His last post convinced me he is Mr Logic from Viz.Jon Corby wrote:Sheesh, you could have just said "yes".
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- Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 13th October 2014 (series 71, prelim 64)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2550
Re: Monday 13th October 2014 (series 71, prelim 64)
- Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 10th 2014 (S71 P63)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7317
Re: Spoilers for Friday October 10th 2014 (S71 P63)
You kept pretty relaxed for someone "literally in flames".
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 1:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday October 8th 2014 (S71 P61)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3941
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday October 8th 2014 (S71 P61)
Given how adamant Damian was just 4 or 5 years back about second chances, I can only assume that it's been forced upon them due to a relative lack of new applicants.Jordan F wrote:Very interested in the quite short turnaround, I would be curious to hear the Team's reasoning (maybe due to different hosts?)
- Tue Oct 07, 2014 1:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 7th 2014 (S71 P60)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3075
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 7th 2014 (S71 P60)
You clearly have knowledge about our number 1 seed that others don't.
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:49 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Numbers Game Suggestion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4962
Re: Countdown Numbers Game Suggestion
I make it that with just one set of large numbers in the mix, the chances of each type of game appearing are roughly:- 6 small - 28.8% 1 large - 46.1% 2 large - 21.6% 3 large - 3.4% 4 large - 0.1% But if you introduce more than one of each large number that would change the very fabric of the number...
- Sun Sep 28, 2014 4:04 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12255
Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP
Also try "Which team won the FA Cup three times in the '80s?"
Most people struggle to get that one right even within 10 guesses.
Most people struggle to get that one right even within 10 guesses.
- Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:43 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12255
Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP
This doesn't now mean that I should be more wound up by Richard Osman than by Davina McCall does it?
What a ridiculous state of affairs. I refuse.
What a ridiculous state of affairs. I refuse.
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1052331
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
AM I TOO LATE I POSTED SOMEWHERE ELSE TOO BUT I AM STILL NEW I GUESS No, unfortunately the strict policy is that you now have to go back and delete all your previous posts in other threads and start from scratch again, so that the one here is your first. (I didn't do that myself, but then I'm badas...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 8:07 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12255
Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP
Haven't seen the show, but on the face of it that sort of deliberate ambiguity sounds unforgiveable.
At least every time Richard Osman fucks up Formula One questions on Pointless you can put it down to lack of knowledge rather than a deliberate attempt to cause confusion.
At least every time Richard Osman fucks up Formula One questions on Pointless you can put it down to lack of knowledge rather than a deliberate attempt to cause confusion.
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 1:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5132
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
I'm going to have a go at working out the Series 2 seedings methodology. I reckon there could be a Fields Medal in it.
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:37 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5132
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
It's an obvious flaw of the seeding system that a player with more points from less games (and therefore a clearly superior player) gets seeded lower. Maybe that's one of the reasons why the finals rarely play out in line with the seedings. It makes things more interesting though. I would be surpris...
- Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5132
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
It would be good to see the statistics on champs getting beaten/getting their lowest score on their sixth or seventh game during an octo-run. You do notice quite a few times a slight dip during these games, probably due to understandable fatigue. Page 10 of Ask Graeme includes an analysis of what p...
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 22nd September 2014 (series 71, prelim 50)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1882
Re: Monday 22nd September 2014 (series 71, prelim 50)
I was never worried about identity theft before, as I just thought "who the fuck would want to be me?"
Which Jon was I being mistaken for? How flattered/offended should I be? How flattered/offended should they be?
Which Jon was I being mistaken for? How flattered/offended should I be? How flattered/offended should they be?
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 22nd September 2014 (series 71, prelim 50)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1882
Re: Monday 22nd September 2014 (series 71, prelim 50)
I think you need to add 3 to the max - Rachel proved that the first numbers game was solvable.
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:22 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 363754
Re: Best ever contestants
If Rayleigh Scattering is a relation of Harry Peters then I take back what I said earlier.
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 363754
Re: Best ever contestants
Fuck.
Now go and win the next CoC by a record margin and make me look even more of a tit.
Now go and win the next CoC by a record margin and make me look even more of a tit.
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 363754
Re: Best ever contestants
Which woman do you feel has done enough to earn a place in an ALL TIME top 8? Which of the supreme champions or grand slam winners do you push aside to accommodate them? Only 5 times has a woman been #1 seed. Only 5 times has a woman won their series. Only once has a woman won the CoC. And those 11 ...
- Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday September 19th 2014 (S71 P49)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4061
Re: Spoilers for Friday September 19th 2014 (S71 P49)
Not necessarily an issue this series.Jack Worsley wrote: Only one N.
- Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Gino Corr RIP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3989
Re: Gino Corr RIP
I sort of assumed he was, because I thought he was quite a bit older than he apparently was. When you're a teenager, anyone with white hair must be at least 65.
- Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 17th 2014 (S71 P47)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4164
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 17th 2014 (S71 P47)
Paul Worsley v The Opposition
Rounds 1 to 11: 133-143
Rounds 12 to 15: 66-0
If any subterfuge is taking place during Susie's special spot, I think we should be told.
Rounds 1 to 11: 133-143
Rounds 12 to 15: 66-0
If any subterfuge is taking place during Susie's special spot, I think we should be told.
- Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 17th 2014 (S71 P47)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4164
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 17th 2014 (S71 P47)
Another great comeback.
If I was playing Paul Worsley I could be 11 points ahead going into the conundrum and still wouldn't feel confident of winning.
If I was playing Paul Worsley I could be 11 points ahead going into the conundrum and still wouldn't feel confident of winning.
- Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Gino Corr RIP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3989
Re: Gino Corr RIP
I was reading his wiki page not 10 minutes ago and wondering if he was still with us. Sometimes I fucking hate coincidences.
One of my favourite players of all time. RIP.
One of my favourite players of all time. RIP.
- Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5028
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)
Yeah, it was a tricky one, but on balance I think it would have been more controversial not to allow it. At least on paper the 15 point swing didn't affect the outcome.
- Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5028
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)
Note to self: never think it's safe to browse the wiki within minutes of an episode you recorded to watch later, when the wiki recapper is the proud son of the winning player.
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday September 15th 2014 (S71 P45)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2719
Re: Spoilers for Monday September 15th 2014 (S71 P45)
Bit confused as to why Farhan thought TORQUE was in any way risky.
Feeling sorry for C2 - she has been pretty unlucky on the letters, and let's just say numbers aren't her speciality.
Feeling sorry for C2 - she has been pretty unlucky on the letters, and let's just say numbers aren't her speciality.
- Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: OSCAR PISTORIUS............
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4063
Re: OSCAR PISTORIUS............
It was certainly a surprising verdict. I didn't think he had a leg to stand on.
- Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2836
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)
And I think on reflection (and checking the maxes on the wiki) maybe this game wasn't quite the ultra high standard I had assumed (albeit far above my own) - but after Jamie's debut I thought anyone who could beat him must be a relative of Julian Freeman Travers or something.
- Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2836
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)
So why did 2 such obviously great players get pitted against each other at this stage?
I'm hoping it's because there are so many other great players lined up in this series rather than simply one of them being a bit below par in their audition.
I'm hoping it's because there are so many other great players lined up in this series rather than simply one of them being a bit below par in their audition.
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:38 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 5th September 2014 (Series 71, prelim 41)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4262
Re: Friday 5th September 2014 (Series 71, prelim 41)
Wow. For real?Anthony Endsor wrote:There are still people alive today who remember..
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5616
Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
I went to school for several years with a guy whose surname was Ng, and I was never able to get the pronunciation correct.
Hoping he asks Rachel for a vowel tomorrow.
Hoping he asks Rachel for a vowel tomorrow.
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5616
Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
Jon Richardson wrote:David shouldn't even turn up for the finals. Sure, he might win the series, but he's not even an octochamp so what's the fucking point?
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5616
Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
An easier record to get might be the octochamp with fewest maxes. He's on 31 at the mo I think, a mere 6 away from the record - and 6 is the most he has managed in one game.
- Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 3rd 2014 (S71 P39)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4228
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 3rd 2014 (S71 P39)
I had never heard of Martin Lewis before, but fair play, to be the most annoying DC guest of the week when your rival is Janet Street-Porter is a masterly achievement.
- Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
- Replies: 101
- Views: 23960
Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Bowl bespattering in your own home is of course more of a concern than if you are using a public toilet or are chez someone you don't like much. Depends on your morals I guess.
- Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:34 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
- Replies: 101
- Views: 23960
Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee
I piss directly into the water, it saves having to get out of the bath.
- Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 28th 2014 (S71 P35)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2794
Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 28th 2014 (S71 P35)
I made it 9 maxes for Callum - unfortunately he failed to score at all in any of the other rounds.
- Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 28th 2014 (S71 P35)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2794
Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 28th 2014 (S71 P35)
Both lost under frustrating circumstances it seems.Jordan F wrote:Remember how the last apterite named Callum did
If Nick had asked Callum to give his solution first (which, as has been said before, is surely how it ought to be done), then he would presumably have got away with his mistake and won the game.
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO Bristol???? who is interested
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9184
Re: CO Bristol???? who is interested
Bristol is my neck of the woods, but apart from the numbers rounds I am a hopeless Countdowner. Are spectators allowed?
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:21 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 701662
Re: Ask Graeme?
Graeme, what is the correct response to the social dilemma of not really wanting to be bummed by an octochamp, but not wanting to appear ungrateful either?
(I'm really referring to just the 15 round era, but if you have it for the 9 round era too then great).
(I'm really referring to just the 15 round era, but if you have it for the 9 round era too then great).
- Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:59 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 701662
Re: Ask Graeme?
