L.D.Q.A. -- 6/25
Sorry I'm late today -- my work schedule is a little screwy this week. Let's roll:
Q: If you could create a character on "Lost," who would it be and what would be their characteristics? What would they bring to the show? -- Amber
A: It would be the kinda guy who asks questions like "Hey, why don't we sleep in the empty houses that are protected by a sonic fence?" and "Why don't we look around THE WHOLE island just to make sure there aren't any more islands around here?"
Q: If you were a Lostie what would be your special contribution to survival? Crochet a hammock? Make sushi? Weave twigs and leaves into baskets? Nightly charades around the campfire? Building a refrigerator from spare airplane parts? -- Diana
A: I can't do any of those things. I'd make a terrible Lostie -- just like I wouldn't be good on "Survivor." I am terrible at outdoorsy things -- need your Tivo hooked up and I'm your guy. But I think I'd be a good soldier and just do what I was told by the people that knew what they were doing (Jack, Sayid, Locke). Another reason I'd be a terrible Lostie is ...
Q: I am amazed that you can't swim and would like to know how this happens.
How have you made it your entire life without learning how to swim? So far
Do you have an incredible fear of the water (any type, pool or ocean)? Nope
Traumtic experience when you were younger? Yup
Do you go on boats or does that freak you out completely? Boats are fine
What happens when you're invited to a pool party, do you avoid the pool? For the most part, but I do go in.
Do you ever want to learn how to swim? My mom made me take lessons when I was 17, haven't swam since. Though I did almost drown in Ari's pool once. Here, I'll let him explain:
So I have been told someone has asked Daniel if he really can't swim. Let me recount a story that can touch on this matter.
Along with Lost parties, my house has also been known to entertain people poolside during the summer months (for all the non-LA people, yes LA has great weather year round and yes you should be jealous). As
Daniel is a frequent visitor, he has also always claimed to not know how to swim (personally I didn't really believe him). He would venture in the water but seldom out of the shallow end. One time however a bunch of
us were screwing around playing some pool basketball (another LA thing) and I "accidentally" pushed Daniel into the deep end (Don't be saying poor Daniel, 1. I was trying to score a basket and 2. I still didn't
believe he couldn't swim.) Let's just say I turned around and that was the last I saw of Daniel for a good 20 seconds. I frantically swam over and helped lift him out of the pool where he proceeded to turn over and
spit out water. All those scenes of people drowning in the movie, yeah I guess they weren't so fabricated. So the moral of the story is 1. Daniel can't swim 2. Believe your friends when they say they can't swim
and 3. Let it be known I won the pool basketball game.
Ok, I don't think I was under for 20 seconds, didn't feel that long. I had made almost all the way to the wall, Ari helped me out. And I definitely spit up water and choked for a bit. And I don't think we finished that game of pool basketball, so that "win" is under protest.
Q: Do you think the meeting between Jack and Kate was the last we'll see? Are the next 3 season just filling in what happens between now and then? Or do you think we will see what happens to Jack and/or Kate after that meeting? -- Anthony
A: My personal preference is that we don't "flash-forward" again. I do hope, however, that when they do get off the island, they don't save it for the last episode ever. I like when a show seemingly "wraps things up" in the second to last episode, and then shows you the aftermath (see season 3 of "The Wire"). Some people say they can't bare the thought of Jack ending up so bad, but if you think everyone is getting out of this rosy then you are surely mistaken.
Q: Do you think Nikki, her boy toy or the diamonds have anything to do with season 4? -- Mary Ann
A: Absolutely not. The producers learned their lesson there. Could they exist in a flashback? Sure. But if they ever come back again, so help me God ...
Q: That weird statue foot with four toes that Sayid, Sun and Jin spotted on the way to the first "others" ambush. Any speculation on this? It really stumps me (no pun intended) and it seems we haven't gotten any further clues that even remotely relate to this, have we? It's the most random thing they've thrown at us to date, and I wanted to get your view. -- George
A: My feeling is that they will answer this one, but I am hoping they don't. Sometimes in life, you don't get every answer you want. It's like what's in the suitcase in "Pulp Fiction" -- some things are better left to the imagination.
