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Not sure if this is the right place to start a topic on Birthdays (could do with a calendar feature too) anyway happy birthday to Chris Wills and Charlie Reams.
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Cheers. There is a feature on this message board for people to enter their birthday on their profile but barely anyone has, and I'm not sure what it then does with that information.
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On the homepage (front screen) at the bottom, it lists whoever has a birthday today and their age, so it says Charlie Reams (22). Congrats.
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I remember when I was 22, I had hair.
Happy birthday, lads.
Happy birthday, lads.
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My birthday is September 22, and I was born in 1986.
I also find it interesting that Lucy Dent (Susie's older daughter,) was born not long after Thea was.
I also find it interesting that Lucy Dent (Susie's older daughter,) was born not long after Thea was.
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Happy birthday Corby! How do I add mine?
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OMG, you're catching me fast. Happy birthday, Corby. Only half my age now. Just think, in another 33 years, you'll be two - thirds of my age. Getting closer all the time.
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Happy Birthday Corby
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Ha ha! Corby's ANCIENT!
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Still got more hair than you thoughDavid O'Donnell wrote:Ha ha! Corby's ANCIENT!
Just about.
Cheers Dinos, Joseph and Howard
No Countdown on my birthday though, that sucked.
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Jon Corby wrote:Still got more hair than you though
You know the things to type that hurt me so.
Actually, you probably don't have more hair than me if we factor in back hair.
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Have you ever considered combing your back hair up & over your scalp?David O'Donnell wrote:Actually, you probably don't have more hair than me if we factor in back hair.
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That would be completely gross, I wouldn't even countenance the idea. I am going to have it grafted from my ass instead.Corby wrote:Have you ever considered combing your back hair up & over your scalp?David O'Donnell wrote:Actually, you probably don't have more hair than me if we factor in back hair.
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Happy Birthday Jono.
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Yes, happy birthday Jono!
God I wish I were (was?) nineteen again.
And female.
God I wish I were (was?) nineteen again.
And female.
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Happy Birthday Ben .
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Cheers for that guys, I missed it first time around.
And happy birthday Ben!!
And happy birthday Ben!!
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Oh
I thought someone had a circa-Easter birthday, but that's ok.
If someone has a birthday on a holiday, I just happen to think it's a coincidence.
I thought someone had a circa-Easter birthday, but that's ok.
If someone has a birthday on a holiday, I just happen to think it's a coincidence.
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My sentiments exactly.Jason Larsen wrote:Oh
I thought someone had a circa-Easter birthday, but that's ok.
If someone has a birthday on a holiday, I just happen to think it's a coincidence.
Happy Birthday Ben
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Actually, it's "Happy belated birthday, Ben!"
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It would if posted now or afterwards. Thanks for all the comments, even the sarcastic/nonsensical ones.
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Did you have a nice birthday, Ben?
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Happy birthday to James Martin (19). Whoever you might be.
I checked the wiki and there was a James Martin back in series 34 (1st seed & semi-finalist, no less) but that was in 1997 so he would have been about 8 at the time, which doesn't seem very likely. He also beat Ray McPhie (a former series champ) in CoC, whose son I have conversed with on another, non-Countdown-related forum. Fancy that, eh?
I checked the wiki and there was a James Martin back in series 34 (1st seed & semi-finalist, no less) but that was in 1997 so he would have been about 8 at the time, which doesn't seem very likely. He also beat Ray McPhie (a former series champ) in CoC, whose son I have conversed with on another, non-Countdown-related forum. Fancy that, eh?
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When I saw the name, I immediately thought of James Martin the chef, but I don't think he can pass for 19 .
Happy Birthday to James Martin.
Happy Birthday to James Martin.
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Yes, happy birthday, James, even though I don't know who you are.
I think we should keep this thread open so that we don't make separate birthday threads for everyone.
I think we should keep this thread open so that we don't make separate birthday threads for everyone.
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There's the James Martin who did this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQo6PwS358
That's the one Corby referred to.
The other James Martin I know is a guy from a couple of years back who dominated the online scene for a while. Widely regarded as a cheaty cheat cheat cheat now, as he has just disappeared into thin air.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQo6PwS358
That's the one Corby referred to.
