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An '''Easter egg''' is hidden content intentionally inserted by the creators. With respect to ''[[Lost]]'', such content may be: |
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The actual term Easter egg derives from the traditional Easter egg hunt, a Western holiday tradition where children search for Easter eggs which have been hidden outdoors. An Easter egg in the figurative sense is hidden content that creators of certain media, have decided to place within their creations, for reasons that may be personal, novelty, or in the case of DVDs, marketing reasons. |
The actual term Easter egg derives from the traditional Easter egg hunt, a Western holiday tradition where children search for Easter eggs which have been hidden outdoors. An Easter egg in the figurative sense is hidden content that creators of certain media, have decided to place within their creations, for reasons that may be personal, novelty, or in the case of DVDs, marketing reasons. |
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| + | ==Family and crew cameos== |
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| + | [[Harold Perrineau]]'s and [[Michael Emerson]]'s wives have appeared on the show as [[Mary Jo]] ([[Brittany Perrineau]]) and [[Ben]]'s mother [[Emily Linus]] ([[Carrie Preston]]). Lost visual effects supervisor [[Archie Ahuna]] played [[Tito Reyes]] {{crossref|1x18}}, and editor [[Stephen Semel]] played bookclub member [[Adam]] {{crossref|3x01}}. Executive producer [[Jack Bender]]'s daughter Sophie Owens-Bender plays a patient at [[Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute]] {{crossref|2x18}}, and his dog [[Lulu]] popped up in the [[Jacob's painting|painting]] in Jacob's cabin. Director [[Stephen Williams]] lent his name to the director of ''[[Exposé (TV series)|Exposé]]''. {{crossref|3x14}} |
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| − | ==Season 1 Easter eggs== |
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| − | *[[Charlie]] asks [[Lucy Heatherton]] where her father is and she replies "I think he's off buying some paper company up in Slough". This is a reference to the UK version of The Office, of which [[JJ Abrams]] is a fan. |
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| − | *When [[Jin]] arrives at [[Byung Han]]'s house to deliver the "message", [[Hurley]] can be seen on the television in the background. |
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| − | '''1x18: {{ep|1x18}}''' |
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| − | * The lottery girl on TV is [[Mary Jo]], played by [[Brittany Perrineau]], the real life wife of [[Harold Perrineau]]. |
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| − | * [[Hurley]]'s grandfather [[Tito Reyes]] is played by [[Archie Ahuna]], the Emmy [[awards|award]]-winning [[visual effects]] supervisor for ''Lost''. |
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| + | Damon Lindelof, a fan of [[wikipedia:It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia|It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]], invited ''Sunny''-star [[Rob McElhenney]] to guest-star as [[Aldo]]. {{crossref|3x07}}{{crossref|6x03}} |
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| + | ==Hidden messages== |
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| − | Image:Mary_jo_lotto.jpg|Mary Jo |
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| − | Image:Tito.jpg|Tito |
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| + | {{main|Anagrams}} |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| + | The funeral parlor from the [[3x23|season 3 finale]], "Hoffs/Drawlar," is an anagram for "Flash Forward." The episode's twist revealed its flashes to be flash forwards. Locke's coffin goes from the funeral parlor to Ben's "Canton-Rainier" van, whose name is an anagram for "reincarnation." [[Mittelos]], the Others' front science organization, is an anagram for "lost time." And "Herarat" from Season 3's [[Herarat Aviation]], is an anagram for "[[Amelia Earhart|Earhart]]." |
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| + | Also "Ethan Rom", a member of the Others, is an anagram for "Other Man." |
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| + | ===Reversed audio=== |
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| + | {{Main|Whispers transcripts}} |
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| + | Fans have reversed the audio of Lost's mysterious [[whispers]] to uncover messages. Other audio elements have also contained reversed messages. Room 23's audio, reversed, yields the message "Only fools are enslaved by space and time." {{crossref|3x07}} When [[Kate]] enters the courtroom during her trial, a man screams the reverse of "We hate you!" {{crossref|4x04}}. |
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| + | ==Internal references== |
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| + | ===Character connections=== |
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| + | {{Main|Character connections}} |
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| + | Characters share numerous connections in their flashes. These connections are sometimes as subtle as a character appearing on a TV in the background of another character's flashback. |
