Before Sheldon learns where the chair was from, he states that it is comfortable because it supports the lumbar region and "cradles the buttocks". When Penny tells him that it was an abandoned chair she found in the street, Sheldon immediately assumes that it's unsanitary and strongly urges Penny to get rid of the chair, which she refuses. Four times Sheldon knocks on Penny's door with various scenarios having to do with health and decor for her to get rid of it and she refuses every time finally scaring Sheldon away with the cushion from the chair. After a nightmare that involves him sitting in the chair again only to be covered with bugs, Sheldon insists that Amy try to convince Penny to get rid of the chair.