The other James Martin I know is a guy from a couple of years back who dominated the online scene for a while. Widely regarded as a cheaty cheat cheat cheat now, as he has just disappeared into thin air.
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Oh, wow!
That was incredible!
I have that in my favorites on Youtube, and I didn't just put it there. It's been there for a while.
And it implied how Richard Whiteley shone like the sun with a smiley face.
I hope you're resting in peace, Richard.
That was incredible!
I have that in my favorites on Youtube, and I didn't just put it there. It's been there for a while.
And it implied how Richard Whiteley shone like the sun with a smiley face.
I hope you're resting in peace, Richard.
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That super numbers James Martin is also the older brother of ABSP Grandmaster and regular World Scrabble Championship participant Ed Martin, don't you know.Ginger Jono wrote:There's the James Martin who did this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQo6PwS358
That's the one Corby referred to.
The other James Martin I know is a guy from a couple of years back who dominated the online scene for a while. Widely regarded as a cheaty cheat cheat cheat now, as he has just disappeared into thin air.
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I don't know if he comes in here anymore but
Happy birthday Jerry Humphreys.
Happy birthday Jerry Humphreys.
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I thought... Oh, I was thinking of a totally different person.
Never mind.
Never mind.
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Well think next time, instead of making up posts for no reason.Jason Larsen wrote:I thought... Oh, I was thinking of a totally different person.
Never mind.
EDIT: Or are you really just a post whore.
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No, I really was thinking of someone else.
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ooh ooh ooh let me guess,Jason Larsen wrote:No, I really was thinking of someone else.
its probably someone you would wave to, someone you would smile at if you met them, someone you would buy a drink for, someone you would probably fuck if you had the opportunity to or maybe its the voice in your head that convinces you that everyone wants to know EVERYTHING thats on your mind.
Am I close?
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Actually, up until this point I knew of only one famous British Jerry.
It was Jerry Desmonde, a panelist on the British version of What's My Line. He passed away a long time ago.
Then, I remembered, Jerry Humphreys had maintained a Countdown website for a while. I don't know if that website is still around, but regardless I hope Jerry Humphreys has a happy birthday.
It was Jerry Desmonde, a panelist on the British version of What's My Line. He passed away a long time ago.
Then, I remembered, Jerry Humphreys had maintained a Countdown website for a while. I don't know if that website is still around, but regardless I hope Jerry Humphreys has a happy birthday.
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And how long did it take you to find the name Jerry Desmonde?Jason Larsen wrote:Actually, up until this point I knew of only one famous British Jerry.
It was Jerry Desmonde, a panelist on the British version of What's My Line. He passed away a long time ago.
Then, I remembered, Jerry Humphreys had maintained a Countdown website for a while. I don't know if that website is still around, but regardless I hope Jerry Humphreys has a happy birthday.
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Post countsJoseph Bolas wrote: EDIT: Or are you really just a post whore.
Joseph Bolas - 477
Jason Larsen - 387
Source
The stats don't lie!
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Joseph, the answer to your question? Seconds, after I searched ukgameshows.com.
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I can't argue with the stats I suppose, but not all my posts are utter nonsense. I think most of my posts will be due to:Ginger Jono wrote:Post countsJoseph Bolas wrote: EDIT: Or are you really just a post whore.
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Jason Larsen - 387
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Countdown Conundrum - Setting challenges and solving set puzzles.
Hypercountdown Conundrum - Again solving set puzzles.
Episode Spoilers - Posting spoilers and commenting on the players.
Off-Topic - Other games like Scrabble and Poker.
I try at least to make all my posts tie in with the thread and not just post random words and phrases that don't fit in with the topic at all.
So to clarify, when you said that you was thinking of someone else named Jerry and because you didn't have a name, you went onto ukgameshows.com, typed in Jerry in the search engine and was able to come up with the name Jerry Desmonde as its the only result there that is a UK name.Jason Larsen wrote:Joseph, the answer to your question? Seconds, after I searched ukgameshows.com.
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Well, relevance is a subjective thing. I enjoy Larsen posts far more than I enjoy Bolas posts, but the next person might be the complete opposite, so I respect that.
Lighten up.