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| + | ===The Numbers=== |
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| + | {{Main|The Numbers}} |
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| + | A series of numbers recurs throughout the show. |
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| + | ===Recurring elements=== |
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| + | The show contains numerous fictional companies and figures that recur in scenes. These elements include [[Apollo Candy]], [[Butties Diapers]], ''[[Exposé (TV series)|Exposé]],'' [[Gannon Car Rentals]], [[Geronimo Jackson]], the [[Hanso Foundation]], [[Minnesota Metallurgy]], [[Mr. Cluck's Chicken Shack]], [[Oceanic Airlines]], [[Paik Heavy Industries]], and the [[Widmore Corporation]]. Images of [[polar bears]] also often appear. |
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| + | ==External references== |
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| + | {{Main|Cultural references|Literary references|Music}} |
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| + | ===Fictional crossovers=== |
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| + | Henry Gale's [[balloon]] reveals [[Nozz-a-La]] Cola as a sponsor. The fictional brand comes from [[wikipedia:Stephen King|Stephen King]]'s ''[[wikipedia:Dark Tower|Dark Tower]]'' series.{{crossref|2x17}}. Lost also references a writing exercise King proposed with their rabbit with the number 8 printed on it. {{crossref|3x04}} [[Gannon Car Rentals]] also appears in NBC's ''Heroes''. [[Lucy Heatherton]] says her father is buying "some paper company up in Slough," referencing the UK's ''The Office''. {{crossref|1x15}} |
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| + | ==Uncategorized== |
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| + | *When [[Charlie]] is reading [[Claire's diary]], you can see the word "Hawaii" with blurred words to hide the location of filming. |
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| − | ==Season 2 Easter eggs== |
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'''2x02: {{ep|2x02}}''' |
'''2x02: {{ep|2x02}}''' |
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*As [[Sawyer]] and [[Michael]] cling onto the broken raft, a [[shark]] with a [[DHARMA logo]] visible on its fin swims past. This was confirmed as an Easter Egg rather than a plot clue (although it was later referenced jokingly when Jack was in the [[aquarium]]). |
*As [[Sawyer]] and [[Michael]] cling onto the broken raft, a [[shark]] with a [[DHARMA logo]] visible on its fin swims past. This was confirmed as an Easter Egg rather than a plot clue (although it was later referenced jokingly when Jack was in the [[aquarium]]). |
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| − | '''2x04: {{ep|2x04}}''' |
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| − | *In Hurley's dream in the pantry, he takes a drink from a milk carton. On that carton is Walt and he is labeled as a missing child. |
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| − | '''2x09: {{ep|2x09}}''' |
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| − | *When Kate visits Sam Austen there is a TV screen in the lower left hand corner. On TV, Sayid is getting arrested. |
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| − | '''2x14: {{ep|2x14}}''' |
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| − | *Henry Gale's balloon is sponsored by [[Widmore Corporation]], [[Minnesota Metallurgy]] & Mining Co, [[Mr. Cluck's Chicken Shack]] and [[Nozz-A-La|Nozz-A-La Cola]]. Nozz-A-La is a fictional brand of root beer-like soda, used by [[Stephen King]] in his "Dark Tower" novels. |
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| − | '''2x15: {{ep|2x15}}''' |
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| − | * The paintings hanging in [[the Staff]] OR for Claire's OB/GYN procedures are Georgia O'Keeffe's 1923 "Grey Line with Black, Blue and Yellow" and 1919 "Music: Pink and Blue II". O'Keeffe is known for paintings of flowers rendered to resemble female genitalia. These paintings were also visible in 3x16 {{ep|3x16}} |
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| − | '''2x16: {{ep|2x16}}''' |
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| − | * The pregnancy test that [[Sun]] takes says [[Widmore Corporation]] on it. |
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| − | '''2x18:{{ep|2x18}}''' |
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| − | * Executive producer [[Jack Bender]]'s daughter Sophie Owens-Bender plays one of the patients in the [[Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute]], according to commentary on the extras of [[Lost: The Complete Second Season (DVD)]] |
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| − | * One of the patients in the [[Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute]] is holding a stuffed [[polar bear]] during the basketball game. |
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| − | ===Gallery=== |
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| − | Image:Widmore_Construction.jpg|Widmore Construction |
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| − | Image:3x16-painting-staff.jpg|O'Keeffe paintings |
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| − | Image: Widmore preg test.jpg|Widmore Pregnancy Test |
