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lm · 11-04-2008, 04:04 PM

I was a little surprised that Thirston was so interested in Gilligan's little pocket knife. He actually had a possession that a billionaire coveted?!?!?

What is going on in that scene between Gilligan and Ginger?!?!?!

It kind of amazed me that the "S" just stayed on the turtle. I can use reams of scotch tape and things still come apart!

Poor Gilligan! ---having to eat seaweed and moss!!

My husband noticed that, during the race, the Skipper calls his turtle an idiot!

It's amazing that Maryann sells the vegetable garden to Thirston--weren't they for the castaways' food? And she knew that she couldn't give them to anyone unless Howell said it was OK. When food is potentially scarce, why would she do this--Howell wouldn't eat all of those carrots--they'd end up going to waste. For five thousand dollars? Everyone's food?

Céline · 11-17-2008, 09:14 PM

Those castaways must have alot of time on their hand to bet on turtle's races

But,it made a funny episode anyway.Seaweed & moss!!!Poor Gilligan

Bonsai · 11-18-2008, 11:20 PM

Selling the garden also brings up another recurring point------what good is it to be a millionaire in a place without an economy and a population of 7 people? I could see saving the money to take with you if and when there is a rescue, but, on the island, Mr. Howell's money might as well be notebook paper.

callensensei · 01-31-2009, 06:07 PM

The first season had a number of gentle character moments that were wonderful. In this episode we see Gilligan's tremendous understanding of the Skipper as he pleads with Mr. Howell to let him leave. He points out all the things that Howell has and then says, "And what has the Skipper got? Me. I know it's not much, but I'm all he's got. It would mean so much for him to win me back and so little for you to lose me." The humililty and compassion in those few words always chokes me up.

11-04-2008, 04:04 PM	#1
lm Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 469	NOW FEATURING...THEY'RE OFF AND RUNNING I was a little surprised that Thirston was so interested in Gilligan's little pocket knife. He actually had a possession that a billionaire coveted?!?!? What is going on in that scene between Gilligan and Ginger?!?!?! It kind of amazed me that the "S" just stayed on the turtle. I can use reams of scotch tape and things still come apart! Poor Gilligan! ---having to eat seaweed and moss!! My husband noticed that, during the race, the Skipper calls his turtle an idiot! It's amazing that Maryann sells the vegetable garden to Thirston--weren't they for the castaways' food? And she knew that she couldn't give them to anyone unless Howell said it was OK. When food is potentially scarce, why would she do this--Howell wouldn't eat all of those carrots--they'd end up going to waste. For five thousand dollars? Everyone's food?

11-18-2008, 11:20 PM	#3
Bonsai Gilligan Ambassador Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 12, 2005 Posts: 356	Selling the garden also brings up another recurring point------what good is it to be a millionaire in a place without an economy and a population of 7 people? I could see saving the money to take with you if and when there is a rescue, but, on the island, Mr. Howell's money might as well be notebook paper.
	__________________ I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.------Mahatma Gandhi

11-17-2008, 09:14 PM	#2
Céline Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,606	Those castaways must have alot of time on their hand to bet on turtle's races But,it made a funny episode anyway.Seaweed & moss!!!Poor Gilligan

01-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
callensensei Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 31, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 233	The first season had a number of gentle character moments that were wonderful. In this episode we see Gilligan's tremendous understanding of the Skipper as he pleads with Mr. Howell to let him leave. He points out all the things that Howell has and then says, "And what has the Skipper got? Me. I know it's not much, but I'm all he's got. It would mean so much for him to win me back and so little for you to lose me." The humililty and compassion in those few words always chokes me up.