An item on the news tells me that footballer Wayne Rooney now has a child who will be called Kai.
Sorry Kai.
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- Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gets your goat(down)?
- Replies: 148
- Views: 11723
Re: What gets your goat(down)?
I don't mean the films are "arty-smarty".
I mean I suspect the film-makers think they are arty-smarty.
A touch of pretentiousness.
I mean I suspect the film-makers think they are arty-smarty.
A touch of pretentiousness.
- Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:00 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gets your goat(down)?
- Replies: 148
- Views: 11723
Re: What gets your goat(down)?
Ah yes! The squeezing so that it cannot be read, while a voice-over does a trail for another programme.Derek Hazell wrote:Obviously all credit-squeezing and other disrespectful crap on TV as well.
I hate it.
- Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:18 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gets your goat(down)?
- Replies: 148
- Views: 11723
Re: What gets your goat(down)?
Films where the opening credits are either very slow or delayed, to the extent that they are only completed 15/20 minutes into the film.
Too arty-smarty for me.
Too arty-smarty for me.
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gets your goat(down)?
- Replies: 148
- Views: 11723
Re: What gets your goat(down)?
Long hair tossers.
Or should that be long-haired tossers.
No perhaps it should be people with long hair who toss it all the time and can't keep their hands off it.
Too much use of the word "like".
The increase in the number of people who drop the letter T.
Or should that be long-haired tossers.
No perhaps it should be people with long hair who toss it all the time and can't keep their hands off it.
Too much use of the word "like".
The increase in the number of people who drop the letter T.
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: รק๏เlєгร tยєร๔คא ๏ςt๏๒єг 27
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3004
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 27th 2009
I'm not a fan.James Robinson wrote: It'd be interesting to see what everyone else thinks of her as the week goes on.
She comes across (to me) as hard and not a warm person (reflected in her writing too.)
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:27 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: A little song for you all
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1909
Re: A little song for you all
Ah! Jason, you obviously know more about Coronation Street than I know.
(I must avoid Mylanta.)
(I must avoid Mylanta.)
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:42 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: A little song for you all
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1909
Re: A little song for you all
Jason, Did you say "cockneys"? Sorry to say this, but I think you may need to think again. I don't watch these programmes but you are more likely to find cockneys in London (in Eastenders.) Whereas the people in Coronation Street are from somewhere in the county of Lancashire. You may need...
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:00 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it the done thing ...
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3232
Re: Is it the done thing ...
rest is history.
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: I can't believe it, but I'll have to
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5123
Re: I can't believe it, but I'll have to
I admire the passion in your message Jason. Thank you.
- Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Blimey I'm going on.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2169
Re: Blimey I'm going on.
Well done Andrew.
I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you do well.
I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you do well.
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 15th 2009
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2104
Re: Spoilers For Thursday October 15th 2009
No, I'm not suggesting that.D Eadie wrote: If you're suggesting it's 'canned' laughter then it's not.
- Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 15th 2009
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2104
Re: Spoilers For Thursday October 15th 2009
Did they serve free drinks to the audience or something? Most of the stuff they're laughing at even Dudley wouldn't bother with normally. It's a bit surreal. Yea, I too thought it sounded forced. There has been a recent tendency towards pretend-laughter, which tends to result in the viewer laughing...
- Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: National Poetry Day
- Replies: 72
- Views: 7084
Re: National Poetry Day
Love your poem Alec.
- Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:54 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
Happy birthday Phil.
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
A very happy birthday to Oliver Garner (15), Katherine Birkett (32), and Mike Brailsford (38).
- Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
Happy birthday Tyron.
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:26 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: apterous tournament - Numbers Attack
- Replies: 107
- Views: 12927
Re: apterous tournament - Numbers Attack
Oh dear, is it so obvious?Charlie Reams wrote:You'll have to fight Ralph for him.James Robinson wrote:I hope we're paired together, Jeffrey.
(My intentions are almost entirely honourable.)
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
- Replies: 86
- Views: 8967
Re: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
You succeeded.Jeffrey Burgin wrote: I preferred to approach the game with a 'enjoy it while you can and try not to come across as a knob' attitude ...
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
- Replies: 86
- Views: 8967
Re: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
Congratulations Jeffrey.
