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by Marc Meakin
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Countdown Big Brother
Replies: 61
Views: 3688

Re: Countdown Big Brother

'Day 25, 3.55 pm, Matthew has just cum in the diary room'
by Marc Meakin
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 3-Word Story
Replies: 353
Views: 22328

Re: 3-Word Story

two fingers up
by Marc Meakin
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C DebSoc #1: Noel 'Murder' Edmonds
Replies: 14
Views: 1281

Re: C4C DebSoc #1: Noel 'Murder' Edmonds

Maybe he could murder a midget contortionist and place it in the 'Death Box'
by Marc Meakin
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 3-Word Story
Replies: 353
Views: 22328

Re: 3-Word Story

ability to fuck
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Which song topped the charts when you were born ?
Replies: 26
Views: 4108

Re: Which song topped the charts when you were born ?

From me to you by The Beatles
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Etiquette
Replies: 155
Views: 16299

Re: Apterous Etiquette

Stuart Arnot wrote:Image
Wanted
For crimes against Apterous
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Etiquette
Replies: 155
Views: 16299

Re: Apterous Etiquette

Darren Carter wrote:
Jon O'Neill wrote:That's what happens when you feed the trolls.
Exactly - they should have ignored him and he would have eventually given up.

Was funny to read though..... :lol:
Well I only hope Innis saw the funny side too
The most amazing thing was it seemed so unprovoked
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Etiquette
Replies: 155
Views: 16299

Re: Apterous Etiquette

Jon O'Neill wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:Check the chat archives from 3am this morning, if you want to see a masterclass in how not to behave on the the chatlogs

This is x-rated and not for the faint hearted or easily offended

Oh and when is HE going to be banned?
Who?
Andrew Welch
Looks like I'm due a death threat now
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Etiquette
Replies: 155
Views: 16299

Re: Apterous Etiquette

Check the chat archives from 3am this morning, if you want to see a masterclass in how not to behave on the the chatlogs

This is x-rated and not for the faint hearted or easily offended

Oh and when is HE going to be banned?
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Jim'll Fix It
Replies: 26
Views: 2627

Re: Jim'll Fix It

Looking at the amount of Obese children in the country how about Gym'll fix it
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Children's Programmes
Replies: 20
Views: 2921

Re: Children's Programmes

We want Muffin, Muffin the mule
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mammals
Replies: 28
Views: 3088

Re: Mammals

Jon Corby wrote:
Jon Corby and DezHaz wrote:I have a dog. What breed is your dog?
Getter
I finally got one of your puzzles
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dream Game
Replies: 51
Views: 5415

Re: Dream Game

Barrack Hamfist v Kirk Bevins
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mammals
Replies: 28
Views: 3088

Re: Mammals

Derek Hazell wrote:You missed out human.
Only human?
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What to do at 3.25pm for the next 4 weeks
Replies: 25
Views: 2534

What to do at 3.25pm for the next 4 weeks

Maybe Apterous could organise a version of COC to fill the gap and we can all spectate
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Cola
Replies: 43
Views: 3821

Re: Cola

Anyone remember Quatro

I was also partial to cherry Corona, I remember the polar bear in the adverts
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for thursday 23rd July
Replies: 35
Views: 2696

Re: Spoilers for thursday 23rd July

Isn't it annoying at times when you see a word appearing on the letters selection and then the last letter isn't the one you want? That happens to me so many times. I only say that because in the HEPTANES round, if the last letter was an L, you could have got ELEPHANTS for 9 :!: :D Good idea for a ...
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 211727

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Sporting Lesbians and Imaginary Madrid
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for thursday 23rd July
Replies: 35
Views: 2696

Spoilers for thursday 23rd July

Will it be another crucial day today
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: "...and a better one..."
Replies: 89
Views: 11323

Re: "...and a better one..."

How about a Ted Rogers
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Replies: 31
Views: 3748

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd July 2009

Another great game. WOOMERA was great, and again we see this guy as being a real flair player (kinda like Hamish, but not quite as good). Bit surprised by the misses of GIAOURS and (even more so) TANGELO, though. I am not keen on players doing this I hope Rachel choosing 4 large will put people off...
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Tomspoilery for Tuesday 21st
Replies: 41
Views: 3431

Re: Tomspoilery for Tuesday 21st

Derek Hazell wrote:
Kai Laddiman wrote:
Derek Hazell wrote:"Lassiwoman"
That's the worst one ever :|
Sorry Kai?
Or this ? http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2507
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The fantastic Jeff Stelling
Replies: 91
Views: 11185

Re: The fantastic Jeff Stelling

Percy Round wrote:Just had a thought: I wonder if Kai will own up to his plagiarism. Will you Kai?
I don' think he was plagirising you. If you look at his post on Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:11 pm, he was only making a summary of what had been said.Others having taken it out of context
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Replies: 31
Views: 3748

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd July 2009

That's the first time I've ever seen "your choice" become something other than 1 large. I'm fucking proud of Rachel for that. Yeah, I really don't know why anyone would ask for that. But respect for not just choosing 1 large. I am not keen on players doing this I hope Rachel choosing 4 la...
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: "...and a better one..."
Replies: 89
Views: 11323

Re: "...and a better one..."

