Probably Unanswerable Questions
Dottie and Bob; the dropped ball; modern coverage; Mae's confession
In the discussion (8)
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- The discussion gives opposing predictions for Dottie and Bob's first night: energetic reunion versus brief, tender sex without strong chemistry. — Bill Simmons
- Dottie is compared with Johnny Bench and Carlton Fisk as a large, durable, star catcher. — Bill Simmons
- Geena Davis refuses to say whether Dottie intentionally dropped the ball, while Lori Petty reportedly says she did not. — Bill Simmons
- Both participants ultimately conclude the collision caused an unintentional drop, while acknowledging visual ambiguity and possible subconscious feeling. — Mallory Rubin
- One proposed fix has Dottie hold the ball while Kit beats the throw; the objection favors preserving the collision and error. — Bill Simmons
- A contemporary media cycle is imagined attacking Dottie's preparation, absence, size advantage, and possible intent before a backlash defends her wellbeing. — Mallory Rubin
- The discussion invents newspaper investigations and headlines for Jimmy's conduct, Dottie's retirement and departure, the owner's threat, and the dropped ball. — Mallory Rubin
- The final question asks what Mae told the priest in confession; her recent escapades are the proposed answer. — Bill Simmons