My theory is that Allen’s so good, and has been for so long, that a bad play gives internet warriors the chance to demonstrate what informed, unbiased, observers they are. In other words, Allen’s unique excellence gives some the chance to astutely grasp the obvious in self aggrandizing way. It’s a claim against an argument nobody makes.
”Allen makes mistakes and I am creating straw men who say he doesn't make mistakes in order to show how smart i am.”