Derek Hazell wrote:Is today the first time it has been done by both contestants in the same show?


Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.
I think it also the first time 4 large has been chosen by Rachel/Carol when given the choice
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Replies: 31
Views: 3748

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 22nd July 2009

Mr Crucial does it again
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open FINAL WEEK
Replies: 60
Views: 7065

Re: Apterous Summer Open FINAL WEEK

Dinos Sfyris wrote:
lol wat?

No way you had 2 games that were exactly the same, but you also missed INDWELLS both times!
Still Innis did win

Alls well that INDWELLS
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The fantastic Jeff Stelling
Replies: 91
Views: 11185

Re: The fantastic Jeff Stelling

Quite remarkable
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Moonshine
Replies: 21
Views: 3544

Re: Moonshine

Phil Reynolds wrote:
Richard Brittain wrote:[nothing]
So much for a picture being worth a thousand words. Anyone care to hazard a guess as to what that was all about?
I couldn't fathom it but for some reason I kept thinking of Jews in space as a good movie title
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Moonshine
Replies: 21
Views: 3544

Re: Moonshine

After the picture interlude, I just wanted to recommend the new film out called Moon

I thoroughly enjoyed it, easily the most original Sci-Fi movie made this year
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 20th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 21)
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Monday 20th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 21)

Nice recap Kai
Shouldn't you be in bed?
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Moonshine
Replies: 21
Views: 3544

Re: Moonshine

David O'Donnell wrote:You have all been deceived: the moon landings were faked and Richard Brittain can prove it.
I wonder if a powerful telescope could prove the moon landings were real cos the footage is shit and NASA have conveniently lost the original footage
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Alternative Pastime
Replies: 68
Views: 10256

Re: Alternative Pastime

Must ignore next thread

DONE
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open FINAL WEEK
Replies: 60
Views: 7065

Re: Apterous Summer Open FINAL WEEK

peter lee wrote:Peter Lee beat Marc Meakin 2-0
Here are the games in question
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=95675
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=95687

Well played Peter
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The fantastic Jeff Stelling
Replies: 91
Views: 11185

Re: The fantastic Jeff Stelling

Unbelievable Jeff

Maybe he needs to take a leaf out of Jim Bowens book 'Smashing,great, super'
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Recap for Friday 17 September
Replies: 8
Views: 1545

Re: Recap for Friday 17 September

Charlie Reams wrote:Any sign of it?
You will have to wait until 2010 for that
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009
Replies: 89
Views: 7743

Re: Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009

http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/images/smilies/banghead.gif Sorry - I've got my jealousy post out the way. It was fucking awesome to watch but naturally, as Dinos says, I'm gutted. I have a feeling Chris Davies may break 930 as the standard is going ever higher - let's just hope he gets nice letter...
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Damian/Damien
Replies: 20
Views: 2424

Re: Damian/Damien

Okay, this poll is now closed. A clear majority of 69% (Deso's and a few people on this forum's favourite number) think it is rude to spell anybody's name wrongly, not just Damian's. We also had 13% at either extreme - loving the man and going out of their way to do right by him, and not caring whe...
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009
Replies: 89
Views: 7743

Re: Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009

Well done Andrew liked the ' Unbelievable Jeff ' at the end, this could become a catchphrase

It's a shame that there was no mention of the Octochamp record though. I know it got mentioned when Kirk took it although admittedly it had lasted quite sometime.
I wonder how long this record will last?
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009
Replies: 89
Views: 7743

Re: Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009

It will take a Hulmeungous effort to do so
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilerim for Friday 17 July 2009
Replies: 16
Views: 2486

Re: Spoilerim for Friday 17 July 2009

Argh! More niceish letters for Andrew means two more nines (I never had this many [gettable] nines and I'm sure Craig Beevers is jealous too) and another century despite being beaten on a round again. 118 means his 7 game total is now 802. I'm getting nervous. I was sat on 811 at this point and nee...
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilerizers for Thursday 16 July 2009
Replies: 42
Views: 3739

