[byteknight]

As a kid, probably 12 or 13 playing in 3dsmax, not having a clue what phong did other than make things look smooth.

Thats awesome that, even after having zero to do with design or 3d modeling, 20+ years later the name stands out to me.

[junon]

Had the exact same experience. It's been a term to me, not a name, until now.