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by Andres Sanchez
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Belts
Replies: 18
Views: 589

Re: FOCAL Belts

JackHurst wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 pm
Andres Sanchez wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:04 pm Can me and Jason get the special American belts?
Do you mean like the Special Olympics?
My vision is something like this but of course, Countdown-ized.
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by Andres Sanchez
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Belts
Replies: 18
Views: 589

Re: FOCAL Belts

Can me and Jason get the special American belts?
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684491

Re: Ask Graeme?

How many people have won a Countdown teapot and a Mastermind glass bowl? Do you have the list of Mastermind winners in a format suitable for Graeme to put into his SQL query for the Countdown Database? I feel like we should have a list for just quiz show winners categorized by show on the wiki, not...
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:02 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 9th February 2024 (Series 89, Heat 29)
Replies: 3
Views: 332

Re: Spoilers for Friday 9th February 2024 (Series 89, Heat 29)

Jesus christ this guy's been on FIVE crucial cons, that must be a new record
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28689

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

Alright, I don't know if this is a bug or not but out of four games I've managed to get the same player thrice. What's odd is that the majority of my numbers rounds have been four large. I don't think the second thing is a bug but I feel like the first one definitely is.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co-event dictionary
Replies: 34
Views: 3716

Re: Co-event dictionary

RIP to these conundrums, all of which now have an anagram: BROTHERLY DETAINING HEADBOARD WOODBLOCK BOARDWALK SMARTNESS CRAYONING SEALPOINT SUNDERING BANDOLIER INSOMNIAC ATONALISM COCHINEAL ANTIMONIC NOISECORE RADIOLAND Is BROTHELRY in now? I just wanna play a game to guess what their anagrams are.
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
Replies: 33
Views: 3894

Re: Your favourite Christmas song

There's a good Christmas song also by Bing Crosby called Mele Kelikimaka that I feel like can also be on this list

https://youtu.be/hEvGKUXW0iI
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:36 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1604
Views: 1653750

Re: Politics in General

Okay I very much wanna be educated a bit here especially in a space here FOR anything political. As someone that knows nothing about Judaism other than having friends that are in that religion and a small grasp on what Chanukah is (or however you prefer spelling it) along with a few other Jewish hol...
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:34 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Phone Word Games Outside of Countdown?
Replies: 2
Views: 3840

Phone Word Games Outside of Countdown?

Been having an iPhone for a few weeks now and I'm trying to find better games, specifically word games of course, to keep me up and at it. So far I've got that New York Time bundle, a great app called Gubbins, and WordScapes. But is there one that feels new and different that I can get on and have f...
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App
Replies: 23
Views: 4190

Re: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App

Agreed, and again I'm thoroughly content with how I performed. We should definitely do this again.
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App
Replies: 23
Views: 4190

Re: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App

Honestly pretty proud of how I've done, especially the game I had with Maus where I got the conundrum 0.3 seconds before him

(preventing spoilers here in case ppl wanna see)
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 88 Statistics
Replies: 2
Views: 994

Re: Series 88 Statistics

Apologies for being late on this, but here are the statistics for Series 88! Feel free to discuss them here! Here's the sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ibD_GElKJ6HZnHTPwPAukOROHMYS28fPc871mphZBe0/edit?usp=sharing Your #2 and #6 seed tabs are mixed up. Great set of stats though! Makes...
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
Replies: 52
Views: 6534

Re: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?

Out of curiosity have you ever been to the UK? Maybe you should time a vacation in the UK with a visit to a co event as a first step. Yes, this is definitely on the table in the next 2-3 years. Andres and Jason have motivated me If I ever see you in a co:event, I will pray the Countdown gods we pla...
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 88 Statistics
Replies: 2
Views: 994

Series 88 Statistics

Apologies for being late on this, but here are the statistics for Series 88! Feel free to discuss them here!

Here's the sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App
Replies: 23
Views: 4190

Re: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App

Will say also, there's a bit of me that feels like this event should be on the wiki. Anyone else?
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App
Replies: 23
Views: 4190

Re: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App

Agreed with Adam. And I'm curious on the game I "hosted", Josh v. Rose
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Words You Would Have Thought...
Replies: 479
Views: 164418

Re: Words You Would Have Thought...

Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:44 am Spick, spicker, spickest, spannest. SPAN and SPANNER are in though!
Think it might be spic instead of spick, but honestly I woulda thought the same way as you when I first heard the phrase
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
Replies: 52
Views: 6534

Re: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?

Why don't you try to live here for a bit anyway? Depending on your job, you could try an intercompany transfer, or apply for another role under a skilled worker visa. You could also do an undergraduate degree (very expensive international fees) or a PhD (funded, but of course difficult entry requir...
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:13 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
Replies: 52
Views: 6534

Re: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?

