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First of all, this was one of the worst episodes of Lost, if not the worst. I have said for some time now that it seems like the creators expected one season of the show, and when people loved it, they were like "Oh crap!". What was the point of this episode at all? I have been wondering for some time now when they'd explore Aaron, but not like this. We all know Aaron is bad news, (remember the psychic?), this still was an extremely lackluster way to advance the plot, and the fact that there is no episode next week makes it even worse. Why not be smart and leave us on a huge cliff hanger?

As for the easter eggs, I spent the whole episode just looking for hidden stuff as the actual episode was so boring. The only thing I noticed was the plane, but I didn't even see it (I have HD) I only heard it. The Pink Floyd this was worthless. They could have easily thrown in some sort of image of Aaron as a grown up, or Ethan, Claire's head spinning on a stick spewing fire, SOMETHING.

It just felt like a really bad episode of a soap opera.

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I couldn't agree with you more: this episode was boring in the extreme! Sometimes these flashbacks the "history" of these characters is both unnecessary and unwanted.

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Okay, there's the building...where's the sign? Wasn't there supposed to be a sign?

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One of the things I don't like about Lost is how much I have to think when I'm watching it. Some thinking is fine, but a show is supposed to take you on a journey.

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About the sign, someone was saying that a sign for the chunnel, in the flashback, had a D and a U (or something) in bold. Don't have a pic for varification, but it sounds promising.

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I saw the plane fly down and crash clearly on my CRT Flatscreen, with no HDTV at all.

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I keep reading comments that the writers/creators of LOST are likely trying to extend a short plot and are therefore using a lot of filler stories. However, in an interview done during the first season, Abrams (I think it was him) stated that 5-7 years of storyline were sketched out before the pilot was even shot. I, for one, think the pace of the show is great and I hope they don’t speed things up just to please impatient fans.

I really enjoyed Wednesday’s episode and I think it was chock full of “Easter eggs” as well as important storyline clues that probably won’t make complete sense for some time.

I love a show that makes me think!

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The show was slow. I want clues that are understandable. I bet the person who made the statement about the filler stories is right. My hunch is all this has to do with the understanding of their death. Am I way off base?

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probably my favorite episode of this season. i dug the symbolism, i dug the flashbacks, i dug the plight of charlie's character and the drama he was going through in both the present and the past.

lost is the kindof show that ages well. casual glances don't do it justice. if you snoozed through the episode, it's not that surprising that you couldn't pick out anything interesting.

and i suspect we're seeing a lot here that will make much more sense as the plot progresses.

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This show is about the characters finding redemption and growing. The island mysteries are fun and add excitement as well as really make you think. But again, the writers have stated that this show is ultimately about the characters. If you are only watching for the island mysteries you are probably going to be disappointed. If all you want is fast-paced action, watch a show like 24. It's excellent and always fast-paced. Lost will be gradually revealing over the rest of the seasons, and personally I'm enjoying the pace of the ride just fine!

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i agree that this episode was a little slow. however, one thing i have not noticed anyone mentioning is when hurley and whats her name were doing laundry, she said something that was true and interesting. "is it me, or does this washer and dryer look newer than anything else in this place?" the washer and dryer were brand-new modern-day washer and dryers.

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I enjoyed the symbolism of this episode as well, and am patient enough to feel confidant that all this wackiness will come into play later in this or next season. Has anyone forgotten that the French woman spoke of her shipmates slowly going mad? I think this episode is the beginning of the downward spiral for Charlie, that he's the first of the Lostaways to be "infected" by the island madness. Trying to steal the baby seems to be a symptom. Note the fates of Rousseau's Alex (who made a cameo in last week's episode) and Michael's Walt. Can't wait to see what happens next.

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Your comment made me think Kelly. I completely agree that Charlie is experiencing the madness that Danielle talked about in season 1 (although I think that Michael, and maybe even Shannon, were earlier victims). What I had not thought about before, however, was the relationship between the possible madness and the drive to protect those who are perceived as innocent and in danger. Perhaps the “others” are not bad after all, maybe they are just sick people who are doing what they can to protect people that they see as needing their help – Alex, the Tailend kids, Walt and Aaron.

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Brandon, no one is talking about the washer and dryer because that topic has been played out for months. The entire reason they had her character even say that is because fans were obsessed with finding out why they were new ever since the season opener.

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If you look at the lyrics for the song Sheep from the Pink Floyd almbum, Animals which, as the article says, has artwork of that building, you will find the following:

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me down to lie
Through pastures green He leadeth me the silent waters by.
With bright knives He releaseth my soul.
He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places.
He converteth me to lamb cutlets,
For lo, He hath great power, and great hunger.
When cometh the day we lowly ones,
Through quiet reflection, and great dedication
Master the art of karate,
Lo, we shall rise up,
And then we'll make the bugger's eyes water.



That is our easter egg relevance. The podcast said the building was an easter egg as well as the sign... but can't find any clear enough shot to make it out.

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Anyone else think Aaron could be the Anti Christ??
Locke doesn't seem to want him baptized for some reason.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm?

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Does anyone else think that Sawyer is the man Jack's wife left him for??

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My husband and I biggest complaint is the overwhelming amount of commercials. The commercials are longer then the segment.

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I don't think that Jacks wife left him for Sawyer, that would be a pretty big stretch. It's a big enough one already that the real Sawyer could be Lockes father. There is no indication whatsoever that Sawyer was involved with a female at all.

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Did anyone else notice the Libby's attempt at trying to cover up that Hurley recognised her, she made some feeble excuse about him stepping on her toes so that he wouldn't dwell on it again, everytime the characters have met up in the airport or before the flight we have been showed that footage, Jack and Ana Lucia at the bar, Shannon and Saeed, this time we weren't shown this meeting, why is that?

I think you will find that most of the people on this island have psychological issues with their father's and family. They all seem to have reasonable ammounts of money, money enough to say become part of an experiment in a new method of treatment using virtual reality to overcome psychological issues. The others that don't have money are on state sponsored trials...Kate and Sawyer for correctional purposes, Ana Lucia sponsored by the police to recover from trauma. The whole scenario is controlled by the psychologists and I think some of them are in the program, namely Libby she is one of the doctors that is where Hurley remembers her from. It's not a fully fleshed out theory but it's getting there.

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