A splendid run. It has been a treat.
I liked the nice words from Colin Murray too.
Thanks for the pleasure.
A splendid run. It has been a treat.
I liked the nice words from Colin Murray too.
Thanks for the pleasure.
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
- Replies: 86
- Views: 8967
Re: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
Ok Charlie. You're right (this time.)
I did say "as an entertaining contestant" though.
I hope my reputation can be repaired.
I did say "as an entertaining contestant" though.
I hope my reputation can be repaired.
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
- Replies: 86
- Views: 8967
Re: Spoilers For Friday September 25th 2009
Oh dear. All this use of the word "worst".
And there was me thinking that as an entertaining contestant he is one of the best.
And there was me thinking that as an entertaining contestant he is one of the best.
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:10 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Nigel Brown
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3424
Re: Nigel Brown
Dearie me.
Re: Names
The only other Kai I have heard of is Kai Winding, the Danish trombone player (damn goods he was too.)
- Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday September 24th 2009
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4621
Re: Spoilers For Thursday September 24th 2009
Well done Jeffrey on another smilingly entertaining performance.
- Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
Ok Jason. That's fine.Jason Larsen wrote:We like each other, so, to you, Ralph, I'm going to have to say, no.
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
As the thread is clearled marked "Birthdays", would it not be easy to avoid it by those who do not approve?
Just a thought.
*friendly smile*
Just a thought.
*friendly smile*
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday September 23rd 2009
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4883
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday September 23rd 2009
Another entertaining performance Jeffrey.
Well done!
Well done!
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
?
Hope you had a good day Jason.
Hope you had a good day Jason.
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
Sue.
Nicely said Julie.
Nicely said Julie.
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 22nd 2009
- Replies: 70
- Views: 5805
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 22nd 2009
Jon O'Neill wrote:pICZ PLZ!
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 22nd 2009
- Replies: 70
- Views: 5805
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 22nd 2009
Tense.
After the conundrum, I wasn't sure if that look on your face was one of ecstasy or relief.
This is very wearing, (and a little bit sore.)
Well done Jeff.
After the conundrum, I wasn't sure if that look on your face was one of ecstasy or relief.
This is very wearing, (and a little bit sore.)
Well done Jeff.
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:30 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
Happy birthday Jason.
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: 8 ticks of the clock
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2231
8 ticks of the clock
Is there a particular reason why the editing during the clock countdown
lasts exactly 8 ticks for each shot?
Contest A, contestant B, long shot, etc..all for 8 ticks of the clock.
Has anybody considered doing it differently?
lasts exactly 8 ticks for each shot?
Contest A, contestant B, long shot, etc..all for 8 ticks of the clock.
Has anybody considered doing it differently?
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 16th September 2009
- Replies: 58
- Views: 4839
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 16th September 2009
I agree about the smiling Matt.
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th September 2009
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4092
Re: Spoilers for Friday 18th September 2009
[quote="Jeffrey Burgin"]...the tension was so buttock-clenchingly tight...[quote]
Oh dear, you've set me off again.
I found it orgasmic today.
I enjoyed it Jeffrey and Darren. Well done on a good match
Oh dear, you've set me off again.
I found it orgasmic today.
I enjoyed it Jeffrey and Darren. Well done on a good match
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7738
Re: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
Love the smiling picture Phil.
He must be persuaded to appear on the calendar.
Remember the nice hug between Jon Corby and Charlie Reams at the end of their match?
I think that would be nice done naked.
There! We have 2 months done already.
He must be persuaded to appear on the calendar.
Remember the nice hug between Jon Corby and Charlie Reams at the end of their match?
I think that would be nice done naked.
There! We have 2 months done already.
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7738
Re: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
Definitely.Sue Sanders wrote:Do you think there's a market for a 'C4C' pin-ups calendar?
Naked.
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 16th September 2009
- Replies: 58
- Views: 4839
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 16th September 2009
Well done both Bob and Jeff.
Great run from you Bob - hope we see you again.
Congratulations Jeff. A splendid game.
And 2 lovely smilers.
Thanks
Great run from you Bob - hope we see you again.
Congratulations Jeff. A splendid game.
And 2 lovely smilers.