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| − | ==Season 3 Easter eggs== |
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'''3x01: {{ep|3x01}}''' |
'''3x01: {{ep|3x01}}''' |
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| − | *[[Adam (Other)|Adam]], one of the members of the [[book club]] that argues with [[Juliet]], is a cameo role for [[Stephen Semel]], an Emmy [[awards|award]]-winning editor of ''Lost'' |
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*[[Crossword puzzle#Jack's crossword|Jack's crossword answers]] shows several easter eggs, including references to characters in the show. |
*[[Crossword puzzle#Jack's crossword|Jack's crossword answers]] shows several easter eggs, including references to characters in the show. |
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| − | '''3x03: {{ep|3x03}}''' |
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| − | *[[Eddie Colburn]] can be seen wearing a [[Geronimo Jackson]] T-Shirt. |
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| − | '''3x04: {{ep|3x04}}''' |
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| − | *The [[bunny]] [[Ben]] keeps in the cage has a number [[8]] painted on its back, a nod to [[Stephen King]]. |
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| − | '''3x07: {{ep|3x07}}''' |
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| − | *When visiting [[Rachel Carlson|her sister]], [[Juliet]] walks past a bedside table upon which is a [[DHARMA]]-style octagon with a [[black and white]] ''feng shui'' symbol in the centre. |
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| − | *While [[Juliet]] is looking out a window at a Miami skyline an [[Oceanic Airlines]] plane flies overhead. |
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| − | *[[Mittelos Bioscience]] is featured in the episode; Mittelos is an anagram of "Lost Time". |
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| − | *While on the operating table, the machine monitoring [[Ben]]'s blood pressure displays a reading of [[108]]. |
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| − | *The [[Room 23]] video contains backwards speech. Backmasking the clip reveals the audio message, "Only fools are enslaved by time and space". |
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| − | *An advert for [[Apollo Candy Bars]] is visible on the side of a bus. |
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| − | *[[Aldo]] is seen reading chapter 7 of [[A Brief History of Time]] at the [[Hydra Station]]. Chaper 7, "Black Holes Ain't So Black" covers black holes and the bending of time. |
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| − | *Aldo, played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_McElhenney Rob McElhenney] is a star of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Always_Sunny_in_Philadelphia It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia]. Being a fan of the show, Damon Lindelof offered him a guest role. |
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'''3x08: {{ep|3x08}}''' |
'''3x08: {{ep|3x08}}''' |
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| + | *On the can of red paint tipped over by [[Desmond]], just legible is the brandname "Future". |
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| − | * While [[Desmond]] is watching football in the pub, pitch adverts for the TV show [[Exposé (TV series)|''Exposé'']], [[Butties Diapers]], [[Gannon Car Rentals]], [[Oceanic Airlines]], [[Apollo Candy Bars]], [[Mr Clucks]] and the [[Hanso Foundation]] are all advertised. |
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| − | * The red paint [[Desmond]] knocked over is called "FUTURE". |
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| − | '''3x13: {{ep|3x13}}''' |
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| − | *In a flashback, [[Locke]] can be seen watching an episode of [[Exposé (TV series)|Exposé]] while eating his dinner. |
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| − | '''3x14: {{ep|3x14}}''' |
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| − | *During the scene of the filming of the [[Exposé (TV series)|''Exposé'' TV show]], the clapper board and directors chair show the name [[Stephen Williams]], who was the actual director for [[Exposé]]. |
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| − | *Dr. Kincaid, the man who tended to [[Locke]] when he first became paralysed, is also mentioned in the episode {{ep|3x14}} when [[Paulo]] reads the description of the director he and [[Nikki]] had just killed. One of the shows it was said the director had been the mastermind of was "Dr. Kincaid Esquire". |
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| − | '''3x16: {{ep|3x16}}''' |
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| − | * The waiting area of [[Herarat Aviation]] is seen. Herarat is an anagram of Earhart, which has led people to believe this references {{link|Amelia Earhart}}. |
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| − | *The paintings hanging in [[the Staff]] OR for [[Sabine]]'s failed OB/GYN operation are Georgia O'Keefe's 1923 "Grey Line with Black, Blue and Yellow" and 1919 "Music: Pink and Blue II". O'Keefe is known for paintings of flowers rendered to resemble female genitalia. These paintings were also visible in 2x15 {{ep|2x15}} |
