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- Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Feedback on the new Countdown
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3950
Re: Feedback on the new Countdown
Loved it before, love it still! Love everyone! :D The main difference I find between Carol and Rachel's screen time (aside from putting up the letters, numbers and solving) is that often when Carol said something it was off the cuff, but Rachel has only had the opportunity to answer or react to what...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28254
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
Only now managed to catch up reading the other three pages on this topic. Ditto to the praise for Nicky's post. :D I'd guess that it was that to which Lesley was referring anyway. It was, as we have subsequently confirmed by PM. I think I'll just avoid the phrase now out of pure paranoia. If nothing...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6828
Re: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
2 x (75+9)+8+6
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6828
Re: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
5 x 25
-9
x 4
-9
x 4
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13970
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
Talking of the pizza place, that's another problem - the rippling effect of the studio closing on all the little businesses around there that the studio staff frequent.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:09 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Coincidence
- Replies: 224
- Views: 90638
Re: Coincidence
Yes. They have a UK office and campaign over here, but they're still more thought of as a US organisation.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28254
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
I love the way George writes 'homosexuality' in the middle of a sentence as 'Homosexuality' - as in 'God' Well, it did use to be a capital offence... :lol: But... Oh blimey, sorry Phil, can't resist, but is that a mistake there? Phew, Phil IS an imperfect human after all, like the rest of us! :P BT...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Coincidence
- Replies: 224
- Views: 90638
Re: Coincidence
They were interviewing a friend of mine who worked for PeTA at the time, and she suggested me when they said what they were looking for.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
- Replies: 107
- Views: 16673
Re: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
I meant that Kirk has met me at CoLin, so knows that I'm a lot older than him, etc, so that he's unlikely to desire the traditional method! :( The avatar is a motivational poster from WW2: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7869458.stm Ah I see, and I hope you're not too disappointed and can live ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
- Replies: 107
- Views: 16673
Re: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
Can I have your child while I still have time, Kirk? Turkey baster method obviously, in case this conjures up horrific images! LOL! :lol: :lol: The turkey baster method is surely less visually pleasing. :o ;) I mean, I've never googled for porn, but I guess there's more of a market for 'traditional...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Teapots
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5250
Re: Teapots
Mine is in my parent's house. My nameplate is on the door of my room here in Cambridge. And the prize items of my collection, the original C and R tiles as fondled by Carol, are stuck to my fridge. I didn't know you got to keep your name plate! 8-) So when you went back for CoC, did you have to tak...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13970
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
:cry: I hope that the job cuts don't affect the Countdown team, and that it's commutable for them when it moves. *fingers crossed* I've never been to a recording, but it's on the 'to do' list, and I liked the idea of walking the corridors that so many of you have walked down before. :D :| What makes...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14259
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Sorry Kai.Michael Wallace wrote:OH MY GOD YOU FUCKING CUNT
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Coincidence
- Replies: 224
- Views: 90638
Re: Coincidence
After Linda McCartney died there was a memorial service in the church by Leicester Square, and lots of us animal rights types gathered in the square to pay our respects. Loads of news channels were there, and the BBC were looking for someone who had gone veggie because of Linda. I hadn't, but I did ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
- Replies: 107
- Views: 16673
Re: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
Well done Kirk!
(Shame we only had Ben for one show though, you genius! He's quite my type. )
(Shame we only had Ben for one show though, you genius! He's quite my type. )
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7383
Re: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
Kathleen, are you on commission from Amazon? Every time you mention your OED, you mention where you got it from!
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
- Topic: Series 47 episode 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1515
Re: Series 47 episode 2
I'm SURE I looked back there after I couldn't get it and there was no exact solution... I must be going mad. Ta.Martin Gardner wrote:You could just read the solution off the recap, if you like!Lesley Jeavons wrote:Can anyone get the first numbers game? Should I give up?
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
- Topic: Series 47 episode 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1515
Re: Series 47 episode 2
Can anyone get the first numbers game? Should I give up?
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Wednesday 25/02/2009
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4960
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Wednesday 25/02/2009
*~*~* Neil, Congratulations!!! *~*~*
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 17/02/2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6679
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 17/02/2009
I agree, Neil is beautiful , like the old man he reminds me of.
(In a non pervy way obvs - yikes, Neil's prob getting on young enough to be my son! )
Neil, come back!!!
(In a non pervy way obvs - yikes, Neil's prob getting on young enough to be my son! )
Neil, come back!!!
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6540
Re: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
'almost' and 'entirely' together - love it!Matt Morrison wrote:I'm almost entirely straight
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 17/02/2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6679
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 17/02/2009
Glad you see it too. It's not just Neil's physical looks either, it's his expressions too.Dinos Sfyris wrote:Yes! I was trying to think who he looks like and you've hit the nail on the head!Lesley Jeavons wrote:You remind me more of a younger better looking Jonathan Price.