Q: If you were one of the "Lost" survivors, what would you want your flash backs to be like? Would you pick the felon on the run from federal marshalls; a doctor with drunken daddy issues; hunter/gatherer who live in a compound and growing pot or something new and cool? -- Melanni
A: Not sure exactly, but I do always think about what my "Groundhog Day" would be -- the day I wouldn't mind living over and over again. Let's just it involves me and this girl I dated in college.
Q: If you had to come up with an official name for the island, besides the generic "the island," what would it be?
A: I call the wireless network in my house "The Dome" after the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. As for the island, I'll go with Seahaven, the name of the town in "The Truman Show" -- another place that wasn't what it seemed to be and no one else could get to.
Q: If the following "Lost" characters were to write their autobiographies, what do you think each of them would be titled?
Henry Gale -- Jacob and Me: How I Kept the Others From Asking Too Many Questions
Locke -- Don't Tell Me What I Can't Do
Hurley -- The Numbers That Ruined My Life, Dude
Juliet -- Secrets of a Lying Bitch
Sawyer -- Son of a Bitch
Charlie -- I'm Sorry, Daniel
Comments
For all of you Non-Cuse people out there, it's the Carrier Dome. My man simply made a typo. As a proud Cuse grad I feel responisble to let you know this.
Posted by: Andrew | June 25, 2007 01:36 PM
I think it should be referred to as the "Eyeland" since eyes play such an important role in the show and are often the boy part the camera is most focused on. Unless of course Kate is sunbathing.
"Seahaven" is lame. Come up with something more imaginative Daniel (not saying that mine was more creative of course)!
Posted by: Andrew, Part II | June 25, 2007 01:45 PM
I love to be in the water, and I can do a modified sidestroke and float OK, but that is about it. Still won't go anywhere near a diving board. So I share your non-swimming pain, Daniel.
I would be the person figuring out how to make sweets. The second the hatch opened up, I would have been on the stove, cooking up some brownies. Once the hatch blew, I would probably figure out how to take palm fronds and crochet some carry bags. I'd let the "leaders" go trek around the island -- I guess that makes me one of the background people.
Posted by: Janelle | June 25, 2007 02:02 PM
Love the autobiography titles!!
Posted by: bandirun | June 25, 2007 02:11 PM
The autobio titles were hilarious!!
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 25, 2007 02:22 PM
Kate -- A Tale of Two Guys
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 25, 2007 02:23 PM
The autobios are great! We have to make a complete list.
Jack - Jackface: A Love Story.
Incidentally, I'm willing to bet we'll find out more about the foot statue next season when Richard takes the rest of the (still living) Others to the mysterious "Temple" Henry mentioned in the finale.
Posted by: Jay | June 25, 2007 02:51 PM
Aaron -- I Was Born On This Island, Not Henry
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 25, 2007 02:56 PM
Wow Daniel, those were fantastic questions and answers. Love the last one posted I think from you. I will have to think about that one.
Posted by: ♥ Susan ♥ | June 25, 2007 03:05 PM
So, spoilers kind of (going by what damon & carlton have said in interviews, but you can't always believe them):
the producers have said in interviews that the statue w/ four toes will figure prominently into season 4... and they've also said that the season 4 "flashes" will be a mostly flashforwards, which will tell one story in a nonlinear sequence.
So, if they're telling the truth to EW and BuddyTV.com, then... well... sorry, Daniel.
Also, am I the only complete fanatic here who has read about and is foaming at the mouth to watch the "mobisodes" ??
Posted by: ali | June 25, 2007 03:15 PM
Oh wow - I asked you the pool questions, but forgot to sign my name (d'oh!)
Thanks for sharing!
-Kerin (formerly mr burns)
Posted by: Kerin (formerly mr burns) | June 25, 2007 03:50 PM
I think I want to ask Daniel the following question: If you were a tree, what tree would you be?
It's sooo Babwa-esque.
Ali: I am patiently foaming at the mouth for the mobisodes. I'm in perpetual sudsy surrounding
Mr Burns: How's your day?
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 25, 2007 04:14 PM
Hi Ana, my day was as good as any other, is yours getting any better?? Oh and I would probably be a maple tree....Mmmmm maple syrup
As for my book title
Danielle - Jungle Woman
Mikhail - Beyond the Grave
Posted by: Kerin (formerly mr burns) | June 25, 2007 04:34 PM
Book titles:
Danielle: I Killed Them All!
Michael: My Boy, They Took My Boy!
Sun: Yes I speak the Language!