Thanks
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7738
Re: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
That too.Darren Carter wrote:Your thumb?Ralph Gillions wrote:Jeffrey Burgin wrote:I have Roman emperor style visions of you now watching me on the box and then doing the ol' thumbs-up or thumbs-down thingymajig.Well mine is up.Phil Reynolds wrote: Only not with my thumb, if ya know what I'm sayin'.
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7738
Re: Do Countdown and clunge go hand in hand?
Jeffrey Burgin wrote:I have Roman emperor style visions of you now watching me on the box and then doing the ol' thumbs-up or thumbs-down thingymajig.
Well mine is up.Phil Reynolds wrote: Only not with my thumb, if ya know what I'm sayin'.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:22 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133231
Re: Birthdays
Dearie me.
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:02 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Weakest Link
- Replies: 204
- Views: 30084
Re: The Weakest Link
I was looking at the UK TV Guide, and I noticed that The Weakest Link has changed time slots. ....Is this a permanent change? Jason, it seems it has been moved for one week only to make way for a 5-part drama. The schedules I have seen on the BBC website show it back at it's usual time of 17.15 nex...
- Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1108324
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
I got it too Phil.
But, honestly, it's not your best.
But, honestly, it's not your best.
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:13 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Frequently Asked Questions - what were yours?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4563
Re: Frequently Asked Questions - what were yours?
How about reassuring new players that when the occasional crash causes game windows to freeze or close, they need not be overly concerned. The perceived obligation to adopt an air of profound guilt and responsibility for the momentary quiescence (not to mention the resultant cold sweat and profuse ...
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Is Apterous Down Syndrome?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2799
Re: Is Apterous Down Syndrome?
Tolerance.
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:35 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Is Apterous Down Syndrome?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2799
Re: Is Apterous Down Syndrome?
Nor me. I wish you wouldn`t,Kirk Bevins wrote: I'm not sure why I bother half the time.
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Celebrity Countdown
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1959
Re: Celebrity Countdown
Here we go again.
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Celebrity Countdown
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1959
Re: Celebrity Countdown
Oh dearie me.
- Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown calendar conundrum
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1890
Re: Today's Countdown calendar conundrum
It depends who is on at the time.Kirk Bevins wrote:You suck your TV off? Huh?
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:18 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: When did Charlie leave?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1673
Re: When did Charlie leave?
It`s not a problem.
Posters on here can be assured that somebody will come along and correct their work.
Such a comfort.
Posters on here can be assured that somebody will come along and correct their work.
Such a comfort.
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Banned From the BEEB
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1659
Re: Banned From the BEEB
I think there is some confusion here Jason.Jason Larsen wrote:What does drinking beer have to do with the BBC?
I don't see any reference to beer.
The thread title is "Banned from the BEEB" (not "Beer")
"Beeb" is a nickname for the BBC.
Regards
- Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The long-awaited music thread!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4657
Re: The long-awaited music thread!
Thanks for that Kieran. I enjoyed it. I like the mood(s) you created and it was played with nice feeling.Kieran Child wrote:... here's a little something I threw together for a friend.
Good work.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What to do at 3.25pm for the next 4 weeks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2535
Re: What to do at 3.25pm for the next 4 weeks
How odd!
Deal or No Deal could be completed in 15-20 minutes without the padding.
Deal or No Deal could be completed in 15-20 minutes without the padding.
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:59 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 3-Word Story
- Replies: 353
- Views: 22328
Re: 3-Word Story
ball technique. Amazingly
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:06 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Would he have influenced you?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1341
Re: Would he have influenced you?
Nobody would influence me.
I don't like the programme.
I don't like the programme.
- Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:35 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 3-Word Story
- Replies: 353
- Views: 22328
Re: 3-Word Story
unerotic thought, thingymajig
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 4:02 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Frustration
- Replies: 157
- Views: 23973
Re: Frustration
Oh dearie me!
Re: Good deed
Yes, indeed you are great.Jon Corby wrote: Am I great?
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:32 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Boring or Sporting?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3338
Re: Boring or Sporting?
Anything seen "in the flesh" so to speak is likely to have a different effect on the observer than watching it on television. Live theatre has an emotional impact and uplift which is rarely obtained from tv (if the show is good that is.) Horse racing on tv does not convey the atmosphere as...