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61. The symbolic bell at the conclusion immediately preceding the black-out is a clear reference to Cronenberg's "History of Violence", when the killers entered the diner, indicating the onset of Tony's acid reflux condition. This was no doubt related to the crushing of Phil's head - an homage to Cronenberg. The onion rings suggest halos that will never be bestowed on the family members, in part because of the disrespect shown to the reincarnate cat (no doubt Adrianna). Someone should decipher the patch on the hat worn by the ominous man in the booth - this could be the key. The inability to parallel park was wholly insignificant filler - and representative of a large fraction of the New Jersey populatlion, unfortunately. More significant was A.J.'s inability to get it off due to the unexpected fire in his vehicle, instead of elsewhere. Indeed, errant vechicular elements permeated the last episode, from Phil to A.J. to Meadow. Perhaps there was collusion with Michael Moore to criticize further the current state of culture and transportation? Without doubt, speculations on the obscurity of minutiae have been far to tame in these posts. Someone must let 'er rip!

Posted at 5:16PM on Jun 13th 2007 by Don Caprese

62. I think you meant to say "Madone!"

It's short for "Madonna", as in the Virgin Mary. Not the pop star.

Posted at 2:25PM on Jun 13th 2007 by Aimee

63. The fact that the internet is blazing with comments on the show tells you how compelling the ending was and gives an indication of how many series DVD
s will be sold.

I have a theory that I want to submit. That is I think Carmela had Tony whacked. Here's why.

1. Carmela decided she was tired and made the decision to go the restaurant.

2. She finally had to live through a true crisis stating last episode after Tony told her about Bobby... "Oh my god is this it?".

3. Carmela realized that after years of therapy Tony was back to square one. Demonstrated by his speach to A.J.s therapist, the look that Carmela gave Tony and set up by the much talked about psychological study.

4. The 20 seconds or so of camera isolation on Carmela in the booth as she scoots to the corner and squeezes into it, creating a clear path from the door to Tony.

5. The fact that Medows boyfriend is about to bring a case against the government official that took the bribe from Tony to get the permits for Carmela's house passed and set up by Carmela being financialy viable with her house construction business.

Just my conclusions... I loved the show and thank you Chase for making us come up with our own ending.

-Jim

Posted at 11:06AM on Jun 14th 2007 by Jim

64. From E Online:
The e-mail about all the people in the diner being from past episodes is not true. It's all lies and misinformation, according to Tobe Becker, an official licensed-and-bonded rep for the show, who tells us:

I honestly think this e-mail is some sort of a prank because it has spread so far and wide and is absolutely not founded on any factual information. There is no character named Nikki Leotardo in the finale episode–that is a fact–I do not understand why the person who wrote that e-mail states otherwise. The other "facts" are also incorrect–the trucker, the boy scouts, the two African-Americans who came into the diner (we KNOW that is false, because when the attempt was made on Tony Soprano’s life, one of those guys was killed in the shootout) So you can dismiss the entire e-mail...

Posted at 2:26PM on Jun 13th 2007 by LisaMama

65. >28. Didn't anyone else realize that the "onion rings" represented bullet holes? The last >thing Tony said was "I ordered something for the whole table" (not realizing it was the >massacre to follow) and he, Carmela and AJ had the onion rings. I, too, agree that Chase >had Meadow live on, since she did NOT have the onion rings.

>Posted at 4:10PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Mike

I thought the onion rings, zeros incarnate, represented nihilism. Tony dragged them all into this whole grim scenario.

Posted at 7:44PM on Jun 13th 2007 by nhs76

66. You folks need to get a life. Let these ACTORS move on. I love the Sopranos. We all do, but this is not reality and you are not "Tony's" best friend. For those of us "long term" first episode watchers, the ending was brillant. Look youre all talking about the episode three days after the show ended. Daivd Chase has used this type of ending many times during the series. The only difference is we had to wait until the next season or episode to see what happens. Now you have to use your imagination. I'm thrilled to know that Tony, Carmela, and the gang will live on as one of the best television shows in history and they are back to as "normal" a life as they can live.....having a father in the mafia.

Posted at 5:37PM on Jun 13th 2007 by Soprano Fan

67. Don Caprese clearly is covered with virgin olive oil and Balsamic vinegar! There are too many errors in his otherwise erudite analysis to mention. Foremost, A.J. did not suffer from the implied disfunction and got it off - just off camera - in an extra-vehicular venue involving a couch -- likely a tivo review would show that he was not even as ready as implied. Tony's espisode with the therapist was a classic example of the inverse Oedipal complex, with Carmela's witnessing an embarassment to her, clearly. Our model of puzzlement is Junior, who sorely wanted the companionship of the incarnate (Don was correct on fingering Adrianna on this) cat, to ease his doddering abstraction. The other element of accuracy was the apparent importance of the patch on the hat -- which none of the analyses seem to have deciphered. No New Jersey attorney is capable of parallel parking - preferring instead to maneuver for the diagonal insertion. So Meadow's temporizing appears to have been just that. The stranger who went to the W.C. appears to have been a body guard employed by Tony -- but a body guard with poor bladder control likely was a sub-optimal choice. There appears to be much remaining to probe, beyond the shallow analysis of Don Caprese and beyond the crass aspersions cast upon David Chase. To me, the ending was perfection!

