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- Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:41 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
On the pool thing, if it's just that fewer women play than men, then there's no need for a separate women's category on the basis of fairness, but there could still be interest/demand anyway, and I don't think it's necessarily too outrageous to have a women's category. In any case, while there migh...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
We used to have men v Ladies competitions in Scrabble and it was a fairly even affair given it wasn't a rated event so the elite players didn't always play. It might be something worth considering for focal but it's probably not a popular idea. Doing a bit of research I would say women are probably ...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-67922410
About fucking time
About fucking time
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Kurt Zouma and animal abuse
- Replies: 161
- Views: 14525
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Kurt Zouma and animal abuse
- Replies: 161
- Views: 14525
Re: Kurt Zouma and animal abuse
Interestingly it's not illegal to eat dogs, just make money from itCallum Todd wrote: ↑Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:45 am Dog meat to be outlawed in South Korea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67920167
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:45 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
If there's no advantage, then why is the women's #1 ranked #118 in the open rankings? The answer to this question is the reason why there's a protected category, regardless of size, strength, speed and power advantages. Its not a level playing field in the same way that there are less established c...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:00 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
JPR RIP
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
Der Kaiser, probably a better defender than Bobby Moore.
Maybe an unpopular opinion
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/67807719 This is ridiculous, there is no advantage in pool OK, so for context: A transgender pool champion says she received "vile" and "horrific" abuse online after her opponent refused to play her in a final. Pinches said she did it out of &qu...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 724031
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
If you're still sending work emails, you surely haven't knocked off early. This was a bone of contention when I worked on a PC at work. When they offered me a work laptop it was on the condition that I could take it home and that's leave work early whilst still working. Needless to say I never got ...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
I think The Pride movement with the rainbow flag should be the all encompassing banner
When I was younger it was Gay Pride but over the years I think the Pride part is more important than the gay part for me, being proud of who you are
When I was younger it was Gay Pride but over the years I think the Pride part is more important than the gay part for me, being proud of who you are
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Euthanasia, isn't it time to decriminalise this
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2564
Re: Euthanasia, isn't it time to decriminalise this
I recommend you watch Truelove on Channel 4 which covers this topic very well
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 724031
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
Maybe so the recipient knows you sent it on your phone if you say, knocked off early, but still wanted to give the impression you are still working and emailed on your phone, you are busted
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:49 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/67807719
This is ridiculous, there is no advantage in pool
This is ridiculous, there is no advantage in pool
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:30 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Theresa May, possibly but BJ was a disaster.Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:07 pm We would be better off as a country if we had kept Boris Johnson as PM.
Though I fear in 10 years (it will take that long for the Tories to recover) he may be back
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:13 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
- Replies: 644
- Views: 325733
Re: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
Thought he was Welsh
Edit, he was born in Haverfordwest so yes Welsh and British too
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which Is Your Favourite Joke?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13472
Re: Which Is Your Favourite Joke?
Since the Epstein papers release, I see Stephen Hawking's big bang theory is trending on social media You need to explain this to the likes of me. Its not rocket science 😊 Though on reflexion it's not that funny neither. Aparrently Bruce Willis is in th papers, though he has nothing to say about it
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-Event Suggestion Box
- Replies: 181
- Views: 34035
Re: Co-Event Suggestion Box
I feel there is less risk for the elite players in Co Events The only real element of luck is that standard letter formations and easy number targets leave it as a conundrum shoot out where as in Scrabble an elite player can lose to practicly anyone if the tile fairy is especially unkind. Maybe havi...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5328
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
So the Pogues and Kirsty McCall have 7 votes Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each OK, so it's all over, and Jona Lewie managed to tie with The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl for first place on 7 votes at the end. The top 3: 1. The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York - 7 =. Jona Lew...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
I guess Asexual people have a right to be included if its really a group for non heterosexuals (nor Trans)
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Are you suggesting you can't be Trans and Gay?Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:45 pm Being trans is not really related to being gay, except in a superficial sense, and the concept of an LGBT (plus some extra letters maybe) "community" is somewhat bizarre.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4610
Re: Jeopardy!
Good to see Kai all grown up
He was great at the anagram questions obvs.
