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liberalmuse

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17. I think your analysis...
Tue Feb 25, 2014, 06:08 PM
Feb 2014

is better than anything I've read on the sub-reddit. I've already tossed my silly theory because it seems the consensus is that this was the killer staging Dora and then lighting the fields so she'd be found, so you are right. The creator has said there are no huge surprises. Everything is right under our noses, but some of us aren't seeing it.

My theories tend to be far out, but that is what I love about this show. There are hundreds of theories out there, but I've enjoyed reading many of them. Each episode seems to knock most of them down. Speaking of which, I remember one of the tin men was knocked down, and thought that was Rev. Tuttle, but I like your theory. I hadn't even thought of the tin Lonestar men being law enforcement, and oddly enough, haven't even come across that theory yet, which is weird because it is so obvious. I also like the idea someone has floated that Rust knows that his tape is going to be watched by those responsible, so he's sending them a message.

I think this will tie into Mardi Gras. Dora was found on Mardi, or a Tuesday, and more specifically, the Tuesday before the festivities kick off. Masks and men riding around the countryside on horseback is an old Mardi Gras tradition, so the picture at Dora Lange's mother's house isn't so weird if you know the history and costumes used during Mardi Gras. I also think it's weird that one of the protagonists (or is it the antagonist) is named, "Marty". The name, "Rust Cohle" is interesting, too. Rust is weathering or even degradation through the natural chemical process, and Coal is formed from plants and trees sinking to the bottom of swamps.

Great video! I don't like modern country music, but love blue grass and the stuff straight out of Appalachia, where my folk are from (West Virginia).

refining my guesses RainDog Feb 2014 #1
Coehle's storage shed RainDog Feb 2014 #2
I just caught up yesterday so will respond to specific episodes below Goblinmonger Feb 2014 #21
Bottle or on tap? RainDog Feb 2014 #22
I'm a sucker for a good tap lager Goblinmonger Mar 2014 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Mar 2014 #27
Excellent tv Sienna86 Feb 2014 #3
Must see TV... mimi85 Feb 2014 #5
episode six guessing game RainDog Feb 2014 #4
Excellent analysis mimi85 Feb 2014 #6
I don't know either RainDog Feb 2014 #7
This show is soooo much deeper than I expected! I'm loving it! Silver Gaia Feb 2014 #8
Those are great RainDog Feb 2014 #9
Links to online speculation RainDog Feb 2014 #10
I binged the first five episodes of this mesmerizing series last night. LonePirate Feb 2014 #11
Dark Was the Night RainDog Feb 2014 #12
Maggie! (6 spoilers) RainDog Feb 2014 #13
ep 7 guesses/maybe spoilers RainDog Feb 2014 #14
Great analysis! liberalmuse Feb 2014 #15
thanks for the kind words RainDog Feb 2014 #16
I think your analysis... liberalmuse Feb 2014 #17
I LOVE what you have to say RainDog Feb 2014 #18
Just have to say mimi85 Feb 2014 #19
that's so sweet of you RainDog Feb 2014 #20
Links to online discussion RainDog Feb 2014 #23
The King in Yellow is available for free RainDog Feb 2014 #24
Beth is such a bad girl she broke the fourth wall RainDog Feb 2014 #25
Can't wait! mimi85 Mar 2014 #28
sigh RainDog Mar 2014 #29
I'm out of guesses RainDog Mar 2014 #30
Honestly.. I'm going to have to find a way to rewatch the series after it ends... hlthe2b Mar 2014 #31
LOL RainDog Mar 2014 #32
Have you read this? hlthe2b Mar 2014 #33
I have now... RainDog Mar 2014 #34
ReLenting RainDog Mar 2014 #35
I can't quit you, TD babe RainDog Mar 2014 #38
Paraphilic Love Map of True Detective online RainDog Mar 2014 #36
Geeshie Wiley - Last Kind Words RainDog Mar 2014 #37
I can barely wait to see the finale tonight (Sunday night)! Tx4obama Mar 2014 #39
I See a Darkness RainDog Mar 2014 #40
The mystery was a counterpoint RainDog Mar 2014 #41
hmmmm RainDog Mar 2014 #42
I don't know... I sort of agree with the DB writer (who wrote the earlier article I posted upstream) hlthe2b Mar 2014 #43
I agree with Alyssa Rosenberg RainDog Mar 2014 #44
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Mar 2014 #45
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