tupperman’s death makes them sad, while the crowded gathering should make them “glad,” not cranky or claustrophobic. He also reminds Sheldon that giving Mrs. Davis the *Roots* box set was inappropriate. Yet the solemn mood collapses when Leonard, Sheldon and Raj discover that all three have arrived to impress the tenure committee. Each insists he came only to pay respects, although Sheldon cannot even keep the professor’s name straight, calling him “Professor Tupperware.” Their excuses reveal the same uncomfortable truth: grief has become an opportunity for professional advancement.