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by Matthew Green
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Should the DC character, Josef Fritzl, be dropped?
Replies: 131
Views: 16796

Re: Should the DC character, Josef Fritzl, be dropped?

Reminds me of one of my favourite sayings:

Arguing on an internet forum is like competing in the Special Needs Olympics- win or lose, you're still a retard.
by Matthew Green
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: GAN(D/G)ISEE(G/D)
Replies: 35
Views: 4650

Re: GAN(D/G)ISEE(G/D)

From Slumdog Millionaire:

'Who is on the front of a 10 rupee note?'
'I don't know'
'Ghandi, see?'

Maybe thats what RB was trying to say??
by Matthew Green
Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 179124

Re: Official Thread of Brag

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=35444

I blew it in the end, but look where I was after 10 rounds. And look at the max...
by Matthew Green
Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 490386

Re: Feature requests

Has anyone suggested 3-player games yet?

Also, for the conundrum and letter attacks etc., rather than having a load of people stuck on 200 points sharing 1st place why not have it that if you get to 200 then you just keep on going until you go wrong?
by Matthew Green
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: GOTW recommendations 8-14 March
Replies: 31
Views: 4323

Re: GOTW recommendations 8-14 March

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=34923

Getting closer and closer to that hypernumbers maximum...

Plus I beat the current record (Ben's 181 was done in 45-sec rounds).
by Matthew Green
Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Should the DC character, Josef Fritzl, be dropped?
Replies: 131
Views: 16796

Re: Should the DC character, Josef Fritzl, be dropped?

Well I didn't really think there would be much chance of Fritzl getting the go-ahead, so I didn't want to spend too much of my clearly valuable time thinking of one-liners for him.
by Matthew Green
Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.
Replies: 28
Views: 4315

Re: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.

Paul Hammond wrote:I had the Newsnight election special on my DVR, but I hadn't got round to watching it. Now you've ruined it for me. Thanks a lot.
Me too, this should be in the spoilers section.
by Matthew Green
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Should the DC character, Josef Fritzl, be dropped?
Replies: 131
Views: 16796

Re: Should the DC character, Josef Fritzl, be dropped?

I take full credit/responsibility/blame for Fritzl. I thought the dialogue was excellent, even if I do say so myself. Now get your politically correct hides down them cellar steps...
by Matthew Green
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: COMA Play-ins
Replies: 37
Views: 8034

Re: COMA Play-ins

Only just seen this, if anyone pulls out then I'm available.
by Matthew Green
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Beevers or Bevins?
Replies: 40
Views: 3986

Re: Beevers or Bevins?

I'd sleep with either of them.
by Matthew Green
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.
Replies: 28
Views: 4315

Re: BREAKING NEWS - Obama elected as US President.

I dont know what all the fuss is about, Zimbabwe have had a black president for years and he's crap.
by Matthew Green
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
Replies: 53
Views: 6851

Re: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009

Lesley Jeavons wrote:5 x 25
-9
x 4
Surely this doesn't need putting when Rachel got it?
by Matthew Green
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: GAN(D/G)ISEE(G/D)
Replies: 35
Views: 4650

Re: GAN(D/G)ISEE(G/D)

Whatever it is, someone start a facebook petition and get it in the dictionary immediately.
by Matthew Green
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009
Replies: 42
Views: 7903

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009

Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours? They're not hurting anyone. I suppose they are a bit annoying, but still is seems an appropriate sort of thing to do on the spoilers forum. Its appropriate to do at home on your own on a piece of paper and if you get a wor...
by Matthew Green
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009
Replies: 42
Views: 7903

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009

Letters 1 – TALONED Letters 2 – POSTIE Letters 3 – RETAILS Letters 4 – GUMS Numbers 1 – 688!! THREE NUMBERS ROUNDS IN A ROW! Tea Time Teaser 1 – got PROUDEST Letters 5 – BOASTED Letters 6 – BANNER Letters 7 – SALTIRE Letters 8 – POCHARD (type of duck - Aythya ferina) Numbers 2 – 459 (1 out) Tea Tim...
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 30th January (CofC XIII GF)
Replies: 85
Views: 11417

Re: Spoilers for Friday 30th January (CofC XIII GF)

prediction: Briers 106-87 Reams
by Matthew Green
Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: GOTW 18-24 Jan Poll
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Re: GOTW 18-24 Jan Poll

IIRC my beating off DoD was only a few minutes after my moment of glory against Rex, hence my lazy performance... still cant believe I didnt play for ADENOSINE....

