The article reflects on the nature of memorable sports moments, emphasizing that a truly great catch can evoke awe, prompting fans to reevaluate their prior experiences. It discusses the emotional disorientation that comes from witnessing exceptional plays, like the catches made by outfielders, specifically highlighting Clarke's recent impressive plays. The author suggests that instead of analyzing these moments critically, fans should embrace the joy and excitement that comes from simply enjoying remarkable performances without overthinking.
A great play should disorient you; a really great one feels as if it was dropped on you from a great height.
There is a whole disordered way of being a sports fan, built around the instinct to reconsider everything into recursive madness.
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