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by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk4 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 4th August 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 19737

Re: .co.mk4 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 4th August 2018

A single place has become available. Please pay your entry fee if you'd like to grab it.
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Looking to sell my laptop prize
Replies: 11
Views: 8831

Re: Looking to sell my laptop prize

Because all of my devices are Windows, and Windows and Apple don't always play together so well when you try to make them talk (At least, they don't when I try and make them - it's probably easy for someone who's less technophobic). Additionally I already have a "serious" laptop for my job...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jul 29, 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Looking to sell my laptop prize
Replies: 11
Views: 8831

Looking to sell my laptop prize

Hi all, sorry to post this here, but giving a few things a go for catching people outside my Facebook list. Part of my prize for winning the latest series was a 13-inch 128GB Macbook Air, 2017 version. It's a great bit of kit, I have no doubt, but unfortunately it's just not really suited to my need...
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 27th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 23)
Replies: 15
Views: 8905

Re: Spoilers for 27th July 2018.

Think Bob is the best bet we've seen for octochampdom so far I think. He has a good wordbank for a non-apterite and his numbers are solid enough. Nevertheless, despite the difference in maxes, Alex put up a good fight and left with a decent losing score. Though , Bob's mannerisms make him remind me...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What Degrees do you have
Replies: 28
Views: 23474

Re: What Degrees do you have

Martin Hurst wrote: Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:56 am My cult - send me an aptomail to apply - Owen Carroll already signed up.
If Owen's signed up, that definitely evidences you disregarding academic qualification...
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:22 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 166283

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Johnny Canuck wrote: Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:06 am American (I believe) former Apterite Dave Mattingly -- or someone who shares his name -- won tonight's episode of Jeopardy!, unseating the current 6-time champion.
Yes he's American. And woo, go Dave!
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What Degrees do you have
Replies: 28
Views: 23474

Re: What Degrees do you have

Paul Worsley wrote: Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:24 pm ...smoke a packet of 20 Marlboros...
Only 1? Amateur :lol:
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68957

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

2018/19 season is go.

550603-118093 - Classic
550603-118118 - H2H
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What Degrees do you have
Replies: 28
Views: 23474

Re: What Degrees do you have

Fuck all.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 11th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 11)
Replies: 7
Views: 4102

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 11th July 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 11)

I know it was "only" a 6, but I genuinely think POIPOI might be one of the best spots I've ever seen...
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 9th July 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 5974

Re: Spoilers for 9th July 2018

Just to clarify, what I meant was that Lewis should have made use of all the time he had left to figure out the answer but judging by the way he pressed so fast, I assumed ( and bear in mind this is my opinion and if yours is not the same it's ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion so long as it...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 9th July 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 5974

Re: Spoilers for 9th July 2018

It's Ciaran btw...and sorry to spoil you but it was a DISAPPOINTING climax... I got the Crucial Conundrum at the same time Ciaran buzzed in but I had the correct answer. Guess what did Smarty Pie (Sorry but no offence really) Lewis did even though Nick Hewer said "Take your time", buzzed ...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk4 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 4th August 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 19737

Re: .co.mk4 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 4th August 2018

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Change one letter of a film title to make a funny one
Replies: 63
Views: 41649

Re: Change one letter of a film title to make a funny one

*cheating slightly*

V for Vienetta
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 28th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 4)
Replies: 8
Views: 5960

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 28th June 2018 (Series 79, Prelim 4)

Have I seen Derek before somewhere? He looks familiar.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 27th June 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 13531

Re: Spoilers for 27th June 2018

Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:16 pm He reminded me a bit of Jonathan Pie.
You find Jonathan Pie attractive?! Weirdo.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 27th June 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 13531

Re: Spoilers for 27th June 2018

Tom S wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:20 pm Forumite Marty takes the challenger's chair.
He's on the forum?!?!

