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***D-Roc*** · 03-02-2008, 12:56 PM

As brilliantly pointed out by Toby in this thread, there seems to be a distinct lack of 'the numbers' in S4.

I mean, they've had plently of opportunity to drop them in - instead they've chosen to go with the Oceanic "6" (and not 4, or 8) and several other passed-up opportunities.

However, this episode saw the first occurance of the numbers for a long time - the number of Penny's house - 423 (4, 42, 23)

I'm wondering whether this is actually intentional, whether it refers to something? I've got a few ideas, but i'll need to articulate them in the mean-time I thought i'd put it 'out there'

P.S. the numbers probably have appeared in significant places this season - however about from the 'freighter four'and perhaps a few other appearances, I don't think they're as 'apparent' as they used to be. They even had Charles hold up a 755 card instead of a 234 card (for example).

JB Sawyer · 03-02-2008, 01:00 PM

Actually I remember seeing quite a few in this episode. I can't remember which exactly but I know when watching it I noticed quite a few numbers references.

I'm just wondering whether because this seems to be a 'blast from the past' episode that the numbers, which play a big role in the past of Lost, decided to resurface.

***D-Roc*** · 03-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Sorry, I didn't mean this episode so much, although my mention of Charles' 755 perhaps indicates otherwise. I'm speaking more about the previous 4 episodes, cos I realise Faraday's number was also a 'number' reference in this eppy - 2.42 something..

Yes, it could well be due to this episode venturing back in time, thus resurfacing the relevance of the numbers.

JB Sawyer · 03-02-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Roc

Sorry, I didn't mean this episode so much, although my mention of Charles' 755 perhaps indicates otherwise. I'm speaking more about the previous 4 episodes, cos I realise Faraday's number was also a 'number' reference in this eppy - 2.42 something..

Yes, it could well be due to this episode venturing back in time, thus resurfacing the relevance of the numbers.

Oh ok, yeah completely agree then

There had been an inconspicuous abscence of numbers so far in S4, mind you there had been a lack of anything retro-Lost so far

I mean that might just be a little easter egg kind of thing, there's probably an all the more reliable and real reason as to the resurfacing of the numbers.

***monster-eats-pilot*** · 03-02-2008, 11:26 PM

Ive noticed quite afew in the past episodes but I'm wondering if they still mean anything anymore. When the hatch was blown up and the failsafe key turned the relevance of the numbers went with it, on purpose I'm guessing?

Murgatroyd · 03-02-2008, 11:36 PM

Yes, that's interesting. I only hope it doesn't mean that the numbers aren't going to get a proper explanation. Just because the hatch blew up, that doesn't mean the mystery went away ....

***monster-eats-pilot*** · 03-02-2008, 11:38 PM

Oh yeah I totally agree. I just think they've moved on to other things but they wouldnt let them die out. If you see any of those numbers anywhere you immediately think LOST!!!

Abaddon · 03-03-2008, 01:20 AM

The number that des had to tell dan was 2.342..... so the numbers 23 and 42 we mentioned.

misspiggy · 03-03-2008, 10:01 PM

When Desmond woke up in 1996 for the first time, his commanding officer gave them 4 minutes to get ready.
Also, Desmond was 8 years in the past.

Lauren [is Lost] · 03-03-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by monster-eats-pilot

Oh yeah I totally agree. I just think they've moved on to other things but they wouldnt let them die out. If you see any of those numbers anywhere you immediately think LOST!!!

So true!

Btw, your avatar is quality

lol

***monster-eats-pilot*** · 03-03-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauren [is Lost]

So true!

Btw, your avatar is quality

lol

So it's not just me...few

Thanks

I didnt make it, just found it haha

esn · 03-05-2008, 01:13 PM

I liked the numbers referecnes in this episode. For me, it re-epmthisied their importance to the overall arch of the show and how they are important in getting ALL of the islanders to where they are at this moment in time. I have long belived that the numbers are intregal to whoevers running the whole thing and their appearance in this episode has given me more evidence to back this line of thought up. As Roco would say - Vindication.

