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by Zarte Siempre
Wed Dec 18, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would you like to lead the labour Party
Replies: 30
Views: 13307

Re: Who would you like to lead the labour Party

Coming back to the original question, I believe that Sir Keir Starmer or Lisa Nandy would be the best choice to lead the Labour party. Given that both candidates are seen as too centrist for Momentum, it's likely to be Rebecca Long-Bailey. None of them will ever be PM, but Nandy stands the best cha...
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: No Shit Sherlock
Replies: 31
Views: 11452

Re: No Shit Sherlock

Ian Volante wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:15 pm That was not obvious to me at all.
I think your comment was more obvious than the OP.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL scoring system
Replies: 57
Views: 39887

Re: FOCAL scoring system

George Armstrong wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:25 pm But if it is indeed the case that only your best 8 performances then I didn't know that.
It's the nearest value to 2-thirds of the tournaments in a given year. It's just to stop people being priced out of being able to make finals by the people who'd literally go to a co-event inside a wardrobe.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL scoring system
Replies: 57
Views: 39887

Re: FOCAL scoring system

Callum Todd wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:28 pm To those objecting that it isn't perfect: nothing is, but is it at least better than what we currently have? I believe so.
Or, we could wait and try and come up with something better rather than going "Ah... whatever, yeah, that'll do"
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL scoring system
Replies: 57
Views: 39887

Re: FOCAL scoring system

Whilst I don't mind the scoring system changing if I'm not having to deal with it, I still think Gevin's goes too far in the other direction. The idea that it's 80% as impressive to win a 4 person tournament as it is a 100 person tournament is just stupid. If you really wanted to ACTUALLY build a fa...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: RIP Lisa Hermann
Replies: 8
Views: 5497

Re: RIP Lisa Hermann

What?!?! No way. This is awful news! :(
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Controversial Musical Opinions.
Replies: 59
Views: 26043

Re: Controversial Musical Opinions.

Mark Deeks wrote: Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:15 pm There's nothing wrong with Nickelback and the hatred is just a giant pile-on.
This will likely be deemed controversial, but it is correct.
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Controversial Musical Opinions.
Replies: 59
Views: 26043

Re: Controversial Musical Opinions.

I've never seen Wayne's World and Freddie died when I was 2. I just heard Queen from my parents listening to them, and only realised everyone else idolising them/BR so much when I got older.
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Controversial Musical Opinions.
Replies: 59
Views: 26043

Re: Controversial Musical Opinions.

There is a similar thread somewhere, but I can't remember where, so don't hold it against you. I'll repeat myself though.

Bohemian Rhapsody is fucking horrible and that Queen are revered more for that song than for almost every other, better song they did, pains me.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Religion
Replies: 548
Views: 140471

Re: Religion

I do think that Junaid writing PBUH every time he mentioned Mohammed was ridiculous and about as sycophantic as you can get. Surely it loses its effect if you abbreviate it anyway and shows you're not committed to it - like it's just an afterthought. Do it properly or not at all! Would it have been...
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COBLA Co-Blackpool 2019 Saturday October 12th
Replies: 14
Views: 24492

Re: COBLA Co-Blackpool 2019 Saturday October 12th

Just paid. Didn't give me the option to choose between business and friends though, so I hope it hasn't deducted you - apologies if it has.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Shattered Kryptonite
Replies: 8
Views: 7607

Re: Shattered Kryptonite

Did it break into 2 small pieces and the rest large?
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Religion
Replies: 548
Views: 140471

Re: Religion

I don't remember if I've ever contributed to this discussion before, and I can't be arsed to check, but I haven't voted in the poll, so I suspect not. I am, to my mind, an atheist. I've seen no proof that a god exists, I find it unlikely that one could exist - I do accept that I cannot be completely...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Code of Conduct
Replies: 38
Views: 17992

Re: FOCAL Code of Conduct

If I have to add additional admin to my preparation for every event to accommodate under 18s, I'll just impose a blanket ban on them, frankly. Not worth my time or effort given the infrequency with which they attend. Re: harassment however, I'd be in favour of an implied contract. Though how you'd e...
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:22 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68593

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

nmefly
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68593

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Robin did set one up, but I didn't see much advertisement, so I've autorenewed last year's too, which everyone who's playing has been auto-added to.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

Re: (ONE LATE PLACE OPENED UP AT) .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th

Ronan M Higginson wrote: Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:32 pm
Zarte Siempre wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:32 pm One place has opened up (well two, but one person was on a reserve list) for Saturday's event.

Jump on it immediately if you have the urge to join us.
Is that space still open? I may still go to it if I have a slight chance
Yep
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Streaming Movies
Replies: 12
Views: 8313

Re: Streaming Movies

I am curious if most people do it but wouldn't admit to it a bit like masturbation I've never met anyone who doesn't admit to masturbation. Is it a question you ask all your friends? :lol: Not just his friends. Got him in major trouble when it was his first thing out of his mouth to the arresting o...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

(ONE LATE PLACE OPENED UP AT) .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th

One place has opened up (well two, but one person was on a reserve list) for Saturday's event.

