Countdown in the news
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I'd be outraged as well - SHITHEADS isn't valid.
(Is it one of the new additions?)
(Is it one of the new additions?)
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Hahaha, amazing. Well, it shouldn't be a conundrum anyway as it's a plural.
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No idea, but this was released before the new dictionary came out....Michael Wallace wrote:I'd be outraged as well - SHITHEADS isn't valid.
(Is it one of the new additions?)
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I wonder if Jack would have got this?
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I imagine so, he is rather good, isn't he?Eoin Monaghan wrote:I wonder if Jack would have got this?
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Our Rach has been given a chat to a respectable newspaper (well it's not the Daily Mail) about the "upcoming" 500th episode (which it certainly isn't tomorrow, whichever way you look at it.) and her forthcoming marriage amongst other things:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -23022533/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -23022533/
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I had a nice surprise when I came across series 62 octochamp and his daughter in the Daily Mail today. Here is the online version of the story.
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I played Cheryl, Danny's mum, during my octorun. Would it be the first time that 3 generations have been on the show if one of Danny's daughters goes on at some point?Ryan Taylor wrote:I had a nice surprise when I came across series 62 octochamp and his daughter in the Daily Mail today. Here is the online version of the story.
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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I have nothing to go on but I'm going to just say yes. We need to introduce Saffron to apterous, she could be the only hope for a female series winner.Adam Gillard wrote:I played Cheryl, Danny's mum, during my octorun. Would it be the first time that 3 generations have been on the show if one of Danny's daughters goes on at some point?Ryan Taylor wrote:I had a nice surprise when I came across series 62 octochamp and his daughter in the Daily Mail today. Here is the online version of the story.
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lol at the Mensa sample questions.
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"There's leaders, and there's followers, but I'd rather be a dick than a swallower" - Aristotle
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Well, they were aimed at a 3 year old's comprehension level.Jon Corby wrote:lol at the Mensa sample questions.
Reminds me of my middle child's 2 year old check by the health visitor. She got him building stuff with wooden bricks, then held up the bridge shape and tried to get him to say "bridge". He got another one, put the 2 together, small ends joined, and said "circle in a square". Should've seen her face!
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Yup, typical tabloid drivel.Jennifer Steadman wrote:Standard hard-hitting journalism from the Daily Mail website.
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Jennifer Steadman wrote:Standard hard-hitting journalism from the Daily Mail website.
Naturally I expected the article to be drivel, but still semi-surprised to see an obvious grammatical error. Don't newspapers employ sub-editors any more?That article wrote:the blockbuster hit was released in 1998 and made $13,740,644 (£8,582,187.63) in it's opening weekend.
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That's an awesomely accurate $-£ conversion as well. I assume US cinemas only charge whole dollar amounts for tickets, or it was just really lucky that it came to a nice round number. I wonder if that was the exchange rate in 1998 as well that weekend? Fascinating stuff.JimBentley wrote:Jennifer Steadman wrote:Standard hard-hitting journalism from the Daily Mail website.Naturally I expected the article to be drivel, but still semi-surprised to see an obvious grammatical error. Don't newspapers employ sub-editors any more?That article wrote:the blockbuster hit was released in 1998 and made $13,740,644 (£8,582,187.63) in it's opening weekend.
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Lewd word causes Countdown blushes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16627873
They even mention "It is not the first time the word has appeared on the Countdown board" so not quite sure how it is suddenly newsworthy, perhaps piggybacking Nick's newcomer status.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16627873
They even mention "It is not the first time the word has appeared on the Countdown board" so not quite sure how it is suddenly newsworthy, perhaps piggybacking Nick's newcomer status.
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Notice also that it said that Jack declared F**KFACE, not S**TFACE.Eoin Monaghan wrote:This too: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ne ... shock.html
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Yeah!James Robinson wrote:Notice also that it said that Jack declared F**KFACE, not S**TFACE.Eoin Monaghan wrote:This too: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ne ... shock.html
That's why I linked it, I've seen a good few actually.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16627873
"It is not the first time the word has appeared on the Countdown board - having cropped up in plural form in 2008, when it was also bleeped out. "
just after reading this,, but im nearly certain that dave from ed mc cullaghs season had the same word bleeped out! think the media has got their facts wrong!
