Sheldon, however, had a different priority: video compression.

Mary sighed. “We are not buying a new TV because of a pig.”

Georgie groaned. “So you stole a movie from a store?”

Here’s a short story inspired by Young Sheldon S04E14, told in the spirit of the show—complete with Sheldon’s analytical voice, family chaos, and a dash of heart. The Hevc Variable

“You know,” he said, as the credits rolled, “HEVC was standardized in 2013. It’s 1994 now. That means it will be nineteen years before this family catches up to optimal video efficiency.”

George Sr. rubbed his temples. “Sheldon, why were you awake at 4:17 in the morning?”

Missy, never one to waste an opportunity, whispered, “Does this mean I can watch Buffy on the big TV instead?”