When Koothrappali discovers a new planet, he is honored the ”30 under 30” award from People Magazine, and the guys try to show their spirit by inviting him to dinner, but there is one person who just can’t show his support; Sheldon, who believes receiving an award for something that the recipient didn’t actually create, is fake. The guys try to convince him into thinking otherwise, but when Koothrappali’s self-esteem builds up to the max, he becomes so obnoxious that they all try to avoid him. Meanwhile, Koothrappali invites Penny to go the People Magazine party, but the only way he can talk to Penny is while being drunk, which puts a halt to their friendship.