"It is not the first time the word has appeared on the Countdown board - having cropped up in plural form in 2008, when it was also bleeped out. "
just after reading this,, but im nearly certain that dave from ed mc cullaghs season had the same word bleeped out! think the media has got their facts wrong!
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Why does your statement make the Beeb's untrue? (As it happens, both are true.)Lee Kelly wrote:"It is not the first time the word has appeared on the Countdown board - having cropped up in plural form in 2008, when it was also bleeped out. "
just after reading this,, but im nearly certain that dave from ed mc cullaghs season had the same word bleeped out! think the media has got their facts wrong!
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ano but im just saying that it happened more recently than what they had said
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No, you said the BBC had "got their facts wrong". They didn't.Lee Kelly wrote:ano but im just saying that it happened more recently than what they had said
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Tbf Auntie describes ERECTION and BASTARDS as being risqué, which is wrong. It's all about context, innit?Phil Reynolds wrote:No, you said the BBC had "got their facts wrong". They didn't.Lee Kelly wrote:ano but im just saying that it happened more recently than what they had said
I also note that The Scottish Sun is 15 hours behind The Sun. I assume that's because of the time difference.
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http://bdodarts.fantasyleague.com/
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but it mentions Countdown. Well done Kirk!
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but it mentions Countdown. Well done Kirk!
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Cool! Congratulations Kirk. Enjoy the holiday!Chris Marshall wrote:http://bdodarts.fantasyleague.com/
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but it mentions Countdown. Well done Kirk!
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108–16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
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No reply? Who'd've thought.Phil Reynolds wrote:No, you said the BBC had "got their facts wrong". They didn't.Lee Kelly wrote:ano but im just saying that it happened more recently than what they had said
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Can't say I care after the guy called me an ano.Charlie Reams wrote:No reply? Who'd've thought.Phil Reynolds wrote:No, you said the BBC had "got their facts wrong". They didn't.Lee Kelly wrote:ano but im just saying that it happened more recently than what they had said
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Reminds me of the good old days.Charlie Reams wrote:No reply? Who'd've thought.Phil Reynolds wrote:No, you said the BBC had "got their facts wrong". They didn't.Lee Kelly wrote:ano but im just saying that it happened more recently than what they had said
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How did you come across this?Chris Marshall wrote:http://bdodarts.fantasyleague.com/
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but it mentions Countdown. Well done Kirk!
Anyway, there's now a news article on it/me:
http://www.bdodarts.com/
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Hehe, I like your team name. Well done, bud!Kirk Bevins wrote:How did you come across this?Chris Marshall wrote:http://bdodarts.fantasyleague.com/
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but it mentions Countdown. Well done Kirk!
Anyway, there's now a news article on it/me:
http://www.bdodarts.com/
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I think Gevin must have written that, 9 points for REEDLINGS, eh?
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If you didn't see this, you need to see this.
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"Here’s a quiz question for Countdown fans: The letters shown in Kirk’s photograph scored him 9 points."Michael Wallace wrote:I think Gevin must have written that, 9 points for REEDLINGS, eh?
Technically the correct answer to their quiz question is "false".
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Haha, very goodGraeme Cole wrote:"Here’s a quiz question for Countdown fans: The letters shown in Kirk’s photograph scored him 9 points."Michael Wallace wrote:I think Gevin must have written that, 9 points for REEDLINGS, eh?
Technically the correct answer to their quiz question is "false".
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Am I being stupid, or have you all noticed that bar the headline at the top, it says Kevin Bevins, rather than Kirk Bevins. ( / / )Matt Morrison wrote:If you didn't see this, you need to see this.
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I had 2 teams which did rubbish as I only really know about PDC darts but gotta be in it to win it. Someone I know won a daily prize but well done you on the big one.Kirk Bevins wrote:How did you come across this?Chris Marshall wrote:http://bdodarts.fantasyleague.com/
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but it mentions Countdown. Well done Kirk!
Anyway, there's now a news article on it/me:
http://www.bdodarts.com/
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I think that's why Matt said we need to see it!James Robinson wrote:Am I being stupid, or have you all noticed that bar the headline at the top, it says Kevin Bevins, rather than Kirk Bevins. ( / / )Matt Morrison wrote:If you didn't see this, you need to see this.
It beats Kork.
