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Deberg_1990 · 10-06-2004, 04:29 PM

I figured I would start a thread for this and see what happens....there seemed to be quite a few viewers on the board for this show the past few weeks.....I like the direction the show is taking so far......episode 3 tonight at 7 central on ABC....

**Buck** · 01-19-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Her?

Schwing!

I'd love to stick it in her, but shes just annoying as hell on the show.

If she ever does playboy, I'll make sure I pick up my copy.

**Buck** · 01-21-2009, 10:05 AM

TODAY BITCHES!

Mr. Plow · 01-21-2009, 11:28 AM

I've called in sick to work.

I'm dressed like Jack when he was on the Island.

Wife is dressed like Kate.

I'm eating coconuts for lunch.

And wiping my ass with a leaf.

I'm pumped.

ZootedGranny · 01-21-2009, 12:19 PM

I can't wait for this show to come back on so I can return to my cycle of loving the show while I'm not watching it, and hating it when I am. It's stupid fun teetering on the edge of trainwreck.

Chiefnj2 · 01-21-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZootedGranny

I can't wait for this show to come back on so I can return to my cycle of loving the show while I'm not watching it, and hating it when I am. It's stupid fun teetering on the edge of trainwreck.

I know how you feel. It's the only show I have to read recaps of the next day to find out everything I missed. "When you blowup the photo you can clearly see that the book on Kate's nightstand was the same book found on Hurley's book shelf (3rd row, 12th book in). Coincidentally, if you go to page 12, paragraph 3 of that book it gives you a clue about time travel."

Mr. Plow · 01-21-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I know how you feel. It's the only show I have to read recaps of the next day to find out everything I missed. "When you blowup the photo you can clearly see that the book on Kate's nightstand was the same book found on Hurley's book shelf (3rd row, 12th book in). Coincidentally, if you go to page 12, paragraph 3 of that book it gives you a clue about time travel."

No freakin' shit. People on CP and other sites see all this shit....I see a small crack in the door of the plane and think "Hey, there's a small crack on the door to the plane." Other people see it and think "Hey, that crack on the door of plane is the same shape as drawn on page 124 of the book that referenced the early teachings of Obama, which means that Jack will get a case of herpes in the next episode."

**BigRedChief** · 01-21-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

No freakin' shit. People on CP and other sites see all this shit....I see a small crack in the door of the plane and think "Hey, there's a small crack on the door to the plane." Other people see it and think "Hey, that crack on the door of plane is the same shape as drawn on page 124 of the book that referenced the early teachings of Obama, which means that Jack will get a case of herpes in the next episode."

Some people love those easter eggs.

BigChiefFan · 01-21-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Schwing!

I'd love to stick it in her, but shes just annoying as hell on the show.

If she ever does playboy, I'll make sure I pick up my copy.

She used to be a video game chick on G4.

**Baby Lee** · 01-21-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

No freakin' shit. People on CP and other sites see all this shit....I see a small crack in the door of the plane and think "Hey, there's a small crack on the door to the plane." Other people see it and think "Hey, that crack on the door of plane is the same shape as drawn on page 124 of the book that referenced the early teachings of Obama, which means that Jack will get a case of herpes in the next episode."

I think somewhere on this very thread, I observed that there was a book on a shelf in a scene from Ben's childhood that was written in 2004.

Mr. Plow · 01-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Don't get me wrong....I love that extra info that you guys see....but it's never going to be me that notices it.

Otter · 01-21-2009, 09:16 PM

I think this show was meant to go one or two seasons, it turned into a cash cow and now these writers are making shit up almost as they go along ala Sopranos after season 3 or 4.

Blah

ZootedGranny · 01-21-2009, 10:41 PM

My biggest problem with Lost in general is that they kept broadening the show's scope instead of staying within a manageable framework, to the point last season when the show was utterly insane. Every sci-fi show creates its own logic, but Lost kept expanding.

I really liked this episode. As crazy as this show is now in comparison to when it started, this premier stayed within that logic created last season (mainly Faraday's time travel) and actually seemed reasonable considering the premise.

Nearly every movie and show that deals with time travel inevitably leaves loopholes, but this was a solid effort. I'm interested to see how well they can keep it together having several months to put this season together.

