What’s Aged the Worst?
Lost contemporary context; offensive language; no mercy rule; uninterrupted brawl; pitching overuse; Brandon Cruz’s diminished fame
In the discussion (6)
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- O’Neal’s contemporary stardom and the novelty of a girl pitching are less legible to later audiences. — Bill Simmons
- Offensive language is acknowledged without extended discussion. — Bill Simmons
- No mercy rule allows a 26–0 first-inning rout; modern thresholds are debated rather than settled. — Van Lathan
- The game continuing after a bench-clearing brawl is contrasted with a modern investigation. — Bill Simmons
- Amanda pitching every game several times a week raises an overuse objection. — Bill Simmons
- Brandon Cruz’s contemporary fame from The Courtship of Eddie’s Father is less apparent to later audiences. — Bill Simmons