re: LOST "What They Died For" S6.E16 (Multi-centric)

That would make a great "Desmond is watching you masturbate" picture...


if you can crop out and zoom in on just Des.

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Anyone else think the writers regret "The Man behind the Curtain"? Good stuff, but that episode really contradicts a lot, especially the Cabin scene.

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The Man Behind the Curtain was a good episode, and that scene has been brought up multiple times since then to where they apparently don't regret it at all.

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So maybe the whole plot was unneeded.


You're right, but I still enjoyed that little sidestory.

Also I see this conversation just going in circles. Bury the hatchet for now

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Exactly. You can analyze any story to death and rewrite countless forks in the road that would modify or completely change the plot. I fully appreciate that even with a fantasy the series should be consistent within itself and there are plenty of instances in which the plot of LOST seems inconsistent or at least difficult to understand.

Perhaps it's a case of ignorance is bliss but at some point I prefer to just kick back and enjoy the ride which for me is the acting and the revelation of the mysteries. Yes, Ben's character has evolved or has been contrived if you prefer a critical view but you could say that of any character in any series to some extent. The fact is most LOST fans enjoy Michael Emerson's portrayal of Ben. The writers obviously recognized this and gave him a more prominent role. I think their decision to do so was a key turning point that made the series as popular as it is today.

Freauxzen I think your criticism of Ben's ongoing role is reasonable but probably not shared by many LOST fans.

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But Locke was dead. My only point is that Jacob has absolutely no reason to want dead Locke on that island. I get the other people being there in that "he needs a replacement." I won't even ask why he needs them, but for some reason he does. But it is pretty illogical for Team Jacob to want dead Locke back on the island.

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Not really when you consider that the conditions necessary for the Losties/candidates to return to the island via Ajira Flight 316 needed to duplicate the conditions of Oceanic Flight 815 per Eloise Hawking.

Yes, any corpse might have worked but Locke was well.... convenient since he had been fresh killed by Ben. Plus I have a feeling that this is all playing out according to Jacob's plan who after all made the rules of the game.

I have a feeling that we might see Locke's spirit shine through in MIB in a way that will make a difference in The End; in a way that Jacob is counting on to save the world. I'm probably wrong but I would not be surprised if MIB chooses to stay on the island after being convinced that humanity is worth saving.

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He has killed more LOSTies than any other character with this move:

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and I guess you can throw in Alex as well.

The first link is to Keamy, and other than Claire, what other Losties died when he summoned smokey? I honestly can't remember.

The freightor was definitely his fault, but he indirectly killed them through his rage in the act of killing Keamy for shooting his "daughter" (although he said Widmore broke the rules for doing this, it doesn't excuse it and he has often been a bad leader for making mistakes in judgment).

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I don't know what was happening there, brain fart. Keamy's men blew up the barracks and one of them was Claire's. That was when she was claimed.

Also, that wasn't the first link. I just clicked it and unclicked it, assuming that was what it led to.

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No posts in 17 minutes, how is STLSU gonna get drunk if this continues?


What's his bet again? To drink per page or something.

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hell, I'm just doing the best I can. Watching the Substitute currently (just finished What Kate Does) and hope to watch about 4 more here. Unfortunately my laptop is on the fritz and the only PC I got going is connected to the TV, so I'll be in and out somewhat

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What's his bet again? To drink per page or something.

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He wanted a drinking game idea and I suggested he take a drink every time someone posts in any LOST thread.

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Should we just bump them all?

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Yes!

I'm gonna try to watch Sundown, Ab Aeterno, and The Candidate before start time

I ended up watching a lot of the Lighthouse as it is always tempting. I'll catch some of Sundown (watch the Sayid/Dogen fight for sure) and maybe most of 2 more . . .

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And OML and I have fun anyways. I think we just rehash the Locke/Jack argument over and over again, reason vs. faith.

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If this is the case, then you will eventually come to agree with me, even if it takes my death for that to happen.