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vanjjmmjjels · 12/12/2009, 04:23 am

a theme park. Do you think it should remind us of the theme park like elements in the ending of mi2? or am I over-interpreting things?

Vira · 12/12/2009, 04:31 am

It's not just you. During the boat scene, I was wondering why they were paying so much attention to the ceiling when there was nothing special about it, until I realized it was riveted. Weird.

*Lena_P* · 12/12/2009, 05:08 am

Not to mention the boat made a creaking noise. You know, those turnstiles remind me of this one ride ... Parrots of the Caribbean? No, no ... that's not it

monkey_05_06 · 12/12/2009, 05:14 am

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... this one ride ... Parrots of the Caribbean? No, no ... that's not it

Just a great example of how TTG is getting back to the roots of MI with Tales seeing as it (the entire MI series) was originally inspired by that ride...whatever its name was...

One-Eyed Kijin · 12/12/2009, 05:17 am

There is also a theory that states that Guybrush is just a little boy in an theme park, and that all we are seeing is his imagination.

The turnstiles could be reality slowly seeping into his dream.

You'd have to believe that crazy theory, though.

BeeKay84 · 12/12/2009, 06:28 am

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There is also a theory that states that Guybrush is just a little boy in an theme park, and that all we are seeing is his imagination.

I never believed in that theory, and I refuse to ever believe in it, because it would ruin the games for me if that was true.

I did notice the creaking sounds of the boat and the turnstiles being some kind of reference to the ride, most likely.

monkey_05_06 · 12/12/2009, 07:58 am

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...because it would ruin the games for me if that was true.

Not to mention the fact that this theory has been directly contradicted by official canon...but...then again...so has quite a bit of the official canon.

PecanBlue · 12/12/2009, 08:27 am

What, so is the underworld in Monkey Island or under it? IS MONKEY ISLAND DEAD? I should probably replay the game and pay attention to that scene because I didn't notice it at all, I was too busy admiring how atmospheric the place was in comparison to other episodes with lots of open, empty space.

LuigiHann · 12/13/2009, 05:17 am

I thought it was funny that they were labeled as turnstiles despite the apparent lack of actual... turnstiles. Maybe ghost turnstiles are invisible.

I especially liked how, when Morgan rode off in one of the boats partway through the episode, another boat automatically pulled up to replace it. It really did have a quirky theme park feel.

vanjjmmjjels · 12/13/2009, 05:21 am

the theme park theory could explain why the voodoo lady can easily get from one island to another, maybe she owns the park.

GaryCXJk · 12/13/2009, 05:27 am

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Originally Posted by Lena_P

Not to mention the boat made a creaking noise. You know, those turnstiles remind me of this one ride ... Parrots of the Caribbean? No, no ... that's not it

Pirates of the Carbon Dioxide?

vanjjmmjjels · 12/13/2009, 05:32 am

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Pirates of the Carbon Dioxide?

Parents of the Carabiner?

**puzzlebox** · 12/13/2009, 05:33 am

Pyrites of the Carob Bean!

Mermaid · 12/13/2009, 05:56 am

It's definitively a theme park ride reference. The boatman also tells you the safety instructions when you enter the boat.

GaryCXJk · 12/13/2009, 05:56 am

Plankton of Bikini Bottom!

vanjjmmjjels · 12/13/2009, 06:00 am

now the question is:

Is it just another reference to MI1/2 or has it a \[voodooladyvoiceon] deeper \[voodooladyvoiceoff] meaning?

flying sheep · 12/13/2009, 06:10 am

and the boat runs on rails. the sound, the boat moving back and forth at the start of the first ride, the safety instructions, the new boat clicking in when morgan floats away on hers…

*Lena_P* · 12/13/2009, 06:32 am

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Originally Posted by LuigiHann

I thought it was funny that they were labeled as turnstiles despite the apparent lack of actual... turnstiles. Maybe ghost turnstiles are invisible.

In the real ride they don't have turnstiles either, they're just divider thingies really. (What was that ride called? Paramours of the Caraway? No, no ... especially not after the reboot.)

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It's definitively a theme park ride reference. The boatman also tells you the safety instructions when you enter the boat.

Although to be truly authentic, they should have had him repeat it in Spanish, too

12/12/2009, 04:23 am	#1
vanjjmmjjels Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45	Did the turnstiles also remind you of... a theme park. Do you think it should remind us of the theme park like elements in the ending of mi2? or am I over-interpreting things?

12/12/2009, 05:17 am	#5
One-Eyed Kijin Room for Rent Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 86	There is also a theory that states that Guybrush is just a little boy in an theme park, and that all we are seeing is his imagination. The turnstiles could be reality slowly seeping into his dream. You'd have to believe that crazy theory, though. __________________ 'Standing by my window Breathing summer breeze Saw a figure floating, 'neath the willow trees Asked us if we were happy We said we didn't know Took us by the hands and up we go'

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LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,656	I thought it was funny that they were labeled as turnstiles despite the apparent lack of actual... turnstiles. Maybe ghost turnstiles are invisible. I especially liked how, when Morgan rode off in one of the boats partway through the episode, another boat automatically pulled up to replace it. It really did have a quirky theme park feel. __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

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Vira Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 52	It's not just you. During the boat scene, I was wondering why they were paying so much attention to the ceiling when there was nothing special about it, until I realized it was riveted. Weird.

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vanjjmmjjels Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45	the theme park theory could explain why the voodoo lady can easily get from one island to another, maybe she owns the park.

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flying sheep Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 73	and the boat runs on rails. the sound, the boat moving back and forth at the start of the first ride, the safety instructions, the new boat clicking in when morgan floats away on hers…