Spoliers for Friday 31st October

[Howard Somerset]

R5: (50 - 2) x 8 - 2

[Matt Coates]

(50-2)=48
48X8=384
384-2=382

[Karen Pearson]

D'oh! Too quick for me!

[Matt Coates]

Surprised Carol missed that one

[Kevin Thurlow]

First numbers.....

er, did I misread it or does (50-2) x 8 = 384 then subtract 2 work? (I'm writing an article and watching at the same time!)

Kevin

[Mark Kudlowski]

MASTERLY for Game 3 beats panel.

Yes, Kevin, you beat Carol !

[Peter Mabey]

First numbers: (50-2)x8-2=382

[Howard Somerset]

Looks like at least three of us saw this, and posted in three different threads. But mine was first.

[Kevin Thurlow]

I had to log in first!

[Matt Coates]

TABOOED?

[Joseph Bolas]

2nd Numbers Alt: (25 - 6) x (7 x 5)

[Peter Mabey]

Second numbers alternative: (25-6)x5x7=665

[Mark Kudlowski]

Joseph - neater than mine for 2nd numbers game:

25 x (6-2) - 5 = 95; 95 x 7 = 665

[Howard Somerset]

Today's result confirms Debbi's place in the finals. Although she, and some others, already knew, it's the first time the rest of us can be certain that she's guaranteed a place in the top eight seeds. So, well done Debbi.

And I think today's shown that it would be advisable for the spoiler thread to be started before the game starts, rather than wait for Carol to miss an easy numbers round and then get four of us to start threads almost simultaneously.

[Ben Wilson]

Looks like at least three of us saw this, and posted in three different threads. But mine was first.

The 'merge topic' mod option is a wonderful thing.

[Howard Somerset]

The 'merge topic' mod option is a wonderful thing.

I guessed it was you who'd done it. Thanks, Ben

[jonnybarker]

"Nematode" was missed for 8 for r4(i think)

[kirsty]

I was surprised Carol didn't get the first numbers too, I thought my solutions were simpler for the others too.

(75+8)*2*2 + 50 = 382
5*5*25 + (7*6) - 2 = 665
2*4*100 + 6*5 + 5 = 835

[Phil Reynolds]

And I think today's shown that it would be advisable for the spoiler thread to be started before the game starts, rather than wait for Carol to miss an easy numbers round and then get four of us to start threads almost simultaneously.

Hopefully that would also avoid "Spoilers" being misspelled in the rush to create the topic.

[Joseph Bolas]

And I think today's shown that it would be advisable for the spoiler thread to be started before the game starts, rather than wait for Carol to miss an easy numbers round and then get four of us to start threads almost simultaneously.

The topic used to be started about a few minutes before the program starts, with a message basically saying to post spouilers, beaters etc here, but it got to a point where the thread was just opened with an actual beater etc.

[Kirk Bevins]

I had a nice equaller in round 8 with PERIANAL. I also had NEMATODE/TAMPONED but both have previously been mentioned.

I also found it hilarious (a la Spreading the Word) that FUCOIDS was shown on the pencam, this time placed right at the top of the screen. Why? Because the word directly above it is FUCKWIT. I'm sure Damo told Susie to put the pencam on it for a laugh!

The champion today was really off the boil, I managed to beat him 126-23 today which is slightly embarrassing for both parties.

[Charlie Reams]

I had a nice equaller in round 8 with PERIANAL.

I think your idea of nice must differ from mine...

[Joseph Bolas]

I also found it hilarious (a la Spreading the Word) that FUCOIDS was shown on the pencam, this time placed right at the top of the screen. Why? Because the word directly above it is FUCKWIT. I'm sure Damo told Susie to put the pencam on it for a laugh!

Did they really show the word FUCKWIT?

[David Gunn]

I was surprised Carol didn't get the first numbers too, I thought my solutions were simpler for the others too.

(75+8)*2*2 + 50 = 382
5*5*25 + (7*6) - 2 = 665
2*4*100 + 6*5 + 5 = 835

Agreed, have you applied for Carol's job?
If not, why not?

[Kirk Bevins]

I also found it hilarious (a la Spreading the Word) that FUCOIDS was shown on the pencam, this time placed right at the top of the screen. Why? Because the word directly above it is FUCKWIT. I'm sure Damo told Susie to put the pencam on it for a laugh!

Did they really show the word FUCKWIT?

No. Read again.

[Stewart Gordon]

I too was amazed that nobody in the studio got the first numbers game. I found it easy - you just start by making 400 and then adjust the numbers to take off the 18.

[Stewart Gordon]

I had a nice equaller in round 8 with PERIANAL.

I think your idea of nice must differ from mine...

You're one to be speaking considering some of the words you came up with....

[Kai Laddiman]

And I think today's shown that it would be advisable for the spoiler thread to be started before the game starts, rather than wait for Carol to miss an easy numbers round and then get four of us to start threads almost simultaneously.

Hopefully that would also avoid "Spoilers" being misspelled in the rush to create the topic.

Nice spot there, now let's take the mick out of him!

[Howard Somerset]

I've been trying to find where spoilers got spelt incorrectly, and I've finally found it - in the thread title. I wonder which of the four threads Ben decided to merge the other three into. Not mine I hope.


edited: and yes, I've found the culprit. It wasn't me.

[Peter Mabey]

I was surprised Carol didn't get the first numbers too, I thought my solutions were simpler for the others too.

(75+8)*2*2 + 50 = 382
5*5*25 + (7*6) - 2 = 665
2*4*100 + 6*5 + 5 = 835

My solution for second numbers was even simpler: (25-6)x7x5 = 665