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| − | '''3x18: {{ep|3x18}}''' |
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| − | *In [[flashback]], when [[Sun]] went to visit her father at his offices, the company contained Korean script translating to [[Paik Heavy Industries]]. Moments later, [[Sun]] entered [[Mr. Paik]]'s office, interrupting a conversation. This was the only Korean in the episode not subtitled. It was found that the individuals in the room were discussing forged shipping documents, and explicitly mentioned [[The Hanso Foundation]] (providing a hidden link to [[the Lost Experience]]). |
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| − | '''3x20: {{ep|3x20}}''' |
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| − | *The [[Jacob's painting|dog painting]] in [[Jacob's house]] is actually in real-life of [[Lulu]], a dog owned by executive producer [[Jack Bender]]. |
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| − | *[[Ben]]'s mother [[Emily Linus]], is played by [[Carrie Preston]], the real life wife of [[Michael Emerson]], who plays [[Ben]]. |
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| − | '''3x22: {{ep|3x22}}''' |
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| − | *The name of the funeral parlor [[Jack]] goes to, "Hoffs/Drawlar," is an anagram for "Flash Forward". |
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| − | ===Gallery=== |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | Image:Lost3adam.png|Adam |
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| − | Image:Geronimo jackson.jpg|Geronimo Jackson |
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| − | Image:MittelosLogo.jpg|Mittelos logo |
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| − | Image:Herarat aviation logo.jpg|Herarat Aviation logo |
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| − | Image:3x16-painting-staff.jpg|O'Keeffe paintings |
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| − | Image:PaikLogo.jpg|Paik |
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| − | Image:3x22 hoff drawlar anagram.jpg|Hoffs-Drawlar |
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| − | Image:3.22-FlashforwardAnagram.jpg|Flash-forward |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | ==Season 4 Easter eggs== |
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'''4x01: {{ep|4x01}}''' |
'''4x01: {{ep|4x01}}''' |
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| + | * When Hurley is talking to Abaddon the chalkboard behind them shows a drawing of a ship, an island, and a shark. |
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| − | *The letters H and O show up several times in this episode. "H" is the 8th letter of the alphabet and "O" is the 15th, together this makes [[815]]. |
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| − | *The helicopter's marking is N[[8]][[42]]M. |
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| − | *Charlotte was said to be born on July 2, 1979. [[Amelia Earhart]] was pronounced missing on July 2, 1937; exactly [[42]] years earlier. |
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| − | *While Miles kneels over Naomi's dead body, whispers can be heard. When the audio on the scene has been reversed, slowed down slightly, and cleaned up, the phrase "You gotta see it through" can be heard. |
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'''4x04:{{ep|4x04}}''' |
'''4x04:{{ep|4x04}}''' |
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| − | *As Kate is entering the courtroom, a [[bearded man]] yells at her. When the audio is reversed, it is clear he is saying "We hate you!" |
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| − | '''4x06:{{ep|4x06}}''' |
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| − | *One of Harper's diplomas has a [[Hanso Foundation]] logo. |
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| − | '''4x07:{{ep|4x07}}''' |
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| − | *Sun is watching a dubbed Korean version of the season 4 finale of [[Exposé]] before she switches off the TV and calls an ambulance as she is about to have her baby. [[Nikki]] and [[Mr. LaShade]] are briefly visible for a split second. |
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| − | '''4x08: {{ep|4x08}}''' |
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| − | *Kevin Johnson's passport number: HNSO12153 references Hanso (HNSO) and two of the Numbers 4 and 8 (1+2+1=4 and 5+3=8). |
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| − | '''4x09: {{ep|4x09}}''' |
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| − | *Hurley and Sawyer played Risk. Sawyer twice rolled the dice, which read [[16]]. |
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| − | *At the Sonar Fence, Alex pushes the Numbers [[16]][[23]]. |
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| − | '''4x11: {{ep|4x11}}''' |
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| − | *A [[Geronimo Jackson]] poster and photograph of [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/burton_sir_richard.shtml Sir Richard Burton, explorer] are visible in teenage Locke's locker. |
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| − | *The second protocol Keamy grabs from the safe has the same DHARMA symbol that Ben's parka had in {{ep|4x09}}. |
