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The most insanely compelling 'Lost' theory on the internet

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So, when I stumbled onto Jason Hunter's "Time Loop Theory of Lost" website, I figured I would spend a few minutes mocking it and then move on. Instead, like Rerun and his run-in with the Babarambaba cult, I found myself completely converted. Seriously, I'm about to start worshiping a head of lettuce carved into a likeness of Locke. For my own sanity, I thought I'd share the theory with you guys and let you help me decide whether or not I'm insane for thinking it has merit.

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This theory does explain a lot of Lost, do you believe it?

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Reply#1 - Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:20 AM EDT
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It's a long read, but it's rather interesting indeed. The way this season has evolved there seems to a lean towards this guy's theory.

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Reply#2 - Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:43 AM EDT
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I don't know. If the island's stuck in 1996 and Rosseau and ben's daughter was born in 1988, Alex would be only 8 years old.

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Reply#3 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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