I thought that Vincent needed his own thread. This is assuming that Vincent is his name and he isn't the monster. If he is the monster then he already has a thread.
Vincent: Dog of Doom
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Arena
, Sep 23 2004 04:57 AM
455 replies to this topic
#1
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:57 AM
#2
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:02 PM
I am a fan of the dog, I must say. I'm also curious whether he turns out to be the kid's dog, or some other dog.
More curious, in fact, than I am about anything else based on the first hour.
More curious, in fact, than I am about anything else based on the first hour.
#3
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:05 PM
Yes, random dog at beginning and end of episode is bugging me more than anything else!
#4
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:18 PM
Dear JJ:
If the dog dies, you're next.
If the dog dies, you're next.
#5
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:19 PM
I am also very interested in the dog. I felt more emotionally invested in the dog than the vast majority of the human characters, but that's for my therapist and I to discuss, thanks.
I just hope that nothing happens to the dog. Even if the dog turns out to be some kind of Eeeee-vil Dog, or something like that. JJ, please, don't hurt the dog.
I just hope that nothing happens to the dog. Even if the dog turns out to be some kind of Eeeee-vil Dog, or something like that. JJ, please, don't hurt the dog.
#6
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:26 PM
I'm also curious whether he turns out to be the kid's dog, or some other dog.
On the one hand, he looks pretty well fed and groomed for a dog that has been on an island for a while. On the other hand, if he just crash landed, he doesn't have a scratch on him and seems rather calm.
#7
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:27 PM
Either he is the kid's dog and was put under a spell by Jungle Monster right after the crash or he is Jungle Monster's pet and has been sent to do his bidding. Either way, Vincent rocks and he better be in every episode.
#8
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:30 PM
I like dogs, and I'm perfectly okay with the cliche of a prescient household animal that knows when the monster is coming, should Lost go down that very well-trod road...but it's the only cliche I'll accept. The only one. And only because it's a dog.
If the dog was on the plane (I'm assuming it was), do you think there's any significance to its being near Jack when he woke up? Or was that just a fluke? I'm not sure, yet, how supernatural this show is going to be, so I can't decide what's eerily important and what's just a conceit of the show's creators....
If the dog was on the plane (I'm assuming it was), do you think there's any significance to its being near Jack when he woke up? Or was that just a fluke? I'm not sure, yet, how supernatural this show is going to be, so I can't decide what's eerily important and what's just a conceit of the show's creators....
#9
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:32 PM
If someone lives on the island (and I don't just mean Creepy McMonsterPants), then Vincent could very well be his dog...
And if Vincent (if that is his real name) is someone's dog, that would explain why he's so well cared for. If I decided to live on a deserted island, I would definitely take my cats and all their accoutrement. Brushes, nip, scratchy toys, items of my own that have become their scratchy toys, etc. Even if I, say, got shipwrecked on a deserted island, you can guarantee that I would have found a way to get all the cat stuff in the lifeboat...
And if Vincent (if that is his real name) is someone's dog, that would explain why he's so well cared for. If I decided to live on a deserted island, I would definitely take my cats and all their accoutrement. Brushes, nip, scratchy toys, items of my own that have become their scratchy toys, etc. Even if I, say, got shipwrecked on a deserted island, you can guarantee that I would have found a way to get all the cat stuff in the lifeboat...
#10
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 12:44 PM
I just hope that nothing happens to the dog. Even if the dog turns out to be some kind of Eeeee-vil Dog, or something like that. JJ, please, don't hurt the dog.
Right there with you, blushgoddess!
Was there any way to tell the size of the dog? (What I mean is, was he proportional to his surroundings?) I lost the TiVo battle so I can't go back and check. And the writers didn't helpfully put a dime next to him or something obvious that I would remember.
ETA - ah, thanks Nikki125!
Edited by actioncat, Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:48 PM.
#11
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:40 PM
I kept waiting for one of the yet-to-be-named survivors (perhaps a "Mechanical Bull Operator" or a "Bartender (an So Not An Aspiring Actor)") to say, "Hey, anyone seen my dog?" No dice.
For those concerned for Vincent's welfare, I think that dog is the safest character outside of Jack and Kate. I also get the feeling that Vincent won't be explaned for a while. That's fine with me, so long as he doesn't start dancing around and talking backwards.
For those concerned for Vincent's welfare, I think that dog is the safest character outside of Jack and Kate. I also get the feeling that Vincent won't be explaned for a while. That's fine with me, so long as he doesn't start dancing around and talking backwards.
#12
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:45 PM
Was there any way to tell the size of the dog? (What I mean is, was he proportional to his surroundings?)
The dog was a normal size dog, so I don't think he is the monster. During the opening scene, Vincent ran past Jack while he was laying on the ground and he was the right size in proportion to Jack and the trees.
Edited by Nikki125, Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:45 PM.
#13
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:55 PM
Hee! Me too. I've fallen under the spell of The Dog. I'm under its power now. It must be protected at all costs. I don't care if JJ thins the ranks and discards some of the extraneous humans - The Dog must stay.I felt more emotionally invested in the dog than the vast majority of the human characters, but that's for my therapist and I to discuss, thanks.
I just hope that nothing happens to the dog. Even if the dog turns out to be some kind of Eeeee-vil Dog, or something like that. JJ, please, don't hurt the dog.
#14
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:58 PM
It's just WRONG to hurt a dog. I don't care if it is eee-vil.
#15
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 1:59 PM
If I wasn't so attached to my moniker here I would so change it to "Vincent The Shifty-Eyed Dog."
#16
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:03 PM
He can be Vincent the Shifty Eyed Dog in our hearts.
