Lost Easter egg hunt: Par Avion

In addition to featuring several huge surprises, "Par Avion" included the usual set of Easter eggs. Some were clear-cut, and some have been disputed on various blogs and message boards. So far, fans have come up with a decent list of clues, questions, and theories.

The Numbers: After Claire's tragic car accident, the number 108 was shown on her odometer (108 is the sum of all six numbers, as well as the magic timer number in the Hatch). During another flashback scene in the hospital, the following could be heard over the loudspeaker: "Dr. Addison, phone call on line 4." These examples could reinforce the idea that the numbers are cursed.

Jack's Tattoo: There has been a lot of disagreement over the tattoo on Jack's forearm that was visible during the episode's final scene. Some have argued that the tattoo is new, and possibly proves that Jack has joined the Others (or that he has a twin). A before-and-after comparison on one blog shows that the tattoo has been there all along. Sorry, conspiracy theorists.

Sawyer's Book Club: As I mentioned in the recap, Sawyer was reading Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead at the end of "Par Avion." Sawyer's taste in literature could end up being either a significant clue or merely a fun Easter egg. For the curious, Lostpedia has a list of the other books that Sawyer has read in the last few seasons.

The Charlie-Claire Connection: One Lost fan at Pop Candy pointed out that all of Charlie's near-death experiences involve Claire in some way. Ethan nearly killed him after abducting Claire, the lightning was going to strike Claire's tent, etc. Would Charlie's life be saved if he simply avoided Claire? Will Claire's renewed commitment to Charlie be his undoing?

The Birds: Claire's idea to attach a message to a tagged bird was met with some fan skepticism. Viewers have complained that the note was not waterproof, and others have theorized that Charlie did not actually attach the note. My favorite fan theory is that the type of birds shown hints at the island's location (scroll down to the bottom of the page after following the link). One of the birds was an Arctic Tern, which migrates to the Antarctic for the winter months. Is the island located closer to Antarctica than to Fiji? If you line up this information with the show's timeline, the theory could make sense.

Happy hunting for this week's episode, "The Man From Tallahassee"!