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| − | '''4x12:{{ep|4x12}}''' This was later revealed to be a significant part of the plot. |
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*[[Membata]], the name of the Island Oceanic claimed the Six lived on, is Indonesian for "doubt" or "uncertainty", linking to the lie. |
*[[Membata]], the name of the Island Oceanic claimed the Six lived on, is Indonesian for "doubt" or "uncertainty", linking to the lie. |
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| − | *A [[Geronimo Jackson]] record jacket can be seen near the DJ at Hurley's party. |
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| − | ** As we see the [[Geronimo Jackson]] record, a kid, with the number 42 on his jersey comes in and out of frame. Another child has a jersey with the number 23. |
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| − | * What can be seen of Ben's mirror message, interpreted in Morse code, translates to "seise" [http://inter.scoutnet.org/cgi-bin/morse2txt?text=...+.+..+...+.]. The reply was "sii" [http://inter.scoutnet.org/cgi-bin/morse2txt?text=...+..+..] (although there may have been another letter after the "s" while Locke was raising his binoculars). |
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*On the enhanced version, Jack revealed that [[Boone]], [[Libby]], and [[Charlie]] are the other 3 (in the cover up story) that died on the Island. These three characters are the only characters that have appeared in '''prominent''' visions of other characters after their demise: (Boone appearing to [[Locke]], Libby appearing to [[Michael]] and Charlie appearing to [[Hurley]]). |
*On the enhanced version, Jack revealed that [[Boone]], [[Libby]], and [[Charlie]] are the other 3 (in the cover up story) that died on the Island. These three characters are the only characters that have appeared in '''prominent''' visions of other characters after their demise: (Boone appearing to [[Locke]], Libby appearing to [[Michael]] and Charlie appearing to [[Hurley]]). |
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'''4x13:{{ep|4x13}}''' |
'''4x13:{{ep|4x13}}''' |
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*As the Oceanic Six arrive on Sumba, the [[wikipedia:blocking (stage)|blocking]] and [[wikipedia:set dressing|set dressing]] of Sumba's shore is similar to Elliott's [[A New Day|second flashback]] from [[Lost: Via Domus]]. |
*As the Oceanic Six arrive on Sumba, the [[wikipedia:blocking (stage)|blocking]] and [[wikipedia:set dressing|set dressing]] of Sumba's shore is similar to Elliott's [[A New Day|second flashback]] from [[Lost: Via Domus]]. |
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| − | *The people in the Searcher speaking Portuguese are the same people seen in [[Live_Together%2C_Die_Alone|Live Together, Die Alone]]. The bizarre accent is the same heard in that episode, still neither European nor Brazilian, although closer to the latter. A list of countries speaking Portuguese may be found at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_language]. The transcript goes:<br /> |
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| + | * There is a model of a sailboat in [[Charles Widmore]]'s office. The boat looks alot like the one [[Desmond]] used for his race around the world. |
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| − | {{Quote|text=(The castaways see the Searcher, Jack realizes they will have to lie) |
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| + | *In the scene between [[Desmond]] and [[Widmore]] in the office shows a painting on the wall featuring a [[polar bear]], Buddah, and the word [[Namaste (salutation)|NAMASTE]]. |
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| − | - ''Aponta, lá adiante! Lá!'' (Point it there! Right there!) |
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| − | - ''Uma jangada cheia de gente. São oito deles.'' (A raft filled with people. There are eight of them) |
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| − | - ''De onde eles vieram(?)? De onde eles vieram?'' (Where did they come from(?)? Where did they come from?) |
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| − | - ''Ei, aqui! Dá uma olhada aqui!'' (Hey, here! Take a look here!) |
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| − | - ''Depressa!'' (Hurry!) |
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| − | - ''Pega uns cobertores. E a caixa de primeiros socorros. Traga para aqui agora!'' (Get some blankets. And the first-aid kit. Bring them here now!) |
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| − | - ''Uma jangada com pessoas, Ms. Widmore! Ms. Widmore, venha à proa!'' (A raft with people, Ms. Widmore! Ms. Widmore, come to the front of the boat!) |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | Image:4x01 HurleyHO.jpg|HO example |
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| − | Image:4x04 Bearded Man.jpg|Bearded man |
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| − | Image:Hanso diploma.jpg|Hanso diploma |
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| − | Image:Locker Poster.jpg|Geronimo Jackson poster |
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| − | Image:Geronimoff.jpg|Geronimo Jackson record |