Jump on it immediately if you have the urge to join us.
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

Re: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th

We are now full up.

If you'd like to form a reserve list and make a late run on the day if places free up, please feel free to send in a payment, which will be refundable should a place not open up.

Otherwise, please, no more entries!
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Replies: 49
Views: 35213

Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019

Strong chance I will attend if family visits other family on that day so I can hitch a ride. Won't be at the meal though if this happens.
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many in a baker's gross?
Replies: 7
Views: 4500

Re: How many in a baker's gross?

1872
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th

20 spaces left!

(???s on the list are people who haven't yet been revealed on the Facebook page - I don't want to make it too easy for people who are playing along!)
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th

Just about 6 weeks to go, and we're just about it in the vicinity of being half full, so please help us out by getting your entries in soon, so we know what to spend on y'all!
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jun 22, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Things you can't do that it always seems like everyone else can
Replies: 91
Views: 75589

Re: Things you can't do that it always seems like everyone else can

I'm not sure how many people can actually do this but I've seen people running down stairs while missing out steps and not tripping and killing themselves in the process. How is this even possible? I think it's a combination of balance, coordination and inertia I am better at running up the stairs ...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019
Replies: 41
Views: 21776

Re: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019

It's painfully obvious that he is just an over-excited kid who hasn't yet learned how this community works, or Internet etiquette in general. I don't think I've spoken to anyone in private who shares that view - even those who recognise it as a possibility aren't confident that it's "painfully...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 10, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019
Replies: 41
Views: 21776

Re: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019

Right well congratulations Cathy for beating up on the vulnerable minor; had Ashton actually been a lonely or unwell man in accordance with your theory, and you pushed him over and flexed over him in this way, imagine what a lovely person you would have come across as. There's only one person comin...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:36 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 12th

Ashton Hancock wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 12:14 pm Can I play on FaceTime ?
Unfortunately not, the WiFi signal in our venue is unbelievably slow - it's one of the few downsides, it'd never work. Sorry, Ashton!
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 12th

We're a quarter of the way full. A little slower than most years, but we've still got time.

Please get your entries in today!
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 80 Player Analysis and Ongoing Discussion Thread (Spoilers Inside!)
Replies: 19
Views: 14190

Re: Series 80 Player Analysis and Ongoing Discussion Thread (Spoilers Inside!)

Tom S wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:15 am
Fiona T wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:57 pm
Tom S wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:15 pm Total Max: 102/120 (85%)
102 maxes is, I think, another record breaker. A formidable opponent indeed!
100%!
No... 85%...
by Zarte Siempre
Fri May 24, 2019 1:24 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Negative picking
Replies: 20
Views: 13194

Re: Negative picking

Part of the problem is probably the word "negative". That seems quite subjective when we're talking really about "tactical" picking. Any negativity can seemingly only be perceived by people other than the picker. I'd call anything designed to keep the maxes lower as negative. Co...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 23, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Negative picking
Replies: 20
Views: 13194

Re: Negative picking

Only things I feel the urge to point out are a) I still maintain it was negative picking, but I get people picking to win. I just usually expect it from people who are trying to gain an advantage rather than people who already have one - your letters will always be better than mine. b) My main issue...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 15, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
Replies: 113
Views: 96985

Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019

I think it's a bit hurtful to my feelings to ask me something so trivial immediately afterwards. But as I'm a kind-hearted person I'll answer. I like 4 large, as it gives me the least chance to see a 3 or a 7 somewhere on the board. I can just about tolerate the 7 before the 5 in 75, as I quite like...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 15, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
Replies: 113
Views: 96985

Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019

Ashton Hancock wrote: Wed May 15, 2019 2:02 pm Why does Rotherham bring back bad memories
It's very personal, I'd rather not go into it.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 15, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
Replies: 113
Views: 96985

Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019

Ashton Hancock wrote: Wed May 15, 2019 1:38 pm Why don’t you like Brinsworth Zarte
It's too close to Rotherham, which brings back bad memories for me.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 15, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
Replies: 113
Views: 96985

Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019

Can I play from somewhere different? Cos I don't like Brinsworth.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 01, 2019 9:24 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdowners in the news
Replies: 237
Views: 116319

Re: Countdowners in the news

Andy Platt wrote: Wed May 01, 2019 8:28 am A popular series 68 octochamp became the mayor of Leeds in January.
She's changed her look slightly since she appeared on the show. New haircut or something probably.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 753
Views: 560716

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

Things I've watched recently: Masterchef - Agree with Jen that this was the best ever series. Usually I'd be gutted by one of my favourites being 4th, but by the end, they were ALL one of my favourites. Couldn't have been happier with the series. Masterchef Australia Season 10 - Not quite finished i...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Feb 14, 2019 12:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Replies: 23
Views: 24779

SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th

Robinson, Taylor, Foster, Todd... You? Yes, like the gluttons for punishment which we are, we’re dusting off the big wooden board for its 5th outing, as .co.mk is back! Once again, my power duo of Innis Carson and Jason Leslie will be joining me, and I will likely be looking for an extra on the day ...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1592
Views: 1635422

Re: Politics in General

Make GCSEs optional. Tbh, I *do* think that Maths, English and Science should be mandatory, but agree with the suggestion that they can be retaken at any time (and tbh, would add that like a driving license, perhaps they should probably be retested a couple of times to encourage the syllabus to beco...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)
Replies: 19
Views: 13192

Re: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)

Owen Carroll wrote: Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:37 pm
Zarte Siempre wrote: Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:57 pm
George Pryn wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:31 pm I thought 4L was easy Zarte? ;)
Ha! Tbf, I did have what I thought, just confused myself with my own writing...
So what did you have?
Same as Rachel, but I'd become convinced I'd used a 2 twice, despite one being a 100/50
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th January 2019 (Series 80, Prelim 3)
Replies: 2
Views: 3179

Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th January 2019 (series 80, prelim 3)

Thomas Carey wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:02 am Brendan 7.....
Is that like a cheap knockoff of Ben 10?
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)
Replies: 19
Views: 13192

Re: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)

George Pryn wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:31 pm I thought 4L was easy Zarte? ;)
Ha! Tbf, I did have what I thought, just confused myself with my own writing...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20331

Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:10 pm If you must know, I was on my mobile with my fat thumbs.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20331

Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:48 pm What? Your quoting function obviously doesn't work.
Bit like your hiding the edit you just made function.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20331

Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

Anyway, thanks everyone! Will say more when not on my mobile with fat thumbs.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20331

Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:22 pm If Zarte had been any good he good have got 168.

Sure. But preferably someone who can say it without fucking it up

"any good he good"

Waste.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Replies: 40
Views: 20331

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)

Thomas Carey wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:44 amOr Zarte will get you.
Yes I will.

Best spoiler thread EVAH
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh 2019 - Saturday 23rd February
Replies: 3
Views: 9956

Re: Countdown in Edinburgh 2019 - Saturday 23rd February

We're up to 9 with a little less than 6 weeks to go. Would be good to see a few more names on our attending list though - although the ones we have already are most excellent!
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th January 2019 (COC XV, game 6)
Replies: 12
Views: 9715

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th January 2019 (COC XV, game 6)

George Pryn wrote: Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:16 pmI fancy Tom
I think it's generally assumed that people do now unless stated otherwise.
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 8th January 2019 (COC XV, game 5)
Replies: 14
Views: 10113

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 8th January 2019 (COC XV, game 5)

Bradley Horrocks wrote: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:56 pmWas surprised they didn't get the conundrum though, I got it fairly quickly from the audience.
I couldn't get past meter/metre. By the time that ran out my brain just went "ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH HE'S GOING TO BUZZZZZZZZZ" and was useless for actually solving things...
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The CoC Predictions Game
Replies: 81
Views: 46943

Re: The CoC Predictions Game

Thomas Carey wrote: Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:35 amNot gonna lie, it felt good typing in the minus points for everyone who voted against me.
I just took the sports approach. I never put money on the team I'm rooting for, as disappointment doubles :P
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1609
Views: 623921

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

Gavin Chipper wrote: Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:42 pmWhy is good vegan chocolate so hard to get?
Because until vegans become mostly less tedious as human beings, they're not allowed nice things :twisted:
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 2 January 2019 (COC XV, game 1)
Replies: 16
Views: 11082

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 2 January 2019 (COC XV, game 1)

Thomas Carey wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:51 am In Zarte's prediction game, EVERY PERSON guessed a win for JW with margins ranging from 5 to 60 points and an average margin of 30.73.
Maus has taken over prediction game as I have too much to do atm, so if you ask kindly he might give you updates.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why do you never order a paratha?
Replies: 83
Views: 45206

Re: Why do you never order a paratha?

Naan bread does not taste better than rice. Rice is the god of carbs.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:56 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why do you never order a paratha?
Replies: 83
Views: 45206

Re: Why do you never order a paratha?

Time for my typically unpopular opinion, but... What's the obsession with bread with curries? I almost never have any form of bread, why do I want to fill up on bread when I could enjoy more tasty curry? And don't give me the mopping up shit, there are poppadoms, which do a decent enough job of that...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
Replies: 23
Views: 13049

Re: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)

*shrug* It's a Spoilers section, who cares? We also had Tom posting about people's chances in the finals before confirming they were in them, it's hardly a dead giveaway.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
Replies: 23
Views: 13049

Re: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)

I'm actually quite impressed regarding how quiet everyone on here managed to be about Robin's absence, with the finals presumably having been planned four months ago or so. Yeah, I'd planned to mention it once all the places were filled too. Obviously I knew as I was there. Don't recall any reason ...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrations - a ranking
Replies: 35
Views: 17384

Re: Celebrations - a ranking

In yet more evidence that everything Gev says is rubbish, I had Malteasers top and Galaxy Caramel bottom.