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by Paul Anderson
Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

Freedom of movement is not communism. Neither is socialism
by Paul Anderson
Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

Just when you think they couldn't get any more c***ier
by Paul Anderson
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pig-Headed Man
Replies: 56
Views: 4829

Re: Pig-Headed Man

They're trying to subvert the rules. I'd be organising a boycott of parliament until he goes, as it appears far too many are under his thumb and will end up on the wrong side of history
by Paul Anderson
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 12788

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

Yeah was shocked to hear this, please extend our best wishes to him and his family, we're all thinking of him.
by Paul Anderson
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pig-Headed Man
Replies: 56
Views: 4829

Re: Pig-Headed Man

As opposed to Putin, who is an extremely dangerous president ;-)
by Paul Anderson
Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pig-Headed Man
Replies: 56
Views: 4829

Re: Pig-Headed Man

Your democracy is suffering because of these fools, and all democracies in turn. If you can't stick to the rules, you can't participate in the game. If he's allowed get away with yet another serious breach, the last remaining shred of trust in politicians will disappear
by Paul Anderson
Sat Apr 09, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Bucket list ideas and suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: Bucket list ideas and suggestions

Cruises are dirt cheap right now as nobody wants to go on them
by Paul Anderson
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: ...and that's ZoomDown
Replies: 314
Views: 114843

Re: ...and that's ZoomDown

Hopefully it brought back as many memories for ye as it did for me. Hard to believe it was 2 years ago, but at the same time it felt like a generation ago.
by Paul Anderson
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:11 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How will the sale of Channel 4 affect Countdown's future?
Replies: 4
Views: 1106

Re: How will the sale of Channel 4 affect Countdown's future?

Very hard to know. We all see it as a culturally important show, but the current 300k viewing figures are a worry, given that a repeat of Lingo gets 3 times that.
by Paul Anderson
Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

This government privatising it especially, smacks of a Banana Republic
by Paul Anderson
Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdowners in the news
Replies: 243
Views: 142426

Re: Countdowners in the news

Haha, nice pic. We'll get the story out of you tonight
by Paul Anderson
Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:21 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: ...and that's ZoomDown
Replies: 314
Views: 114843

Re: ...and that's ZoomDown

Hi folks

Please join us tonight for the CoC final between two legends of the game, Elliott Mellor and Conor Travers.
Who will prevail? Tune in to find out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvK_51Gfk5o

Cheers

P
by Paul Anderson
Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Bring Back......
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: Bring Back......

It was brilliant I agree, but it's most likely to do with players' insurance policies preventing them from engaging in any risky activities
by Paul Anderson
Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Sanctioning individuals based on nationality
Replies: 28
Views: 2644

Re: Sanctioning individuals based on nationality

Yeah, it's a tricky one, of course those Russian paralympians are fully deserving of their place, but someone mentioned the atmosphere in the athletes village...they simply wouldn't have been welcome, short of publicly calling out Russian aggression, which would never happen. All Russians need to be...
by Paul Anderson
Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Sanctioning individuals based on nationality
Replies: 28
Views: 2644

Re: Sanctioning individuals based on nationality

Na, it's been tried before having them there as neutrals...folk still see it as Russian victories....they're laying siege to Ukrainian cities indiscriminately...this is what they deserve and will force Putin's hand. Sport is propaganda, regardless of how deserving the individual athletes are
by Paul Anderson
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022
Replies: 11
Views: 7966

Co: Galway 2022 11th June 2022

Hi guys So, I'm tremendously excited to welcome you to the first ever event this far west in beautiful Galway. Entry fee is £10/€12 and you can reserve your spot here https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/cogalway?locale.x=en_IE&fbclid=IwAR3fJUAZmW_D_tzDda2v2xvv28mlEVwdo4Ax5ucVv2AEfp4uWDwio4qsFKo Date...
by Paul Anderson
Tue Dec 14, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you wear in bed
Replies: 26
Views: 1877

