Lost Theories

No this isn't going to be a post about the series Lost just an aspect. So there's this character, Ben, who is all about getting under people's skin with their insecurities. Ben would have so much toying with Phil. If you've read his post on Earphones, you saw part of the story. When Phil buys something, he has to research it fully. I realized this the first time I went shopping with him for a wallet. Now I'm the type of gal who likes to shop around, wait no...sorry. I'm actually not that type of girl. If I need something I go to a store walk in find what I need and buy it. Phil on the other hand is that type of gal...uh...guy. We went to the Galleria to shop for his wallet and spent an hour or so going from shop to shop looking for the perfect wallet and then making sure it wasn't cheaper somewhere else. I think he went back and bought the second one we looked at. Needless to say (but I will anyway) I refuse to wallet shop with him.

Okay, so he researches everything. His speakers, his TV (for months and years), and his headphones. Even after he makes his decision and buys it, he'll second guess himself for a few months afterwards. So what does all this have to do with Lost? Go back to Ben who manipulates people based on their weaknesses. Here's how Ben would get to Phil on the island after the plane wreck:

Phil: Hey, sweet only $10 for this shirt. Thanks, Sawyer.
Ben: I got mine free.
Phil: What?
Ben: I got mine for free.

Later that day.

Phil: Ben, I got a free shirt too.
Ben: Really, you bought that shirt? Sawyer paid me $10 to take this shirt.
Phil: What?!
Ben: Look, maybe you just aren't good at spotting a deal.
Phil: Noooooo!

Love ya, babe.