Raj: Well, good for him. I cannot speak to large crowds. Sheldon: I'm not accepting the award. (He faints.) Penny: Okay, your problem is, you're trying to do this all by yourself. Raj: Then, put on a sweater. His mother sent him a letter. On-screen Sheldon: Now, for the astronomers in the audience, get ready to see the dark side of the moon.
Plan: A: The characters; Q: Who tries to help Sheldon overcome his fear of public speaking? A: a science award; Q: What is Sheldon trying to accept? A: Penny; Q: Who gets Sheldon drunk? Summary: The characters try to help Sheldon overcome his fear of public speaking in time for him to accept a science award. He is still nervous until Penny gets him drunk, causing him to spiral on a meltdown on stage which quickly goes viral.