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    Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals

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    Image of Trai_Dep Trai_Dep
    10/18/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I liked Jessup's disbelieving tone explaining, "They're holding your luggage because they claim there's raw milk in bottles which..."
    [Fade to silence as he sees The Cow in Walter's lab]
    "Uhh, I'll work on getting those bags back." #fringe
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    10/17/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    awesome episode.funny how walter drugged the agent.i love watching fringe it is never like x files and always has cool weird stuff. #fringe
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    Image of Roklimber Roklimber
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I was a bit disappointed, because this week's strange occurrence had nothing to do with the pattern. This is supposed to be Fringe, not X-Files. #fringe
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    Image of Trai_Dep Trai_Dep
    10/18/09

    @Roklimber: Err, the brilliance of The X-Files was that it was three shows: conspiracy, Monster-of-the-Week and comedy.
    Fringe follows this wise choice. :) #fringe
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    Image of DeadlyRaptor DeadlyRaptor
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I really enjoyed this episode. The nightmare Peter was having at the end of the episode was really creepy and I thought was done very nicely. That shot of Walter in the mirror gave me goosebumps! #fringe
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    10/16/09

    @DeadlyRaptor: same here! i jumped when the kid screamed, but then i felt so bad for walter and that look on his face made it even worse when he heard peter talking in his sleep. #fringe
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    Image of DrMathochist DrMathochist
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I seem to be having trouble with the comments. First my star disappears, then the comment box switches to Times New Roman, and now the comments don't seem to show up at all. Trying again...

    Kashner was great. Need more Kashner. But what was up with the Scrabble Da Vinci Code? #fringe
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    Image of reesiekitty reesiekitty
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    Walter is just full of win every week. I loved the way he was afraid to move to a more permanent home- then afraid this week to leave it. His entreaty to Peter to 'let him go home' in Seattle was really moving.

    As their relationship has evolved and become one of the emotional centers of the show, I find myself waiting for the inevitable denouement when Walter and Peter's true relationship is revealed. It is the ticking time bomb under the table for them and I am really looking forward to seeing questions about our Walter and the 'other' Walter answered.

    And I just LOVE Walter and Astrid. The housewarming scene was really touching and I love how she totally got over him DRUGGING A FEDERAL AGENT with very little fuss. Within his arena ( drugs, weird science, cows, etc.) she obviously totally trusts Walter. It's nice. #fringe
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    10/16/09

    @reesiekitty: I agree with everything.

    I like Agent Kastner. From Peter wondering if he'll be able to survive the flight with Walter, to denying the raw milk thing till he heard the MOO, to gamely trying to help with the autopsy, to his perfect delivery of "Raspberry? *thud*"

    And Astrid and Walter are a great team. She keeps him in line when need be, and the rest of the time, you know she's thrilled to be in on the mad science. #fringe
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    Image of Chip Overclock Chip Overclock
    10/16/09

    @Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: I keep expecting Walter to turn to Astrid and say "You complete me!" By which he'll mean: You're sane! And I'm not! #fringe
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    Image of Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H. Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
    10/16/09

    @Chip Overclock: She really does keep him functional in the lab. I don't think she's 100% sane, though, else she wouldn't be so buddy-buddy with Walter. She's like his big sister. #fringe
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    Image of Ghost_in_the_Machine Ghost_in_the_Machine
    10/16/09

    @Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: There is some definite mutual affection between them. I see it more as an eccentric uncle/favorite niece kind of thing, though. #fringe
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    Image of Chuck Chuck
    10/16/09

    @reesiekitty: The really great thing about Walter is that just when he lulls you into seeing him as a vulnerable old man, you get a reminder that he's a seriously dangerous mad scientist.

    I like Asterisk... ummm Astrid a lot as his assistant / part time keeper, but I'm hoping that while she's taking this all in stride she's still watching her back; remember how Walter got into the loony hatch to begin with...

    If Kashner is going to stick around, he's going to need to up his game real fast...
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    Image of J_Frank_Parnell J_Frank_Parnell
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    Totally seems that Walter slipped backwards a bit this episode. I think his new living arrangements have caused him some unease. And what happened that reminded him of the asylum? (I was kinda distracted at that moment and only caught him flippin' out to Peter).

    I suspect Walter may go off the deep end at some point this season when the interdimensional shit hits the fan. #fringe
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    Image of Ghost_in_the_Machine Ghost_in_the_Machine
    10/16/09

    @J_Frank_Parnell: I'm pretty sure seeing someone strapped down to a hospital bed triggered all sorts of memories for Walter. He's probably been in that situation himself once or twice.

    Walter does seem to be regressing. He's becoming more of the mad scientist and less of the charming eccentric scientist. I'd be worried for Astrid but Walter seems to be genuinely fond of her. #fringe
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    Image of it must be bunnies it must be bunnies
    10/16/09

    @Ghost_in_the_Machine: I think that it may have also been the smells and humidity of the place as well which would be linked to his memory. Didn't he mention something about the humidity? #fringe
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    Image of MrLister MrLister
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    Kashner is Dr Elliot's nurse boyfriend from Scrubs! Keith is it?

