Spoilers For Tuesday December 15th 2009

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:38 pm

Right, you don't have to be a Kirkulator to have worked out that today is the 4th of 4 quarter-finals.

With each of the previous 3 qf's having a winning margin of over 40 points, can we expect the same today from the tightest of the 4 qf's today

Here are some stats.

Firstly, Number 4 Seed Ryan Taylor - 8 Wins, 792 Points
Highest Score: 123 vs. Martyn Simpson (6th Game)
Lowest Score: 76 vs. Chris Civil (2nd Game)
9's Achieved: 3
Conundrum Success: 1/8

Secondly, Number 5 Seed Brian Selway - 8 Wins, 746 Points
Highest Score: 109 vs. John Drinkwater (1st Game)
Lowest Score: 63 vs. Cherry Barnett (3rd Game)
9's Achieved: 0
Conundrum Success: 5/8

This does look like it could be a close encounter. I think that both of the contestants have the ability to extremely excellent one minute, then suddenly just drop off the radar within an instant. I think the winning margin will be sub-20 today, but as to who will win, I'm not quite sure....

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:39 pm

Ryan is really tall. I think this could be a deciding factor.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:40 pm

Ryan had better be more assured with his declarations this time. Or I'm gonna fucking kick off so bad there'll be hardly anyone left on the forum.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:41 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Ryan is really tall. I think this could be a deciding factor.

Look, don't deny it, you're just sticking up for your ginger bredren.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:42 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:Ryan is really tall. I think this could be a deciding factor.
Look, don't deny it, you're just sticking up for your ginger bredren.

Ginger breadmen?

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:59 pm

I was going to mention you Jon Corby and give you a wink down the camera but I couldn't fit it into the opening conversation with Jeff. I think this was the tallest finalist of series 61 vs the smallest finalist of series 61. That is an interesting fact that cant be forgotten about James!

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:01 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:I was going to mention you Jon Corby and give you a wink down the camera but I couldn't fit it into the opening conversation with Jeff. I think this was the tallest finalist of series 61 vs the smallest finalist of series 61. That is an interesting fact that cant be forgotten about James!

The problem is I couldn't tell, because I haven't seen you or any of the other finalists stood up, so I can't tell the height of all you lot.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:01 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:I was going to mention you Jon Corby and give you a wink down the camera but I couldn't fit it into the opening conversation with Jeff. I think this was the tallest finalist of series 61 vs the smallest finalist of series 61. That is an interesting fact that cant be forgotten about James!

Yes, I never realised how small Brian was until I met him at the finals.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:03 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:I was going to mention you Jon Corby and give you a wink down the camera but I couldn't fit it into the opening conversation with Jeff. I think this was the tallest finalist of series 61 vs the smallest finalist of series 61. That is an interesting fact that cant be forgotten about James!

Haha, brilliant. If that really did cross your mind then all past and future declaration transgressions are forgiven, and I hope you kick that little midget's arse

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:06 pm

James Robinson wrote:The problem is I couldn't tell, because I haven't seen you or any of the other finalists stood up, so I can't tell the height of all you lot.

We'll add it to the application form.......'PLEASE STATE YOUR HEIGHT'.
We'll put it next to the 'INTERESTING NICKNAMES?' box, i think.

As for the ginger bread brethren..........Merry Xmas.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nort ... 411894.stm

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:10 pm

D Eadie wrote:
James Robinson wrote:The problem is I couldn't tell, because I haven't seen you or any of the other finalists stood up, so I can't tell the height of all you lot.
We'll add it to the application form.......'PLEASE STATE YOUR HEIGHT'.
We'll put it next to the 'INTERESTING NICKNAMES?' box, i think.

As for the ginger bread brethren..........Merry Xmas.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nort ... 411894.stm

What is wrong with people? She could've made her complaint without this fuss. She clearly just wants her 5 minutes in the news, and is probably gonna get her kids bullied worse than ever.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:17 pm

Man I feel ashamed to live in York now. I love it how they've got rid of them in York but elsewhere they've left them, hoping the Phillips family won't travel and get insulted. If you don't like it, don't buy it. I thought it was quite humerous and I'm sure my parents/brothers would chuckle if I gave it them for Christmas.

