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- Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:01 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 22113
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:01 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2011/12
- Replies: 89
- Views: 19722
Re: University Challenge 2011/12
And apparently there's a double episode - from half 7 to 8 there is a special of past alumni.
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:15 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Saturday quickfire quiz I
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5697
Re: Saturday quickfire quiz I
Woo. Tbh, this clearly hasn't gone down too well unfortunately, I don't really see the point in doing it next week to have.
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Ditloids
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6772
Re: Ditloids
Yeah, that would make sense. Just hope they have made a mistake!Kirk Bevins wrote:I reckon it's "A wizard dials 6442 to enter the ministry of magic"....does that sound right? I'm guessing they're all wizards..
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:56 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Saturday quickfire quiz I
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5697
Re: Saturday quickfire quiz I
Results? Was I the only one that entered?
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:47 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Ditloids
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6772
Re: Ditloids
Well, to enter the Ministry of Magic, you go into a payphone and type in 62442, then the box will descend through the ground - if that gives you a bit more help. Maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree, but that looks more right.
I can see why you got 15.
I can see why you got 15.
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:06 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Ditloids
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6772
Re: Ditloids
Yeah, that's what I meant, you posted right before my edit!Thomas Carey wrote:I think it was 62442 (which spells MAGIC on a phone).Eoin Monaghan wrote:I'm pretty sure number 5 is something to do with pressing 6442 to Enter the Ministry of Magic (in Harry Potter series), but I don't know the first part.
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:03 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Ditloids
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6772
Re: Ditloids
I'm pretty sure number 5 is something to do with pressing 62442 (are you missing the first 2?) to Enter the Ministry of Magic (in Harry Potter series), but I don't know the first part.
Can I also see some of the others please? If it's not too much bother.
Can I also see some of the others please? If it's not too much bother.
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:59 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Saturday quickfire quiz I
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5697
Re: Saturday quickfire quiz I
Dead on, I'm away tomorrow so will have to reply late.Thomas Carey wrote:Hoped it would go unnoticed.Eoin Monaghan wrote:So, about this then.
Alarm didn't go off, so sorry but it's now a Sunday quiz for this week.
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:18 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Saturday quickfire quiz I
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5697
Re: Saturday quickfire quiz I
So, about this then.
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For The Stelling Swansong (Series 65 Grand Final)
- Replies: 73
- Views: 16898
Re: Spoilers For The Stelling Swansong (Series 65 Grand Fina
He wouldn't have got the points even if he had got 810 - and it was the second/third last round in a series final.Rhys Benjamin wrote:Oh come on Carl! I got 810!
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For The Stelling Swansong (Series 65 Grand Final)
- Replies: 73
- Views: 16898
Re: Spoilers For The Stelling Swansong (Series 65 Grand Fina
Greatest series final I've ever seen. Absolutely phenomenal, a fantastic solve for both the last numbers and the conundrum Graeme. (And the 1st conundrum too Carl.) I was so nervous watching the whole thing and literally did a fist pump (the first time ever) when Graeme buzzed, just because it meant...
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 15th 2011
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4107
Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 15th 2011
Congratulations to Graeme, again you seem to be loving absolutely every minute of it, something I tried to do! A very solid semi-final performance. Also commiserations to Paul, you were very humble in defeat and also great to watch.
Should be a good one tomorrow!
Did I get the names right this time?
Should be a good one tomorrow!
Did I get the names right this time?
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 14th 2011
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8806
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 14th 2011
*Carl! Screw you!Matt Morrison wrote:Quoted.Eoin Monaghan wrote:He may not be liked on here, but you have to give some credit to Mark
You all knew what I meant
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 14th 2011
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8806
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 14th 2011
I'm real sorry Mark, I know how much it must have meant to you and everyone can see on Apterous just how brilliant you have got. It's the perfect example of how the show is different to playing online. You've definitely been one of the most memorable contestants within the last lock of years, it's r...
- Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday December 13th 2011
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5160
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday December 13th 2011
I'm guessing a few Apterites got the conundrum but weren't allowed to answer?
- Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:13 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Saturday quickfire quiz I
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5697
Re: Saturday quickfire quiz I
What were the answers/scores?
- Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:34 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Saturday quickfire quiz I
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5697
Re: Saturday quickfire quiz I
Wow, that was incredibly tough. If you're going to do it quick-fire I think you should lower the difficulty.
- Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 9th 2011
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4966
Re: Spoilers For Friday December 9th 2011
If everything runs accordingly, this could be one of the most enjoyable finals ever. Mark's great to watch and is real funny and Graeme just seems as if he loves every single minute of it, always smiling. Well done!
Also, unlucky to NIkki, a very capable player.
Also, unlucky to NIkki, a very capable player.
Re: Jam
I used to take strawberry jam sandwiches everyday and put strawberry jam on porridge. Now the only time I eat it is on toasted Nutty Krust, every single morning and night - lovely.
- Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213317
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Please don't start.Rhys Benjamin wrote:Eoin Monaghan wrote:Ireland
How many times Eoin, YOU'RE IN THE UK!
- Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:48 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213317
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Spain, Italy and Croatia for Ireland and Ukraine, Sweden and France for England in the Euro 2012 groups. Ireland obviously gonna get it tough against Spain but I think with an Italian manager it's possible.
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:44 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2011/12
- Replies: 89
- Views: 19722
Re: University Challenge 2011/12
[quote="Michael Wallace]Obviously I watched this in the audience, but I didn't hear a lot of what you can hear watching it on TV. My favourite bit has to be "if you don't say something I'm going to say Caravaggio again", also some of Paxo's facial expressions were awesome. Can't reme...
- Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2011/12
- Replies: 89
- Views: 19722
Re: University Challenge 2011/12
I agree, seems to add a bit more fun to the whole thing, and sort of says out loud what some people are thinking - "What?!" Hope he goes a bit further.
- Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:17 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213317
Re: The C4C Football Thread
An awful day for football today, Togo team hit with another tragedy and Gary Speed hung himself. RIP.
- Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Should Countdown BAN Under 16's?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9295
Re: Should Countdown BAN Under 16's?
If under 16's are only allowed on for one-off shows I think it would be great to have a few of those! .
- Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday November 24th 2011
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2251
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Should Countdown BAN Under 16's?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9295
Re: Should Countdown BAN Under 16's?
Aw, that sucks. So glad I applied at the stage I did. I know that anyone who grew up with Countdown from a young age with hopes of appearing might be scuppered for, like Thomas said, it may not be around by that stage or they may have grown out of it when they are old enough. I know I definitely wou...
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213317
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Heroic night.
- Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:48 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Mastermind Specialist Subject
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8598
Re: Mastermind Specialist Subject
New series of Mastermind has started, first episode was last week.
- Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Guess who...
- Replies: 476
- Views: 55480
Re: Guess who...
Has he been a comedian for a while or just come to light in the last year or so?
Has he hosted his own show?
Has he hosted his own show?
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Guess who...
- Replies: 476
- Views: 55480
Re: Guess who...
Is he a (former) sportsman?
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:30 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What Are You?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2981
What Are You?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15391515 Interesting new feature from the BBC, telling you what number you were when you were born in terms of people on the planet, and in the history of the world. I was born on the 4th July 1996 and am apparently the 5,804,073,895th person alive, so where do you fi...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:22 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10216
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
Is this still going ahead?
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1801203
Re: Politics in General
The second year of secondary school.Rhys Benjamin wrote: And which second year would this be? Year 8? The actual one?
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:24 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1801203
Re: Politics in General
Do you have the speech? We did something similar to this in 2nd year.Rhys Benjamin wrote:No.Mark James wrote:Would you agree with that outside of a debate though?Rhys Benjamin wrote: I'm fine - I had to debate against Footballers are overpaid. I won, with a 74% approx swing.
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:54 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Carol Vorderman on Celebrity "The Chase"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3644
Re: Carol Vorderman on Celebrity "The Chase"
Awesome, who else was doing it?
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 24 October 2011
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1425
Re: Spoilers for Monday 24 October 2011
INDURATES in round 9.
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213317
Re: The C4C Football Thread
I hope our luck hasn't run out before the play offs. Certainly not before the draw was made anyway. Estonia, first leg away, is the best draw that we could have asked for. Definitely, really would love to see them make a proper finals stage. I only have vague memories of Matt Holland's goal against...
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:42 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
- Replies: 186
- Views: 36223
Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Thanks for this Ben, well run as ever.