    Maybe Walter's regression is due to him being reminded of being in the mental institute.

    I am dying to know the secret of Bowling Guru! Who the hell is he and how can he fix everything? #fringe
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    Image of mekki mekki
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    People prematurely aged because of their dream state? Did one of the writers watch City of Lost Children and was inspired by it?

    Who played Agent Kashner and why does he seem so familiar?

    Was anyone else tripped by the beginning of the episode when they started with a shot of a man's feet walking and then panned up? The look was of black shoes, slacks and carrying a briefcase. I thought for sure it would be an Observer. I thought it was a nice fake out. #fringe
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    Image of BlueBeard BlueBeard
    10/16/09

    @mekki: 1) i thought it was an observer's delivery-boy as well (and for all we know, he still could have been) and
    2) That's Keith from Scrubs (Elliott's ex). I thought he was great, poor guy. they really should know better than to leave him alone with Walter. #fringe
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    Image of Chuck Chuck
    10/16/09

    @mekki: absolutely -- my first thought as they panned up was "The Observer!"
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    Edited by Chuck at 10/16/09 5:43 PM Chuck was starred Chuck was unstarred
    Image of mekki mekki
    10/16/09

    @BlueBeard: Dudemeister! Now I remember him. Thanks. Aw, I wish he would become a reoccurring agent now. He was great last night. #fringe
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    Image of Tomb: R.O.A.C.H. Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I loved this episode. Why? Because I have studying Familiar Fatal Insomnia for two weeks now and could'nt stop thinking about it. #fringe
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    Image of Belabras: now with Kung Fu grip! Belabras: now with Kung Fu grip!
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I also love how Walter has no problem with "Agent Farnsworth" but still can't seem to master "Astrid". #fringe
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    Image of Belabras: now with Kung Fu grip! Belabras: now with Kung Fu grip!
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    Every time we go to the bowling alley I am charmed by the music. Whomever they have picking out the clips for that is a classic rock fan. "From the Beginning" by ELP, hells yes! #fringe
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    Image of John Hazard John Hazard
    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    Would a person really die of EXHAUSTION if they couldn't dream? Would "stealing" their dreams really prevent them from dreaming themselves?
    Do people's hair ever really turn white instantaneously?
    Does anybody like the Bowling Yoda guy? His random business card exercise reminded me of Agent Cooper's bottle exercise on Twin Peaks, only not as imaginative or interesting.
    [www.youtube.com] #fringe
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    Image of Chuck Chuck
    10/16/09

    @John Hazard: I gotta admit, I'm really kind of enjoying the zen bowling guy. I actually hope we see more of him. #fringe
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    10/16/09

    In reply to Fringe's Dream Machine Turns Your Coworkers Into Cannibals
    I just loved Walter casually dropping "I told you about my work with the MK Ultra Project".

    You just know that anything ever rumored or bandied about by the conspiracy crowd he's going to eventually mention having been involved with.
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    Image of BlueBeard BlueBeard
    10/16/09

    @Chuck: I love "MK Ultra," it just rolls off the tongue.

    One day I am driving and I see a delivery truck with MK on it and I think "MK Ultra" to myself, as I always do when faced with either half of that phrase. Later on, while still behind this truck, a car pulls along side it in the middle lane (I was in the left) with the license plate ultra-1. #fringe
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    Image of J_Frank_Parnell J_Frank_Parnell
    10/16/09

    @BlueBeard: Dude, they're totally on to you. You better break out the tinfoil. #fringe
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    Image of Chip Overclock Chip Overclock
    10/16/09

    @Chuck: Ghod, I loved that too. Not only is it funny if you're into the conspiracy theory stuff (and, you know, who isn't), but it makes perfect sense that Walter would have been part of that project. AND it means the writers are paying attention.

    (Here's where I have to admit I watched that episode while sitting in a Best Western in Roswell New Mexico. If Walter had said something about being one of the Majestic 12, I would have freaked out a little.)
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    Image of Chip Overclock Chip Overclock
    10/16/09

    @J_Frank_Parnell: Absolutely! This is no coincidence. Check outside: is there a black van on the street? Or maybe a black Suburban SUV? #fringe
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    Image of Chuck Chuck
    10/16/09

    @Chip Overclock: The nice part about it is that it suggests the writing staff is actually paying attention to who their audience is -- and not just "teching the tech", as it were... #fringe
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    Image of GreyHammer GreyHammer
    10/10/09

    In reply to Leonard Nimoy Explains Fringe's Final Storm
    it was a great episode.

    and no bell and peter are not teh same people. the earth 1 peter died so walter found a way to steal earth 2's. william used a bell as a trigger because he knew walter had the same one on earth 1, who used it was not relavant.

    also i guess LSD experiments help older women stay hot because that woman was seriously gorgeous for someone who would have to be near 50.
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