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==DVD Easter eggs== |
==DVD Easter eggs== |
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{{main|Lost: The Complete Third Season (DVD)#Easter eggs}} |
{{main|Lost: The Complete Third Season (DVD)#Easter eggs}} |
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{{main|Lost: The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)#Easter eggs}} |
{{main|Lost: The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)#Easter eggs}} |
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| + | {{main|Lost: The Complete Fifth Season (DVD)#Easter eggs}} |
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| + | {{main|Lost: The Complete Sixth Season (DVD)#Easter eggs}} |
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+ | All six ''Complete'' DVD box sets contain Easter eggs. These are viewed either by watching certain menu backgrounds for long enough or finding hidden menu options with your DVD controller. The majority of eggs are bloopers, behind the scenes footage or novelty items. |
==''Lost: Via Domus'' Easter eggs== |
==''Lost: Via Domus'' Easter eggs== |
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*After [[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Locke]] leads [[Elliott]] to the [[Locations (Via Domus)|caves]], go back to [[Locations (Via Domus)#DHARMA Initiative stations|the Hatch]] and the beam of light can be seen. {{crossref|vdx03}} |
*After [[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Locke]] leads [[Elliott]] to the [[Locations (Via Domus)|caves]], go back to [[Locations (Via Domus)#DHARMA Initiative stations|the Hatch]] and the beam of light can be seen. {{crossref|vdx03}} |
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| + | (Not really an Easter Egg, Taking a photo of the light earns you an Achievement for the Xbox 360 or a Trophy for the PS3). |
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*[[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Eko]], [[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Hurley]], and [[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Michael]] were all seen inside of [[Hotel Persephone (location)|Hotel Persephone]]. Eko and Hurley were overlooking the loft, and Michael was eating lunch outside. {{crossref|vdx05}} {{crossref|vdx06}} |
*[[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Eko]], [[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Hurley]], and [[Characters (Via Domus)#Losties|Michael]] were all seen inside of [[Hotel Persephone (location)|Hotel Persephone]]. Eko and Hurley were overlooking the loft, and Michael was eating lunch outside. {{crossref|vdx05}} {{crossref|vdx06}} |
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==Jigsaw puzzles== |
==Jigsaw puzzles== |
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{{main|Jigsaw puzzles}} |
{{main|Jigsaw puzzles}} |
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| − | Between July 2006 and August 2007 a series of Lost themed jigsaw puzzles were released. |
+ | Between July 2006 and August 2007 a series of Lost themed jigsaw puzzles were released. Although each one seems to be a 1000 piece puzzle based on a particular theme, when completed each hold several secret messages when viewed in the dark. [[Gregg Nations]], part of the Lost production and writing team, has cited information gained from the Easter eggs in this series of puzzles as [[Lostpedia:Canon|canon]][http://www.thefuselage.com/Threaded/showthread.php?p=1404039]. |
==See also== |
==See also== |
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** However, these are generally not considered to be Easter Eggs, but rather evidence of a future plot development. |
** However, these are generally not considered to be Easter Eggs, but rather evidence of a future plot development. |
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*[[Find 815]] - this alternate reality game had easter egg content |
*[[Find 815]] - this alternate reality game had easter egg content |
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| − | *[[Literary references]] - list of the books that have appeared in [[episodes]] |
+ | *[[Literary references]] - list of the books that have appeared in [[Portal:Episodes|episodes]] |
| − | *[[Logos]] - list of fictional logos that have appeared in [[episodes]] |
+ | *[[Logos]] - list of fictional logos that have appeared in [[Portal:Episodes|episodes]] |
| − | *[[Music]] - list of music that have appeared in [[episodes]] |
+ | *[[Music]] - list of music that have appeared in [[Portal:Episodes|episodes]] |
*[[Outside references to Lost]] - some references to [[Lost]] are easter eggs in other works |
*[[Outside references to Lost]] - some references to [[Lost]] are easter eggs in other works |
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*[[Whisper transcripts]] |
*[[Whisper transcripts]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 7 September 2020
An Easter egg is hidden content intentionally inserted by the creators. With respect to Lost, such content may be:
- hidden inside either the episodes themselves, where they range from personal jokes, to foreshadowing or development of a plotline or;
- integrated within the retail DVD interfaces as hidden functions, interface behaviors, and full videos, where Easter eggs have become an expected part of this product industry.
