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Marc Meakin

3 large at the end could have scuppered the century

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How much sci-fi have you read/watched? I suspect the answer to that is: compared to some people on this board, relatively little. But it's like I said before - I judged it by the standards of prime time BBC1 drama, not by those of a Heinlein or Vonnegut novel. Anyway you and I seem to be the only p...

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Marc Meakin 2 Ian Dent 1

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91957

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91968

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=92183

3 close games I had some lucky numbers there on Ians picks (4 large)

Thanks again Ian for a great match

Marc Meakin

So I can add another list

Here are my favourite films of this century
1.Donnie Darko
2.Memento
3.The Prestige
4.No Country for Old Men
5.WALL·E
6.The Pianist
7.In Bruges
8.There Will Be Blood
9.Sin City
10.Gladiator

Not in order

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In no particular order: Life of Brian Raising Arizona Manon des Sources The Magnificent Seven The Great Escape Saving Private Ryan The Majestic Unforgiven Blade Runner The Shawshank Redemption Manon de Sources - good call, and yet, Jean de Florette not listed. Are you missing a chromosome? Steady o...

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I appreciate that it's me who is at fault (especially after Matts post) my computer clock has now been updated Just on the off chance that you were even slightly offended Marc, for the record it's nothing personal. I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating it is when you spend so many hours creating...

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That I didn't know that daily duels have to be FINISHED by midnight I guess it's fairly obvious to me that you need to finish by the time the results are published and you can read everyone else's games, but maybe it should give you some kind of warning at the time. I appreciate that it's me who is...

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Charlie Reams wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:Not very happy with midnight on Apterous as I started the daily duel at 11.54pm last night and it rejected me at 1201am
as the new duel started
What part of that are you unhappy with?

That I didn't know that daily duels have to be FINISHED by midnight

Marc Meakin

Not very happy with midnight on Apterous as I started the daily duel at 11.54pm last night and it rejected me at 1201am
as the new duel started

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Maybe it doesn't matter now since he has changed his name

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A statement of Stitchers

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Charlie Reams wrote:Cleverly written with a very original style. Bit of an overreliance on toilet humour but I suppose that's fair game for a hospital. Will definitely keep an eye on this.

I agree that it is cleverly written but the style is similar to 'The Office'

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Id say you almost certainly were It was probably caused by his reaction to my comeback in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?key=4659349932080932600 FWIW he was cheating in both games. Warned. Thanks, although I am surprised that he failed to beat me on the crucial conundrum in the firs...

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Andrew Hulme wrote:Id say you almost certainly were

It was probably caused by his reaction to my comeback in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2080932600

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I am not sure about the ethics of this but I wonder if anyone thinks I was scammed in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 7385442783

As this score was after a close win by me and then I get anhialated

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this is on behalf of Michael Marlowe after losing narrowly http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2080932600

He then does this to
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 7385442783
14/15 Maxes for a newbie

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1 BLADERUNNER
2 ALIEN
3 THE UNTOUCHABLES
4 GODFATHER 2
5 JAWS
6 ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST
7 PULP FICTION
8 THE FRENCH CONNECTION
9 THE DEERHUNTER
10 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Not in order

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Ray Folwell wrote:
Louise Bambury wrote: What has happened to the wardrobe budget? Rachel has worn that dress loads!
It always seems silly to me that female presenters are expected to have different clothes every day. No one would comment that Jeff was wearing the same suit.

If a man had said it it would have been a bit sexist

Marc Meakin

Thank you Charlie. Yes, if someone with no knowledge of tennis had come into the room while I was wanking over the Williams-Safina match, once theyd got over the initial shock, they might ask which one was Venus. It would be rather silly of me to say that she was 'the taller one with the more power...

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Thought it was ok

Wished there was some discussion about 'Witchergate' though rather than the small allusion to it

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So, did anyone watch the new Charlie Brooker show then? I quite enjoyed it. It had a lot of elements of Screenwipe, with his analysis of current shows, but also comedy input, and a celebrity quiz show. Incidently, I wasn't sure whether to put this in the this thread, the quiz show thread, the Stewa...

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Well done Andrew

Hope you become another Apterite Octochamp

Also one of the last (if not the last) second chancers on Countdown

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Any more news on these specials

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Fnar fnar

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Countdown's longevity suggests that the people making it know what they are doing! Agreed. It seems to me that Damian had simply had enough of the ongoing discussions on this subject and decided to put a stop to it. I'm sure that's exactly what happened Pretty much so. Just dawned of me yesterday t...

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Does anyone know just how many players have had a second bite of the countdown cherry so far

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I've noticed that Micheal (sic) does a lot of shuffling in his seat

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Jon Corby wrote:

(Prize to whoever can place this little fella by the way)

Is it a member of Kid Creoles backing band

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Charlie Reams wrote:
Kai Laddiman wrote: 4 nines in a row!
Imagine the item you could've got for that!

