Comments on: The Replacement http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/ A place to write and read Lost Theories Thu, 17 May 2012 19:43:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33126 Achalli Tue, 04 May 2010 17:06:45 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33126 Very good question to consider ScrollLocke. I'm not sure which way I lean on that question. It's definitely something to think about. Very good question to consider ScrollLocke. I’m not sure which way I lean on that question. It’s definitely something to think about.

]]> By: ScrollLocke http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33122 ScrollLocke Tue, 04 May 2010 13:35:42 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33122 A huge question for me is whether or not this black/white, smokey/taweret thing...existed before Jacob and MIB arrived on the island and therefore some event lead them to take over these positions -OR- it all started with them, meaning they would have arrived on the island prior to the Egyptian era that carved the cave image. I suppose it's possible they arrived on the island post the Egyptian era and then the event that makes them into whatever they are - also sends them back in time prior to the Egyptian cave carving being made. Surely time travel has something to do with their circumstance - considering the importance of time travel to the overall story. A huge question for me is whether or not this black/white, smokey/taweret thing…existed before Jacob and MIB arrived on the island and therefore some event lead them to take over these positions -OR- it all started with them, meaning they would have arrived on the island prior to the Egyptian era that carved the cave image.

I suppose it’s possible they arrived on the island post the Egyptian era and then the event that makes them into whatever they are – also sends them back in time prior to the Egyptian cave carving being made.

Surely time travel has something to do with their circumstance – considering the importance of time travel to the overall story.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33121 Achalli Tue, 04 May 2010 13:26:59 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33121 HansoHattori, the point I am making with this is that even evil can be made good. In my opinion, a full out war on Smokey will only prove Smokey right regardless of the outcome. With almost every episode they are giving us evidence that the two realities are linked. Although it has been one way so far, information flowing from the alt to the original reality hasn't been ruled out yet. So it is very plausible that alt Locke could influence and change Smokey. As for the Island still needing protection, people have always found their way to the Island and people always will. The Island will need protection from the people who haven't changed yet. HansoHattori, the point I am making with this is that even evil can be made good. In my opinion, a full out war on Smokey will only prove Smokey right regardless of the outcome.

With almost every episode they are giving us evidence that the two realities are linked. Although it has been one way so far, information flowing from the alt to the original reality hasn’t been ruled out yet. So it is very plausible that alt Locke could influence and change Smokey.

As for the Island still needing protection, people have always found their way to the Island and people always will. The Island will need protection from the people who haven’t changed yet.

]]> By: HansoHattori http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33112 HansoHattori Tue, 04 May 2010 10:02:12 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33112 I always thought the evil that needed to be contained on the island WAS Smokey. They keep making a big deal about HIM getting off the island and "ending everything". If that's the case, then why would he become protector of the island? There would be nothing to protect it from. And why would there need to be Others on and off the island? I would be dissatisfied with this ending unless they specifically point out that the "evil" that the island is being protected from is something other than Smokey. I always thought the evil that needed to be contained on the island WAS Smokey. They keep making a big deal about HIM getting off the island and “ending everything”. If that’s the case, then why would he become protector of the island? There would be nothing to protect it from. And why would there need to be Others on and off the island? I would be dissatisfied with this ending unless they specifically point out that the “evil” that the island is being protected from is something other than Smokey.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33109 Achalli Tue, 04 May 2010 06:14:02 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33109 DrMrWizard, I understand your point to a degree. However consider how many characters have changed and redeemed themselves. Even Ben has changed. Also, consider that in Life, we all play a part in the bigger scheme of things. We all have an effect on the bigger picture. Lost is a special show in that it has presented a lot of concepts that most people would never have thought about and has given us a chance to learn and understand concepts and ideas from many subject areas. By taking this journey with these characters I've learned many things about myself that has lead me to this latest theory. However things turn out and whether this scenario proves to be true or not, I don't consider anything pointless. I'm glad you raised this question and thank you for your comment. DrMrWizard, I understand your point to a degree. However consider how many characters have changed and redeemed themselves. Even Ben has changed.

Also, consider that in Life, we all play a part in the bigger scheme of things. We all have an effect on the bigger picture.

Lost is a special show in that it has presented a lot of concepts that most people would never have thought about and has given us a chance to learn and understand concepts and ideas from many subject areas. By taking this journey with these characters I’ve learned many things about myself that has lead me to this latest theory. However things turn out and whether this scenario proves to be true or not, I don’t consider anything pointless.

I’m glad you raised this question and thank you for your comment.

]]> By: DrMrWizard http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33102 DrMrWizard Tue, 04 May 2010 05:18:59 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33102 Very interesting... I wouldn`t mind this as an ending, except it makes a lot of what we`ve watched over the years seem a bit pointless. If it`s mostly all about Smokey seeing the error of his ways and in turn becoming the new protector of the Island, what about all of the characters we`ve come to know? I guess that means they would have played little parts, as in "it only end once" and they are the group that played into that end, but other than that... pointless. Very interesting…

I wouldn`t mind this as an ending, except it makes a lot of what we`ve watched over the years seem a bit pointless. If it`s mostly all about Smokey seeing the error of his ways and in turn becoming the new protector of the Island, what about all of the characters we`ve come to know? I guess that means they would have played little parts, as in “it only end once” and they are the group that played into that end, but other than that… pointless.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33100 Achalli Tue, 04 May 2010 05:06:30 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33100 Great point about the name AES. I hadn't considered that and forgot about that statement to Desmond. Great point about the name AES. I hadn’t considered that and forgot about that statement to Desmond.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33099 Achalli Tue, 04 May 2010 05:03:33 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33099 Imisscharlie, you're right about it being a Lost type twist, plus it makes a great deal of sense also. Imisscharlie, you’re right about it being a Lost type twist, plus it makes a great deal of sense also.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33098 Achalli Tue, 04 May 2010 05:00:20 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33098 AES, really good thought on Christian. As for a Happily Ever After ending for the couples, I think you're right. Realistically not everyone will survive. And I can live with that as long as their is some meaning to the death. Charlie was a favorite character of mine and I was sorry to see him die. But I had the satisfaction of knowing his death wasn't pointless. LOL, I love the idea of Ben, Richard, and Miles rescuing the Losties. Talk about a group of misfits. Thanks as always for your great comment. AES, really good thought on Christian.

As for a Happily Ever After ending for the couples, I think you’re right. Realistically not everyone will survive. And I can live with that as long as their is some meaning to the death. Charlie was a favorite character of mine and I was sorry to see him die. But I had the satisfaction of knowing his death wasn’t pointless.

LOL, I love the idea of Ben, Richard, and Miles rescuing the Losties. Talk about a group of misfits.

Thanks as always for your great comment.

]]> By: A.E.S. http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2010/05/the-replacement/#comment-33097 A.E.S. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:57:53 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=12963#comment-33097 I really do like the idea of MIB being the candidate also...it makes perfect sense. I still dwell on two things, making me believe he is going to be someone we know...or know of... One being the whole 'name' thing...why is it so important? "Its not what I am, but who I am", and "Do you know who I am Desmond?" His name is important...I believe if it is someone from the show, it will be either Aaron (or even possibly Jacob himself)...who the hell knows... Again good theory... I really do like the idea of MIB being the candidate also…it makes perfect sense.

I still dwell on two things, making me believe he is going to be someone we know…or know of…

One being the whole ‘name’ thing…why is it so important? “Its not what I am, but who I am”, and “Do you know who I am Desmond?”

His name is important…I believe if it is someone from the show, it will be either Aaron (or even possibly Jacob himself)…who the hell knows…

Again good theory…

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