Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Doug’s existence, modern sneaking out and football performance are unresolved.

In the discussion (3)
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  • Several initially think Doug is fictional; the invented boyfriend could explain the advice and repel attention. A deleted scene reportedly establishes the older girl as an advice-giver, complicating the theory. — Bill Simmons
  • Modern location tracking and sneaking out are debated; parenting views and possible workarounds are speculation, not a finding about all children. — Bill Simmons
  • Jefferson’s statistics, college destination and future are imagined. The combination of a14point spread and five-to-one odds is considered inconsistent gambling. — Bill Simmons