My only real complaint this episode (aside from Hurley's character turn on the boat) stems from a common problem with shows like Lost: it promotes analyzation, so reveals are rarely surprising. It's my fault, but the second they show a shadowy figure, or obscure a face, I start thinking of all possible characters, and by the time the revelation occurs, I've at least thought of it.

That said, totally wasn't expecting Nerdlington to catch a flaming arrow in the chest. I marked out.

Mama Hip Rockets · 01-21-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I think this show was meant to go one or two seasons, it turned into a cash cow and now these writers are making shit up almost as they go along ala Sopranos after season 3 or 4.

Blah

totally agree. they are just making stuff up every single episode now.

"oh, we're in the past."

"oh, we're in the future."

son of a bitch, can we just be in the present for once? time travel is so gay.

SithCeNtZ · 01-21-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZootedGranny

My only real complaint this episode (aside from Hurley's character turn on the boat) stems from a common problem with shows like Lost: it promotes analyzation, so reveals are rarely surprising. It's my fault, but the second they show a shadowy figure, or obscure a face, I start thinking of all possible characters, and by the time the revelation occurs, I've at least thought of it.

That said, totally wasn't expecting Nerdlington to catch a flaming arrow in the chest. I marked out.

It's not so much that it promotes anylazation, it's just that you know the show is always trying to top itself so you know any person being revealed is someone from the past. In the group I watched it with we paused it before it was revealed who the old woman was, and half the group guessed the jewelry lady.

I know they don't want to keep introducing new characters, but at the same time, you can't have every single character carry some huge part of the story and be perfectly set up. It seems like a safe bet that Hurley telling his mom about the island is going to come back around in the last season and she is going to save the day because, hey, every single thing has a purpose in the show.

Chiefnj2 · 01-22-2009, 08:54 AM

I feel sorry for anyone who has to write episode recaps this year. Lots of jumping around.

I still think the time travel storyline is a complete cop-out. It's too easy to use it and abuse it to fill in holes in the story.

Even last night, Farraday says you can't change the future going back in the past. Then Farraday does just that by making contact with Desmond and telling him to go to Oxford.

Also, if you can't go back and change things then why run away from the flaming arrows. If nothing can be changed (and you can't prevent the plane from crashing in the first place) then why worry about getting hit with an arrow, you'll be around in the future anyway.

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ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	I can't wait for this show to come back on so I can return to my cycle of loving the show while I'm not watching it, and hating it when I am. It's stupid fun teetering on the edge of trainwreck.
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Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $1997391	Don't get me wrong....I love that extra info that you guys see....but it's never going to be me that notices it.
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01-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#3312
ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	My biggest problem with Lost in general is that they kept broadening the show's scope instead of staying within a manageable framework, to the point last season when the show was utterly insane. Every sci-fi show creates its own logic, but Lost kept expanding. I really liked this episode. As crazy as this show is now in comparison to when it started, this premier stayed within that logic created last season (mainly Faraday's time travel) and actually seemed reasonable considering the premise. Nearly every movie and show that deals with time travel inevitably leaves loopholes, but this was a solid effort. I'm interested to see how well they can keep it together having several months to put this season together. My only real complaint this episode (aside from Hurley's character turn on the boat) stems from a common problem with shows like Lost: it promotes analyzation, so reveals are rarely surprising. It's my fault, but the second they show a shadowy figure, or obscure a face, I start thinking of all possible characters, and by the time the revelation occurs, I've at least thought of it. That said, totally wasn't expecting Nerdlington to catch a flaming arrow in the chest. I marked out.
Posts: 3,974

01-22-2009, 08:54 AM	#3315
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7883688	I feel sorry for anyone who has to write episode recaps this year. Lots of jumping around. I still think the time travel storyline is a complete cop-out. It's too easy to use it and abuse it to fill in holes in the story. Even last night, Farraday says you can't change the future going back in the past. Then Farraday does just that by making contact with Desmond and telling him to go to Oxford. Also, if you can't go back and change things then why run away from the flaming arrows. If nothing can be changed (and you can't prevent the plane from crashing in the first place) then why worry about getting hit with an arrow, you'll be around in the future anyway. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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