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Lost: Call The Movers! (Or, What The Hell You Say To Me?)

So, if you haven't seen tonight's episode of Lost (5/08/08), you may want to skip this post because it will be packed full of spoilers.

I generally have no problems with Lost. Despite the fact that it leaves me in the dark a bit, I find myself enjoying the mystery and tire of hearing people whine about, "But I don't understaaaaaaaand." (Then turn off the TV!)

However, last night. Whoa.

I was okay with all the crazy crackheaded stuff they dealt us throughout the show (for the most part) until that last directive that Locke gave Ben.

For those who didn't watch and want to get a big fat spoiler, Locke was given the directive, once they reached the cabin, to "move the island."

To that I say:

How exactly do you "move" an island? I'm under the impression that this isn't something you can do with a UHaul, but who knows?

I mean, it's a good idea in theory. Remember those family members or friends of your parents that your family didn't really like, but they kept coming around anyway? You'd act like you weren't at home, but they didn't leave, they just kept knocking and knocking?

Seriously, what better way to freak out the people who annoy the hell out of you and just won't go away than to suddenly move. Poof! And there can't be anyone more annoying than those who just want to nuke your ass. Right?

Of all the things I expected Locke to tell Ben, that wasn't one of the ideas that crossed my mind. And I have some pretty far out thoughts.

Despite the WTF of it all, I still find myself screaming at the commercials (that's right - I don't have DVR OR Tivo) to end so I can get back to the show.

I think there's a possibility that a major clue was given in the episode preceding this one regarding what's really going on during the conversation between Hurley and Jack in Hurley's psych ward. Or, they could just be fucking with us again. They're so good at that.

So truly, despite the constant WTFs, I still enjoy the show and find myself more annoyed by the whiners than anything.

It also appears that John Locke must be around 47 at the time of this show being that it takes place in 2004 and it seems he might have been born around 1957. I don't know that's a fact. Just going by the Buddy Holly vinyl and the bobby socks.

So what were your general thoughts on the episode? Have you given up on Lost? Have you started whining? Or are you just along for the ride?

The Other Kids Pack Lunch Lost Brain Dump

I realize I've posted about Lost quite a bit lately. Pair that with my posts on Cloverfield and you'd think that I was in Abrams pocket.

I assure you I am not. If so, I would have at least come out of it with a couple of Benjamins. Hai!

But seriously, I was recently talking to a friend about Lost and was quite shocked at how much I had to say about the series. Last Thursday's episode, "The Constant," was, in my opinion, one of the best of the series. It was tight. It was dramatic. It was emotional. It was worthy of being included with some of Season 1's episodes. Perhaps not as emotional as "Walkabout", but close.

This season has brought some stellar episodes and has answered a number of questions while raising more. Infuriating? Yes. But would you want a series that doesn't keep you guessing?

Lost fans who have stuck with the show these four years love theories. And last night's episode gave us plenty to theorize about. So here it is. My Lost brain dump:

Lost - Ben & Sayid - What. The. Fuuuuuuuuudge.

Okay, I knew when I heard his voice that it was him for sure. I suspected the entire show that it had something to do with Ben, but just the same: what a reveal.

Holy crap.

Poor Sayid. Locke told you, baby!

Flash Forward City: Lost Season 4 Premiere = OMG!

That first scene, with the car - waiting to see who was going to get out - I literally craned around to see if I could see who it was. Ridiculous, but I'm so hooked. Again.

What did you guys think?

Spoilers under the cut!

Lost: The Questions We Want Answered in Season 4

On Thursday, we will finally be able to see the conclusion to that insane mind-fuck (but fun one!) that was the season 3 finale.

Now, I'm sure we all have questions we want answered on Thursday. Or well, at least, semi-answered. But here are my top 5. In descending order, of course:

5. Who the hell is Naomi and who sent her? Okay. So Naomi is pretty much history, but that doesn't mean I don't want to know what the hell her purpose was. Where did she come from and who sent her?

4. What's the "Box?" No really. This is the series that brought us Smokey, a big ol killer monster made out of smoke. I refuse to believe this is simply one of Fancy Ben's metaphors. If you recall, the "box" was some thing that Ben told Locke would provide him with anything he wanted. In this case, he found his father inside the box. So what IS the box?

3. What's with the pregnant chicks? In a twist on the old classic horror movie cliche, if you get knocked up on the island - you is dead. I only have one question: Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

2. Who's on the freakin' boat? Okay, I guess this kinda goes back to #4, but what's the deal with the boat that isn't Penny's. Who's on the boat! I get the feeling it's not Captain Stubing.

1. WHAT THE $%^@! I think this question encompasses my final questions all together which all have to do with the last ten minutes of the season finale: WHAT THE HELL PEOPLE?! Last season's flash forward set me up for biggest brain buggering by a television show in, maybe, forever. Who is Kate going home to? Who's waiting for her? Who's in the coffin? Why is everything so god awful? WTF?!?!

There. I've said it. I feel better for it.

Now, anyone else want to add any questions? Hmm?