Posted by: Diana | June 25, 2007 05:54 PM
**BREAKING NEWS**
Danielle has a book coming out this fall!! It’s already been chosen as a selection for the Oprah Book Of The Mont Club!! Yea!!
"How to Mind Your Own Business in the Jungle"
An Excerpt:
"10 Tips on Minding Your Own Business
1. If you hear whispers, ignore them. It's most likely heat exhaustion.
2. If your newborn baby is taken from you, look on the bright side--you like to travel light.
3. If you find an abandoned underground shelter, do not use it. It can have spiders. EEEKK!
4. When out exploring the jungle, stay clear of all signs of civilization. This includes people, hatches, buildings with electricity, and pallets full of food. Having direct contact with any of these "anomalies" can hinder your survival.
5. When faced with a swirling mass of Black smoke, whistle a friendly tune and calmly skip away.
6. If you notice anything falling out of the sky (like planes, or pallets of food) do your best to preoccupy yourself with spear carving---you can never have enough spears!
7. When capturing suspicious person with net, do not ask questions. Most likely just a tourist and will have no relevant information. Speak jibber-jabber to confuse them.
8. When encountering ‘hostiles’, disappear into jungle and carve more spears.
9. When and if approached by ‘friendly people’ quickly look away and pretend they are coconuts.
10. DO NOT draw attention to your self by making ‘crazy eyes’ at strange babies.
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 25, 2007 06:27 PM
I'm sorry I didn't provide the correct title for the above mentioned book. Silly me.
"How to Mind Your Own Business in the Jungle: One woman's Survival Story"
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 25, 2007 06:30 PM
just a heads up for all the lost addicts- i listen to a LOST podcast which mentioned that there was an interview (quite extensive) with Michael Emerson (Henry Gale) on another (non-LOST) podcast called 'Comic News Insider'- it's a fantastic listen, the host is apparently a long time friend of Mr. Emerson and he gives a lot of insight into his character and even talks about scenes which were cut from the show where he is discussing Rousseau and her history on the island. If you check out the show (it's on itunes) the interview starts about 15 minutes in or so.....
thought some of you might be interested...
cheers.
Posted by: miss bean | June 25, 2007 06:53 PM
Ana that is so funny! But you forgot a very valuable tip for her book:
If you go gathering dynamite and you stumble upon some guys holding someone hostage, just smile, get your supplies and be on your way...
How about these titles:
Sayid - The Art of Torture or Torture for Dummies
Ok, now I am thinking of a bunch and can't stop. :)
Anyway, I said it before, just not a fan of the flash forwards. I don't like trying to change the storytelling half way through. Maybe a few, a few times but for the next 3 years? There's still too much past we don't know yet that I think is vital to what is happening now.
Just my feeling on it.
Thanks for the podcast tips Miss Bean!
Posted by: Carly | June 25, 2007 08:39 PM
OMG! Carly I spaced on the dynamite incident!! That is a good one!!
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 25, 2007 08:52 PM
It just always gets me how Locke says nothing, just looks at her like, oh, you are coming to gather large amounts of explosives, of course. Happens every day here on the island. And she also says nothing as you can hear people screaming on the other side of the door.
Or when she meets Alex her only child who she has been searching for the last 16 years and the only thing she has to say is, "let's get something to tie him up?" Hello? That's it?
I guess that's what island living does to you. I need a vacation......
Posted by: Carly | June 25, 2007 09:06 PM
You know that mother-daughter duo is going to need some Dr Phill time if they got started on the "Let's Tuture Dad" foot....
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 25, 2007 09:12 PM
tuture = torture I think it's sleepy time!!
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 25, 2007 09:13 PM
Great bio titles. Love the one for Juliet! Hee hee. I think you need one for Jin like "How I fooled them all: the art of pretending you don't speak English." Or maybe a survivor's cookbook for preparing fish while stranded on an island? Or maybe a book on ghost stories?
Posted by: cathead67 | June 26, 2007 05:52 AM
OK, if we are going the title route:
Sawyer: "The Art of the Con"
Or, "Men who Con and the Women they Con into Loving Them "
Sun: "Pillow Talk: Learn to Speak English in 60 Days from your Lover."
Jin: "Raftbuilding for Beginners."
Richard: "Makeup for Men."
Sayid: "Survivor Man: how to fix a walkie talkie, torture your friends and shoot your enemies."