The solutions to the code puzzles on the back of the Lost jigsaw puzzles may also be considered a form of Easter egg. Also, other media content such as comics and other television programs occasionally make allusions to Lost, which may also be considered Easter eggs.
The actual term Easter egg derives from the traditional Easter egg hunt, a Western holiday tradition where children search for Easter eggs which have been hidden outdoors. An Easter egg in the figurative sense is hidden content that creators of certain media, have decided to place within their creations, for reasons that may be personal, novelty, or in the case of DVDs, marketing reasons.
Family and crew cameos
Harold Perrineau's and Michael Emerson's wives have appeared on the show as Mary Jo (Brittany Perrineau) and Ben's mother Emily Linus (Carrie Preston). Lost visual effects supervisor Archie Ahuna played Tito Reyes ("Numbers"), and editor Stephen Semel played bookclub member Adam ("A Tale of Two Cities"). Executive producer Jack Bender's daughter Sophie Owens-Bender plays a patient at Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute ("Dave"), and his dog Lulu popped up in the painting in Jacob's cabin. Director Stephen Williams lent his name to the director of Exposé. ("Exposé")
Damon Lindelof, a fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, invited Sunny-star Rob McElhenney to guest-star as Aldo. ("Not in Portland")("What Kate Does")
Hidden messages
Anagrams
The funeral parlor from the season 3 finale, "Hoffs/Drawlar," is an anagram for "Flash Forward." The episode's twist revealed its flashes to be flash forwards. Locke's coffin goes from the funeral parlor to Ben's "Canton-Rainier" van, whose name is an anagram for "reincarnation." Mittelos, the Others' front science organization, is an anagram for "lost time." And "Herarat" from Season 3's Herarat Aviation, is an anagram for "Earhart." Also "Ethan Rom", a member of the Others, is an anagram for "Other Man."
Reversed audio
Fans have reversed the audio of Lost's mysterious whispers to uncover messages. Other audio elements have also contained reversed messages. Room 23's audio, reversed, yields the message "Only fools are enslaved by space and time." ("Not in Portland") When Kate enters the courtroom during her trial, a man screams the reverse of "We hate you!" ("Eggtown").
Internal references
Character connections
Characters share numerous connections in their flashes. These connections are sometimes as subtle as a character appearing on a TV in the background of another character's flashback.
The Numbers
A series of numbers recurs throughout the show.
Recurring elements
The show contains numerous fictional companies and figures that recur in scenes. These elements include Apollo Candy, Butties Diapers, Exposé, Gannon Car Rentals, Geronimo Jackson, the Hanso Foundation, Minnesota Metallurgy, Mr. Cluck's Chicken Shack, Oceanic Airlines, Paik Heavy Industries, and the Widmore Corporation. Images of polar bears also often appear.
