Just like all the Jedi knights, Yoda can do mind control when he uses the force. ('Member Obi Wan with his "These aren't the droids you're looking for" bit?) Moments before Sawyer said that, Ben was trying to manipulate Sawyer with mind games. "You'll have no chance with Kate if you all go backa to the island because you're a loser in the real world, not a great spinal surgeon." Ben smiled because he got the Yoda reference. He understood that Sawyer was commenting on his manipulation skills.
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Originally Posted by flaneuse
Also, noticed how James called Ben "Yoda", when he intervened the possible argument about to take place between Ben and Karl? Not only another Star Wars reference, but a joke Benjamin understood and even smiled to. The guy must have left the island and watched the movie at some point. That's Chewbacca's animal attraction for you right there  |