All I got right now.
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 06:13 AM
I like Richard's title! : )
Posted by: cathead67 | June 26, 2007 06:43 AM
So I sent Daniel this question, but I sent it a little late or maybe it was so stupid that he ignored it. I will open myself to possible humilation by asking you guys...
I went ahead of myself and finished up Season 1 (I couldn't stop myself!), do you all remember when they go to the Black Rock and Artez blows up when handling the dynamite? Then they all wrap the dynamite in wet shirts? Well if they had to be so careful why did Rosseau just come in and grab a box of explosives when Locke had his dad in the Brig? Did the writers just f--up or am I missing something? Ok, feel free to make fun of me!!
Posted by: Tristan | June 26, 2007 07:05 AM
So I sent Daniel this question, but I sent it a little late or maybe it was so stupid that he ignored it. I will open myself to possible humilation by asking you guys...
I went ahead of myself and finished up Season 1 (I couldn't stop myself!), do you all remember when they go to the Black Rock and Artez blows up when handling the dynamite? Then they did all wrap the dynamite in wet shirts? Well if they had to be so careful why did Rosseau just come in and grab a box of explosives when Locke had his dad in the Brig? Did the writers just f--up or am I missing something? Ok, feel free to make fun of me!!
Posted by: Tristan | June 26, 2007 07:05 AM
I don't know why is double posted...sorry for that spastic move!
Posted by: Tristan | June 26, 2007 07:06 AM
I would read Sawyer's book.
If Locke had a book it would be like a Man vs. Wild type book. I love that show.
Posted by: Maria | June 26, 2007 07:07 AM
Shannon: Great Tans After a Plane Crash (picture book!)
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 07:30 AM
Locke's book would deefinitely be good reading. He's fascinating!
Posted by: cathead67 | June 26, 2007 07:31 AM
Deefinitely? Ha! I can't type!
Posted by: cathead67 | June 26, 2007 07:32 AM
Boone - "Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Step-Sister"
Posted by: Andrew | June 26, 2007 07:37 AM
Ana - that was hilarious!
I don't feel like I have too much to add because I succumbed to temptation and finished season 1. So now I am already forgetting what has happened when :)
Posted by: Emmaleigh | June 26, 2007 08:04 AM
BERNARD: "I'm Not Rambo, I'm a Dentist" or "Swallow Your Pride and Listen to Your Wife".
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 08:34 AM
Tristan:
I think Rousseau is just a little off her rocker...she doesn't seem to worry about dying for someone who has spent the last 16 years or so surviving in the jungle. I personally do not think it was a boo boo by the producers. Arzt (the science teacher) just got blown up 'cause he was a miserable person...kinda like Nicki and Paolo ;) Call it Dharma Karma.
Posted by: Diana | June 26, 2007 08:57 AM
Haha. That's true. Artz acted like he knew what he was doing, but he didn't. Danielle has been there, done that.
Posted by: cathead67 | June 26, 2007 09:02 AM
Hi Everyone,
I posted this re: White rabbit and I think I posted too late and got no responses...maybe someone can shed some light.
I would love to see a flashback on Rousseau and I'd also like to see a flashfoward on Walt.
Does anyone else remember when Charlie and Desmond were figuring out who would go down to the looking glass, that Charlie said something like "I used to be a swimming champ and can hold my breath for 2 minutes"?
Great posts everyone, I especially enjoy reading posts by me and ana the original.
Have a great day everyone, Adele
Posted by: Adèle | June 26, 2007 09:27 AM
Janice and Janelle your titles are cracking me up!!--Makeup for a Man!!! Did you catch my 'excerpt' from Danielle's new book?
Adale: Charlie did say that. Charlie knew that in order for the vision of Claire getting rescued to come true, it had to take place exactly as Desmond saw. In the 1st season, Charlie didn't go after that drowning girl because he was high most of the time and most likely didn't want to get his remaining heroin wet (that's all he cared about)...But in the end he wanted to do something right after SSSOOOO many f-ups on his part.
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 09:47 AM
ANA: I totally loved your Danielle Book! She says so much by not saying anything, KWIM? Actions speak louder than words.
CARLY: "Torture for Dummies" had me rolling it was sooo funny!
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 10:10 AM
ANA: I am still trying to see if I have any ideas to add to your Danielle book, I am coming up empty! I think you covered all the bases!
