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« on: February 19, 2009, 02:36:20 PM » |
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I like it Hoth. I really do. I'll let someone else display their geekiness and explain Hoth to those who aren't informed!  Anywho, discuss! |
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Jovial_Jay
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2009, 02:45:07 PM » |
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Geekiness?
Well ya see, the LOST producers and writers are big Star Wars fans (no, really!), and Hoth is this ice planet from The Empire Strikes Back. It's where Luke cuts the arm off a Wampa, encounters the probe droid, and the Empire attacks with Imperial Walkers.
It's also the name of a Jedi General (of the Army of Light) who fought the Sith Lord Kaan (leader of the Brotherhood of Darkness) on Ruusan. He was killed when the Sith set off a 'thought bomb' which destroyed the Jedi and most of the Sith.
Hoth is also the brother of Balder (the Brave) in Norse mythology. It was his missletoe arrow that slayed his brother.
Finally, Hoth was also a German general during World War II. Hermann Hoth was a panzer commander on the Eastern Front and was also involved in the Wermacht's '42 summer offensive.
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Madam P
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2009, 02:59:41 PM » |
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Wow. You're good!
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Jovial_Jay
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2009, 03:14:19 PM » |
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Working on Star Wars websites does that to a person |
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Ladybug
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2009, 03:20:46 PM » |
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i guess i'm not as nerdy as i thought i was!
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BobBX542
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2009, 04:29:56 PM » |
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What's a Star Wars??
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2009, 04:40:57 PM » |
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Hoth is also the brother of Balder (the Brave) in Norse mythology. It was his missletoe arrow that slayed his brother.
Almost sounds like missing toe |
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2009, 05:19:39 PM » |
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Well ya see, the LOST producers and writers are big Star Wars fans (no, really!), and Hoth is this ice planet from The Empire Strikes Back. It's where Luke cuts the arm off a Wampa, encounters the probe droid, and the Empire attacks with Imperial Walkers.
We can assume then that this has something to do with the arctic station where those 2 Portuguese dudes where hanging out at the end of season 2??? |
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2009, 06:18:35 PM » |
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Wow. I saw this thread and thought, Oh, Sledge! What a clever trick! But this is actually the real title of an episode?! That's. Just. Awesome.  |
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Jovial_Jay
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2009, 07:36:21 PM » |
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We can assume then that this has something to do with the arctic station where those 2 Portuguese dudes where hanging out at the end of season 2???
What an awesome idea. That had not occurred to me, but it totally makes sense! |
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2009, 10:17:28 AM » |
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We can assume then that this has something to do with the arctic station where those 2 Portuguese dudes where hanging out at the end of season 2???
What an awesome idea. That had not occurred to me, but it totally makes sense! I agree! I think the Hoth reference is way more likely to be the Star Wars ice planet rather than the German panzer commander, given that TPTB are such big Star Wars fans. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2009, 11:28:50 AM » |
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Could also refer to the FDW room... Ben in his giant coat sort of reminded me of some of those Hoth scenes. But the arctic station would be sweet to revisit.
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2009, 11:39:51 AM » |
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i guess i'm not as nerdy as i thought i was!
Not even close!! No idea what that word meant. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2009, 12:28:16 PM » |
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i guess i'm not as nerdy as i thought i was!
Not even close!! No idea what that word meant. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2009, 03:51:43 PM » |
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i guess i'm not as nerdy as i thought i was!
Not even close!! No idea what that word meant. Really?!?! I know you're not a sci-fi fan, but dude, it's freaking Star Wars. Everyone has seen Star wars. My 4 year old nephew has seen Star Wars. The original trilogy. STAR WARS MAN!! |
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"So, go ahead and tighten those skull screws 2 Notches below excruciating, or else the power won't transfer to the drill."
God I Hate Michael So Much.
I danced a Jig when Michael Died, and again when Juliette hit bottom.
WTF Would Jesus Do??
I love validation.
NEPTUNE IS MY COPILOT!!!
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