Did Joss Whedon brainwash the Losties?
I have a theory. It stems from the fact that I cannot believe that anyone would watch and enjoy Lost willingly. I find it to be the most self-serving, inflated show on television. Sure, they’ve taught their actors to master the hateful glare and they bring the non-linear storytelling to an obnoxious level of annoyance (while still moving so slowly that it’s painful), but beyond that I fail to see its merits. I’ve been told it’s gotten better since I dropped it at the beginning of season three, but I don’t care. I have better things to do with my time then be dicked around by a TV show. If, by the end of the series, you all tell me the payoff is worth it, I’ll rush right out and get all the DVDs and cook up some kettle corn and catch up … no, I really won’t. Do you know why? I think each and every one of you that loves everything about Lost has been brainwashed. Here’s what I think has happened to the viewing audience. Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse technology has been leaked to the ABC studio