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:44 pm

D Eadie wrote:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nort ... 411894.stm

Saw this on Look North last night. What a colossal fucktard of a mum! First of all that card is hilarious! I have various ginger friends that would A-LOL if I bought them it for Christmas. Worst of all she made her kids promise on national TV that they'd never change their hair colour. IAW Corby they will probably get the shit taken/kicked out of them for life now.

Davy Affleck · Post by **Davy Affleck** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:58 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Ryan is really tall. I think this could be a deciding factor.

Apartheight is alive and kicking on this site.

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:03 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Ryan Taylor wrote:I was going to mention you Jon Corby and give you a wink down the camera but I couldn't fit it into the opening conversation with Jeff. I think this was the tallest finalist of series 61 vs the smallest finalist of series 61. That is an interesting fact that cant be forgotten about James!
Haha, brilliant. If that really did cross your mind then all past and future declaration transgressions are forgiven, and I hope you kick that little midget's arse

Ooo using the quote button for the first time. And yes I so wanted to say it but just couldnt wangle it in. Also midgets is quite a good word to use. And in reply to that ginger card, I saw it on BBC news today, made me laugh, I would love it if someone sent me one! *hint hint*

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:06 pm

If anyone is gonna start keeping height stats, for the last CoC: Jon Coles was the tallest, DoD was the shortest (bear in mind this includes Kai) and Tony Warren was the widest. I was the coolest.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:13 pm

Jon Corby wrote:I was the coolest.

No, you weren't.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:14 pm

James Robinson wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:I was the coolest.
No, you weren't.

Brittain fan, eh?

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:16 pm

Jon Corby wrote:If anyone is gonna start keeping height stats, for the last CoC: Jon Coles was the tallest, DoD was the shortest (bear in mind this includes Kai) and Tony Warren was the widest. I was the coolest.

Ah, but who was the hottest?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:17 pm

Marc Meakin wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:If anyone is gonna start keeping height stats, for the last CoC: Jon Coles was the tallest, DoD was the shortest (bear in mind this includes Kai) and Tony Warren was the widest. I was the coolest.
Ah, but who was the hottest?

Hurrell. He's dreamy.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:31 pm

I noticed Jeff kept saying that whoever sat in the champion's chair had "won the toss". Not sure if that matters but I'm sure most people who win the toss would sit in the challenger's chair.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:35 pm

SIDEMEAT and MEDIATES as beaters in round 4.

Mark Kudlowski · Post by **Mark Kudlowski** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:38 pm

Equaller ANODYNE in round 2

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:43 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:I noticed Jeff kept saying that whoever sat in the champion's chair had "won the toss". Not sure if that matters but I'm sure most people who win the toss would sit in the challenger's chair.

Anal geek alert.

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:46 pm

JEERING as an equaller

Liam Tiernan · Post by **Liam Tiernan** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:50 pm

ABERRANT as a dc equaller rd 8

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:52 pm

D Eadie wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:I noticed Jeff kept saying that whoever sat in the champion's chair had "won the toss". Not sure if that matters but I'm sure most people who win the toss would sit in the challenger's chair.

Anal geek alert.

Who mentioned George Michael
(oh geek)

Craig Beevers · Post by **Craig Beevers** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:08 pm

Bit of a mistimed drink of water there. Some good spots though in the more awkward rounds from Ryan to increase the lead.

Hoping for a couple of great semis.

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:10 pm

Liam Tiernan wrote:ABERRANT as a dc equaller rd 8

I had ABERRANT but chickened out of it...I think this was wHere the scores were still relatively close too so I was pretty pissed off by this.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:13 pm

Craig Beevers wrote:Hoping for a couple of great semis.

Not biting. Too easy.

Jojo Apollo · Post by **Jojo Apollo** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:28 pm

Well played Ryan.

An excellent set of semi-finalists.

Davy Affleck · Post by **Davy Affleck** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:35 pm

Was it Brian who spilled the beans on his octorun with his local rag?

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:44 pm

Davy Affleck wrote:Was it Brian who spilled the beans on his octorun with his local rag?

Indeed. But sorry, CBB to find the topic.