Re: X Factor
He's not tho. Is that the level of debating skill that won you the school prize? Must have been entertaining to listen to. "Why is the sky blue?" "It isn't." Well, for a start, I was given the theme a month in advance. Then I actually wrote a speech in more than one minute. What...
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:45 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
- Replies: 186
- Views: 36223
Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Okay cheers, can these be played in any order?Ben Wilson wrote:Yep- the preliminary rounds are 12 games for everyone, premier tier included.
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:24 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
- Replies: 186
- Views: 36223
Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament
I've played all my games but am now getting a message telling me I still have to play Oli, Adam and Ryan.
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday October 4th 2011
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3976
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 4th 2011
Very well done Jayne, a top notch run.
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:24 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2011/12
- Replies: 89
- Views: 19722
Re: University Challenge 2011/12
Well done to Michael for qualifying, when are the finals recorded, or has that been done?
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday September 19th 2011
- Replies: 1
- Views: 719
Re: Spoilers For Monday September 19th 2011
UITLANDER in round 13.
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:02 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Gaelic Football Thread
- Replies: 74
- Views: 13185
Re: The C4C Gaelic Football Thread
MENTAL! What a final!
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:05 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Gaelic Football Thread
- Replies: 74
- Views: 13185
Re: The C4C Gaelic Football Thread
The Minor Final was really, really good, so here's hoping this one is just as good.
- Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday September 15th 2011
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3826
Re: Spoilers For Thursday September 15th 2011
Tense finished, well played Carl.
This was also the date of my first show.
This was also the date of my first show.
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:01 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10216
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
How about each player plays one 15 rounder game (of any variant) and all other finalists look at the games and decide who to give their points too?
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:37 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
- Replies: 186
- Views: 36223
Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Premier Tier:
James beat me 97-85 in a topsy turvy game. http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=527018
Is it okay that we played this even though it's not automated yet? I can play again...
James beat me 97-85 in a topsy turvy game. http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=527018
Is it okay that we played this even though it's not automated yet? I can play again...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:49 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3935
Re: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
Sorry, I thought a lot of people knew, I'm guessing you haven't read today's recap then?Phil Reynolds wrote:Are you saying Ryan was on The Chase today? If so, why did no one give us some advance notice? :facepalm:Eoin Monaghan wrote:One of Ryan's teammates today (Sharon) was also on today's episode of Pointless.
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:32 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3935
Re: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
One of Ryan's teammates today (Sharon) was also on today's episode of Pointless.
- Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Do you still watch Countdown?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8516
Re: Do you still watch Countdown?
I try my best to watch it every day on 4+1, but if I miss it so be it. I usually have it on in the background whilst I do other things. But if someone such as James Nguyen is on ( if he is on), I'll probably try and see all his games, mainly because he has a chance of being awesome.
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3935
Re: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
I watched more of Pointless today, but still prefer to watch the Chase. I like how now when the Chaser gets it wrong on the first step in the final chase the team gets an extra step.
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:54 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3935
Re: 5:00 - Pointless or The Chase?
Definitely the Chase. It's quicker and has more questions, you can (like Michael said) watch the whole episode in no time on iPlayer and just skip all the boring rounds.
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3222
Re: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011
RACHIDES was there in round 13. Unlucky Andy, I really wanted you to win (just for more Irish representation at the finals). Good game today.
- Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 25th August 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 39)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1152
Re: Thursday 25th August 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 39)
Maxed it! Although I think I may have been helped on the conundrum by the Screwball Scramble lying infront of me... My theory: They didn't use the INCORRECT board because SCRAWLABLE has 10 letters. You maxed this game? Yeah, I know! Quite proud of DOLMADES and EMERSION but otherwise it was pretty t...
- Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 25th August 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 39)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1152
Re: Thursday 25th August 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 39)
You maxed this game?Thomas Carey wrote:Maxed it!
Although I think I may have been helped on the conundrum by the Screwball Scramble lying infront of me...
My theory: They didn't use the INCORRECT board because SCRAWLABLE has 10 letters.
- Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday August 24th 2011
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3575
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday August 24th 2011
Nope, I've learnt the conundrum as accurates^, pretty handy.Thomas Carey wrote:TRIBUNE, TURBINE in the CURBING round
ACCURATES for the conundrum?