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Monday 23/02/2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4142
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Monday 23/02/2009
Interesting first round... as far as I know she could have just offered PASCAL for six, it's a unit of pressure (from memory). Yes, especially as Rachel mentioned it as the letters came out. Maybe she felt it would have been cheating so declared her own five... Last numbers game, though I got it ou...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests
- Replies: 143
- Views: 20416
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests
Excellent idea Allan! He was AMAZING! Totally gave it 100%!
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6540
Re: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
As a heterosexual woman, I agree.
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6540
Re: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
Thaks Kirk aka Susie.
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests
- Replies: 143
- Views: 20416
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests
Re poets... Benjamin Zephaniah would be good. Oh, I'm now thinking kids books... Judith Kerr (I LOVE Mog stories), Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo etc), Anne Fine (she even has a book called Countdown - how appropriate is that?! lol), and what about Sophie Dahl? She has wonderful tales of her grandfat...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6540
Re: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
I got CASEDESK in r12, or would that not be allowed? It's a new 'desk on the go' type thing I've heard of, but don't know if it's a brandname...
Another alternative 3rd numbers ((4x5)+75)x9
Another alternative 3rd numbers ((4x5)+75)x9
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 17/02/2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6679
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 17/02/2009
Not been on line for almost a week as had no internet (pure torture it was, I can tell you!) so a bit late commenting on last week's games. Yes, I'm enjoying your programs Neil and hope you win a few more. You're a good all-rounder with a pleasant manner, and also you remind me of Alastair McGowan f...
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Monday 16/02/2009
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4941
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Monday 16/02/2009
Rachel discretely tries to hint to the older ladies in the audience what they smell of.Martin Gardner wrote:
Caption competition anyone?
(BTW no offence intended - I've had a baby and know it's quite natural to all of us! )
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Poofter" on Countdown
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5772
Re: "Poofter" on Countdown
Countdown isn't the sort of programme that has ever discussed anything remotely resembling the sexual habits, if any, of its contestants. Perhaps not, but it has done about it's presenters - Richard being 'Twice Nightly Whiteley'. :mrgreen: Which Kathryn claimed was about his toilet habits for a jo...
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:30 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Anyone have any Valentine verses?
Roses are red
violets are blue
...............................
...............................
Roses are red
violets are blue
...............................
...............................
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Calendar
- Replies: 126
- Views: 18512
Re: Countdown Calendar
dittoIan Volante wrote:Most of these comments don't make any sense to me.
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
- Topic: Recap for series 43 SF 22/12/00
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1270
Re: Recap for series 43 SF 22/12/00
This will be of no interest to anyone other than me, but ho humm... I've gone through stints of not seeing Countdown when I've been working and didn't bother to record it :o , and this would have been the last episode aired (and didn't see) before I went on maternity leave. I worked until the 22nd, ...
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:59 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 13th February 2009
- Replies: 65
- Views: 10069
Re: Spoilers and comments for Friday 13/02/2009
Steven, I like your post. Kate, thanks for clearing that up. What the f*ck re the "paedophile" shouts though?! Just shows how stupidly formed some people's opinions are. Sorry they edited out Susie and your responses. Yes, if it's a 'good' word declare it - I'd certainly declare SLAUGHTER ...
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:57 am
- Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
- Topic: Recap for second QF of series 40 - 18/06/99
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2701
Re: Recap for second QF of series 40 - 18/06/99
Rich Priest wrote: Round 4: 10, 3, 4, 1, 8, 50. Target: 817.
(4x8)+50=82Neil Zussman wrote:FWIW, the max is at least 2 higher since I can get 1 away in round 4: (3*4-10)*(50+1)*8=816; though I imagine it is possible to be exact.
x10
-3
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:42 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1120800
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Evidently.Kate Richardson wrote:am i the only one who stays up late ?
We'll have to find you a buddy on a different time zone for late night conversing.
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:40 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1120800
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Nah, Charlie'd never go THAT far.Hannah O wrote:Especially if you're directing a newbie, "FAQ, you!"
Muttered it under his breath a few times though, I'm sure.
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:35 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Thursday 12/02/2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6028
Re: Spoilers and comments for Thursday 12/02/2009
Charlie Reams wrote:I don't think I said anything about self-congratulaltion, and I'm not a boy. Otherwise excellent.Kate Richardson wrote:"tragic self-congratulaltion" charlie ???
Errr, Charlie, scroll up mate:
Charlie Reams wrote:My point was only to highlight the rather tragic self-congratulation,
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:30 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 13th February 2009
- Replies: 65
- Views: 10069
Re: Spoilers and comments for Friday 13/02/2009
ok charlie homophobic words poofter, queer, Is queer regarded as homophobic then? I know that if you define it as being poorly and not right, then it's wrong to use it in the sense of thinking someone who's gay is sick. :x But, what about Russell T Davies using it in the title 'Queer as Folk' which...
