Tuesday, February 3, 2009

LOST in Real Life (BY GUEST WRITER BRIAN MURPHY)



**Disclaimer** The opinions expressed in the following text are not to be taken personal. Please disregard appearance similarities. Most, if not all, have nothing to do with the comparisons drawn below. However, if you feel compelled to make yourself feel better, please believe that appearance is everything.


Jack Shepard (Brian Murphy)

Upon landing on the island, Jack (Brian) became an instantaneous leader of the survivors. He is determined to get the entire crew off the island (graduate college), safe and sound. The drama unfolds when Jack (Brian), a once clean shaven, sober individual who was focused only on his successes in the operating room (classroom), succumbs to the pressures of life off the island (bars and women). Pills and alcohol (booze and women) become his refuge, and the only place he can think to return to is the island (his apartment). Jack (Brian) has only one option left to complete this task, his once-rival, Benjamin Linus.

Benjamin Linus (Dan Ross)

Ben (Dan) is an unbelievably unique individual. He can be simultaneously play the heel and hero while never wavering from his ultimate game plan of once more seizing power (of a casino). Ben (Dan) has extreme passion for his beloved island (Phillies) and he will protect it at any cost, even human lives (rash insults). Ben (Dan) takes his orders from Jacob (Doyle Brunson), and lives his life (poker game) by them. Ben (Dan) is currently trying to get back to the island in hopes to rule again. Currently, the others are being ruled by John Locke.

John Locke (Ryan Lewis)

Before crashing on the island, John (Ryan) was wheelchair-bound for the remainder of his life after a tragic fall (high ankle sprain). However, on the island, John (Ryan) is a mobile (healthy ankle), new man deeply rooted in his faith (Christianity) and will not waver from his belief in fate and the inherent goodness of the island (Brian Dawkins). John (Ryan) is currently ruling the island alongside Richard Alpert. Throughout his time travels (personality changes), John (Ryan) finds himself in various predicaments all dependant on the time (mood) he is in.

Richard Alpert (Dennis Blanch)

Despite the duration of time that has transpired throughout LOST, Richard (Dennis) has maintained his same look (flowing hair). Richard (Dennis) has been Ben’s (Jake Blanch) right hand man (brother). Suddenly, the relationship has taken a new twist as John Locke (Jules Labradinger) is now in the picture. We left Richard (Dennis) being in control of the original others (WHHS) while in contact with his not-yet-born leader (Ryan Lewis).



James Ford “Sawyer” (Jake Kurz)

Sawyer (Jake) has come a long way from his days behind bars (lunchtime extortion). He now finds himself in a love triangle with Jack Shepard (Shawn Michaels) and Kate Austen (Randy Orton). Sawyer (Jake) is still on the island because he risked his own life by jumping from the helicopter (Septa Bus) to save the rest of his friends. Sawyer (Jake) does have one thing that he cares about deeply; his daughter (honey mustard). Sawyer (Jake) now relies on his brazen nature (wii bowling skills) to survive on the island.

Kate Austen (Colleen Nolan)

Kate (Colleen) is an individual who prefers the company of a man (Dennis), but a strong enough woman to survive on her own caring for her “child” (driving Kyle home) day-in and day-out. Kate (Colleen) was once imprisoned for murder (giving away meals at Halligans); however, on the island (college) Kate (Colleen) finds herself liberated from such reality. Kate (Colleen) refuses to return to the island (Ritas) because of the emotionally-traumatizing experiences she left there.

Hugo “Hurley” Reyes (Kevin “Paul Paul Vagina” Patterson)

Despite accusations that Hurley (Kevin) is an insane person (crazy person), Hurley (Kevin) may actually be the sanest (successful) person in the group of survivors. Following his lottery win (near death experience on the rugby field), Hurley (Kevin) was left to drastically reevaluate his life. Hurley (Kevin) doesn’t want the money so he allows his parents (Brian) to purchase anything they want (Oakleys). We left Hurley (Kevin) in police custody (teaching in North Philly).

Sayid Jarrah (Dave Million)

Before boarding Oceanic flight 815, Sayid (Dave) was a member of the Iraqi Republican Guard (US Air Force). There he learned many skills in torture (flying planes) that he has displayed numerous times on the island. Sayid (Dave) is now an associate of Ben Linus (Uncle Sam) who is keeping the group of survivors (United States) safe from the threat of Charles Widmore’s people (terrorists).

Desmond Hume (Daniel “DJ” Lacey)

Desmond (DJ) was one of the few people who was not on Oceanic flight 815 (attended HHS). Instead, Desmond (DJ) lived in a hatch (Media) that became his home for years to come. His passion was simple: reuniting with Penny Widmore (coaching hockey). Desmond (DJ) did whatever he had to (ride the train to the city) in order to fulfill this expectation (Flyers Youth Hockey Foundation).

Bernard Nadler (Jonathan Greenberg) and Rose Nadler (Melissa Arden)

Bernard (Jon) came upon the island with his wife (Melissa), who was suffering from cancer (long distance relationship), but is now miraculously healed. Bernard (Jon) brings his medical (masturbation) expertise to the island alongside Jack and Juliet. Bernard (Jon) also has knowledge of Morse code (Phillies ticket prices) that he uses for the betterment of life on the island (manipulating the system). Bernard (Jon) wanted to leave the island at first. However, Rose (Melissa) persuaded him to stay longer.


Daniel Faraday (Kevin Doran)

Starting at Oxford University (Penn State), Daniel (Doran) experimented with time travel (skipping class). This inevitably led to his dismissal (withdraw) from school. As a result of his experimentation (missed exams), his family (Hacksaw) forced him to leave home and find the answers (job) he needed. We left Daniel (Doran) on the island (Philly) struggling to dismantle a hydrogen bomb (working at 911).

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