I’ve seen a so many reactions to this show, but no one understands Joel HAD to pull the bat handle out. It would have been impossible to mount and ride the horse with the bat lodged in his lower abdomen-mounting up would have pushed it deeper into his body, and that splintered wood would have shredded his insides in seconds once he started riding. Yes, it’s best to leave intrusive objects in if you can get to safety quickly and easily while remaining as still as possible, allowing blood to clot around the object, but that rule does not apply in every situation.
Love the parallels to NOES with both freakin freddies in this season plus a nancy and the "dreams" laaaaawwwwd aces as hell Also love how everyone reacting is in touch with n not afraid of their feelings