OK, best not make a passing comment on his attractiveness then *ahem*
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)
Replies: 44
Views: 32761

Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)

I suppose it could depend on how likely you think it is that the (first) conundrum will get solved. If you think that one of you will probably get it, then there's not much difference between level and an 8-point gap. So take the gamble! Yeah. To me it seems stupid to go into a conundrum backing yo...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)
Replies: 44
Views: 32761

Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)

You're eight points ahead towards the end. Both playing just about faultlessly. Your opponent declares an eight. How likely does your dodgy nine have to be to make it worth risking? Probably all you geniuses know this already, but (making a few assumptions) I was quite surprised at just how worthwh...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)
Replies: 44
Views: 32761

Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)

I'd just like to echo what's already been said on here so far. Absolutely amazing final and an incredible standard played in brilliant spirits. Just simply one of the best ive seen - Philip in sensational form and Zarte basically being Zarte. A third encounter in CoC!?! Lets make it happen lads.......
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)
Replies: 44
Views: 32761

Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)

Keith Bennett wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:45 am Next up Only Connect?
Nope - unlike Graeme, I am what they call in quiz circles, a bit thick.
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:41 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)
Replies: 44
Views: 32761

Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)

Owen Carroll wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:17 am Zarte you'll make the coc right?
I would assume so, but it could be that I managed to offend the nation with my waistcoat and will be persona non grata come next week. I'm waiting for an official invite before confirming.
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:02 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)
Replies: 44
Views: 32761

Re: Spoilers for Friday 22nd June 2018 (Series 78, GRAND FINAL)

Thanks everyone! :) Zarte dressed up for the snooker. Reminds me of Wesley Jardine - was that his name? Wes is thrilled that someone wearing a waistcoat won a series. My waistcoat is awesome, we'll have none of this snooker nonsense... In the end it wasn't Zarte or Philip that suffered most from the...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:32 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Greatest ever Apterites
Replies: 26
Views: 16540

Re: Greatest ever Apterites

Agreed.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 20th June 2018 (Series 78, SF1)
Replies: 13
Views: 8844

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 20th June 2018 (Series 78, SF1)

*collapses in crumpled heap on the floor*
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 19th June 2018 (Series 78, QF4)
Replies: 14
Views: 7614

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 19th June 2018 (Series 78, QF4)

...and Phil, don't say "It'll be fine" too early today, if you get thrashed tomorrow like Jan I bet you'll probably be eating your words. (Although you of course know yourself already...) *pushes the reset button on your sense of humour* This was not long before he offered a bribe, and th...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Cambridge (CoCam) - Saturday 16th June
Replies: 19
Views: 27009

Re: Countdown in Cambridge (CoCam) - Saturday 16th June

Graeme Cole wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:31 amCallum Todd 69 - 34 Zarte Siempre
This is incorrect. Must have been 69-54, as it was a crucial.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th June 2018 (Series 78, QF1)
Replies: 12
Views: 8249

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th June 2018 (Series 78, QF1)

(P.S. Nice hairstyle Zarte! You looked fabulous! :lol: ) Gracias. Actually bothered to shave for these games too. Zarte - Novenas was pretty prophetic. At least where I live anyway! https://www.irishnews.com/news/2018/06/13/news/thousands-expected-in-west-belfast-for-the-annual-clonard-novena-13543...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th June 2018 (Series 78, QF1)
Replies: 12
Views: 8249

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th June 2018 (Series 78, QF1)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:32 pm Zarte caused Alex Ferguson's brain haemorrhage. Wow.
Jesus fuck - dark :lol:

That's like something I'd say :lol:
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 401117

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Ben Wilson wrote: Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:56 pm Very weird one a few nights ago. Long story short, I make a little girl cry, then me, Zarte and Dinos form a bowling team.
The latter half feels the more likely, all things considered.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 78 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
Replies: 73
Views: 41821

Re: Series 78 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)

Tom S wrote: Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:57 pm I take it everyone was present though....
They were.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 763
Views: 566785

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

After today's news, I think I will be working through Anthony Bourdain's past work for some time...

