Mr. and Mrs. Coogan
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John "Crash" Coogan
Quote 7
My dad smacked the table. "I forgot. Your game. How'd it go? Who won? How'd you do?"
Suddenly I didn't feel like telling them. I chewed some stew. I shrugged. "Scored six TDs." (19.50-19.51)
Crash was thrilled about his performance in the football game, but by the time his parents get around to asking about it, his joy has turned into sadness. What is it about his dad's reaction that makes him shut down?