Small children and dogs make me nervous on shows like this. I hate seeing innocents in peril..go figure my Buffy & Angel fixiation. *shrugs*
Small children and dogs make me nervous on shows like this. I hate seeing innocents in peril..go figure my Buffy & Angel fixiation. *shrugs*
#17
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:07 PM
If he is really called Vincent, how can he NOT be Walt's (that's the kid's name, right?) dog?
Maybe Vincent only became Vincent the Shifty-Eyed Dog after being possessed by Sweetums the Big Mean Bunny?
Maybe Vincent only became Vincent the Shifty-Eyed Dog after being possessed by Sweetums the Big Mean Bunny?
#18
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:08 PM
Vincent needs to get over his PTSD and act like a good watchdog.
And I've owned 2 labrador retrievers, and if they're any indication, they're a breed that stays close to people because they figure out pretty quickly that people bring them food.
And I've owned 2 labrador retrievers, and if they're any indication, they're a breed that stays close to people because they figure out pretty quickly that people bring them food.
Edited by lightofFebruary, Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:09 PM.
#19
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:09 PM
I find it amusing that the dog was the most interesting character developed in the premier from a cast of 48 humans. I'm interested to know why he's staying away from the people though. He's got a collar and so he's obviously domesticated, but he's staying away from all the people except Jack. Maybe he'll turn out to be Jack's imaginary friend.
#20
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:09 PM
It would be really funny if Vincent the Shifty-Eyed Dog was the actual monster.
"OH MY GOD! NOT THE GOLDEN LAB!!! RUN!!! RUN!!!"
"OH MY GOD! NOT THE GOLDEN LAB!!! RUN!!! RUN!!!"
#21
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:11 PM
"Him? What's 'e going to do? Slobber on me? Gaaaaaaaah!"
#22
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:13 PM
"STOP LICKING! STOP LICKING! AAAAHHHH"
#23
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 2:55 PM
Oh my lord, that's hilarious.Vincent needs to get over his PTSD and act like a good watchdog.
#24
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 3:02 PM
I get the feeling that the dog is 'super-natural' and was on the island before the crash. When he was watching the beach and the going-ons he you could tell that he was taking notes about each person. It was almost as if there was a person inside of him. Obviously because he's a lab I think he's supposed to be good. I think he's the foil to Orange-Grin guy evilness.
#25
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 3:22 PM
Small children and dogs make me nervous on shows like this. I hate seeing innocents in peril
Me too. I welled up when I saw the dog and the pregnant lady (meaning there'd be an infant in peril before too long), and I actually started to cry when I saw the little boy.
But this is Vincent's thread, and I don't want him to eat me on the off-chance that he is evil, so let me get back on topic! (You just know he's surfing this thread thinking, "Motherfuckers. I'm a good dog.")
I'll stick up for him - I don't think he's the monster because, IIRC, when he found Jack and he was looking at him, didn't he then run off when he heard whatever roaring sound it is that the actual monster makes? I didn't tape the show, so I'm trying to remember the sound that made Vincent run off - was it the monster, or the rumbling sounds of the plane getting ready to explode some more?
And even if he is a bad dog, they'd better not hurt him:
"AAAUUGGH!!! My face!! He's eating my face! Someone do something!"
"Awwww, but he's so cute and fluffy!"
Edited by CranberrySuede, Sep 23, 2004 @ 3:36 PM.
#26
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:08 PM
while I love the dog. I have one question. all those people survive, yet the dog lived? how? wouldn't the dog have been lock away in the cargo department , or something?
#27
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:15 PM
Did any of the characters actually see the dog? Or is it just us?
I kept waiting on someone to comment on it, but I can see how they might have had other things on their minds. But if I'd been looking for some comfort, I'd have snuggled right up to that dog before choosing one of the less cuddly survivors.
I kept waiting on someone to comment on it, but I can see how they might have had other things on their minds. But if I'd been looking for some comfort, I'd have snuggled right up to that dog before choosing one of the less cuddly survivors.
Edited by amaline, Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:16 PM.
#28
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:20 PM
Seemingly intelligent Golden Retriever.
Dean Koontz has to be involved somehow...
Dean Koontz has to be involved somehow...
#29
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:26 PM
I think I could appreciate the dog more if he/she was a more ugly type of dog. You know, like one of the ones with too much skin for their heads.
But if it is an evil dog...well then we can yell "You bitch " at our tvs for good reasons when the evilness occurs.
But if it is an evil dog...well then we can yell "You bitch " at our tvs for good reasons when the evilness occurs.
#30
Posted Sep 23, 2004 @ 4:43 PM
amaline, I think Jack did make eye contact with the dog. Mr. Pisaster and I had just switched the channel over, but it seemed like Jack was as surprised to see Vincent as we were -- my first thought was that Jack must be halucinating, but I think Vincent really is there.
My pet peeve (no pun intended) is that dogs (and other animals) make rotten actors. There's no way for a dog to act scared unless it actually is scared, which is complete forbidden (for good reason) -- so Vincent just looked perfectly groomed and perfectly calm until he turned around and (calmly) ran off into the jungle. I've spent too much time around my own lab, watching his behavior around new people or when he's unsure what's going on, for Vincent to seem like the victim of a plane wreck.
That said, I too am awfully excited about Vincent's presence. Yay labs!
My pet peeve (no pun intended) is that dogs (and other animals) make rotten actors. There's no way for a dog to act scared unless it actually is scared, which is complete forbidden (for good reason) -- so Vincent just looked perfectly groomed and perfectly calm until he turned around and (calmly) ran off into the jungle. I've spent too much time around my own lab, watching his behavior around new people or when he's unsure what's going on, for Vincent to seem like the victim of a plane wreck.
That said, I too am awfully excited about Vincent's presence. Yay labs!
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