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Lost: OMGWTF POLAR BEAR

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le nubian - Oct 25, 2004 8:53:49 am PDT #503 of 10000

"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

At its base, there needs to be an explanation for:

1) the "monster" that picked up the pilot's body (and probably killed the boar in Locke's ep;

2) the person/thing killing people 16 years ago in the French woman's plea for help;

3) Jack's dad walking/running around; 4) Locke walking

5) OMGWTFPOLARBEAR

Whatever the situation is (magical realism, I don't know)...it definitely is in the land of the fantastic.

Sean K - Oct 25, 2004 9:00:00 am PDT #504 of 10000

You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Not to speak for Jess, but I think I got what she was saying....

She's not saying she doesn't want it all to be rational reality goodness, or that there can't be sci fi/fantasy elements.

She just doesn't want there to be an overarching mythology. Explanations ! = mythology.

Topic!Cindy - Oct 25, 2004 9:36:22 am PDT #505 of 10000

What is even happening?

Explanations ! = mythology.

I'm not sure I think the explanations are going to be every day ones, so when I used the word "mythology" I meant explanations+rules, working on the assumption that there is a fantastical element. Now if it turns out to be more along the Jurassic Park lines, where rich people/corporation/mad scientists have caused the fantastic through everyday means (dropping a polar bear off on a tropical island; breeding some ginormous animal), and if Locke's recovery was just a fluke ala getting amnesia from a bump on the head, and regaining one's memory from a bump on the head, then the rules behind it (and in my personal lexicon, the mythology) is realistic world happenings.

Oh my word. I just read that back to myself. If Jess thought she was going to win the not-explaining-myself-well award today, I've just ripped it from her hands.

When come back, bring articulation.

Sean K - Oct 25, 2004 9:41:50 am PDT #506 of 10000

You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Actually, considering I'm having my own communications failures and missteps today, I'm seriously considering deleting my explanation, just because I fear I've done more harm than good.

Jessica - Oct 25, 2004 9:43:33 am PDT #507 of 10000

If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

No no, both of you, leave them! That way I look less crazy.

DavidS - Oct 25, 2004 9:44:56 am PDT #508 of 10000

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

No no, both of you, leave them! That way I look less crazy.

You all seem to be contradicting either my point or Jess's point while thinking you're agreeing with my point/Jess's point.

I think you're all crazy.

Sean K - Oct 25, 2004 9:47:26 am PDT #509 of 10000

You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

::dives head first into extra-crazy-land, just to help Jess look less crazy::

Dana - Oct 25, 2004 9:48:02 am PDT #510 of 10000

"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

I think you're all crazy.

Hey, is that a polar bear?

Katie M - Oct 25, 2004 9:50:12 am PDT #511 of 10000

I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

OMGWTF!

Beverly - Oct 25, 2004 9:57:16 am PDT #512 of 10000

Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

I'm a little disappointed cleolinda hasn't done any more recaps. She needs to get on that, I'm thinking.

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