Nine. I just need to say Fred (that in the absence of "Likes" - you may not remember those), I have been enjoying your work here over the past few months and I'm pretty much part of your fan club. Wow, thank you. The great thing about my fan club is its exclusivity. Loneliness may become ...
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1740
- Views: 701662
Re: Ask Graeme?
Nine.
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:13 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 654143
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
Not any more.
- Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
- Replies: 306
- Views: 95661
Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
What about Oli Garner though?Edward McCullagh wrote:What I'd like to see is the 5 series champs and 5 runners-up in a first round proper and the 10 semi finalists plus Jen Steadman and Eoin Monaghan play off for the remaining spots in six preliminary games.
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday August 13th 2014 (S71 P27)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2208
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday August 13th 2014 (S71 P27)
I assumed the father son combo were Wayne Summers and his dad.
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: You Are The Ref
- Replies: 355
- Views: 151016
Re: You Are The Ref
I would disallow on the grounds the answer arrived at by following his instructions is 739, not 729.
However, I don't think a player should need to know the answers to the immediate steps as long as the final outcome is correct.
However, I don't think a player should need to know the answers to the immediate steps as long as the final outcome is correct.
- Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:43 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12255
Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP
What was the answer to the Helen Mirren v The Queen one?
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday August 8th 2014 (S71 P24)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3133
Re: Spoilers for Friday August 8th 2014 (S71 P24)
Yes but you're Conor so it doesn't count. Of course you got the bloody max.Conor wrote:Yep.Tony Atkins wrote:Anyone get the 8 in the CHORINE+IN round?
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:22 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
- Replies: 306
- Views: 95661
Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
Which 2 or 3 are on your danger list when the series 71 stars scream "oi, what about us?"
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6293
Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)
I've noticed Tricia seems to take quite a long time between solving the conundrum and actually buzzing. It only cost her once in her run, but come the finals?
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:03 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Rachel and the Hustler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3073
Re: Rachel and the Hustler
Change of heart. I now can be arsed.
The relevant number from the triangle is 252, so the probability of exactly 5 heads out of 10 is 24.61%.
I therefore assume this is what the original question was getting at, as the probability of at least 5 is just over 62%.
The relevant number from the triangle is 252, so the probability of exactly 5 heads out of 10 is 24.61%.
I therefore assume this is what the original question was getting at, as the probability of at least 5 is just over 62%.
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:45 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Rachel and the Hustler
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3073
Re: Rachel and the Hustler
My understanding is that a 1 in 32 chance would be classed as 31-1 in terms of fair odds. Do we mean exactly 5 heads or at least 5? For exactly 5 then the probability would be 0.5 to the power of 10, multiplied by the number of different ways this can be achieved eg the heads might be tosses 1 2 3 4...
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
- Replies: 306
- Views: 95661
Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
Of the borderline contenders, would players who have only had one bite at the cherry (eg David Barnard, Samir Pilica) be more favourably looked upon than higher scoring players who had a second run (eg Glen and Bradley)?
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
- Replies: 306
- Views: 95661
Re: The next Championship of Champions - now back on topic
Well he is undefeated.
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:01 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: You Are The Ref
- Replies: 355
- Views: 151016
Re: You Are The Ref
13. The letters TIFFDUCLT appear on the letters board. The host says after the time is up, "Difficult selection, this one." C1 declares a written down 4 of CULT. C2 declares 9 not written down and says DIFFICULT. C1 complains that by the host saying the word, it gave C2 an unfair advantag...
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:49 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: You Are The Ref
- Replies: 355
- Views: 151016
Re: You Are The Ref
Wow. Harsh on Beevers.Rhys Benjamin wrote: 8. I once spoke to David Von Geyer about the Hansford series and he said that Jeffry was on the point of being DSQed and the #9 seed would be parachuted into the #1 position to save time and money.
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 24th 2014 (S71 P17)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4789
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 24th 2014 (S71 P17)
Based on today's performance, I think it's probably good that Tricia beat Jason yesterday. She seems the better player overall. Well yes, but it's a pity they couldn't have met about 4 games later. Jason was strong finalist material. The series started slowly, but ever since we've had a splurge of ...
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:02 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2208
Re: The Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
I certainly wouldn't tune in to see John Barrowman take some swallowing, but each to their own.
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 23rd 2014 (S71 P16)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2942
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 23rd 2014 (S71 P16)
My favourite episode for a very very long time - dramatic, funny, and a very high standard of play.
The only thing wrong with it was that there had to be a loser.
The only thing wrong with it was that there had to be a loser.
- Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 3rd (S71 P4)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3703
Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 3rd (S71 P4)
Winner failed to max a single round - is that a first?
- Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:21 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 30th 2014
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4582
Re: Spoilers For Monday June 30th 2014
Doesn't the printed dictionary go into much more detail than the free online one regarding the origins of words? Obviously this isn't an issue affecting the game itself, but it might make Susie's explanations of the more uncommon words less interesting.