EE: "It Never Rains in Southern California" was on the van's (8-track?) sound system. This may have been an easter egg reference to how overcast and rainy it's been (especially when Jack and Kate go see Claire's mom at the motel) in some scenes... much more so than it actually would be in L.A. I haven't read anything about that, but having lived in Los Angeles for many years, the sky never looks like it did when they pulled up to the motel. I'm not criticizing LOST or its producers, I think it's amazing how they create so many locations around the world by using different parts of Hawaii.
The song "INRISC" also references plane travel, and things spiraling out of control. Both of which are staples on LOST.
Now, a few observations and theories--some more crackpot than others:
1. Jack is the fastest chalkboard cleaner EVER.
2. Chang probably sent his wife and young son off the Island, after the Incident, due to fears for their safety, and not because he's a jerk. (He's still a jerk, but it does appear that he really adores his son.)
3. The Incident may have given Miles his ability. This is pure speculation. Or it may be that Miles, who is the only character (that I can think of) to come in such close contact with HIMSELF, may pick up this ability (as a baby) from himself (as an adult) if he comes in contact with himself and the universe doesn't implode. Miles may even die to save his mother, himself (as a baby) and/or his father (now that he's part of the COT, or Circle of Trust, he's going to be more involved in crazy stuff). If he were to die while coming into contact with himself, and the universe doesn't implode, he might impart some sort of partially-undead-ness onto little Miles (though that's a bit too circular).
I'm assuming the universe won't implode, because then LOST's sixth season will be pretty dull.
4. Who ISN'T Eloise working with? Widmore sends Locke to her; she enlists Ben's help; she probably sent the van to kidnap miles. Why did the group HAVE to be on flight 316? Sure, it went over the Island, but maybe also because she was putting her people (Illiana, etc.) and a big metal case on flight 316. She seems like she has the upper hand in much of what's going on. Was it even necessary for Faraday to send Desmond to deliver the message to her? She seems to know what's going on.
5. To address the issue of perspective (like whether or not the Incident happened) from other theories: yes, everyone has their own perspective on reality. Dharma may view what happens at the Swan (if that's really the location of the Incident) as an "incident" whereas others may view it as something entirely differently. A few years ago I had what I call a "snowboarding incident" -- but to others on the slope, it was comic relief. More seriously, if I am the victim of a home invasion robbery, I may refer to it as an "incident." The term is nice in that it denotes something serious but it downplays it, too. The robbers who broke in to my house, however, wouldn't refer to it as an "incident" but probably would consider it a "job well done." This is normal and is how people, all people, think and act. It doesn't mean that it didn't happen, however. And it shouldn't be extrapolated beyond that, especially because LOST is, ultimately, about people and their relationships--more t! han it is about time travel/science fiction.
6. What lies in the shadow of the statue? The Orchid? The temple? Maybe (and I don't think this next part is true but I'm including it as a crackpot theory) the statue is the vertical protrusion of a gigantic sundial. So that at any given time, what lies in the shadow of the statue is the TIME... and this also allows people on the Island to know when/where the Island is. Like I said, I would be surprised if this theory is true, but it would be a hilariously dramatic reveal, to have an aerial view of the island (when the statue is standing) and to see that its "natural" formations create a gigantic sundial... or at least half of one.
7. Things are spinning out of control. Sawyer just clocked Phil... he could set Phil up as the scapegoat, but I doubt it. Kate revealed too much to Roger, and so Jack, after quite a pregnant pause, tried to cool Roger off. Sayid is running around in the jungle with a gun and a grudge. Daniel just returned from the mainland, probably to make things spiral even more out of control in an attempt to save everyone, especially Charlotte. Things are bound to get much, much worse, and quickly. All those people who don't naturally belong in 1977, presuming they all survive, are going to have to get out of Dharmaville (perhaps before little Ben returns) and out of 1977, pretty quickly. Because when it rains, it pours:
IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
by ALBERT HAMMOND
Got on a board a west bound seven forty seven
Didn't think before deciding what to do
All that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and movies
Rang true, sure rang true.