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Awesome. The PDC ought to do one next year...it was great fun. I won the daily prize from Thursday to Sunday as everyone I had won their game so I actually won 2 dartboards and 2 sets of darts on top of the holiday and cash. Sweet.Chris Marshall wrote:
I had 2 teams which did rubbish as I only really know about PDC darts but gotta be in it to win it. Someone I know won a daily prize but well done you on the big one.
Did your mate pick certain people with the intention of winning the daily prize, i.e. picking 6 players which would play on day 1 and hoping they'd all win?
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I think he picked 4 winners on a 2nd round day. He's quite good at Fantasy Sports like myself so i'd sayhe planned it out well! There was a PDC one with The Sun a few years ago but they've no plans on doing another one.
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You chosen who you're going with yet Kirk?
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Keep forgetting to call you Kev.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj3GH5myc3MMatt Morrison wrote:You chosen who you're going with yet Kirk?
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Yeah. My girlfriend.Matt Morrison wrote:You chosen who you're going with yet Kirk?
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Oh yeah forgot you had one of them. Easy choice.Kirk Bevins wrote:Yeah. My girlfriend.Matt Morrison wrote:You chosen who you're going with yet Kirk?
Maybe I forgot because you promised me you'd show me who she was on Facebook so I could check her out and you never did.
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Keep meaning to congratulate you on your success, Kirk. The only person I know who did better from Kist's victory had heard of his Dutch dominance and placed a few quid on him to win - at 66/1.
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How many quids did they place?Chris Philpot wrote:Keep meaning to congratulate you on your success, Kirk. The only person I know who did better from Kist's victory had heard of his Dutch dominance and placed a few quid on him to win - at 66/1.
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Yeah I was tempted but I didn't think he'd win it. Jan Dekker is a class act too and Kist was 11/8 to beat him and I put £8 on and just won the £19. I knew Kist was mint (saw him at the Masters on ESPN) but honestly didn't think he'd win the title. Wish I'd stuck a tenner on him now at 66/1Chris Philpot wrote:Keep meaning to congratulate you on your success, Kirk. The only person I know who did better from Kist's victory had heard of his Dutch dominance and placed a few quid on him to win - at 66/1.
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Not entirely certain, but I think it was somewhere in the region of £10–20. Certainly a nice little earner, either way.Jon Corby wrote:How many quids did they place?
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Couldn't really find a good topic for this, thought this one would suffice.
An American reviews Countdown.
"Countdown is the most pleasant game show on television. It might also be the most British. It’s a prim game of letters and numbers in which the winners receive not cash but a porcelain teapot. A hideous porcelain teapot."
An American reviews Countdown.
"Countdown is the most pleasant game show on television. It might also be the most British. It’s a prim game of letters and numbers in which the winners receive not cash but a porcelain teapot. A hideous porcelain teapot."
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Michael Wallace wrote:Couldn't really find a good topic for this, thought this one would suffice.
<span>[url=<a href="http://gameological.com/2012/05/british ... countdown/]An" class="smarterwiki-linkify">http://gameological.com/2012/05/british ... countdown/]An</a> American reviews Countdown[/url].</span>
"Countdown is the most pleasant game show on television. It might also be the most British. It’s a prim game of letters and numbers in which the winners receive not cash but a porcelain teapot. A hideous porcelain teapot."
"The Daily Mail, a conservative paper whose primary purpose is to provide old white people with a daily supply of things that will make them angry."
The yank got that one right!
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Bit of froth really, but as articles about Susie Dent are rare, I thought I'd post this. The Times has a paywall, which is suspended for the Jubilee weekend, so I've put a link as well as copying and pasting the article in case it's read later:
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/Mag ... 033555.ece
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Susie Dent, TV wordsmith
The world’s fastest interview: 140 characters max per answer. The Countdown adjudicator’s take on the Queen’s English and slang
Mark Edmonds Published: 13 May 2012
The TV wordsmith Susie Dent TV wordsmith Susie Dent says she is a ‘hugely private’ person
Witter: What’s happening?
SD: I’m writing an article on the Queen’s English.
Is there such a thing as the Queen’s English — or are you talking about gay slang? Polari, I think it’s called...Not Polari. I am looking at how English has changed over the Queen’s 60 years, and how her own has too — especially her pronunciation.
How has it changed? Has she gone downmarket?
She’s become a little more like the rest of us! No more “I’ve lorst thet bleck het.” Instead, her vowels are smoother and rounder.
What’s your vocal background? Turnip-eating? Surrey bumpkin?
How did you know I like turnips? I always end up sounding much posher than I’d like. That’s, yes, a bit of Surrey for you.
Are you on a million pounds a year? That’s what Carol Vorderman used to get...
I just choked on my tea. Sadly, definitely not.
Is it true that you are cagey about your husband? What does he speak?
Who told you that?! Not true. I’m hugely private, but he speaks with a touch of Wiltshire and is very nice.
Hugely private? You’re on TV...
True, but the dictionary is enormous and gives good cover.
Which words do you think should make their way into the OED this year?
I’d always like to bring back the old ones, like “backfriends” and “clapperclaws”, or “nubbling” and “bellytimber”.
Bellytimber?
That is what you need when you’re starving: something to keep you upright.
What is so admirable about lexicographers officially accepting slang into the English language? A bit like Dad-dancing, no?
We don’t include slang to look cool (or nang, or sick). Slang is often what those not “in the know” need to look up — like “Dad-dancing”.
Susie Dent is judging the English category of the Academy Excellence Awards: academyexcellenceawards.co.uk
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http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/Mag ... 033555.ece
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Susie Dent, TV wordsmith
The world’s fastest interview: 140 characters max per answer. The Countdown adjudicator’s take on the Queen’s English and slang
Mark Edmonds Published: 13 May 2012
The TV wordsmith Susie Dent TV wordsmith Susie Dent says she is a ‘hugely private’ person
Witter: What’s happening?
SD: I’m writing an article on the Queen’s English.
Is there such a thing as the Queen’s English — or are you talking about gay slang? Polari, I think it’s called...Not Polari. I am looking at how English has changed over the Queen’s 60 years, and how her own has too — especially her pronunciation.
How has it changed? Has she gone downmarket?
She’s become a little more like the rest of us! No more “I’ve lorst thet bleck het.” Instead, her vowels are smoother and rounder.
What’s your vocal background? Turnip-eating? Surrey bumpkin?
How did you know I like turnips? I always end up sounding much posher than I’d like. That’s, yes, a bit of Surrey for you.
Are you on a million pounds a year? That’s what Carol Vorderman used to get...
I just choked on my tea. Sadly, definitely not.
Is it true that you are cagey about your husband? What does he speak?
Who told you that?! Not true. I’m hugely private, but he speaks with a touch of Wiltshire and is very nice.
Hugely private? You’re on TV...
True, but the dictionary is enormous and gives good cover.
Which words do you think should make their way into the OED this year?
I’d always like to bring back the old ones, like “backfriends” and “clapperclaws”, or “nubbling” and “bellytimber”.
Bellytimber?
That is what you need when you’re starving: something to keep you upright.
What is so admirable about lexicographers officially accepting slang into the English language? A bit like Dad-dancing, no?
We don’t include slang to look cool (or nang, or sick). Slang is often what those not “in the know” need to look up — like “Dad-dancing”.
Susie Dent is judging the English category of the Academy Excellence Awards: academyexcellenceawards.co.uk
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Maroon 5's Adam Levine seems to be a big fan of Channel 4's daytime output: http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/artic ... 59353&vId=
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Pity he likes Deal or No Deal.James Robinson wrote:Maroon 5's Adam Levine seems to be a big fan of Channel 4's daytime output: http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/artic ... 59353&vId=
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Sort of "Countdown by association", but I quite like the fact that DC veteran (although he hasn't been in DC since Series 54) Richard Stilgoe is becoming SIR Richard Stilgoe.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18456061
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18456061
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Don't say we're about to head to #6 already...............: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... Hewer.html#
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If that's all true, he's a better actor than I gave him credit for.James Robinson wrote:Don't say we're about to head to #6 already...............: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... Hewer.html#
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Not exactly news, but the clue to 23A in the latest Eye crossword is "Or maybe Countdown expert's beaver? (6)"
If you want to see the whole puzzle it's at
http://www.private-eye.co.uk/sections.p ... =crossword
If you want to see the whole puzzle it's at
http://www.private-eye.co.uk/sections.p ... =crossword