Quote from: Hudson on May 20, 2017, 04:44:11 AM
But seriously though, to be clear:
What you're saying is that it's okay that none of the characters notice that David is suddenly suspiciously looking identical to Walter because you choose to believe that there's a possibility some dialogue was deleted from the scene.
This is the exact opposite of the definition of empirical. When that deleted scene doesn't appear in special features when the hard-copy is released, I will remember this exchange.
EDIT:
So here are two questions rephrased for anyone who wants to take them up. 1. By the logic of the story, why does the chestburster do a ridiculous imitation dance (it doesn't deserve to be called anything other than a dance) with David? By the logic of the story and not speculation on what may have been edited, why do the characters make zero note of David's suddenly changed appearance to imitate Walter?
You can remember the exchange if you feel you must. Even if it doesn't show up on the special features, I'll still stick to my theory and that'll be that. Why? Because special features are not all-inclusive. I don't remember seeing the Spaihts script in the special features for Prometheus, for example.
As for your questions...
Q: why does the chestburster do a ridiculous imitation dance (it doesn't deserve to be called anything other than a dance) with David?
A: It is mimicking the behavior of the individual it is imprinting as it's "parent". Many creatures in nature do this and is a primary way for parents to teach their young important skills. Additionally, the Neomorph was behaving in a similar fashion before Orem blasted it, mimicking David's actions.
Q: By the logic of the story and not speculation on what may have been edited, why do the characters make zero note of David's suddenly changed appearance to imitate Walter?
A: Your looking for an answer to something that by it's very nature requires speculation in order to answer. If you won't accept speculation, then you are in essence rejecting any answer that can ever be given if it doesn't conform to your own thoughts on the matter. You want objective, you need to be objective. =)