Seems it never rain in Southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya
It pours man it pours.
The song "INRISC" also references plane travel, and things spiraling out of control. Both of which are staples on LOST.
Now, a few observations and theories--some more crackpot than others:
1. Jack is the fastest chalkboard cleaner EVER.
2. Chang probably sent his wife and young son off the Island, after the Incident, due to fears for their safety, and not because he's a jerk. (He's still a jerk, but it does appear that he really adores his son.)
3. The Incident may have given Miles his ability. This is pure speculation. Or it may be that Miles, who is the only character (that I can think of) to come in such close contact with HIMSELF, may pick up this ability (as a baby) from himself (as an adult) if he comes in contact with himself and the universe doesn't implode. Miles may even die to save his mother, himself (as a baby) and/or his father (now that he's part of the COT, or Circle of Trust, he's going to be more involved in crazy stuff). If he were to die while coming into contact with himself, and the universe doesn't implode, he might impart some sort of partially-undead-ness onto little Miles (though that's a bit too circular).
I'm assuming the universe won't implode, because then LOST's sixth season will be pretty dull.
4. Who ISN'T Eloise working with? Widmore sends Locke to her; she enlists Ben's help; she probably sent the van to kidnap miles. Why did the group HAVE to be on flight 316? Sure, it went over the Island, but maybe also because she was putting her people (Illiana, etc.) and a big metal case on flight 316. She seems like she has the upper hand in much of what's going on. Was it even necessary for Faraday to send Desmond to deliver the message to her? She seems to know what's going on.
5. To address the issue of perspective (like whether or not the Incident happened) from other theories: yes, everyone has their own perspective on reality. Dharma may view what happens at the Swan (if that's really the location of the Incident) as an "incident" whereas others may view it as something entirely differently. A few years ago I had what I call a "snowboarding incident" -- but to others on the slope, it was comic relief. More seriously, if I am the victim of a home invasion robbery, I may refer to it as an "incident." The term is nice in that it denotes something serious but it downplays it, too. The robbers who broke in to my house, however, wouldn't refer to it as an "incident" but probably would consider it a "job well done." This is normal and is how people, all people, think and act. It doesn't mean that it didn't happen, however. And it shouldn't be extrapolated beyond that, especially because LOST is, ultimately, about people and their relationships--more t! han it is about time travel/science fiction.
6. What lies in the shadow of the statue? The Orchid? The temple? Maybe (and I don't think this next part is true but I'm including it as a crackpot theory) the statue is the vertical protrusion of a gigantic sundial. So that at any given time, what lies in the shadow of the statue is the TIME... and this also allows people on the Island to know when/where the Island is. Like I said, I would be surprised if this theory is true, but it would be a hilariously dramatic reveal, to have an aerial view of the island (when the statue is standing) and to see that its "natural" formations create a gigantic sundial... or at least half of one.
7. Things are spinning out of control. Sawyer just clocked Phil... he could set Phil up as the scapegoat, but I doubt it. Kate revealed too much to Roger, and so Jack, after quite a pregnant pause, tried to cool Roger off. Sayid is running around in the jungle with a gun and a grudge. Daniel just returned from the mainland, probably to make things spiral even more out of control in an attempt to save everyone, especially Charlotte. Things are bound to get much, much worse, and quickly. All those people who don't naturally belong in 1977, presuming they all survive, are going to have to get out of Dharmaville (perhaps before little Ben returns) and out of 1977, pretty quickly. Because when it rains, it pours:
IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
by ALBERT HAMMOND
Got on a board a west bound seven forty seven
Didn't think before deciding what to do
All that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and movies
Rang true, sure rang true.
Seems it never rain in Southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl, don't they warn ya
It pours man it pours.