He was great at the anagram questions obvs.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
David Soul, played Hutch in Starkey and Hutch
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:14 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which Is Your Favourite Joke?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13472
Re: Which Is Your Favourite Joke?
Since the Epstein papers release, I see Stephen Hawking's big bang theory is trending on social media
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
Just made 100
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:59 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4610
Re: Jeopardy!
Why do ITV insist on stretching out shows that are perfectly fine being 30 minutes long to an hour? So annoying. Yeah so many shows can go back to being 30 minutes with a maximum of just one short ad break but they no doubt want to increase revenue from the extra long ad breaks. Also too much time ...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5328
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
So the Pogues and Kirsty McCall have 7 votes
Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each
Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:54 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
It's good forum etiquette to say what's behind the link. Edit - Headline is "Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies" btw. 3) At least I didn't say " That colourful woman who was accused of robbing money from kids charity before it went into administration." Btw no menti...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:22 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
It's good forum etiquette to say what's behind the link. Edit - Headline is "Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies" btw. 1) its my version of click bait. 2) What are the chances of me fucking up the spelling of Camila second name 3) At least I didn't say " That colourful wo...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:34 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:25 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 724031
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
I suppose I could be a little more discreetMark Deeks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:55 pm What happens to old men that sees them become unable to shut their mouths properly?
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
Extra points for anyone under 30
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:23 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
The Sound of Freedom is a terrible movie.
Barbie is extremely over-rated.
THE Dial of Destiny was a fine film
Barbie is extremely over-rated.
THE Dial of Destiny was a fine film
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
So was my gran. But at 98, the light can shut off at any moment. Would have gone for Doherty over him with a bit more thought though, that's a good pick. As undignified as this is I deliberately have avoided picking people who already have a life threatening illness that I am aware of Its like pick...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14165
Re: The Dead of 2024
Unless it's better to create a 2024 deadpool topic I'm going to place my 10 to die in 2024
1) Queen Camila
2)David Jason
3) Michael Caine
4) Stevie Wonder
5) Keith Richarda
6) Gene Hackman
7) Maggie Smith
8) Tony Blair
9) Billy Connolly
10) Joe Biden
1) Queen Camila
2)David Jason
3) Michael Caine
4) Stevie Wonder
5) Keith Richarda
6) Gene Hackman
7) Maggie Smith
8) Tony Blair
9) Billy Connolly
10) Joe Biden
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deathwatch 2017
- Replies: 467
- Views: 262526
Re: Deathwatch 2017
John Pilger.
A legend in investigative journalism
Tom Wilkinson a fine British actor
A legend in investigative journalism
Tom Wilkinson a fine British actor
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
Re: Is it OK to........
Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what is and isn't OK, and can't control anyone else's reaction. #2 to me seems not only OK but healthy and I'd like to think most people would agree. #3 seems on the other hand to be at best based on false or exaggerated information, and at worst coul...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
Considering South Africa's history in the lady 2 or 3 centuries, one expects it to be laughed at.samir pilica wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:13 pm What are the prospects of the South Africans succeeding at the ICJ? Does accusing someone of “genocidal acts” bear the same legal weight as accusing them of an outright genocide?
Pots and Kettles etc
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
Re: Is it OK to........
Though not a workforce thing, Labour has used all-woman shortlists for MP candidates in some constituencies. To criticise what Mary Earps was wearing during SPOTY without being accused of misogyny? SPOTY completely passed me by, but there are certain things in life where there are differences in ho...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
Re: Is it OK to........
Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what is and isn't OK, and can't control anyone else's reaction. #2 to me seems not only OK but healthy and I'd like to think most people would agree. #3 seems on the other hand to be at best based on false or exaggerated information, and at worst coul...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
Gev. You will be telling me next Churchill knew about Pearl Harbour next. With regards Benny N ignoring intelligence from Egypt, they have form with their secret service clocking up az mentioned in the film Golda, before the Yom Kippur war they switched off monitoring equipment in error. I still thi...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:13 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
Is it OK to........
The ginger stepson of "Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold".for example : Is it OK to say Rosie Jones isn't funny, without getting accused of being ableist.? To do honest charity work and say it makes you feel good about yourself rather than its completely altruistic without being accuse...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1791387
Re: Politics in General
I am at that stage where I'm like, just show the fucking videos then. Or, if they are as atrocious as people say, at least describe what happens in them. I guarantee nothing anyone could say would justify the current Israeli response, of which I've actually seen videos of. Even if it was worse than...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 724031
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
No but it is a liquid but lacks the properties that wet things have.
