The Pants Alternative

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Summany
Sheldon's friends come to his aid when his fear of public speaking stands between him and a coveted award. They offer to be Sheldon's X-Men, which Sheldon changes to his "C-Men" because his last name is Cooper. Leonard will help Sheldon psychologically, Penny will shop for a suit with him, and Raj will help with "some kind of Indian meditation crap" according to Howard. While Howard will pretends to "give a damn." When it's time for the speech, Sheldon feels faint, so Penny gives him alcohol, and Sheldon, drunk and behaving like a stereotypical stage comedian, gives a speech that gets put on YouTube under the title "Physicist Melts Down".

The song Sheldon sings at the ceremony is the song "The Elements" by Tom Lehrer

Title reference: Sheldon takes off his pants during his acceptance speech for the award.

Quotes
Sheldon: For all you Astronomers out there, let me show you the dark side of the moon.

(He turns around and moons the audiences)