Re: What do you wear in bed

Yeah footballers sleep at 16-18 degrees. My strategy is to be warm getting into a cold bed. I agree with the weighted blanket. It's a top tip for getting young kids to sleep through the night too
by Paul Anderson
Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you wear in bed
Replies: 26
Views: 1877

Re: What do you wear in bed

Yeah I get it historically when houses were cold, and we tend to leave the heating off in our room, so it's about 16-18 degrees, but a warm duvet is sufficient along with 100% cotton cover and undersheet. I am quite exothermal though says Viv, but my feet would feel restricted with socks on
by Paul Anderson
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you wear in bed
Replies: 26
Views: 1877

Re: What do you wear in bed

Socks in bed lads? That's anathema for me. That's the definition of being overdressed for bed.
by Paul Anderson
Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you wear in bed
Replies: 26
Views: 1877

Re: What do you wear in bed

A bit personal but boxers since I was a teen
by Paul Anderson
Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 707735

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

Ian Volante wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:02 pm
Paul Anderson wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:19 pm
Mark Deeks wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:49 pm Why do you get boners in your sleep?
I imagine it's like morning glory but related to the fact we used to have two sleeps.
I thought this had been debunked.
De"bunk"ed...I see what you did there
by Paul Anderson
Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 707735

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

Mark Deeks wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:49 pm Why do you get boners in your sleep?
I imagine it's like morning glory but related to the fact we used to have two sleeps.
by Paul Anderson
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The "busy status" debacle
Replies: 16
Views: 5070

Re: The "busy status" debacle

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As an aside - anyone got tips to help with apto addiction...!
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Get a new addiction to squeeze out the old ;-)
by Paul Anderson
Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

Yeah I guess it's a decent barometer though. It has been very tory for a few years now but hey Brexit etc. The tide thankfully seems to be turning
by Paul Anderson
Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Words and expressions that grind your gears
Replies: 108
Views: 21655

Re: Words and expressions that grind your gears

Same with Taliban I noticed...kind of Dthaaliban
by Paul Anderson
Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Words and expressions that grind your gears
Replies: 108
Views: 21655

Re: Words and expressions that grind your gears

Ha, I noticed this last night too...I'm guessing you were also watching Newsnight?
by Paul Anderson
Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

And now John Major has weighed in. He knows plenty about this topic, so his words will have an effect hopefully
by Paul Anderson
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: First impressions of Anne
Replies: 141
Views: 25211

Re: First impressions of Anne

Yeah, it beggars belief. But many will now not be aware of the real story cos it wasn't in their favourite rag.
by Paul Anderson
Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

I watched Frankie too, but I agreed with him. Labour have zero chance of getting elected with him at the helm. Would love to see Andy Burnham get the gig
by Paul Anderson
Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: ...and that's ZoomDown
Replies: 314
Views: 114843

Re: ...and that's ZoomDown

It's certainly an interesting debate and I can see the merit of both arguments. Our available max, however, is still on a par with Apto, maybe a point or two down but not hugely different. We've had a 153 and a 142 of late. Rachael's run does seem to be the outlier
by Paul Anderson
Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th October 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 78)
Replies: 15
Views: 2018

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th October 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 78)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:17 pm
Philip A wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:57 pm
Re the TTT, you’re a newcomer if you’re just in. It was previously used in 2008 https://wiki.apterous.org/Episode_4666. These clues are just so much cleverer and more cryptic.
OK, thanks. I still think they should be explained.
Do you explain your jokes? Thought not
by Paul Anderson
Sat Oct 09, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
Replies: 65
Views: 13107

Re: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers

Erm, access to the thing you're writing music for is paramount and nowt to do with ego.
by Paul Anderson
Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
Replies: 65
Views: 13107

Re: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers

Re: Music

I have offered to write/find something, but having no access is a bit of a barrier.
by Paul Anderson
Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 464819

Re: People you shouldn't trust

people who think all drummers are basically the same ;-)
by Paul Anderson
Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 464819

Re: People you shouldn't trust

Or, Ringo played to The Beatles strengths...

