When they were children...

Today, I will examine the favorite television shows of select LOST characters when they were children. Did their television show selection shape their future? Do you see parallels between these 30 minute episodes and future experiences on and off the island?


Kate – She-Ra
Kate was inspired by the strength and power of She-ra: Princess of Power.

Sawyer – Salute Your Shorts
Sawyer loved the practical jokes and pranks played by the kids at Camp Anawana.

Penny – Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Penny felt obligated to solve the greatest mystery: where WAS Carmen Sandiego? (Side note: In writing this blog, I think I figured out where Carmen has been this whole time: San Diego. How did I miss that? And why hasn't she been caught yet?)

Jin – Inspector Gadget
I don't know why Jin liked the intelligent Inspctor Gadget...it just made sense at the time.

Juliet – Reading Rainbow
In preparation for her future book clubs, Juliet got ideas from Lavar Burton and Reading Rainbow.

Rousseau – 3-2-1 Contact!
The science experiments on 3-2-1 Contact! prepared Rousseau for a life where science couldn't explain everything.

Jacob - Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
The idyllic world of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood gave Jacob hope for the future.

Libby – Rainbow Bright
A great show. Hands down. And Libby was smart to watch it.

Sayid – Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers
The Rescue Rangers strike again! Sayid wanted to be a chipmunk and solve crimes, too.

Mikhail – Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
Creepy. That's all that needs to be said.

Charlie – Alvin and the Chipmunks
You know...brothers who sing together and are short. It makes sense.

Ben – Rugrats
I think Ben looks like a Rugrat.

Jack – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Turtles in a half-shell. Turtle Power! Jack loved these guys.

Locke – Bill Nye the Science Guy
Locke wanted to learn everything Bill Nye knew...and use it in his own twisted life.

Hurley – ALF!
Hahahahahahahah. Hahahahaha.

Claire – Zoobilee Zoo
A weird show, just like Claire.

Boone – Power Rangers
Boone wanted to be a Power Ranger. We all know he had no chance.

Shannon – Clarissa Explains it All
Shannon is basically Clarissa. Duh.