Sheldon Cooper’s origin story was often a topic of conversation during the run of The Big Bang Theory, so when its spin-off Young Sheldon hit CBS, the show had a lot to pull from. The story of the Cooper family, from Sheldon’s Mom Mary to Meemaw is strong enough to stand on its own. However, the show often drops Easter eggs and passing references to the original show. Check out the origins of bazinga, his childhood friend Tran, and even Penny’s voice as the school pool.
Vote up the clever mentions made on Young Sheldon that refer to events from The Big Bang Theory.
1. When Sheldon Is Sad Because No One Comes To His Party, And We See Leonard & The Gang
In the Young Sheldon Season 2 finale “A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast,” Sheldon is brokenhearted that no one attended his party to listen to the Nobel Prize winners. At the end of the episode, the audience is given a glimpse of all of Sheldon’s future friends as children.
The episode aired the same night as The Big Bang Theory series finale (“The Stockholm Syndrome”), which showed Sheldon surrounded by his friends as he wins the Nobel Prize.
2. When Sheldon And His Dad Visit CalTech
3. Who Plays Mary Cooper Is Genius Casting
On Young Sheldon, the role of Mary Cooper is played by Zoe Perry, the lookalike daughter of Laurie Metcalf, who plays the older version of Sheldon’s mother on The Big Bang Theory.
4. The Origins Of ‘Bazinga’
5. The Origins Of ‘Moonpie’ From Meemaw
6. The Humble Beginnings Of Doctor Tire
7. Sheldon Has Always Adored Professor Proton
8. ‘My Mother Had Me Tested’
9. Sheldon’s Best Buddy Tam
The two best friends had a falling out when they were younger. As it turns out, their “fight” was because they went to different colleges. Tam never even knew the reason for their “falling out.” After meeting again as adults, the two are back to being buddies.
10. He’s Always Had An Enemies List
11. He’s Always Had A Favorite Spot
12. Putting A Name To A Childhood Bully, Billy Sparks
13. Meemaw’s Drinking Habits
14. His Imaginary Discussion With The School Pool Sounds A Lot Like Penny
Sheldon’s imaginary heart-to-heart with his mortal enemy, the school’s pool, might sound familiar because the pool is voiced by Kaley Cuoco, who plays Penny on The Big Bang Theory.
Some interpret this as Sheldon always being open to Penny’s friendship in a rational matter, ever though she scares him.
15. George Cooper’s Ailing Health & Ultimate Death