Lighten up.
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Right, Jon. At least Joseph talked to me at least once today.
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Strictly speaking, Jerry Springer is British as well. He still holds the distinction of giving away the biggest prize ever awarded on (Channel) Five: 160 grand on "Greed" back in 2001.Joseph Bolas wrote:So to clarify, when you said that you was thinking of someone else named Jerry and because you didn't have a name, you went onto ukgameshows.com, typed in Jerry in the search engine and was able to come up with the name Jerry Desmonde as its the only result there that is a UK name.
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Actually, Jennifer, to you Jerry Springer has an American accent.
Maybe "Gerald" is a very common British name.
Maybe "Gerald" is a very common British name.
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Also, Joseph, yes, Jerry Desmonde was the only lifelong British resident I could think of. That was until I had thought of Jerry Humphreys who had maintained that website and has a birthday today.
So, again, happy birthday, Jerry Humphreys!
So, again, happy birthday, Jerry Humphreys!
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Now that I've dried the tears of laughter brought on by Jason's countdown dream, I noticed today is the birthday of Howard Somerset. So, happy birthday Howard, and may your countdown dreams be free of Drew Carey!
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Happy birthday, Howard!
By the way, I think Des O'Connor can do The Price is Right here, but he wouldn't be a good fit for it because he is too fragile.
By the way, I think Des O'Connor can do The Price is Right here, but he wouldn't be a good fit for it because he is too fragile.
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Since I've never heard of Drew Carey, they should certainly be well free of him/her. However, following this message, maybe my dreams will now include me wondering who on earth he/she is.Dan Vanniasingham wrote:So, happy birthday Howard, and may your countdown dreams be free of Drew Carey!
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Drew Carey is who my game of Countdown was going to be in honor of.
But, that game has been postponed.
But, that game has been postponed.
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Clearly I must read more. Thanks, JasonJason Larsen wrote:Drew Carey is who my game of Countdown was going to be in honor of.
But, that game has been postponed.
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Howard, please see the thread, "My game of Countdown" for more information.
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Happy Birthday Howard
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Happy Birthday Howard!
And my mum too. Whose maiden name is Howard! Coincidence? Yes.
And my mum too. Whose maiden name is Howard! Coincidence? Yes.
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Happy birthday indeed, although I think you're in France and won't read this for a while.Corby wrote:Happy Birthday Howard!
*Steals Corby's bank details*And my mum too. Whose maiden name is Howard!
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Oh yeah, whoops!Charlie Reams wrote:*Steals Corby's bank details*
You could probably log yourself in as me in all kinds of places using my email address and the password I use on this site (as owner/admin can you see them?)
I remember reading an article a while ago actually about how, while people are generally getting sharper online (and are less likely to confirm their bank details to an anonymous emailer who asks them), they drop their guard offline. They did a faux questionnaire thing in some American park, and people happily parted with their names, addresses, dates of birth, mothers' maiden names, pets names, kids' names, what bank they used, etc etc, just because it was a friendly-looking person in a bib not seemingly fishing for banking details, but doing some general survey about people who use the park. Or something. Interesting.
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I can't (they're stored hashed) although if your password is something boring then it wouldn't be that hard to brute force it. Obviously I'm not going to bother but it's not inconceivable that someone could hack the server and steal the database. So I wouldn't use the same password here as for anything important.Corby wrote: You could probably log yourself in as me in all kinds of places using my email address and the password I use on this site (as owner/admin can you see them?)
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I don't do anything important online!Charlie Reams wrote:So I wouldn't use the same password here as for anything important.
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Howard can be a first or a last name, yes.
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And Jason. Would your parents still have called you Jason if that had been your surname? I don't want a guess; I want you to go and ask them.Jason Larsen wrote:Howard can be a first or a last name, yes.
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Well, I knew David Jason was a celebrity panelist on Blankety Blank, but that's about it.
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I don't think theres going to be anyone called Jason Jason or Howard Howard etc. If there is, then the parents must've been real lazy to come up with a name for their child .Gevin-Gavin wrote:Would your parents still have called you Jason if that had been your surname? I don't want a guess; I want you to go and ask them.
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For the record, my birthday is on the first day of Fall 1986.