Minor topic, but what’s the opinion on here regarding Cooper’s choice of Thanksgiving (eve)? It could merely be random of course, but in light of his overall planning & deliberation, I tend to think not.
On a practical level, would he have done it because stews/pilots would’ve had their guard down, with one eye on the holiday? Is that likely, or would the crew have been working Thursday anyway?
If it’s not about that, perhaps he’s buying himself time to get back to his family and/or job. For me this potential rationale would tie into the question of Cooper’s survival. If he had a steady job or an immediate family, I think it’s very likely he survived. Otherwise his sudden absence would’ve been picked up, in my view.
