As one of the only characters without higher education, Penny had moments where she felt like she didn’t fit in with the group. Fans rooted for Penny to succeed in acting so that she’d have the same passion for work that her best friends did. As much as fans rooted for Penny, however, she was a flawed character that also made fans question her decision-making. In short, Penny was one of the more complex characters and fans weren’t always on her side.
Times Fans Rooted For Penny!
Hoping Her Acting Career Panned Out
The only reason Penny moved from Omaha to Pasadena was to pursue acting and make something of herself. She loved acting and wanted to be rich and famous. Considering all of her friends were successful in their own fields and loved what they did, fans rooted for Penny’s acting career to take off.
Instead of transitioning into a sales position, fans wished Penny’s acting roles turned into a full-time career. Succeeding meant a lot to Penny and it never happened.
When She Discovered A Comet
Fans rooted for Penny in this situation because it was rare for her to contribute to science or for Penny to outsmart her friends. Here she was helping Raj without realizing it. Sadly, Raj disagreed with Penny and didn’t think she deserved credit. It was low of Raj and fans supported Penny’s desire to be credited for the discovery
When She Got Her New Sales Role
As Penny’s best friend, Bernadette set Penny up with an interview at her company. Penny bombed the interview but was still offered a job at the end of it. Although fans were sad that Penny’s acting career didn’t pan out, her transition into the sales world was a realistic storyline for viewers.
And while Penny didn’t have experience in pharmaceutical sales, she slowly climbed up the ladder and became one of the company’s top saleswomen. She soon made more money than Leonard and gained the success she always deserved.
