OK, here's my theory. Are we thinking along the same lines KoR-evo?

The Hanso Foundation located and set up the Island as a research centre, hiding and protecting it with an electro-magnetic field. They were conducting illegal tests using gene therapy with a view to eradicating illness and prolonging life. They needed sponsors and teamed up with the Widmore foundation, and possibly other wealthy individuals. They begin to make amazing discoveries - they unlock the secret to human DNA and learn not only how to create a new life, but to extend or regenerate an existing life. They begin to effectively 'clone' children with perfect DNA so in theory they should not get sick.

Through the Hanso Adoption Agency, mainly using Hanso staff or affiliates/sponsors, they 'place' the children with suitable parents. Some children may be placed through artificial insemination without the 'host' being aware of it Sun?). Hanso has medical facilities, which could have been visited by Claire or Hurley's Mother. Although I suspect Claire's ex-boyfriend may be part of this plot too, as he was terribly keen Claire should keep the child, and then left abruptly.

I think it is possible that Hanso couldn't live with what he was doing but Widmore wouldn't stop. This may be what caused the rift between the companies and also on the Island. Hanso couldn't shop Widmore without revealing his part in it. It's a bad plan that can't be changed...

I think the Island is now populated by the original Dharma/Hanso guys who started out with good intentions, and members of the created genetic family. Some of the inhabitants may be ex-military who were initially hired to protect the Island. We know Kelvin was in the military, and Ben was subjected to torture by Sayid yet didn't crack. The Other Others could be the Widmore guys. Ben's lot are the Good Guys. The animals were probably there as part of the genetic experiments. Maybe during the 'incident' some died and some escaped. Maybe the monster is a genetic mutation? Hmm.

The crash was arranged. The Losties were recalled when their Father's died, or possibly when one specific Father died (Christian?) Is this the price of regeneration? When the others refer to HIM, could they mean the man who played God and created them? The Others were confused when Michael claimed to be Walt's Dad and took blood from him didn't they??

I think the children are taken immediately by the Others (Hanso faction?) because they are still 'good'. The main Losties are being observed and tested first. The numbers could be a batch code for our Losties, or a specific part of their DNA sequence. Hence the feeling of the numbers being connected and pulled together in strands just before they got on the plane. Libby could be a facilitator, one of the people employed to manipulate the Losties lives. (The Fate theme). I think possibly Locke's tour and Rose's Honeymoon were both organised by the same travel agency. They are the only two who seem to understand what is going on, and were unsurprised by their sudden healing.

I think the reason for the Losties being recalled is for the nature -v- nurture experiment. Good genes don't necessarily make a good person. Does this mean the experiment is still going on, maybe to create the perfect world?

In summary, I think the Losties may be Foundies. Are they HOME? Was this always their destiny? Am I rambling??

I've only seen up to series 2, so some of this may have already been disproved in series 3.

Please feel free to rip this to shreds/discuss/Laugh..

No. 7

so how do you know that Henry Gale's name is Ben?

At the end of the series 2 final, one of he Others - the black woman, called him Ben and he gave her a 'look'.

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Originally posted by No. 7:
At the end of the series 2 final, one of he Others - the black woman, called him Ben and he gave her a 'look'.

Tsk tsk tsk, not to mention "Whoops!".

But anyway, does Locke appear in the artificial insemination and adoption program thing, or did you accidentally write "Hurley's Mother" instead of "Locke's Mother"?

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At the end of the series 2 final, one of he Others - the black woman, called him Ben and he gave her a 'look'.

I dont recall that ever happening

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At the end of the series 2 final, one of he Others - the black woman, called him Ben and he gave her a 'look'.

I dont recall that ever happening

That's because it didn't.

Ms. Klugh called Zeke by his real name, Tom, he in turn revealed her name to be Bea.

You are right, sorry, that was Zeke. If you look on Lostpedia at the pictures of the Others, Henry Gale has Benjamin Linus under his picture. I assume HG was an alias.

I don't think Hurley's Father has been identified yet has he? His Mother called him 'special'.

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I don't think Hurley's Father has been identified yet has he? His Mother called him 'special'.

OK.
What about Locke. Am I wrong, or did his mother say he was immaculately conceived?

Probably rubbish anyway, since the kidney thing implies Anthony Cooper is Locke's Dad.

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Originally posted by Hooting Heck:
What about Locke. Am I wrong, or did his mother say he was immaculately conceived?

Probably rubbish anyway, since the kidney thing implies Anthony Cooper is Locke's Dad.

