Picking Nits
Costs; car; prank; time jump; sleeves; television; romance; supervision; Bobby; exposure; surname; college
In the discussion (15)
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- The replacement jacket and telescope conveniently cost the same amount.
- Cindy letting Ronald drive her car is questioned as an unjustified extra benefit of the deal.
- Ronald should recognize the annual prank’s target because he knows Kenneth and his history.
- Sharing a confined vehicle with dog feces is considered too disgusting to justify any popularity reward.
- The pranksters make identification easy by using real names and a recognizable van.
- The departure jumps immediately from midday to sunset.
- The$1,000s uede outfit price is disputed: high-quality material might justify it, while how Cindy’s mother affords it is a separate question.
- Cindy tearing off the shirt sleeves so easily is considered implausible.
- American Bandstand’s continuing relevance is questioned but defended for a sheltered nerd; mistaking the other program for it is considered implausible.
- Ronald missing Cindy’s affection and moving on without falling in love with her are considered implausible.
- The younger brother’s unsupervised freedom is questioned.
- Bobby receiving little attention at the party is questioned; high-school seniors protecting their own status is a possible explanation.
- Ronald could deny the paid arrangement or counterattack when Cindy exposes him rather than retreat.
- The pronunciation of Mancini is questioned against the name’s apparent Italian origin.
- The absence of college plans, entrance tests, or discussion is considered unrealistic.