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Polter-Cow - Oct 24, 2004 8:40:42 am PDT #333 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Where do I buy this tee-shirt?

It's on the rack with the "I Think P-C's Right" shirt.

I could see a similar situation playing out as some of the survivors want to set up camp away from the beach while others hold out for rescue to come to the crash site and don't want to leave.

I can definitely see this. Conflict!

I know it was in Spanish, but I don't remember what the actual comic was, or if it was obvious enough to tell.

A comics geek on TWoP identified it. I forget what it was, and I can't check cause the forums are down. I'm pretty sure one of the resident comics geeks could identify it as well; I believe it was Golden Age DC or its ilk.

It is important to note that despite the fun we're having with Watership Down, there's no outward indication beyond its cameo that TPTB are deliberately mapping characters to the book. What they have said is the show is very close to The Stand. My brother has the giant tome at home. I think I'll read it over Christmas.


SailAweigh - Oct 24, 2004 8:43:52 am PDT #334 of 10000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Okay, guess I'll have to add The Stand to my reading list. Sigh.


Anne W. - Oct 24, 2004 8:46:04 am PDT #335 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

It is important to note that despite the fun we're having with Watership Down, there's no outward indication beyond its cameo that TPTB are deliberately mapping characters to the book.

Agreed. Actually, I do think it's interesting that Sawyer (who was referred to on the TWOP boards as a redneck) is a) reading a novel and b) willing to be seen reading a novel with a bunny rabbit on the cover. If he knew what kind of book WD was before picking up (and especially if the book is one he brought with him on the plane), that adds some interesting depth to his character.

Also-- and I just remembered this about The Stand-- the main character in that book recalls reading WD (he thought it was a naval thriller before he started reading) and finding something analagous to their situation in the book.

Edited to whitefont mild The Stand spoiler.


beathen - Oct 24, 2004 8:47:22 am PDT #336 of 10000
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.

I know it was in Spanish, but I don't remember what the actual comic was, or if it was obvious enough to tell.

I put the answer to this in Spoilers, number 5 here


libkitty - Oct 24, 2004 8:47:46 am PDT #337 of 10000
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

According to the TV Guide spoilers posted by beathen, "the comic book is actually a Spanish translation of "Green Lanter/Flash: Faster Friends" Part 1, which chronicles the superheroes' attack on an alien that turns out to be peaceful."

I don't think this is really a spoiler, since it was shown already, but the details may be.


Gus - Oct 24, 2004 8:48:27 am PDT #338 of 10000
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.

It's on the rack with the "I Think P-C's Right" shirt.

Remaindered, then? Sad.

OK, the The Stand thing. We need to split the camp. The Max Headroom fire bug guy is who, exactly?


libkitty - Oct 24, 2004 8:49:01 am PDT #339 of 10000
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

I keep doing that too slow typing thing today. Ack.


Vonnie K - Oct 24, 2004 8:58:26 am PDT #340 of 10000
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

Hardcover of The Stand can also double as a handy-dandy weapon to be kept at bedside in case of burglary. If you're strong enough to pick it up that is.

(Look at the shiny new thread that got all made up while I was away! Stupid work, interfering with my obsessions.)

I'm with Jessica on hoping Kate's crime wouldn't be something that could be white-washed. My money is on Kate having wasted someone in cold blood, *not* in self-defense, but premeditated. In revenge for something done to her or her loved ones.


le nubian - Oct 24, 2004 9:00:08 am PDT #341 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

Okay, I want to explore another issue on my mind and this is Charlie's tatto.

Charlie's tattoo could have a lot of meanings and I'm sure I'm reading more into this than the writers intend, but I am not taking much from the actual song lyric, but the other lyrics in the song.

Part of me is wondering if the line after the lyric on Charlie is what adds meaning...

Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see.

And "Nothing is Real" is a long that is repeated throughout.

The above may give credence to the theory that this is purgatory/a dream/or something from Walt's head.


Sean K - Oct 24, 2004 9:00:49 am PDT #342 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

The main reason I think that Locke can't be successfully mapped onto Fiver is that I think by the end of the season, we're going to end up with a deeply divided cast of castaways, a la WD, The Stand, and Lord of the Flies.

And I think it's far too early to presume Locke and Jack will wind up on the same side, which would make it rather difficult for Locke to be an advisor to Jack's throne.

Actually, I think Locke is the leading early candidate for the leader of the side that Jack is not on.