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 13th February 2009
- Replies: 65
- Views: 10069
Re: Spoilers and comments for Friday 13/02/2009
But it was a joke none the less, Martin. I sellotaped my mouth to resist any of the jokes I was thinking of.Martin Gardner wrote:That's called puberty Kai.Kai Laddiman wrote:ICDWTPKathleen Batlle wrote:Oh yes, Naomi, you're probably right
PS. I found GENITALS today somewhere.
[comment: that joke was poor]
Sorry Kai.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1120800
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Ah, but would people read them? My way, they'd be emblazoned everywhere - like subliminal advertising.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: dress code
- Replies: 120
- Views: 14558
Re: dress code
Yet another deserved reason why Rachel got her job, and I probably never even got a look in!Roxanne wrote:they do look on applicants' Myspace and Facebook profiles, ... I don't think employers googling applicants is a bad thing at all
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1120800
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
AnnieHall wrote: I still think it is a shame too, that we don't see the word after it has been said bcontestants. I don't hear them if they mumble, so don't get the word quite often these days. It is important too I think for the younger viewers to see the word displayed. Is Rachel not quick enough...
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 13th February 2009
- Replies: 65
- Views: 10069
Re: Spoilers and comments for Friday 13/02/2009
Watching now on Ch4+1 (was a good Mum and went to park). I was disappointed noone revealed GENITALS. Have these people forgotton what Countdown's REALLY about?!Matt Morrison wrote:R4: dammit was hoping PLEATINGS might be ok.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Oh yes. Typed up quickly from a scrawled piece of paper as I wrote it at work.Phil Reynolds wrote:Drifting from past to present tense for no apparent reason: 0/10
I did think of suggesting you marked me, it seems I didn't need to!
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: what's your top 10 favourite films?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 11813
Re: what's your top 10 favourite films?
This is hard because I'd easilly have top 10 Disney, top 10 childhood, top 10 music biopics, ... But, here we go, with a very brief reason for each... 1. Desperately Seeking Susan (Hence my avatar. Love the idea of having a spiritual twin and switching lives.) 2. The Parent Trap (1962 version. Love ...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Thursday 12/02/2009
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6028
Re: Spoilers and comments for Thursday 12/02/2009
lol Kate, you come in here to talk about your Countdown stint and you're off on about food again! I love your enthusiasm.
And, I haven't said yet, you're doing fine too, my lass, and well done on 2-0 against DC.
And, I haven't said yet, you're doing fine too, my lass, and well done on 2-0 against DC.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Thanks for posting your poem, Jason. You'll have to amend it again though - it doesn't mention Rachel.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Another of my 'classics' coming up... Phil, be warned...
There was a fine fella called Jon
who found most things gave him the horn
some find him obscene, but he makes others scream
so they leave him to just carry on
There was a fine fella called Jon
who found most things gave him the horn
some find him obscene, but he makes others scream
so they leave him to just carry on
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:16 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
I know, Jason. But thanks for the confirmation!Jason Larsen wrote:Lesley, you're funny!
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Aw, Matt. I need Jon to find me a knight in shining armour smilie for that one!Matt Morrison wrote:There once was a Reynolds named Phil,
Who loved to assert his strong will,
For rhymes he's not knowin',
He abused Lesley's poem,
And thus became a buzz-kill
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
:lol: I don't have much of a Scottish accent. Even as a kid as the Edinburgh accent generally isn't strong. Then I moved to Milton Keynes, Luton, London, Brighton, Bristol and back to Brighton. My accent is a mongrel, and I don't think I've heard anyone else with one the same. I'm sure I'd 'ave 'enr...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:09 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Thanks Hannah. That makes sense. :) But it don't half take the fun out of it. ;) If I come up with more which don't fit the rule (which I'm sure will be the case, as can't be arsed giving THAT much time to creating them), I'll post them regardless. I'll be having fun, and you and Phil can feel super...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
They do rhyme to me Phil, the way I say them. And no idea what scansion is...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:25 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
There was a young fella called Kai
who Jas thought was a really "swell guy"
but Naomi had to admit, that Kai's really a shit
he's been pulling wool over our eyes
sorry Kai
who Jas thought was a really "swell guy"
but Naomi had to admit, that Kai's really a shit
he's been pulling wool over our eyes
sorry Kai
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
There was a young lady called Lesley
thought Countdown was best on the telly
she found all of the CoCs, quite spiffing hot jocks
every one of them turned her to jelly
(not really true )
thought Countdown was best on the telly
she found all of the CoCs, quite spiffing hot jocks
every one of them turned her to jelly
(not really true )
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Yes. But to my knowledge, noone let me be in charge.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Poetry Corner
- Replies: 184
- Views: 19000
Re: Poetry Corner
Ah, not really Jason, that's not really our forte. It appears we're more comedic limerick rudeness types.Jason Larsen wrote:Just for the sake of it, could someone write a regular poem?
But, we'll read yours!
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1120800
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
*pats Charlie on the back*