Unlike the Rest Of America, I was not following the television show Lost. My erratic schedule and general flakiness prevents me from watching shows that require repeat viewing. I can keep up with Mythbusters and Monster Garage, but The West Wing is too much of a commitment. Lost was out of the question.
Then on Wednesday, in between nuzzle sessions with the pug, M & D forced me to watch the recap episode and then the season premier of the 21st century’s Gilligan’s Island. It’s stupid. And unbelievable. Pods, polar bears, others, black smoke versions of The Abyss probe, golf, a fat guy, and a heroine-addicted hobbit? Please! And these beautiful people were never doing it because the show was on at 8PM! Despite all that, the bastages got me hooked. It’s a mystery and once you get into a mystery, no matter how bad (as Dan Browne’s millions can prove), you have to finish it.
On top of its must-see-the-next-episode delivery, the show is the first one producesdwith the DVR in mind. The director’s included flashes that can only be seen by using the pause button. Fans spend hours discussing this on the Interweb in the week between shows. I would never do that, but just in case, here are some links:
– The Official ABS Site
– Lost TV – An unofficial message, but popular message board.
– Lost World Fan Fiction Webring – The fans with too much time. Way to much.
– Emilie de Ravin’s IMDB Page – She’s pretty. I would enjoy being stranded on a deserted island with her. Especially after I poisoned all the other dudes, which I’m surprised didn’t happen in the first episode. I mean, it would be the absolute first thing I would do, but like I said, the show is not realistic.
Looking at these sites and in the mirror, I realize we all are a little lost. We don’t need a compass or a path, however. Just a life. Despite that, don’t touch my DVR on Wednesdays. It will be busy.
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