Did you read 'the comics' [='the funnies'] today?
The scene was included for 'comic' effect.
the 'comic' section of the newspaper
(..) That's so amazing. What? Congratulations. Oh, no. Why "oh, no"? Because this changes everything. What about comic book night? Uh, what about playing games together? What about our trips to Disneyland? How can we do those things (..)2016 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Positive Negative Reaction Season: 9 Episode 16