JANICE: ROTFLMAO "Listen to your Wife" All men should just stick to that motto, or at least "Listen to the Women on the Island" because they don't go and blow things up.
Benry: "Rabbit Breeding for Fun and Profit"
Desmond: "The Secrets of Franciscan Monk Winemaking"
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 10:31 AM
VINCENT: "Nothing Stays Buried..."
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 12:04 PM
JANICE & JANELLE you guys are headlining this week!!! Woo-hoo!
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 12:37 PM
JULIETE: "A How To Guide To Making Faces" *comes with free hand mirror!*
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 12:47 PM
ANA: LOL! Girl, you crack me up!!!
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 01:04 PM
Ana, Janice and I are burning up the diary!
Benry's parenting guide: "The Art of Emotional Blackmail: How to raise a stolen adopted child"
And I LIKE the way Juliet mugs for the camera ...
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 01:18 PM
No, no, no!! Juliet’s book would be like those books you reference when looking up the meaning of your dream---only you look up facial expressions!!
"My co-worker stared right at me, with her head cocked to the right, left eyebrow raised, and a flat smile....What does this mean?!!? I know, I'll use the 'Facial Expression Reference Guide'....Oh, she just wants my ovaries....Oh my!"
LOL!!
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:25 PM
Janelle!! You beat me to it!! I had that one lined up next!! Ahhh, too funny!!!
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:27 PM
SAWYER: "Funny Put-Downs: The Art of Nicknames"
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:31 PM
ohhh, that is the best Sawyer yet, only because I wish I was that funny!
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 01:41 PM
or how about..
SAWYER- Tuesdays with Freckles
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 01:42 PM
Hurley: "How to Retain Weight without Really Trying"
Kate and Sun co-write: How to Look Good without taking a shower for 90 days: Life without moisturizer"
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 01:44 PM
LOL! I made myself laugh...I'm that dumb!
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 01:46 PM
LOL!! Girls, you are 2 good!!
HURLEY: "A Husky Life"
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:47 PM
If you all were in Chicago I'd say lets get a beer tonight :)
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 01:48 PM
"Tuesdays With Freckles" is good...
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:48 PM
alright, I am outta here. Ya'all have a good night!
Posted by: Janelle | June 26, 2007 01:50 PM
CHARLIE: "How I Couldn't Cheat Death"
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:51 PM
"Thank you everybody for coming out tonight...Janelle, Janice, & Ana will be here all week! Don't forget to tip your waitress!! GOODNIGHT!!..."
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:53 PM
ROTFLMAO!
Good Evening to All.
The nightshift is walking in now....
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 01:59 PM
DEATH: "Charlie Must Die"
Posted by: Ana (the original) | June 26, 2007 01:59 PM
wait, wait, wait...
SMOKIE: "How To Scare People Off Your Island"
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 26, 2007 03:20 PM
Nikki and Paulo: "Who Were We, Anyway?"
Posted by: Nan | June 26, 2007 05:37 PM
The obvious future NYT bestseller is Kate and Sawyer's co-authored romantic memoir. It's name?
"Cage Match", of course!
(bad pun.... sorry)
Posted by: Miss Bean | June 26, 2007 11:39 PM
This is one of my fav. youtube vid. showing the sequences of diff. perspectives of the plane crash.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nu3SxqSrAOM
I can't wait for the 1st mobisode!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Maria | June 27, 2007 06:23 AM
I have a Verizon phone that I hate, and am considering getting a video (Vcast?) phone so I can watch the mobisodes right away. ... dear God, I am getting pathetic.
Nikki: "My Life on the D-minus list"
Miss Bean -- Cage Match! Hilarious and wish I would have thought of that@
Posted by: Janelle | June 27, 2007 07:25 AM
"Cage Match" is a good one!
Posted by: Janice (formerly Belle) | June 27, 2007 07:32 AM
Hey eveyone,
Hope you`re all having a great day.
Ana the original, thanks for you`re response....
Adele
Posted by: Adele | June 27, 2007 11:50 AM
does anyone else think that boone will be a very important character in the conclusion of lost? it just seems that by what happened in the first season that we have a lot coming from him.... and i certainly hope so. homeboy is HOOOOTTTT!!!
Posted by: elizabeth | June 28, 2007 01:29 AM