Devastated.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 78 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
Replies: 73
Views: 41821

Re: Series 78 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)

Ryan Lam wrote: Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:43 pm
Zarte Siempre wrote: Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:33 pm Dougie lost to Mac, not George.
Thanks Zarte, I have corrected it. Sorry I wasn't referencing the Wiki for this part, and best of luck when you're against Jan! :)
Gracias!
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 78 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
Replies: 73
Views: 41821

Re: Series 78 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)

Dougie lost to Mac, not George.
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Shouldn't have to ask
Replies: 25
Views: 16767

Re: Shouldn't have to ask

Phil Reynolds wrote: Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:48 pmAnyway, grated cheese in a sandwich is simply annoying and wrong.
You'd think you'd enjoy something you have so much in common with ;)
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Shouldn't have to ask
Replies: 25
Views: 16767

Re: Shouldn't have to ask

grated cheese is by far the more sensible option for a sandwich that you can eat over a plate. It alters the surface area of the cheese and gives it more flavour How does altering the surface area of the cheese give it more flavour? I posit that this is entirely a product of your imagination. http:...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Shouldn't have to ask
Replies: 25
Views: 16767

Re: Shouldn't have to ask

[*]Slices of cheese in a cheese sandwich, not a handful of grated stuff that falls out everywhere as soon as you bite into it. The nearest deli to a place I used to work sold sandwiches in this way with packaging that declared "Made in our kitchen just the way you would at home". I once p...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Shouldn't have to ask
Replies: 25
Views: 16767

Re: Shouldn't have to ask

I'm in agreement on people trying to upgrade you on size should piss off. However frankly, I'm in almost complete disagreement with everything else. As far as I'm concerned, I expect any food establishment to make the food the way they'd want to eat it. This is the correct way as it guarantees due c...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 30, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 28th May 2018
Replies: 25
Views: 14054

Re: Spoilers for Monday 28th May 2018

My buddy Philip officially in the finals as of today!

I mean obvs I knew that, but was proper stoked for him when it happened.
by Zarte Siempre
Sun May 20, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Where are They Now ?
Replies: 44
Views: 25670

Re: Where are They Now ?

Also forumites like Zeff , Sue Sanders, Mr Hargreaves, Also various flouncers, too many to mention.( plus I've forgotten most of their names ) Hargreaves is doing fine - I speak to him on a semi-regular basis. Robbo more I believe as I think they both end up at Huddersfield games. How did you get t...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun May 20, 2018 12:00 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Where are They Now ?
Replies: 44
Views: 25670

Re: Where are They Now ?

Marc Meakin wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 5:36 am Also forumites like Zeff , Sue Sanders, Mr Hargreaves,
Also various flouncers, too many to mention.( plus I've forgotten most of their names )
Hargreaves is doing fine - I speak to him on a semi-regular basis. Robbo more I believe as I think they both end up at Huddersfield games.
by Zarte Siempre
Mon May 07, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Replies: 35
Views: 33875

Re: The Return of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

On tonight's show, I was amazed at what they'd picked for the £16,000 question. "According to the Highway Code, what shape is the standard sign giving the order to 'Stop'?", the options being Pentagon, Hexagon, Heptagon or Octagon. I'd have said that was more of a £2,000 question. But the...
by Zarte Siempre
Sat May 05, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk4 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 4th August 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 19737

Re: .co.mk4 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - 4th August 2018

25% full. Come on now, speed it up a bit! :P
by Zarte Siempre
Sat May 05, 2018 1:44 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Implicit Association Tests
Replies: 6
Views: 6048

Re: Implicit Association Tests

Only did the gay one, for obvious reasons.

I have absolutely no bias whatsoever apparently.

Which figures tbh, cos I don't really like anyone.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 03, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why do ?.....
Replies: 21
Views: 7003

Re: Why do ?.....

To put people off hitting on them.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed May 02, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 763
Views: 566785

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

I am bingewatching Series 7, 8 and 9 of Masterchef Australia in an aim to catch up before 10. I am making good progress.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mutterings of Matthew Morrison
Replies: 6
Views: 4762

Re: Mutterings of Matthew Morrison

Isn't he the bloke in Glee?
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Cambridge (CoCam) - Saturday 16th June
Replies: 19
Views: 27009

Re: Countdown in Cambridge (CoCam) - Saturday 16th June

Haha, yes. Sadly it's looking less and less likely we'll do Cambridge, so you guys can have a nice time in Wetherspoon without me trying to force you to follow the hipster crowd! I don't like Wetherspoon either :P I just enjoy things having their own mental plan. I was looking forward to post-Cambr...