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:44 pm

Davy Affleck wrote:Was it Brian who spilled the beans on his octorun with his local rag?

Yeah, that was my conversation starter, asking him if he had been in touch with the Honiton Herald recently, to be told that it is "actually the Sidmouth Herald"...boy was there egg on my face.

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:45 pm

Dinos Sfyris wrote:What a colossal fucktard of a mum!

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:49 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:
Davy Affleck wrote:Was it Brian who spilled the beans on his octorun with his local rag?
Yeah, that was my conversation starter, asking him if he had been in touch with the Honiton Herald recently, to be told that it is "actually the Sidmouth Herald"...boy was there egg on my face.

Is it just because it's on TV, or does he always sound like one of those people who, if you punched them, would splat like a bag of porridge?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:40 pm

3rd Numbers Alternative:

25 x 9 = 225, 5 x 4 x 2 = 40, 225 + 40 = 265

Richard Adams · Post by **Richard Adams** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:38 pm

Rory McGrath is good cartoonist and linguist, with a quick brain and no doubt many other talents. I'm sure he's a popular and sensible choice for DC.

But he's never appealed much to me, and he really blotted his copy-book with his clumsy 'Father Christmas doesn't exist' references today.

I'm probably one of the very few posters on here who regularly watch Countdown with their smallish children.

Thanks to Jeff for recovering the position with his closing comments, nicely done. I think we got away with it. But it was a close thing.

I'm sure some will say broadcasters shouldn't have to worry about such nonsense, and perhaps they're right, but I did appreciate the team's efforts today.

Jojo Apollo · Post by **Jojo Apollo** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:39 pm

I was just thinking, maybe Ryan can pull off the first shock tomorrow by beating Andrew, apart from the conundrum spotting, there doesn't seem to be much in it.

Jojo Apollo · Post by **Jojo Apollo** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:42 pm

Richard Adams wrote:Rory McGrath is good cartoonist and linguist, with a quick brain and no doubt many other talents. I'm sure he's a popular and sensible choice for DC.

But he's never appealed much to me, and he really blotted his copy-book with his clumsy 'Father Christmas doesn't exist' references today.

I'm probably one of the very few posters on here who regularly watch Countdown with their smallish children.

Thanks to Jeff for recovering the position with his closing comments, nicely done. I think we got away with it. But it was a close thing.

I'm sure some will say broadcasters shouldn't have to worry about such nonsense, and perhaps they're right, but I did appreciate the team's efforts today.

Well historically he did exist as Saint Nicholas didn't he, or is that another myth?

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:37 pm

Wounded, it's not on 4OD yet, looks like I'll have to spoil it for myself.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:32 pm

Jojo Apollo wrote:
Richard Adams wrote:Rory McGrath is good cartoonist and linguist, with a quick brain and no doubt many other talents. I'm sure he's a popular and sensible choice for DC.

But he's never appealed much to me, and he really blotted his copy-book with his clumsy 'Father Christmas doesn't exist' references today.

I'm probably one of the very few posters on here who regularly watch Countdown with their smallish children.

Thanks to Jeff for recovering the position with his closing comments, nicely done. I think we got away with it. But it was a close thing.

I'm sure some will say broadcasters shouldn't have to worry about such nonsense, and perhaps they're right, but I did appreciate the team's efforts today.
Well historically he did exist as Saint Nicholas didn't he, or is that another myth?

St. Nicholas did exist. He was Turkish. Slightly ironic, given what many people traditionally eat at Christmas.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:42 am

James Robinson wrote: St. Nicholas did exist. He was Turkish. Slightly ironic, given what many people traditionally eat at Christmas.

Yeah....Brussels Sprouts

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:45 am

Jojo Apollo wrote:I was just thinking, maybe Ryan can pull off the first shock tomorrow by beating Andrew, apart from the conundrum spotting, there doesn't seem to be much in it.

Not according to this page:

http://www.apterous.org/headtohead.php?p1=2465&p2=3660

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:44 am

Kirk Bevins wrote:
James Robinson wrote: St. Nicholas did exist. He was Turkish. Slightly ironic, given what many people traditionally eat at Christmas.
Yeah....Brussels Sprouts

Yuck

I hope you don't eat those, Kirk. *James is vomitting into a bucket*
I hope that Damian thinks of throwing up VOMITTING as a potential conundrum in Series 62.