Re: Spoilerizers for Thursday 16 July 2009

Derek Hazell wrote:Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grub.
I often wondered if it was Barney, McGrew
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: CountMax errors
Replies: 727
Views: 92485

Re: CountMax errors

I also want LEMONIEST to be in even if you can get a valid 9 from it LOL! This thread has been successfully hijacked but beware the wrath of the most awesome person on this forum! Nah, I've got no problem with LEMONIEST. Definitely should be in. I use it daily, unlike mainer/mainest. Reminds me of ...
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 16th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 19)
Replies: 14
Views: 1757

Re: Thursday 16th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 19)

All these puns Hulme-Amey. I tried for ages to think of a 'Hulme' pun Andrew a blank :( Ah well, you're only Hulme-an. Edit: Apologies to Charlie for stealing his gag but I am an unoriginal, hackneyed, git; I thought everybody knew this already. Can I assHulme from this that we have run out of good...
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: CountMax errors
Replies: 727
Views: 92485

Re: CountMax errors

I also want LEMONIEST to be in even if you can get a valid 9 from it
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 15th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 18)
Replies: 6
Views: 1788

Re: Wednesday 15th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 18)

Fastest recap ever?

Nice recap Chris
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th July 2009
Replies: 12
Views: 2624

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th July 2009

3 large at the end could have scuppered the century
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Torchwood: Children of Earth
Replies: 12
Views: 2292

Re: Torchwood: Children of Earth

How much sci-fi have you read/watched? I suspect the answer to that is: compared to some people on this board, relatively little. But it's like I said before - I judged it by the standards of prime time BBC1 drama, not by those of a Heinlein or Vonnegut novel. Anyway you and I seem to be the only p...
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 4
Replies: 72
Views: 9039

Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 4

Marc Meakin 2 Ian Dent 1

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91957

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91968

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=92183

3 close games I had some lucky numbers there on Ians picks (4 large)

Thanks again Ian for a great match
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: what's your top 10 favourite films?
Replies: 101
Views: 11763

Re: what's your top 10 favourite films?

So I can add another list

Here are my favourite films of this century
1.Donnie Darko
2.Memento
3.The Prestige
4.No Country for Old Men
5.WALL·E
6.The Pianist
7.In Bruges
8.There Will Be Blood
9.Sin City
10.Gladiator

Not in order
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: what's your top 10 favourite films?
Replies: 101
Views: 11763

Re: what's your top 10 favourite films?

In no particular order: Life of Brian Raising Arizona Manon des Sources The Magnificent Seven The Great Escape Saving Private Ryan The Majestic Unforgiven Blade Runner The Shawshank Redemption Manon de Sources - good call, and yet, Jean de Florette not listed. Are you missing a chromosome? Steady o...
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
Replies: 21
Views: 2739

Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight

I appreciate that it's me who is at fault (especially after Matts post) my computer clock has now been updated Just on the off chance that you were even slightly offended Marc, for the record it's nothing personal. I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating it is when you spend so many hours creating...
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
Replies: 21
Views: 2739

Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight

That I didn't know that daily duels have to be FINISHED by midnight I guess it's fairly obvious to me that you need to finish by the time the results are published and you can read everyone else's games, but maybe it should give you some kind of warning at the time. I appreciate that it's me who is...
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
Replies: 21
Views: 2739

Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight

Charlie Reams wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:Not very happy with midnight on Apterous as I started the daily duel at 11.54pm last night and it rejected me at 1201am
as the new duel started
What part of that are you unhappy with?
That I didn't know that daily duels have to be FINISHED by midnight
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
Replies: 21
Views: 2739

Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight

Not very happy with midnight on Apterous as I started the daily duel at 11.54pm last night and it rejected me at 1201am
as the new duel started
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Damian/Damien
Replies: 20
Views: 2424

Re: Damian/Damien

Maybe it doesn't matter now since he has changed his name
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 478914

Re: Feature requests

A statement of Stitchers
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Getting On - Jo Brand
Replies: 15
Views: 4067

Re: Getting On - Jo Brand

Charlie Reams wrote:Cleverly written with a very original style. Bit of an overreliance on toilet humour but I suppose that's fair game for a hospital. Will definitely keep an eye on this.
I agree that it is cleverly written but the style is similar to 'The Office'
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
Replies: 257
Views: 231319

Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it

Id say you almost certainly were It was probably caused by his reaction to my comeback in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?key=4659349932080932600 FWIW he was cheating in both games. Warned. Thanks, although I am surprised that he failed to beat me on the crucial conundrum in the firs...
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
Replies: 257
Views: 231319

Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it

Andrew Hulme wrote:Id say you almost certainly were
It was probably caused by his reaction to my comeback in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2080932600