External references
Fictional crossovers
Henry Gale's balloon reveals Nozz-a-La Cola as a sponsor. The fictional brand comes from Stephen King's Dark Tower series.("Lockdown"). Lost also references a writing exercise King proposed with their rabbit with the number 8 printed on it. ("Every Man for Himself") Gannon Car Rentals also appears in NBC's Heroes. Lucy Heatherton says her father is buying "some paper company up in Slough," referencing the UK's The Office. ("Homecoming")
Uncategorized
1x14: "Special"
- When Charlie is reading Claire's diary, you can see the word "Hawaii" with blurred words to hide the location of filming.
2x02: "Adrift"
- As Sawyer and Michael cling onto the broken raft, a shark with a DHARMA logo visible on its fin swims past. This was confirmed as an Easter Egg rather than a plot clue (although it was later referenced jokingly when Jack was in the aquarium).
3x01: "A Tale of Two Cities"
- Jack's crossword answers shows several easter eggs, including references to characters in the show.
3x08: "Flashes Before Your Eyes"
- On the can of red paint tipped over by Desmond, just legible is the brandname "Future".
4x01: "The Beginning of the End"
- When Hurley is talking to Abaddon the chalkboard behind them shows a drawing of a ship, an island, and a shark.
- The extra who was writing on the chalkboard revealed that he was trying to allude to the fact that the filming was taking place in Hawaii, and not California, where the scene is set.
4x04:"Eggtown"
- Membata, the name of the Island Oceanic claimed the Six lived on, is Indonesian for "doubt" or "uncertainty", linking to the lie.
- On the enhanced version, Jack revealed that Boone, Libby, and Charlie are the other 3 (in the cover up story) that died on the Island. These three characters are the only characters that have appeared in prominent visions of other characters after their demise: (Boone appearing to Locke, Libby appearing to Michael and Charlie appearing to Hurley).
4x13:"There's No Place Like Home, Part 2"
- As the Oceanic Six arrive on Sumba, the blocking and set dressing of Sumba's shore is similar to Elliott's second flashback from Lost: Via Domus.
5x03: "Jughead"
- There is a model of a sailboat in Charles Widmore's office. The boat looks alot like the one Desmond used for his race around the world.
- In the scene between Desmond and Widmore in the office shows a painting on the wall featuring a polar bear, Buddah, and the word NAMASTE.
DVD Easter eggs
All six Complete DVD box sets contain Easter eggs. These are viewed either by watching certain menu backgrounds for long enough or finding hidden menu options with your DVD controller. The majority of eggs are bloopers, behind the scenes footage or novelty items.
Lost: Via Domus Easter eggs
- After Locke leads Elliott to the caves, go back to the Hatch and the beam of light can be seen. ("Via Domus")
(Not really an Easter Egg, Taking a photo of the light earns you an Achievement for the Xbox 360 or a Trophy for the PS3).
- Eko, Hurley, and Michael were all seen inside of Hotel Persephone. Eko and Hurley were overlooking the loft, and Michael was eating lunch outside. ("Hotel Persephone") ("Whatever It Takes")
- The shark from "Adrift" can be seen inside of the Hydra aquarium. The DHARMA logo is visible as well as bullet wounds. ("Worth A Thousand Words")
Gallery
Hurley
Eko
Michael
The shark
Beam of light
Jigsaw puzzles
Between July 2006 and August 2007 a series of Lost themed jigsaw puzzles were released. Although each one seems to be a 1000 piece puzzle based on a particular theme, when completed each hold several secret messages when viewed in the dark. Gregg Nations, part of the Lost production and writing team, has cited information gained from the Easter eggs in this series of puzzles as canon[1].
See also
The following articles describe other content that might be considered to be easter eggs.
- Character appearances - table of character appearances, including appearances of characters in the flashback storylines of other characters.
- However, these are generally not considered to be Easter Eggs, but rather evidence of a future plot development.
- Find 815 - this alternate reality game had easter egg content
- Literary references - list of the books that have appeared in episodes
- Logos - list of fictional logos that have appeared in episodes
- Music - list of music that have appeared in episodes
- Outside references to Lost - some references to Lost are easter eggs in other works
- Whisper transcripts
External links
- Humpys.net - Fan site known for its Easter egg collection.
- Doc Arzt's Easter egg blog
- Dark UFO's Easter egg blog