Comments on: Air vents are for air

By: Maurice Tift

Maurice Tift — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:28:00 +0000

The context sensitive ads are for duct cleaning today :)

I was just reading a web site with a list of what they called “insultingly stupid movie physics.” It was pretty funny and I have always suspected that cars do not always explode on impact or after turning upside down in a crash. However, I fell for the large air ducts. I never really thought about the size - it’s only now that I have searched and find that thieves have been frequently ‘trapped’ in air ducts - maybe they watched TV where the ducts are much bigger and more comfortable. Anyway, at least it doesn’t violate physics.

By: joe

joe — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:20:27 +0000

john has a great point - because it’s exactly a show like ‘lost’ that would incorporate and even make fun of this oft-used cliche. can’t you just see the scene where sawyer tries to climb through a duct, only to find that it’s six inches wide, and locke says “you’ve ben watching too many movies.”

i think the show is at its best when it subverts these things we’ve seen all too much.

By: LostHSV

LostHSV — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:10:52 +0000

Am I the only one who thinks it is ironic that he would point out the irony of polar bears and mystery smoke yet question the believability of air ducts. I understand his point, but THE WHOLE THING IS FAKE which is why they call them actors!

It’s like complaining that Aslan looked fake in Narnia as if talking lions were normal. I think there can be a little too much scutiny at times.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 18:37:37 +0000

We like to pick the show apart in order to figure out what is going on but it is fantasy. I agree with LostHSV it is an escape for all of us when we watch (and watch again). Not only that but we look for clues and participate in thoughtful blogs trying to fit all the parts together. I am willing to dispense with a little “reality” now and again to enjoy the broad entertainment experience. Just give me more!

By: annonymouse

annonymouse — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:20:51 +0000

maybe they’re not airducts, but a series of inter-hatch transports only known by the others…

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johnaugust.com » Why I don’t have Google ads, part 432 — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:32:00 +0000

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By: selwine

selwine — Sat, 27 May 2006 19:42:59 +0000

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