***monster-eats-pilot*** · 03-05-2008, 07:15 PM

Some numbers mentioned in the episode [if anybody's interested]...
The journal was lot number 2342
It was going to go for £150,000 and £160,000
ummm was something else cant remember

03-02-2008, 12:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
*D-Roc* Hello Again :) Island Architect Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Locke's Heart Fave Character: Locke Lost Item: Crucifix Posts: 17,170	A Distinct Lack of (the) Numbers As brilliantly pointed out by Toby in this thread, there seems to be a distinct lack of 'the numbers' in S4. I mean, they've had plently of opportunity to drop them in - instead they've chosen to go with the Oceanic "6" (and not 4, or 8) and several other passed-up opportunities. However, this episode saw the first occurance of the numbers for a long time - the number of Penny's house - 423 (4, 42, 23) I'm wondering whether this is actually intentional, whether it refers to something? I've got a few ideas, but i'll need to articulate them in the mean-time I thought i'd put it 'out there' P.S. the numbers probably have appeared in significant places this season - however about from the 'freighter four'and perhaps a few other appearances, I don't think they're as 'apparent' as they used to be. They even had Charles hold up a 755 card instead of a 234 card (for example). __________________ Ben shows Jack how to Pop his Collar --- Following Ben Linus to the end of the wheel AND IN TURN, THE END OF TIME & SPACE Time is Not Linear, Hence it can be LOST

03-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
JB Sawyer Flashing Desmond Island Believer 13 Days in Hell Champion! Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Palace Of Wisdom Fave Character: Juliet Lost Item: Whiskey Posts: 7,023 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Actually I remember seeing quite a few in this episode. I can't remember which exactly but I know when watching it I noticed quite a few numbers references. I'm just wondering whether because this seems to be a 'blast from the past' episode that the numbers, which play a big role in the past of Lost, decided to resurface. __________________ The Enigma Heroes Is Better Than Lost ...heroes never die

03-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
*D-Roc* Hello Again :) Island Architect Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Locke's Heart Fave Character: Locke Lost Item: Crucifix Posts: 17,170	Sorry, I didn't mean this episode so much, although my mention of Charles' 755 perhaps indicates otherwise. I'm speaking more about the previous 4 episodes, cos I realise Faraday's number was also a 'number' reference in this eppy - 2.42 something.. Yes, it could well be due to this episode venturing back in time, thus resurfacing the relevance of the numbers. __________________ Ben shows Jack how to Pop his Collar --- Following Ben Linus to the end of the wheel AND IN TURN, THE END OF TIME & SPACE Time is Not Linear, Hence it can be LOST

03-02-2008, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
*monster-eats-pilot* Locking Jack in a coffin Island Guardian Ants Champion! Movie Star Match-Up Champion! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mystery Frickin' Island Fave Character: Smokey Lost Item: Jesus Stick Posts: 7,525 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Ive noticed quite afew in the past episodes but I'm wondering if they still mean anything anymore. When the hatch was blown up and the failsafe key turned the relevance of the numbers went with it, on purpose I'm guessing? __________________

03-02-2008, 11:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
*monster-eats-pilot* Locking Jack in a coffin Island Guardian Ants Champion! Movie Star Match-Up Champion! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mystery Frickin' Island Fave Character: Smokey Lost Item: Jesus Stick Posts: 7,525 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Oh yeah I totally agree. I just think they've moved on to other things but they wouldnt let them die out. If you see any of those numbers anywhere you immediately think LOST!!! __________________

03-02-2008, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Murgatroyd Light em Uup! Survivor Join Date: Aug 2006 Fave Character: Desmond Posts: 2,649	Yes, that's interesting. I only hope it doesn't mean that the numbers aren't going to get a proper explanation. Just because the hatch blew up, that doesn't mean the mystery went away ....

03-03-2008, 01:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Abaddon The Journey Begins Join Date: Feb 2008 Fave Character: Matthew Lost Item: Crucifix Posts: 7	The number that des had to tell dan was 2.342..... so the numbers 23 and 42 we mentioned. __________________ Sawyer: What's your problem, Jumbotron? Hurley: Shut up, Red...neck...man! Sawyer: Touché.

03-03-2008, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
misspiggy Main Character Survivor Join Date: Aug 2006 Fave Character: Juliet Lost Item: Peanut Butter Posts: 134	When Desmond woke up in 1996 for the first time, his commanding officer gave them 4 minutes to get ready. Also, Desmond was 8 years in the past.

03-05-2008, 01:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
esn "So this is it, huh?" Survivor 3 foot ninja Champion! 8 Ball Champion Champion! 2 Hand Poker Champion! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sussex by the sea Fave Character: Hurley Posts: 4,002 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	I liked the numbers referecnes in this episode. For me, it re-epmthisied their importance to the overall arch of the show and how they are important in getting ALL of the islanders to where they are at this moment in time. I have long belived that the numbers are intregal to whoevers running the whole thing and their appearance in this episode has given me more evidence to back this line of thought up. As Roco would say - Vindication. __________________

03-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
*monster-eats-pilot* Locking Jack in a coffin Island Guardian Ants Champion! Movie Star Match-Up Champion! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mystery Frickin' Island Fave Character: Smokey Lost Item: Jesus Stick Posts: 7,525 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Some numbers mentioned in the episode [if anybody's interested]... The journal was lot number 2342 It was going to go for £150,000 and £160,000 ummm was something else cant remember __________________

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