During one of Sheldon’s frantic research sessions (trying to find a legal loophole to reclaim his room), he rattles off a string of obscure scientific and technical terms. Eagle-eyed viewers (and those with developer backgrounds) noticed a flash of text on a computer screen or a muttered phrase containing

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 snow globes) Best Moment: Sheldon’s chalkboard presentation. Hidden Gem: That libvpx drop. Respect. Did you catch the libvpx reference? Or any other anachronisms in Young Sheldon? Let me know in the comments!

If you’re a fan of Young Sheldon , you know the show is a masterclass in blending 1990s family nostalgia with the hyper-logical, socially awkward genius of a 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper. But Season 3, Episode 1 — titled “Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes” — contains a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment that has tech enthusiasts scratching their heads and smiling.

So next time you’re watching, pause on that computer screen. And if you see “libvpx” — now you know. Sheldon Cooper was compressing video before it was cool.