Honestly I would love just to claim residency one time and apply for the show before I turn 50 at least. And honestly if shows like The Price is Right and Jeopardy have held up this long, I feel like Countdown has a very good chance of staying alive too.
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co Event Calendar 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 2456

Re: Co Event Calendar 2024

Will definitely say for watching eyes, my hope is to be either at Sheffield, Reading, or Rugby. Hope to see some buds there!
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?
Replies: 52
Views: 6534

Re: What's the minimum time you have to be resident in the British Isles in order to qualify for Countdown?

My first thought when I was told from British folk is that you gotta live in the UK for 5 years to claim some residency, but ofc I may be wrong.

I will say though, Johnny, I have definitely been longing for a spot in the show as much as you are now. I do hope the time comes for us both.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Joke Items
Replies: 250
Views: 82689

Re: Joke Items

Maybe it's fixable The thread-starter can change it, but as people who follow deaths will know, that's now impossible. A moderator probably could. I'd forgotten who started this thread From what I feel like is a bird's eye view, someone who at this point I feel like we treat now as Voldemort.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:44 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Finals and MK Open - 25th November 2023
Replies: 48
Views: 16676

Re: FOCAL Finals and MK Open - 25th November 2023

Are onions the new steroids?
by Andres Sanchez
Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Words You Would Have Thought...
Replies: 479
Views: 164418

Re: Words You Would Have Thought...

Is it me or has there been a QUOINER at one point?
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Replies: 248
Views: 30669

Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold

Milk then cereal is an acceptable way of eating cereal in the morning.
by Andres Sanchez
Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28689

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

JackHurst wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:15 am I've been mucking around with multiplayer. It's very prototype, but if anybody wants to do a head to head 20 conundrum game, let me know here (with your username). I can set up a game vs myself, or if you have another player in mind lmk who they are.
I'm interested, username's Andres S. iirc
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: U.S. Countdown Pilot Chat
Replies: 5
Views: 1981

U.S. Countdown Pilot Chat

So... someone's found the U.S. pilot for Countdown. Apologies if this link is shit, doing all this off my phone. Thought it'd be appropriate to have this thread for thoughts, comments, and spoilers of the sort. I'll start with me on this, which I'll try to hide in case people wanna watch before hear...
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: A surge of formidable Irish Countdowners
Replies: 8
Views: 1860

Re: A surge of formidable Irish Countdowners

Purely self serving question here - myself and Eoin Jackson meeting in a semi-final. Have there been any all-Irish finals or is that potentially the latest stage all-Irish meeting? We did have the match of Peter Burke vs. Cillian 10 series after yours, but other than that there's nothing else that ...
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Sep 05, 2023 3:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: I want to live long enough to see.......
Replies: 9
Views: 1630

Re: I want to live long enough to see.......

Mark Deeks wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:58 pm You should probably consider #6, at least. It's not working out as constructed.
Oh I'm very aware, and I'm sitting in my crackhead state watching shit go down.

I'm def with Johnny in saying #1 is gonna be happening soon.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: I want to live long enough to see.......
Replies: 9
Views: 1630

Re: I want to live long enough to see.......

As an American I don't think 6 is gonna happen, #2 more likely
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Only Connect
Replies: 169
Views: 93818

Re: Only Connect

Speaking of people on OC, my buddy Sam Haywood (Series 87 contestant) will be on tonight!
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Big Ben
Replies: 25
Views: 4305

Re: Big Ben

#BigBenGame for 🕘21:10:19
272 points ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➖
Longest word: ENLISTING
https://vole.wtf/big-ben/
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Only Connect
Replies: 169
Views: 93818

Re: Only Connect

John Clarke's on OC! Not a sight I thought I'd see
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 631595

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

How the fuck are the bags under your eyes made? And can you have bags under your bags?
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Jul 11, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Threads app by Instagram
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: Threads app by Instagram

Is it accessible without an Insta account? "Threads currently isn't available to everyone. To create a profile on Threads, you'll need to sign in with your Instagram account. If you don't have an Instagram account, you can create one. You can create one profile on Threads for each Instagram ac...
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Threads app by Instagram
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: Threads app by Instagram

Gavin Chipper wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:34 am Like the name Hugh so Hyoo.

How was that for real quick?
Very quick, thank you.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Threads app by Instagram
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: Threads app by Instagram

Off-topic real quick, how do you pronounce that name? I assume the same as "Ho" but I wanna fully make sure
by Andres Sanchez
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Threads app by Instagram
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: Threads app by Instagram

I get the feeling Threads is going to last longer than Twitter. I don't know if it'll take a while or not but Mark Zuckerberg already owns a ton of social media and although he and Elon Musk are just as insane as each other, Zuckerberg is a lot quieter about it. They are doing that cage match it so...
by Andres Sanchez
Sun Jul 09, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Threads app by Instagram
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: Threads app by Instagram

I'm tentative on joining myself. Feel like it's the best way for me to feel active again on social media but I feel like the app's gonna be a flash in the pan.
by Andres Sanchez
Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Jeff Stelling to Return to Countdown in Dictionary Corner
Replies: 5
Views: 2891

Re: Jeff Stelling to Return to Countdown in Dictionary Corner

Still absolutely loving the fact he's returning, 2nd favorite host alongside Nick.
by Andres Sanchez
Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:30 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown adjudication dictionary
Replies: 103
Views: 12236

Re: Countdown adjudication dictionary

Someone needs to tell specsavers that cleek is not valid in the countdown dictionary (only there as driving cleek and putting cleek) - it has featured in a couple of their adverts, so your average punter would be forgiven for thinking it was allowable! They've been airing new Specsavers ads haven't...
by Andres Sanchez
Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684491

Re: Ask Graeme?

