# The Official "Lost" Questions Thread: Season 3 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 3, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111 "2006-10-03T15:16:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/21 "2007-04-30T11:00:31Z")
Hold on just a second. It looks like I’m not out of here just yet. I wake up this morning, stumble out of bed and turn on my computer to check my e-mail. What do I find? A notice from the Dope that my subscription has been paid! It sure as hell wasn’t me. Frankly, I’m amazed. A quick vanity search doesn’t reveal who my mysterious benefactor is. If anyone knows and/or is willing to step forward, please let me know. In the meantime, I promise that I’ll continue to post as I have in the past. Which isn’t much to be sure, but aparently it’s worth $7.48 to _somebody_. And, yes, I will continue my editorial duties here. I look to have a busy day ahead of me (a heavy load at work, plus the car needs a new muffler), but I’ll get to it as soon as I can. So, looks like I’m back. Thank you whoever you are. Just when I think I’m out… ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/22 "2007-04-30T11:23:50Z")
So far as I’m aware, someone has to have your username and password to renew your account. You might want to ask in ATMB as otherwise that should be impossible. EDIT: Nevermind. It appears that a [work-around](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=8432983&postcount=3) was discovered. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/23 "2007-04-30T17:33:34Z")
[QUOTE=bouv] Do the writers/producers have any kind of long-term plan, or are they just throwing as much crazy shit as they can in this just for shits and giggles and have no idea how to explain away half of it, and then when it gets canceled in another season (I don’t want it to, but it might,) are we to be left with a billion unanswered questions? [/QUOTE] I very much suspect this is the case. That’s why I still watch the show, but have totally given up trying to resolve any of its mysteries, or even caring. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/24 "2007-04-30T17:44:50Z")
Oh, in terms of a story where every answer raises three more questions, Lost is still a rank amateur. Anyone who wants the real thing should watch _Key: The Metal Idol_ or read _Karakuri Circus_ (if you read Japanese…) Both of these are masters of the art. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/25 "2007-04-30T18:08:08Z")
Let’s see what I can do to clean up a little here. For the most part I’ll ignore speculation. [QUOTE=Sage Rat] 2) What is the big monster? Partial: Rousseau said that it was a security system. Also, when chasing them after Arzt went boom, it tried pulling Locke down a squarish (manmade?) hole in the ground. Potentially there is a tunnel network throughout the island that the monster can travel through. [/quote] A good summary of the information we have. I don’t think we have enough real info to call this one Partial yet. > [@](#): > > 1. What exactly was the nature of Locke’s paralysis? > His dad pushed him out of a window. Yup. **ANSWERED** > [@](#): > > 1. Did Locke actually see the monster? And if he did, why is he still alive? > Partial: It’s probably safe to presume that he did, as did Eko. The monster didn’t kill either of them once, but then did attack them the next time (Locke survived.) Well, this is one we may never know for sure, but I think it’s a safe bet. I’ll probably consider it answered when we know more about the monster and how it work and why it kills some people and not others. > [@](#): > > 1. What became of Alex? Is that her with the Others? > Without a DNA test, who can say, but I think it would be a given that that is indeed her (adopted by Ben.) They haven’t said for certain yet, but this one is a hair away from being Answered. If anyone wants to make a case for it, it could be persuaded. > [@](#): > > 1. Why was the “Orientation” film cut up and pieces of it put in seperate places? > Partial: The guy that Kelvin was with (before Desmond came) did it, as well as creating the invisible painting on the blast doors. His reason for doing so is unclear. I don’t remember that. Can anyone confirm? > [@](#): > > 1. What is the cause of the whispering? > Possibility: Hollywood convention. Oh, I think there’s a real answer here. As you noted, there seem to be underground tunnels for the monster. > [@](#): > > 1. Why did the Others release Walt after going to such trouble to get him? > Partial: Supposedly, just since Ben always keeps his word (in appearance.) I suspect that Ben had something planned though. There’s also Ben’s stetement that they got more than they bargained for with Walt but your answer is probably a good chunk of it, if not the ANSWER. > [@](#): > > 1. Why do the Others want Kate, Sawyer and Jack? > Semi-speculative: In truth, they just wanted Jack so he would fix Ben. The other two were most likely meant to be used as leverage to make sure Jack went through with it. Personally, I would argue that the actual selection of characters had more to do with pushing the love triangle on the part of the producers than anything particularly mystical about those three. Probably correct. For all we know this one may be answered. I’ll leave it for now in case anyone wants to comment. **Kythereia** Most of your comments are speculation, but they’re good points for discussion. I suspect I need to take another long look at the list. I’ll try to clean things up further tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2007, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/26 "2007-05-01T17:46:47Z")
OK, I’ve taken a closer look at the list. Here’s where I think we stand: 1. What exactly was the nature of Locke’s paralysis? **ANSWERED** 2. What is the significance of Claire’s baby? I would argue that this is answered as well. Claire was able to bring her baby to term because she conceived off-island. This is of particular interest to the Others because they cannot. Any other significance comes from the psychic’s prediction which was possibly a fake anyway. 3. What became of Alex? Is that her with the Others? Also answered in my opinion. They haven’t stated it for certain, but it’s a safe bet at this point. I’m with Sage Rat on this one. 4. What was the “room” that the Others threatened Walt with? Again, I’m leaning towards answered. We saw the room and Alex’s boyfriend was in it. I’ve discussed the other questions that Sage Rat brought up. I’m leaving these last three open for discussion right now, but unless I hear something, they will be tagged as answered by the end of the season. I’m also probably going to take #45. ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111/27 "2007-05-25T15:02:05Z")
Well, Season 3 has come and gone. I have promised to continue my editorial duties here, but there hasn’t been much to edit. That’s OK. So much information has come at us this season and most of it doesn’t fit neatly into the questions and answers format that we’ve started with. Some people are no longer watching the show. Some just want to watch and be entertained and avoid the in depth analysis. With the tepid response this thread has recieved, I’m afraid it’s time to call it a day. I could just keep this thread going on my own, but that’s no fun (and frowned on I think). I really hope that whoever paid for my subscription this year isn’t dissapointed by this turn of events. I’ll see you guys in the episode thread. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-lost-questions-thread-season-3/375111.md?page=1)