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:35 am

James Robinson wrote:I hope that Damian thinks of throwing up VOMITTING as a potential conundrum in Series 62.

He'd have to change the rules to allow misspelled words as conundrums first.

(Other spelling/grammar corrections: +1)

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:39 am

Phil Reynolds wrote:
James Robinson wrote:I hope that Damian thinks of throwing up VOMITTING as a potential conundrum in Series 62.
He'd have to change the rules to allow misspelled words as conundrums first.

(Other spelling/grammar corrections: +1)

That rule already exists!

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:57 am

Phil Reynolds wrote:
James Robinson wrote:I hope that Damian thinks of throwing up VOMITTING as a potential conundrum in Series 62.
He'd have to change the rules to allow misspelled words as conundrums first.

(Other spelling/grammar corrections: +1)

Coincidentally Damo has referred to 'V' Omitting in the recent past
CBBTFTT though.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:19 am

Marc Meakin wrote:
Phil Reynolds wrote:
James Robinson wrote:I hope that Damian thinks of throwing up VOMITTING as a potential conundrum in Series 62.
He'd have to change the rules to allow misspelled words as conundrums first.

(Other spelling/grammar corrections: +1)
Coincidentally Damo has referred to 'V' Omitting in the recent past
CBBTFTT though.

That's amazing

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:35 am

Marc Meakin wrote:
Phil Reynolds wrote:
James Robinson wrote:I hope that Damian thinks of throwing up VOMITTING as a potential conundrum in Series 62.
He'd have to change the rules to allow misspelled words as conundrums first.

(Other spelling/grammar corrections: +1)
Coincidentally Damo has referred to 'V' Omitting in the recent past
CBBTFTT though.

Actually I can http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... 421#p70421

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:10 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:If anyone is gonna start keeping height stats, for the last CoC: Jon Coles was the tallest, DoD was the shortest (bear in mind this includes Kai) and Tony Warren was the widest. I was the coolest.
Ah, but who was the hottest?
Hurrell. He's dreamy.

I was the stressedest

Richard Brittain · Post by **Richard Brittain** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:12 am

Jon Corby wrote:If anyone is gonna start keeping height stats, for the last CoC: Jon Coles was the tallest, DoD was the shortest (bear in mind this includes Kai) and Tony Warren was the widest. I was the coolest.

I don't remember Jon Coles being particularly tall. I don't think there were any really tall contestants there, but I'd have said maybe Steve Baines was the tallest?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:55 am

Richard Brittain wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:If anyone is gonna start keeping height stats, for the last CoC: Jon Coles was the tallest, DoD was the shortest (bear in mind this includes Kai) and Tony Warren was the widest. I was the coolest.
I don't remember Jon Coles being particularly tall. I don't think there were any really tall contestants there, but I'd have said maybe Steve Baines was the tallest?

Yeah, I have no idea really. Actually Steve Briers is quite tall too isn't he?

Richard Brittain · Post by **Richard Brittain** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:54 pm

That's true, I forgot about him.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:20 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:I was going to mention you Jon Corby and give you a wink down the camera but I couldn't fit it into the opening conversation with Jeff. I think this was the tallest finalist of series 61 vs the smallest finalist of series 61. That is an interesting fact that cant be forgotten about James!

How tall is Hulme? He looks quite tall sitting down.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:24 pm

Dinos Sfyris wrote:
D Eadie wrote:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nort ... 411894.stm
Saw this on Look North last night. What a colossal fucktard of a mum! First of all that card is hilarious! I have various ginger friends that would A-LOL if I bought them it for Christmas. Worst of all she made her kids promise on national TV that they'd never change their hair colour. IAW Corby they will probably get the shit taken/kicked out of them for life now.

But when is/isn't something like this OK? What feature of a person can it relate to?

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:25 pm

Craig Beevers wrote:Bit of a mistimed drink of water there.

Yeah, that was funny.

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:30 pm

More ginger controversy, this time from a programme you all love and I hate: Doctor Who Accused Of Anti-Ginger Agenda