In Jokes

During tonight's episode of Lost, Englishman Charlie has a flashback to a young woman he was dating as part of a scam. When Charlie asked her where her father was, she said he was buying "a paper company up in Slough." I almost fell over laughing! Get it?

Not only that, but Charlie fronts (in the show) a successful band names Driveshaft. He's the bassist / songwriter / sometime vocalist. His brother sings. His brother's name is Liam. Yet another in-joke.

Man, do I love the writers of that show.

Just a reminder that you really need to watch this show. Yes, it's harder to get into now that the season is underway, but it's well worth the effort. The episode earlier this season, where we learn survivalist Locke's background, was the single best, most amazing, powerfully emotional hour of television I've seen in years. Terry O'Quinn, who plays Locke, deserves an Emmy, as do the writers.