That's what she told Locke, but that same notion may be what got her locked up in Santa Rosa to begin with, she's nuts.

I'm sure the doctors would have done some sort of test to ensure that Locke's kidney was compatible

Has anyone looked at the Hanso Foundation website, or is that considered a spoiler on this forum? It may answer why Locke's kidney was compatible.

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Originally posted by No. 7:
You are right, sorry, that was Zeke. If you look on Lostpedia at the pictures of the Others, Henry Gale has Benjamin Linus under his picture. I assume HG was an alias.

Isn't that classed as a spoiler? I don't think anyone here will go snooping round Lostpedia, it's filled with spoilers

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Originally posted by Richardstone:I'm sure the doctors would have done some sort of test to ensure that Locke's kidney was compatible

No doubt, but Anthony Cooper would have needed to know Locke's kidney was compatible before he set up the con, which it probably would be if Locke was his son.
Unless Cooper carried out 20 or 30 kidney-cons till he found a good match!

Either way, Locke grew up in foster care, so I'm still wondering if he's part of the whole scheming and devious insemination/adoption genetic manipulation eugenical thing.

Richardstone,
Go back on the other forum, I'm trying to bicker with you!

I admit i haven't heard them all but as of yet that's one of the best theories i've heard so far. Hats off to you.

I just had another thought. Jack's Ex Sarah healed miraculously. Maybe that was a set-up too, maybe Christian wanted to give Jack a taste of what it felt like to play God so he would understand his motives later on.

this is a bit of course but am i the only one who finds it strange that Henry had such a hatred of Ana Lucia but is ok with Sawyer even though he's killed a Lostie too and up to now has done a lot worse? ana Lucia's history is tragic and she did her best to keep everyone alive so why did Gale hate her so? i can't see how a person like Sawyer or Kate for that matter can be chosen because they've been judged to be worthy or whatever.

your theories are good. well thought out.

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Originally posted by aurora20:
this is a bit of course but am i the only one who finds it strange that Henry had such a hatred of Ana Lucia but is ok with Sawyer even though he's killed a Lostie too and up to now has done a lot worse? ana Lucia's history is tragic and she did her best to keep everyone alive so why did Gale hate her so? i can't see how a person like Sawyer or Kate for that matter can be chosen because they've been judged to be worthy or whatever.

In The Glass Ballerina, (spoiler in white)Ben says, "Yes Jack, why wouldwe stay on this island?", implying htere's a good reason why the Others stay there. I think Ben is on the point of telling Jack the reason..(end of). Jack is someone the Others want to keep on the island, whereas Kate and Sawyer might only be reluctant to go back to the real world - Kate because she's a fugitive, and Sawyer because of his criminal record.

that doesn't answer my query and i don't want any spoilers. Rose and Bernard are reluctant to leave the island too and you don't see the others abducting them.

Maybe Henry Knew Ana Lucia? I think a few people we think of as Losties are Collectors - People who were sent to manipulate the real Losties onto the plane and look after them. Ana Lucia, Libby, Cindy, and I'm even a bit suspicious of Jin. Sun wasn't going to get on the plane until he produced that flower at the airport. Remember when Hurley had a weird dream where Jin spoke in English?

no offence but i think that theory is rubbish. we'll have to see if i end up eating my words.

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Originally posted by aurora20:
this is a bit of course but am i the only one who finds it strange that Henry had such a hatred of Ana Lucia but is ok with Sawyer even though he's killed a Lostie too and up to now has done a lot worse? ana Lucia's history is tragic and she did her best to keep everyone alive so why did Gale hate her so? i can't see how a person like Sawyer or Kate for that matter can be chosen because they've been judged to be worthy or whatever.

which lostie did Sawyer kill ?

[/QUOTE]OK.
What about Locke. Am I wrong, or did his mother say he was immaculately conceived?

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she did say that then told Locke after the transplant why she said it(all in S1 E19)

EMILY: I needed some money. He's always been good that way. Your father's always been generous.

LOCKE: You told me I didn't have a father.

EMILY: Well, he said that was the only way you would give it to him. It had to be your idea. He told me where to find you. He asked me to go see you. I wanted to see you.

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What about Locke. Am I wrong, or did his mother say he was immaculately conceived?

yeah she said that then locke told anthony and he said

"well i guess that makes me god"

Just read all that above (phew) i think tou may be onto something.I have read a lot of people theorys but this one seems to be clicking into place. Excellent theory dude