So thats how you get an Ace of Diamonds

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maybe it is time for a poll to see how many agree with the new ruling

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Ronnie Biggs V Charlie Bronson

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Matthew Green wrote:Jesus Christ vs Mark Fowler from Eastenders

Would that be Todd Carty or the guy who looked like Gripper Stebson who threw a 6 off Beachy Head

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D Eadie wrote:Sorry Jason, but you sort of brought it on yourself.

Meanie

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Darren Carter wrote:Jon Corby v Clare Sudbery

Mo Warden v Damian Eadie

Richard Brittain v Charlie Reams

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Craig Beevers v Stewart Holden

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Could a form of handicap countdown work whereby the octochamps and other 1400+ players have 5 seconds per round and plebs like me get the full 30 seconds

Is it dooable?

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How about Pokedown combining elements of Poker (Texas hold'em) and Countdown
Although I cannot see this working on Apterous but might work at a future COLIN

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Did like the IRA V The Taliban bit
Soon to be on Sky I bet

Marc Meakin

So, did anyone watch the new Charlie Brooker show then? I quite enjoyed it. It had a lot of elements of Screenwipe, with his analysis of current shows, but also comedy input, and a celebrity quiz show. Incidently, I wasn't sure whether to put this in the this thread, the quiz show thread, the Stewa...

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Darren Carter wrote:
Niall Seymour wrote:What about 3 player Countdown?
I am liking that idea.

How about Blockbuster Countdown

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JackHurst wrote:Just to let Marc know, I wont be online until friday, so dont bother waiting round for me.

No probs Jack

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FWIW I think any first time loser with an 80+ score should be invited back

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Derek Hazell wrote:
Matt Morrison wrote:Hmm. I know for a fact that you spend a lot of time fiddling with apterous.
I say. Must all threads denigrate into double entendres and outright filth? Too frigging right! :^D

Yes
(thought I'd get in before Jon does)

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I really don't get the idea that once someone is beaten they should just bend over and concentrate on helping their opponent to an even higher score. Perhaps they should also refrain from offering winning words if they happen to find one, and not bother trying on the conundrum? The difference is, p...

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In the words of comic book guy from the Simpsons 'worst puzzle ever'

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Kirk Bevins wrote:Well played Innis. Another lightning conundrum. It's about time we name-dropped apterous! We need it being plugged!

How about slipping it in a conundrum APTEROUS+1

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Good point Marc. It is frustrating and it's hard to tell if it's on purpose or accidental. Would be interesting if that could be investigated into, e.g. did the user click 'x' or did it freeze or something, but I think this is hard/impossible to do. I hope this is a better reply than Jon's ;) Thank...

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I have noticed, just lately, the quality of number solutions has improved with Apterite participation, although solutions sometimes are not written down

This is a habit on Apterous that most of us are guilty of

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Has anybody else encountered the unfortunate computer crashing syndrome, where during a close game where you are 11 behind going into round 14 you decide to go for 6 small to increase your chances of getting to a crucial conundrum only to find that as the clock ticks down to zero and you have the so...

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Charles Bronson springs to mind

Oops sorry I misread the title of this thread

Bloody Spoonerisms

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Having thoroughly researched the hitherto, unknown to me concept of a Swiss tournament (i.e. Wikipedia'd it) I gather there are usually a predetermined number of rounds? How many rounds will there be and what will happen in the event of a tie-break? Many apologies if this has already been outlined....

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A few moments of searching tells me that Ron Atkinson has appeared before. Sorry to have to ruin a rare moment of diplomacy for this board, Howard. You're quite right, Derek. Big Ron is the one who I was thinking of. Big Ron's totally into the game, and I'm sure he would have been invited back if i...

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Steve Durney wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:Matt Le tissier is next weeks DC guest if that helps
Thanks, but just wondering who this ex-player / manager / commentator is.

The only person I can think of is John Inverdale

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Matt Le tissier is next weeks DC guest if that helps

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Whats the difference between Farrah fawcett and Michael Jackson?

Farrah was once into Majors

Michael was into minors

Apologies if this joke has already been posted

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Looks like Michael Jackson will appear at the O2 after all

In the Bodyworks exhibition

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I heard that he was going to be melted down and made into Lego

So Children can safely play with him for a change

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D Eadie wrote:The great man passed away 4 yrs ago today - June 26th 2005.

Still sadly missed by all at ITV Yorkshire and beyond.

Will it be mentioned on todays show?

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It has been suggested that Michael Jackson had a heart attack practising his dance routine for the O2 concerts

So maybe you can blame it on the boogie

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Favourite obituary so far

'He touched so many people'

Not sure who quoted it, possibly McCauley Culkin

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