The intense stress of being "ignored" by the scientific community causes Sheldon to develop a stomach ulcer, for which he is prescribed Zantac® .
In the Young Sheldon episode (Season 1, Episode 6), 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper embarks on a mission to disprove a NASA representative who dismisses his scientific ideas. Plot Summary Episode 06: A Patch, a Modem, and a ZantacВ®
Frustrated by his family's refusal to buy a computer or a modem from RadioShack immediately, Sheldon has a rare outburst that results in him being grounded. The intense stress of being "ignored" by the
Adult Sheldon (narrated by Jim Parsons) reveals that his desire to spite "nincompoops" like Dr. Hodges was a major factor in his decision to become a theoretical physicist. Adult Sheldon (narrated by Jim Parsons) reveals that
Ultimately, George Sr. takes the family to Houston so Sheldon can confront Dr. Hodges in person. While Hodges admits Sheldon's math is theoretically valid, he notes that NASA lacks the current technology to implement it.
His quest for computing power leads to several comedic attempts, including: