Must say I haven't noticed that, I'm replaying MI2 at the moment and I've almost finished, but from what I recall (this is at least 7years ago) isn't Monkey island similar to Booty Island in the way the paths are set? and isn't there some tour guide where the cannon guy is? I'm curious now
http://www.escapemi.com/forums/smile.gif) I think I'm gonna have to get a move on and finish it asap (just cant get hold of Le Chucks undies...) But I'll keep that in mind for when I finish the game and if that's true, maybe that will help explain a few things?