Maybe the 'sides' that Locke is talking about are ALL the survivors vs. 'the Others', and he's trying to prepare people for the eventual smackdown?
Inara: Who's winning? Simon: I can't tell. They don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know.
'Bushwhacked'
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Jars - Jan 14, 2005 5:59:58 am PST #4847 of 10000
Liese S. - Jan 14, 2005 6:03:41 am PST #4848 of 10000
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Re: the compass
Either there just is that much magnetic variation (that is, they're not where they think they are), or (as Sayid appears to think) Locke gave him a screwed up compass on purpose, or there is something of significant magnetic whosits on the island that would throw the readings off.
What sort of power generation (ie, such as that necessary to run Rousseau's chamber of music, torture and twisted love) would generate significantly disruptive magnetic fields?
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 14, 2005 6:07:54 am PST #4849 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Maybe the 'sides' that Locke is talking about are ALL the survivors vs. 'the Others', and he's trying to prepare people for the eventual smackdown?
I would think if that were the case, he might want to rally people while something like, oh, the abduction of the sweet pregnant lady and the near murder of her likeable maybe-boyfriend was still fresh on their minds.
It just seems like a weird thing to say to me after Jack saved his life in a much more immediate way more recently.
Yeah, in my book thumping on my chest 'til I come back from the dead would trump motivational help with rehab. And, OK, waking up being cuddled by someone who looks like Matthew Fox wouldn't hurt, either...
le nubian - Jan 14, 2005 6:07:54 am PST #4850 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I do not think Locke had teamed up with Ethan. I agree that Locke is his own dude.
I'm not sure how far to go with "The Stand" analogy, but Locke ain't a good guy. I think this was established in episode 2 or 3 when he returned to the dog to Walt (through Michael) and ominous music was playing when Locke was watching the both of them. Yes, we saw "Walkabout" after that and he helped Charlie, but Locke's motives has always been suspect to me.
Locke's lies to Jack really made me wonder how far he'd go if there's something he really wanted.
Polter-Cow - Jan 14, 2005 6:08:27 am PST #4851 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
(as Sayid appears to think) Locke gave him a screwed up compass on purpose, or there is something of significant magnetic whosits on the island that would throw the readings off.
Why is Sayid such a fucking moron? The obvious explanation, given all he's seen and experienced, is not that he has a faulty compass, but that there is, in fact, a significant magnetic whosit, most likely coming from the mysterious power source that must exist somewhere on the island.
Lilty Cash - Jan 14, 2005 6:09:59 am PST #4852 of 10000
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
Maybe the 'sides' that Locke is talking about are ALL the survivors vs. 'the Others', and he's trying to prepare people for the eventual smackdown?
Ooh, I like this.
Locke (rallying the troops): It's about power. They've got an invisomechasaurus. What do we have?
Hurley (Stepping up): I can help!
Flashback to Hurley winning Junkyard Wars.
le nubian - Jan 14, 2005 6:10:31 am PST #4853 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Liese,
how are the survivors watches working? Have we seen anyone look at their watch? If so...then the problem is with the compass not a magnetic field.
However, Sayid and company did find that something was broadcasting a message on a loop. I can't imagine that broadcast would interfere with a compass.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 14, 2005 6:11:42 am PST #4854 of 10000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Why is Sayid such a fucking moron?
t protective of The Sayid
Hey now!
I think Sayid is trying to continue clinging to the science he knows. It's a coping machanism. He's is full scale denial about the voices in the woods, and has rationalized a lot. He did mention that it was a miracle that they survived, but other than that, he's all scientific business
t /protective of The Sayid
Astarte - Jan 14, 2005 6:15:00 am PST #4855 of 10000
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.
Remember, Locke is the one person that clearly does not want to be rescued. He doesn't want to go back to the life he had. Why would he? He's got the fantasy life he craved back in the ol' box factory.
The others may be gradually becoming reconciled to life on the island to various degrees, but I don't think any of them show signs of not wanting to be rescued if the opportunity arose.
Any way Locke can find to upset plans for rescue, expect him to use. Ruthlessly.
Polter-Cow - Jan 14, 2005 6:16:11 am PST #4856 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Hey now!
Hee hee. You sound like me kicking my friend who was expressing glee at Shannon's possible death.
I think Sayid is trying to continue clinging to the science he knows. It's a coping machanism.
Well, I didn't like the delivery. It sounded too much like that was the only conclusion he had come to. I guess he has somehow blocked out regular logic from his mind.