Official Discussion: 3x10 Tricia Tanaka Is Dead

[Hollywood Heidi]

3x10 Tricia Tanaka Is Dead

Original Air Date: February 28, 2007
Centric: Hurley centric
Directed by: Eric Laneuville
Written by: Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz
Summary: When Hurley discovers an abandoned van in the jungle, he makes it his mission to get it going again. Meanwhile, Kate and Sawyer return to camp and decide what to do about the still-captive Jack. (tv.com)
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What did you think of the episode?

What expectations or theories did you have that either ended up right or wrong?

Who was your favorite character in this episode and why?  Least favorite?

What scenes or situations did you like best?  Least?

What were some of your favorite quotes?

How do you rate this episode compared to the rest?


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What do you think of the episode now that you've seen the whole series?

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[Hollywood Heidi]

I gave this one 4 out of 5.  They didn't give us much in terms of forward moving storyline on the island but we did get to learn about Hurley and it did make me laugh a lot!  Even got me in the feels a couple times, when the group welcomes Kate and Sawyer back and that triumphant feeling Hurley, Charlie, Sawyer, and Jin had when the van started.

Man oh man, I have a lot of stuff to add to Sawyer's nickname thread!  Sawyer was dealing out nicknames like crazy!  Making up for lost time, lol!

I'm kinda mad at Hurley's dad.  I can't believe he just took off like that for 17 years.  At least he admitted that he came back because of the money and kinda redeemed himself when he told Hurley to just give it away.  But is he just bluffing cuz he thinks Hurley won't do that?  Who knows.  The trip to the fortune teller was funny.  Hurley's dad seemed sincere when he said it and when he told Hurley he'd be waiting for him when he got back from Australia.

Remember Hurley's imaginary friend, Dave? Well, considering Hurley's father's name is David, it's probably no surprise his imaginary friend happened to have the name Dave. Hurley, like many of the survivors, has daddy issues.

Still on Hurley's flashbacks, I can't believe Hurley hired Randy Nations to work at McCluck's!  He was such an a-hole to Hurley when Hurley was working for him.  I think Hurley is just too nice.  Oh my gosh, and that meteorite... or astroid.  I don't know the difference. XD  Wow, just perfectly struck McCluck's!  Bye bye, Tricia.  Enjoy writing your fluff pieces in the afterlife, you mean news lady!

Oh, another moment they got me in the feels is Hurley's heartfelt talk with Libby at her grave.  So sad.  Then Nikki and Paulo pop up and ruin the scene.  Ugh.  They're the worst!

I cracked up so many times on this ep!  When Hurley was shouting English at Jin.  Yah, cuz is someone doesn't understand your language, it'll help if you shout it at them. XD  And when after they righted the van, Sawyer's going through stuff then freaks out when he finds Roger's head, lmao!  Hurley and Jin both have this expression like, "Oh yah, oops, forgot to tell ya."  Then the scene where Hurley slaps Charlie.  Lmao, the look on Charlie's face!  Sawyer teaching Jin the important things he needs to be able to tell a woman... the list goes on and on!

Sawyer's being a total douche again!  Kate was actually trying to make peace between them.  The did a great job with the writing, having her calling him James and when she sees he's just gonna go back to his old ways, switches back to calling him Sawyer.  Geez, Sawyer!  Stop it already!

It was so great to see Danielle again!  I was so happy when Kate told her that she met her daughter.

Looking forward to watching more!


Favorite Quotes/Moments:


Jin: Good see you.
Sawyer: Well, look at that. Somebody's hooked on phonics.


Hurley: He's staying with us? Where?
Carmen: It's been 17 years, Hugo.
Hurley: What's been 17 years?
Carmen: [puts her fingers over the ears of her Jesus statue] I have needs.
Hurley: [covering his ears and yelling] No! No! No! This can't be happening.


David: What's with the earphones?
Hurley: It's for the noise.
David: Well, your mother's a very passionate woman.
Hurley: That is disgusting.


Hurley: I'll give you a thousand dollars right now if admit that my dad told you to say this stuff.
Lynn: The mystic arts are not subject to bribes. How dare you!
Hurley: 10,000.
Lynn: Your dad put me up to it.


Sawyer: I'm sorry.
Jin: I'm sorry.
Sawyer: Okay, nice. Keep it coming.
Jin: You were right.
Sawyer: Okay. That's two. Hit me.
Jin: Those pants don't make you look fat.
Sawyer: Now you got it -- only three things a woman needs to hear.


Sawyer: What's your problem, Jumbotron.
Hurley: Shut up! Red -- neck -- man.
Sawyer: Touché.


The scene with Hurley, Charlie, Sawyer, and Jin riding around so joyfully in the van.

[DarkSideCookie]

Even before I give stars, I wanted to say: Heidi! You haven't written a book this time, lol! XD Everything's fine with your "books", just had to get that off my chest!

I give this episode 4 stars as well and totally can sign what you wrote about it! The scenes with Hurley were so funny and good, as it was the whole thing with the van!

Hahaha! I love Sawyer's nicknames and that they are a neverending story, lmao! Good thing, there's no way I could exaggerate there in our RPG!

Btw I was a bit surprised, when we learned that boy from the beginning scene has been Hurley. His skin was actually too dark for him, don't you think so? First I thought it could have been Sayid. ^^'

I didn't like Hurley's father either. It didn't seem he would love his son at all. But well, we haven't learned much about him. Oh and I was so sure the fortune teller was just saying what his parents wanted her to say. And so I was right.

I like that connection between his father's name and his imaginary friend's name. The producers are so good at details! Also, it makes me remember how much I've enjoyed that past episode with Hurley and Dave.

That meteorite (or astroid ) scene was so crazy, wasn't it? XD Didn't know if I should have been shocked or burst out laughing! I decided for both, lol.

I know! Hurley's talk to Libby's grave was so heartbreaking. I still feel so angry and sad about it. :_(

I know Sawyer became a jerk again, but then, it's also the Sawyer I fell in love with, lol. And I thought exactly the same as for Kate suddenly calling him Sawyer (and not James) again. It made me a little sad in addition, though hope for Skate isn't dying yet!!! Oh, but my heart broke a bit at the point when they were back and looked at each other like having a silent goodbye... *sobs* And also in the end, when everyone seemed to be happy with another person, but not Sawyer...

Sawyer with Roger the Skeleton was hilarious! XD I'd look forward to see more of that friendship, lmao!

Oh and Sawyer teaching Jin "the most important" english was neat too!

[Hollywood Heidi]

Lol, I know! I didn't write a book! It's cuz I didn't have much free time and the episode didn't have a million really deep things that happened that had a million explanations.

I think they did a good job of picking young Hurley. Could simply be that young Hurley was more active and outside a lot, hence the darker skin tone and think physique, but when his dad left, obviously, his lifestyle changed. Poor kid!

I don't understand why his dad just took off like that. They didn't give any indication that there were marital problems. Then he just waltzes back in. Gah! I would so be on Hurley's side. I don't care if he really is being honest that it ended up not being about the money. I'd have been like, you left us. We came to terms with the fact you're not part of our lives anymore so you need to leave.