"...and a better one..."

[Phil Reynolds]

I've decided not to apply until I've thought of something original to say when requesting the numbers.

If/when I get on I plan to ask for a "Hallwhite" - i.e. an inverted Whitehall, or 2-1-2-1.

[Frank Rodolf]

I've decided not to apply until I've thought of something original to say when requesting the numbers.

I would probably go for "US telephone directory", even though I stink at 4-large.

[John Douglas]

Perhaps I have too much time on my hands.
But I was thinking today when watching the conundrum...
the contestant guessed..
Des said "Let's have a look shall we?"..
the letters flipped over ...
and - tension mounts - surprise - he was right.
I still hope to see when the letters flip over that the contestant was wrong.

This is a major dramatic defect in Countdown IMO, if that is possible. It would be more interesting if the host interrogated the board whether the contestant who had guessed was right or wrong. If wrong, it would make a "no" sound (as in other game shows); if right, it would reveal the answer. To do this would involve a certain amount of new technology from C4, which might be a problem cash-wise. But it would make the conundrum more exciting - but would it be too vulgar?

[Gavin Chipper]

Perhaps I have too much time on my hands.
But I was thinking today when watching the conundrum...
the contestant guessed..
Des said "Let's have a look shall we?"..
the letters flipped over ...
and - tension mounts - surprise - he was right.
I still hope to see when the letters flip over that the contestant was wrong.

This is a major dramatic defect in Countdown IMO, if that is possible. It would be more interesting if the host interrogated the board whether the contestant who had guessed was right or wrong. If wrong, it would make a "no" sound (as in other game shows); if right, it would reveal the answer. To do this would involve a certain amount of new technology from C4, which might be a problem cash-wise. But it would make the conundrum more exciting - but would it be too vulgar?

It's like in 8/10 Cats when they have to pick the top five most talked about things. If he says "Let's see if you're right" then they are.

[Eoin Monaghan]

I've decided not to apply until I've thought of something original to say when requesting the numbers.

I would probably go for "US telephone directory", even though I stink at 4-large.

i was thinking of a 'doesn't matter' selection- no biggies

[Peter Mabey]

I've decided not to apply until I've thought of something original to say when requesting the numbers.

I'd like to ask for a P - two middle from top row, two below them, one from each of other rows under left of them.

[Jason Larsen]

Bob Holness would be happy, Peter!

[Derek Hazell]

Is today the first time it has been done by both contestants in the same show?


Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.

[Marc Meakin]

Is today the first time it has been done by both contestants in the same show?


Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.

I think it also the first time 4 large has been chosen by Rachel/Carol when given the choice

[Kai Laddiman]

Is today the first time it has been done by both contestants in the same show?


Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.

I think it also the first time 4 large has been chosen by Rachel/Carol when given the choice

That reminds me, if I went on again I would ask for "2 small ones and any 4 large of your choice".

[JackHurst]

Is today the first time it has been done by both contestants in the same show?


Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.

I think it also the first time 4 large has been chosen by Rachel/Carol when given the choice

That reminds me, if I went on again I would ask for "2 small ones and any 4 large of your choice".

I might Nick that one if i get to go on the show before you get the chance to appear on it again

[Matt Morrison]

"One large, four small, and one large, please."

[Darren Carter]

"Can I have two large ones from your top rack please Rachel?"

[Marc Meakin]

How about a Ted Rogers

[Rosemary Roberts]

Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.

If you mean people saying "why not?", I think the opportunity doesn't arise often enough for it to be annoying. But I vividly remember the brilliant John Davies responding entirely deadpan with "I have to start somewhere" and getting absolutely no response from anyone in the studio.

He was [JL] one funny guy [/JL].

[Liam Tiernan]

After hearing it said for so many years I believe any contestant who - after being offered an `X` or a `Z` - says "And a better one please Carol", should be severely punished. Perhaps taken outside and horse-whipped, or automatically eliminated.
Or both.
Just to show how reasonable I am - I also find myself turn against any contestant who always chooses 3 consonants, 3 vowels, and 3 consonants. The `3,3,3` brigade for some strange reason irritate me.
You see, I`m perfectly reasonable.

You've never played me, have you?

[JimBentley]

Also, we haven't had the "Y" joke yet since Jeff's been in charge.

My secret shame is that I think the "Y" joke is really funny. I was going to do it when I was on, but didn't get the chance until my last game and by that time I was a bit zoned out and forgot.

[Derek Hazell]

3 times in one show today from the same contestant.
Cringeworthy.

[Michael Wallace]

3 times in one show today from the same contestant.
Cringeworthy.

OMGWTF SPOILERS!!!!

[Jeffrey Burgin]

"Can I have two large ones from your top rack please Rachel?"

Don't go stealing my jokes blud.

Btw, that one is defo getting asked when I'm on in September! Tempted to ask for one something Jeff would be used to as well aka a 'Hartlepool', or lots at the bottom.

[Darren Carter]

"Can I have two large ones from your top rack please Rachel?"

Don't go stealing my jokes blud.

Btw, that one is defo getting asked when I'm on in September! Tempted to ask for one something Jeff would be used to as well aka a 'Hartlepool', or lots at the bottom.

Ha wondered how long it would take for you to spot that one, longer than I thought actually. The Hartlepool one would be a good one, although it would lead to 6 small numbers......

As far as today goes, I was shocked to hear a rapturous applause after Paul's first hilariously un-funny "joke".

[Jason Larsen]

Derek, it's not the end of the world!

[Derek Hazell]

Derek, it's not the end of the world!

I know, Jason, but there was already a thread about it, so I thought I'd comment.

It's the way it is always set up as a joke which is the irritating part of it, and each person says it as if they are the first one to ever think of it.

It's completely different to a vocal tick, which I think is mean to pick up on, such as DesO's "okey-doke", which was misquoted by most of the very forum members who claimed to keep hearing it as "okey-dokey".

[Jason Larsen]

They want to make up for bad luck, Derek!

[Ralph Gillions]

2 years on from my original post, and still it goes on.
Another request for "a better one" today.

[Charlie Reams]

2 years on from my original post, and still it goes on.
Another request for "a better one" today.

It's almost like people on the show haven't read your forum post from two years ago.

[Jon Corby]

2 years on from my original post, and still it goes on.
Another request for "a better one" today.

It's almost like people on the show haven't read your forum post from two years ago.

a-lol

[Ralph Gillions]

2 years on from my original post, and still it goes on.
Another request for "a better one" today.

It's almost like people on the show haven't read your forum post from two years ago.

I am sad that I have such little influence

[Kevin Davis]

Is it bad I followed up my "and a better one" with "or not" when the next letter was a Y?

[Matt Morrison]

Anyone who doesn't respond to "Y" with "because I fucking asked for one" is a pussy.