Posted at 5:37PM on Jun 13th 2007 by Paolo

68. The screen went black with the static sound. "What the ****!" I yelled, while my roommate went running to his room. Before he reached it, the credits began to roll and I realized what happened. I was angry. I've been angry for days. I read the blogs, listened to the talk-show host comments. Among my peers, the opinion was that it was b***s***. Among the media, it was brilliant. I read FOX and CNN and learned about "the symbolism" and how it was all neatly tied together. After reviewing the information, this is what I have to say to Mr. Chase.

Sir:

I have an IQ of between 112 and 116. I am not proud of it, but that is where it lays. When the Sopranos first came on it was exciting. I didn't have to follow the "symbolism" or catch the tricks. I am not putting it on the same level as WWW wrestling. It was intelligent, witty, touching and exciting. It reached my level of intelligence and seemed to be having fun doing so. Apparently it reached people with much higher IQs than mine, but I was grateful that you came down to at least mine. The last two seasons Sir, you seem to have grown weary of coming down to my level, rising higher and ever higher so that you left me behind. I only held on to the show and HBO because of the carrot which was dangled before my eyes of the final season.

Maybe you began to be more interested in impressing your peers than your audience.

The Sopranos started off with a bang and ended up with a whimper. Other than Entourage, it was the only show that I faithfully watched. I never even watched American Idle or whatever else is on any of the other premium channels.

I saw that we were not appeased with the "pick your own ending" that could allow Tony to continue his sociopathic behaviour. We don't want sociopaths to exist. We want justice.

We wanted a bloodbath and you refused to provide it. we wanted the bad guy to die and that didn't happen.

I do, however, admire you sticking to your guns, though, although I disagree with your choice of weapons.

Mr. Chase, you said a big fungu to us. I can't really blame you. Everyone wants to be strong enough to stand up against all opposition for what they believe in. But I think you were wrong to forget why the show was so popular and who was your audience. Now, there is nothing you can do to make amends.

Posted at 8:56PM on Jun 13th 2007 by c. sheppard

69. The judicious conclusion is simple. When that tire crushed Phil's head, Tony was back on top, unchallenged. His use of an FBI "informant" was evidence of his dominance. Those punks in the cafe could not touch Tony. As the merry-go-round turned for the last time, Tony grabbed the golden (onion) rings and held the winning prize tight for his family. Hey, even Howard K. Stern could see the logic of Tony regaining his supreme position. No fancy interpretations needed from Don or Paolo on this one. 'Nuff said!

Posted at 10:47PM on Jun 13th 2007 by CThomas

70. Don't you see that my name is a play on words?

Posted at 10:55PM on Jun 13th 2007 by NLeotardo

71. Gadzooks, mr dancing fancy pants! I missed that entirely. So, Tony got a wedgie?

Posted at 10:57PM on Jun 13th 2007 by CThomas

72. No, fool! It's in like an incarnate cat and out like a lion. Almost all of the character names have hidden meanings - some are anagrams and some are plays on words. This must be David's most favorite puzzle. Think: No snoopy rat. Or: Nor too pansy. Or: Do loin racket. Or: Kind to oracle. Or: I'd OK no cartel. Or: End to airlock. Or: Tried on cloak. [for you Lord of the Rings fans] This is not rocket science. Some, on, guys! Get with it. - Catlike rondo (or some such)

Posted at 11:10PM on Jun 13th 2007 by NLeotardo

73. We missed it... it is *not* the last episode. The greatest trick of all! Check out this quote from http://www.stuff.co.nz/4092670a1869.html

Quote:
Steven Van Zandt, who played Tony's pompadoured deputy Silvio Dante, cryptically told reporters at a special screening of the finale in Florida on Monday, "We're not sure it's ending."

Wouldn't that be just too cool! The ultimate trick.

Posted at 11:33PM on Jun 13th 2007 by KCouric

74. Soprano watchers were all primed to constantly inquire "what will happen next." Thousands of fans across the country would finish their red wine after every episode while proclaiming their thoughts as to how the the storyline will further develop. This "pattern of prediction" lasted all the way to the end. Again, thousands of fans were gathered together shouting possible ways the story will end - "He's such a dead man! He's gonna get pinched by the Feds! He's gonna be fine!" And then, the blackness.

Much like we were expected to do during the life of the series, we are to forever speculate how Tony's storyline will continue.

Posted at 1:28PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Corey

75. I don't understand why people are so digusted/angry/etc... Did you want to see Tony die? Did you want to see Tony live? I don't understand why this is ending is infuriating. Can someone who is upset please explain to me what it is that bothers them?

Posted at 6:25PM on Jun 14th 2007 by krawl