What’s Aged the Worst?
Censored television versions, the sequels, the swastika helmet and dated cultural associations.
In the discussion (11)
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- Potentially nine-hour bus rides if Charlestown is Pennsylvania, although the setting seems intended as New England. — Bill Simmons
- Bad daytime television: Hawaiian showcase, soap operas and bowling. — Bill Simmons
- Edited television versions mutilate the film, including darkening the bottom of Dillon's nude scene. — Bill Simmons
- Seeing Melinda Dillon later as the mother in A Christmas Story creates a jarring association with Suzanne. — Bill Simmons
- The claim that the Hanson performers rejected a Universal spinoff is treated skeptically; the later sequel is dismissed. — Bill Simmons
- The harsh language and Jerry Houser's later role as Marcia Brady's husband are cited. — Bill Simmons
- Putting a bounty on an opponent now recalls the Saints' Bountygate scandal. — Bill Simmons
- Maxim's 1998 declaration of Slap Shot as the best guy movie feels dated, as do the two sequels. — Bill Simmons
- The bus driver's swastika helmet. — Chris Ryan
- The decline of Dickie Dunn's sentimental sportswriting is disputed: similar columns and credulous sourcing still exist. — Sean Fennessey
- Dickie Dunn's dismissive response to his daughter's complaint about being insulted. — Chris Ryan