But I'm sure someone with a chemistry O or A level will give a difinitive answer
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deathwatch 2017
- Replies: 467
- Views: 262526
Re: Deathwatch 2017
But not the GlockenspielMark James wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:24 am Gaston Glock
Never knew the gun was named after an actual dude
Turns out Glock means bell
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:37 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deathwatch 2017
- Replies: 467
- Views: 262526
Re: Deathwatch 2017
David Leland, film director
Jacques Delores father of the EU
Jacques Delores father of the EU
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4481
Re: Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
Uhhh, no. If former countdown champions wanted to go to an event, there is a plethora of options. Think this has been said before (forgive me if not), but if you are thinking of running a CoEvent, go to a few first to get a taste for what is like I am going to one next year. I dont think I would be...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:02 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4481
Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
Focal events are great but I wonder if a huge event fairly centrally located would be attended by loads former Countdown champions along with the usual focal attendees.
I guess it would be a huge financial risk without having an idea how many are interested
I guess it would be a huge financial risk without having an idea how many are interested
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:35 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5328
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
More observations
Just heard Leona Lewis Christmas hit which I forgot
about.
Also, Walking in the Air not a Christmas song in isolation.
Where are You Christmas from the Grinch I completely forgot about as its my kids favourite
Just heard Leona Lewis Christmas hit which I forgot
about.
Also, Walking in the Air not a Christmas song in isolation.
Where are You Christmas from the Grinch I completely forgot about as its my kids favourite
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5328
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
I think that when Christmas songs from years gone by are churned on the radio, Stay Another Day, gets plenty of airtime. Don't You Want Me was a huge Christmas no1 but don't get played as it's clearly a hit that made Christmas no 1. Without any Christmas lyrics or bells in the song. I think it shoul...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:35 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5328
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Stay Another Day isn't a Christmas song. Though if anyone had nominated it, we could have discussed it. Anyway, all nominations went on. Tough luck to all you latecomers! Edit - Proper Crimbo was a bit of a joke entry but both Cliffs were Christmas number 1s. I don't think I can alter the poll with...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5328
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Not on the list. December Song by George Michael. I didnt want to be critical of the list as I was grateful to Gev for doing it, largely at my behest but I'm pleased it's proved popular. But yes East 17s Stay Another Day is more deserving than Bo Selecta and Cliff but I'm not sure how big a hit Dec...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:46 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-event lunch arrangements
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6482
Re: Co-event lunch arrangements
There's a big Scrabble Event next year the MGI at Leonardo in Milton Keynes and amongst the huge prize money there is a raffle and the winner gets accommodation for the following years event which is a nice touch
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
- Replies: 644
- Views: 325733
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
- Replies: 644
- Views: 325733
Re: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
Russia still use the Julian Calendar
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old Meakins Almanac ( predictions for 2021)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3537
Re: Old Meakins Almanac ( predictions for 2021)
I would have just bumped this thread rather than start a new one. OK I'm bumping it. Personal ones. (Ones I can influence) Attend a Co:Event Get Married Win a division at a Scrabble Event (I always play in A division like a masochist) Lose at least 3 stone by next Christmas Make a Will. Straight pr...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Is this an example of prejudicial affirmation the kids of today talk about?Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:42 pmHeh well quite. But nothing is as pervasive as anecdotal evidence.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 321
- Views: 64610
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:36 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Euthanasia, isn't it time to decriminalise this
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2564
Re: Euthanasia, isn't it time to decriminalise this
https://youtu.be/l-IO6_cU5jM?si=ioyBKyqr9Wkd7u-9 Well that was a cheery Christmas watch! But yeah 100% agree - I can't see any non-religious argument against a terminally ill person of sound mind who is going to suffer a painful or even just unpleasant death choosing a compassionate and humane alte...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:33 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Merry Xmas C4C! 2022
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2656
Re: Merry Xmas C4C! 2022
Merry Christmas one and all.
Hope you all get what you want
Hope you all get what you want