Fabulous compositional drummer, as you rightly pointed out in Something, but there are many more examples. Drum solos and all that wank was a 70's phenomenon
by Paul Anderson
Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 464819

Re: People you shouldn't trust

Pete Best had a heavy kick drum sound that was popular, but his timing was often suspect
by Paul Anderson
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 464819

Re: People you shouldn't trust

He was most definitely the best drummer in the Beatles, Paul even copying Ringo's style on occasion.
by Paul Anderson
Thu Oct 07, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 464819

Re: People you shouldn't trust

People who think Ringo was a crap drummer
by Paul Anderson
Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Most prestigious non-televised tournaments
Replies: 17
Views: 2697

Re: Most prestigious non-televised tournaments

-TV Series
-Internet Series
-Co Event, for similar reasons to Adam...You go to events for other reasons than to win, hence the rampant alcoholism
by Paul Anderson
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

haha, yes but in Latin
by Paul Anderson
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 9121

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

So what are folk watching instead from 2-3?
what sort of numbers does SPL get? I'd definitely be advertising the upcoming episode on their ad breaks.
by Paul Anderson
Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

Time will tell
by Paul Anderson
Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1645
Views: 1768792

Re: Politics in General

Or to bring the left with him like Blair did. He doesn't command enough support within the party, there'll remain a split until someone who can unite the party comes along, like Andy Burnham.
Starmer has been trying to impress the Tories rather than Labour members.
by Paul Anderson
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 9121

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

I'm a big fan of Susie and Rachel, they both know their roles and make a genuine effort to put players at their ease. Carol had gotten too big for her boots and it was coming across.
by Paul Anderson
Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 9121

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

I'd like to see it advertised daily, perhaps in the ad break of Steph's Crap Lunch, eg 'join us at 2:10 where we have "insert fabulous guest" and it's Manchester v Liverpool as our current champ takes on....'. Pretty sure that would pull in a few
by Paul Anderson
Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 9121

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

Erm, no, just new blood needed.
by Paul Anderson
Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Track and Field (and Road) Athletics
Replies: 252
Views: 59329

Re: Track and Field Athletics

Some strange results alright in Lausanne, particularly Warholm who looked tired for once.
by Paul Anderson
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: ...and that's ZoomDown
Replies: 314
Views: 114843

Re: ...and that's ZoomDown

Hi guys
Sorry it's come to this, but in light of a certain toxic member of this forum, I have decided that this is no longer the place for any ZD news. You can of course keep up with developments in the Countdowners group.
Paul
by Paul Anderson
Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Olympics 2020
Replies: 135
Views: 17347

Re: Olympics 2020

Yeah I'm a big fan of DAS, but she prob has much more chance in the 200m....SAFP and Elaine Thomson looked much more impressive in the 100m
by Paul Anderson
Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Olympics 2020
Replies: 135
Views: 17347

Re: Olympics 2020

Karsten Warholm is prob the face of athletics right now in an event that's not one of the Blue Ribband ones, the 400H
by Paul Anderson
Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Olympics 2020
Replies: 135
Views: 17347

Re: Olympics 2020

by Paul Anderson
Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Olympics 2020
Replies: 135
Views: 17347

Re: Olympics 2020

Haha.
by Paul Anderson
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Olympics 2020
Replies: 135
Views: 17347

Re: Olympics 2020

The surfing was pretty good...very stormy and full of broken waves due to the typhoon off the coast. That Brazilian was fabulous
by Paul Anderson
Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why do ?.....
Replies: 21
Views: 7767

Re: Why do ?.....

Marc Meakin wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:56 am
Paul Anderson wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:29 am ...birds suddenly appear
the ONE downside to having all his posts hidden ;-)
Is there an echo in here? 😊
by Paul Anderson
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Why do ?.....
Replies: 21
Views: 7767

Re: Why do ?.....

...birds suddenly appear
by Paul Anderson
Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: "Black Takeover Day" - Autumn 2021
Replies: 79
Views: 26982

Re: "Black Takeover Day" - Autumn 2021

Sissay Lemn has joined the FB group