Days of Thunder

Picking Nits

Origins, romance, safety, car knowledge, and repetitive passing

In the discussion (9)
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  • Cole's background as an Eagle Rock NASCAR driver is questioned. — Bill Simmons
  • Claire falling for Cole almost immediately despite his conduct is questioned. — Bill Simmons
  • Claire having no boyfriend and claiming to work around the clock are questioned. — Bill Simmons
  • Claire's condemnation of racing danger is contrasted with riding a motorcycle without a helmet. — Kyle Brandt
  • The trope of a passenger threatening to jump from a moving car is questioned. — Bill Simmons
  • Cole's open-wheel experience is inconsistent with his claimed ignorance of cars. — Chris Ryan
  • His rapid shift to technical car expertise is questioned. — Chris Ryan
  • The racing action relies too heavily on high-side passes. — Chris Ryan
  • Cole being a fast learner is offered as a counterexplanation for his rapid acquisition of car expertise. — Chris Ryan