Since it's origin up to Series 87, what's the percentage of contestants/finalists/champions that are Apterites? Curious of how much Apterous has had an absolute grasp on the community?
by Andres Sanchez
Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 631595

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

In the movies we often see someone (most elegantly Catherine , of course) pass out and fall backwards onto a hard floor. How is it even plausible to survive such a fall? If you're stiff, your head will be the first to hit the floor, so doesn't it direct your entire body weight straight into the one...
by Andres Sanchez
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28689

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

I like the new look, but I do miss the notepad as I get a bit of understanding from the expressions I do.
by Andres Sanchez
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 29th June 2023 - Series 87 Grand Final
Replies: 21
Views: 2109

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29th June 2023 - Series 87 Grand Final

What... the hell? That was a final that me and my buddies were never expecting. Very well done to you and very well done to Cillian for stellar play, and I really appreciated the shot of you two holding the trophy up together; to me that's the best kind of sportsmanship anyone could do. Here's my pl...
by Andres Sanchez
Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28689

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

Mine's Andres S.
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Jun 28, 2023 12:20 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 27th June 2023 (Series 87, SF1)
Replies: 11
Views: 1170

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 27th June 2023 (Series 87, SF1)

Vwp you two, here's my play on that: leafmen MONODIA (50/25+1)*2*100+75 GEISHAS ETHANOLS (9+4-1)*7*10 SATIRE DIOCESAN 100+50-9 UNROOF AMPUTEES ROGATIONS DELUGE (75-((50/25)*3))*10 DISSONANT (3ish seconds) 98 - 85 against Adam and 75 - 122 against Ronan! Can't wait to see how the finals go!
by Andres Sanchez
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:25 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 26th June 2023 - (Series 87, QF 4)
Replies: 4
Views: 686

Re: Spoilers for Monday 26th June 2023 - (Series 87, QF 4)

I'll take that as a birthday present, very well done Adam!!! Played along on this one: BODEGAS FIFTEEN (100-25)*4 PAROTID DELETION ((100/(75-25))+50)*3 EARRINGS modman 75*(10+3-1)-8 TERATOMA PODS SCENTS TRIANGLES 9*2*3*8+3 LEASTWISE Woulda lost 93 - 104 with Adam and won 117 - 71 against Graham, hop...
by Andres Sanchez
Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 22nd June 2023 - Series 87 2nd Quarter-final
Replies: 7
Views: 1048

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 22nd June 2023 - Series 87 2nd Quarter-final

Johnny Canuck wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:21 pm FYI I'm on vacation tomorrow so today's and tomorrow's recaps can be grabbed by someone else
Got a start on it with the fact that it's 2 nearing 2:30am here, but if there's any other person that can fill in the gaps then feel free to do so.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1454

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

As a bit of trivia for you lot:

Out of all the series that contained only two octochamps (yes including 9-round series), which one had the biggest gap between the two?
by Andres Sanchez
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1454

Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Hey guys, gonna leave this up but felt it was time to put up my Sheet for the Series 87 finalists. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ofkWtImkWm-Fd704JWGR9b5UYop_Zy4Ryli_HgCXfDo/edit?usp=sharing If Tom's looking, def post those biyearly stats still! For now I'll leave these her...
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)
Replies: 7
Views: 4122

Re: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)

What's the time zone so I can adjust to when I should wake up or catch some Countdown in the morning for me?
by Andres Sanchez
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 7th June 2023 (Series 87, Heat 98)
Replies: 11
Views: 1288

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 7th June 2023 (Series 87, Heat 98)

Absolutely great run though Adam, as someone that's played against you a bunch that run was worth watching.
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Joke Items
Replies: 250
Views: 82689

Re: Joke Items

You know speaking of forum pics, perhaps I should update mine...
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Joke Items
Replies: 250
Views: 82689

Re: Joke Items

For me I like a timed dark mode, where when it hits a certain time it goes from light to dark. Speaking of which, some pages don't do dark mode right which in those terms is an absolute joke
by Andres Sanchez
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 5th June 2023 (Series 87, Heat 96)
Replies: 3
Views: 585

Spoilers for Monday 5th June 2023 (Series 87, Heat 96)

(currently on the last section of the show as he's writing this)

AELUROID for R2
FUCKER for R8
by Andres Sanchez
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 31st May 2023 (Series 87, Preliminary 93)
Replies: 2
Views: 494

Re: Wednesday 31st May 2023 ( Series 87 Prelim 93 )

Anne actually answered the conundrum, Trace