Jacob's Cabin

To hell with Dharma Beer, it's all about the Dharma Whiskey in the latest episode of Lost. In this Locke-centric episode entitled "The Substitute," new insights were revealed about Jacob, MIB and the numbers, along side some intense entertainment. Shall we discuss?

Initial Thoughts: This episode was leaps and bounds better than "What Kate Did." I was fairly positive it would be, nonetheless I was relieved when it was. If I were to rate this episode, I'd give it a 23 or maybe a 42. I think the whole MIB storyline is probably the most intriguing part of Lost right now. In my opinion the personification of the smoke monster was a brilliant idea. It's not the island's ghost or nano technology, it's human... or at least used to be. To be quite honest, during past seasons, I thought the monster wasn't going have much to do with the end story. Boy was I wrong. Second of all, I think this episodes flash-sideways was actually quite entertaining. I was semi on the fence with the whole idea, but this episode made me think twice. It has a similar feel to that of the first season, where they did a lot of character building. I like it. As far as it connecting to the island timeline, I think I'm just going to take it for what it's worth and stop worrying about it. Also, I know that sooner or later it will connect, and this being the last season, I really want it to surprise me. So as for now I'm not even going to touch parallel universe theories. M'kay?

John Locke doing an Evil Kneivel out of his van was super funny to me. I'm sorry, but it was. I hope I'm not the only one who thought so. Anyhoo, the sprinklers come on and it's a lot like the first season when Locke is basking in the rain. Later Helen says something to John about having his dad come to the wedding or something like that. Also on his desk at work there's a picture of Locke with good old Anthony Cooper (see image below). It seems that John has a better relationship with his dad in the flash-sideways, which begs the question, how would blowing up the island do this? Even the "Jacob's touch" theory (mentioned by Darth Vader Don in the comment section) is under question because Jacob didn't touch Locke until after his dad pushed him out of the building. And then there's Ben and... Ah crap, timeline theory... moving on. Generally Locke seems to be pretty happy in this timeline. He even accepts that he can't do some things. Although part of me still misses the man of faith. Oh, and Randy's still a douche.


Here's another easter egg you might have noticed. The lady that interviews Locke for a job, (the first lady, not Rose) was the psychic in the episode "Tricia Tanaka is Dead" were Hurley's dad take's him to convince him he's not cursed. It seems that they are bringing back everyone single actor that has ever been on Lost. I'm Serious. Mark my words, Nikki and Paulo are going to be in a Flash-sideways sooner or later. Mark em'!


Alrighty, on the island some weird shiz is going down. For example Sawyer is binge drinking and listening to Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Crazy, I know. He joins up with the MIB and they embark on a magical journey. So first off, a kid appears out of nowhere with blood on his hands and again later to tell MIB that he broke the rules and he wasn't supposed to kill him. This kid is weird. Who is it? I think the most obvious answer is young Jacob judging by his appearance. But it's seems almost too obvious. Another theory I've heard it that it's an older Aaron. Who knows. What do you think?

Number	Name	Information
10	MATTINGLY	Probably the US army soldier whose uniform was stolen and used by an Other in 1954.
20	ROU?	Probably Alex Rousseau or Danielle Rousseau.
29	BRENNAN	Probably the Brennan from the science expedition.
31	RUTHERFORD	Probably Shannon Rutherford.
33	MARTIN	Probably Karl Martin.
42	KWON	Sun-Hwa Kwon and Jin-Soo Kwon both met Jacob when during their wedding when he congratulated them and advised them to keep their promises. Both were touched by Jacob simultaneously notably on their shoulders. The Man in Black indicated one of them was a candidate but was unable to identify which one. KWON may also refer to Ji Yeon Kwon, the daughter of Sun and Jin, who was conceived on the Island.
55	BURKE	Probably Juliet. Her death occurred after Jacob's, so her name would have to have been crossed-off before her death or after her death by Flocke. Could also be her late ex-husband,Edmund Burke.
64	GOLDSTEIN	Unknown.
90	TROUPE	Probably Gary Troup, a deceased survivor and author of Bad Twin
115	BARGAS	Unknown.
117	LINUS	Probably Ben Linus, or his father Roger Linus
119	ALMEIDA	Unknown.
147	LEWIS	Probably Charlotte Lewis, or her parents David and Jeanette.
171	STRAUME	Probably Miles Straume.
175	COSTA	Unknown.
195	PACE	Probably Charlie Pace.
197	SKECKLER	Unknown.
202	HARGGUS	Unknown.
222	O'TOOLE	Unknown.
231	AMISTAD	Unknown.
233	JONES	Probably the US army soldier whose uniform was stolen and used by Charles Widmore in 1954.
251	YARIS	Unknown.
272	ORALINGO	Unknown.
282	AGUELLA	Unknown.
285	JENKINS	Probably Steve Jenkins, a survivor who died in the flaming arrow attack.
291	DOMINGO	Unknown.
301	MARS	Probably Edward Mars, a survivor who died shortly after crash.
313	LITTLETON	Probably Claire or Aaron.
317	CUNNINGHAM	Probably the US army soldier whose uniform was stolen and used by an Other in 1954.
321	FERNANDEZ	Probably Nikki Fernandez who was on board Oceanic Flight 815 but later killed.
335	HENDERSON	Probably Rose Nadler, the only known Henderson (maiden name).
346/396	GRANT	Unknown.
761	FARADAY	Probably Daniel Faraday.
	AGUILA	Unknown
	CHANG	Probably Pierre or Lara. Miles is separately listed under Straume.
	GARNER	Unknown.
	GOODSPEED	Probably one of the many of Goodspeeds, who include Horace, Amy, Olivia, and Ethan.
	LACOMBE	Probably the Lacombe from the science expedition.
	PICKETT	Probably Danny Pickett or Colleen Pickett.
	REYNOLDS	Unknown.
	SULLIVAN	Probably Sullivan, a survivor who died in the flaming arrow attack.
	...ZKI	Possibly Stuart Radzinsky or George Minkowski.