Lost Spoils Itself (this post does not, however)

So, I’m walking by the TV yesterday and see a promo for next Thursday’s lineup on ABC.  They’ve got a new Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, and of course, Lost.  I don’t care much about the other shows but of course Lost caught my attention so I watch it.  And for some stupid reason, ABC decided to reveal who the shooters were from the cliffhanger in the last episode.

You know, the ones that had Alex at gunpoint, who had apparently shot and killed Karl and Rousseau (who is NOT dead, I don’t care what anybody says)?

Anyway, it kind of felt like how on Battlestar Galactica, right after the opening credits, they go through about six or seven seconds worth of clips of the show that you’re about to watch… essentially spoiling the whole thing.  I have no idea what genious thinks that’s a good idea, but I’d like to know the reasoning behind it.  It does not built anticipation, it just leaves a sinking feeling in your stomach that you’ve seen something you’d rather see develop in the course of the actual show.

Anyway, here’s the clip, if you want.  Maybe you already knew or it was obvious, but I still think it’s kind of a disappointment.  The reveal comes about :48 seconds in.