THE THING (1982) - Was Childs Infected?

This is a fascinating analysis of one of my all time favorite films that focuses on my favorite element of the story- the mystery of 'Who Was The Thing' at different points in the film. I have for years thought that at the end of the movie Childs was not infected and that MacReady's offer to him of the booze was a test to discover this. Now, with this insightful, careful look at certain details I'm starting to have my doubts. Check it out!