Very pleased to have won GOTW though!
by Matthew Green
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 29/01/2009, CofC semi-final #2
Replies: 81
Views: 7642

Re: Spoilers for 29/01/2009, CofC semi-final #2

[quote="Jon Corby

What are you reaching for here Charlie boy btw?

Image[/quote]

I particularly like Jon's posterior-pelvic-tilt-so-I-show-my-emotion-but-avoid-genital-contact-on-national-TV-at-all-costs. Smashing stuff.
by Matthew Green
Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Kai Laddiman is a genious
Replies: 52
Views: 5386

Re: Kai Laddiman is a genious

...
by Matthew Green
Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown LOST - AGAIN!
Replies: 12
Views: 2843

Re: Countdown LOST - AGAIN!

Hyperspeedgoat.
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 8)
Replies: 37
Views: 4389

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 8)

DebbiF wrote:Still, as I said, I couldn't have lost to a nicer guy.
You could have lost to me :D[/quote]

Or Mark Owen out of Take That.
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Game of the Week Nominations 18-24 Jan
Replies: 22
Views: 2728

Re: Game of the Week Nominations 18-24 Jan

Is it acceptable to nominate one of your own?

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=22046
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: COC Lookalikes
Replies: 15
Views: 1935

Re: COC Lookalikes

Phil Reynolds = Bear out of American Pie: The Wedding
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Womanizing
Replies: 23
Views: 2370

Re: Womanizing

But can anyone beat Oasis' double 9er- CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA?
by Matthew Green
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: COC Lookalikes
Replies: 15
Views: 1935

COC Lookalikes

Along the lines of Phil Reynolds cartoon post... David O'Donnell- Ben out of Lost after some Botox. Kai Laddiman- Macauley Culkin (when he was in Home Alone, not Jackos sex dungeon) Steven Briers- Sid out of Skins Steve Baines- the love child of Fabien Barthez and Andy Parsons off Mock The Week Pete...
by Matthew Green
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 22nd January (CofC XIII QF1)
Replies: 57
Views: 6677

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 22nd January (CofC XIII QF1)

I didn't get PESTICIDE As far as I'm aware, he was the only person to get it in the whole building. Nuh-uh, I got it ;) Still would've got battered by both players though. Amazaing game. DoD was always gonna be tough to beat and it took something really special from Steve. Talk about setting the to...
by Matthew Green
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Aptobash II
Replies: 66
Views: 7663

Re: Aptobash II

Count me in.
by Matthew Green
Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 19th January 2008 (CoC Heat 6)
Replies: 20
Views: 3030

Re: Spoilers for Monday 19th January 2008 (CoC Heat 6)

Props to Dinos in the crowd for getting TOMBOLO!
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 16 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 5)
Replies: 55
Views: 5697

Re: Spoilers for Friday 16 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 5)

Does anyone else find Andrew Sachs so meek and irritating that they almost wish Jonathan Ross was reinstated on BBC? Every letters round Susie had to stare at him and prompt him to tell us their words- it was like watching a special needs child working with their frustrated teaching assistant. Well ...
by Matthew Green
Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 4)
Replies: 120
Views: 10472

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 Jan 2009 (CoC Heat 4)

omg seriously is this new women on countdown thick or what even i worked out that maths problem and that i saying something! it was simple! I was a bit disappointed young Riley didn't get it especially as she solved a relatively difficult numbers game yesterday (Wed 14 Jan 08). I was impressed by t...
by Matthew Green
Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
Replies: 108
Views: 13588

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.

Richard Brittain is my new hero.
by Matthew Green
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
Replies: 108
Views: 13588

Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.

Will pre-tournament favourite Jon put the 'lime' in Corby or will Richard prove Simon Cowell right and show us all that Brittains Got talent?

(and before anyone starts, Frankie Boyle repeats his jokes too...)
by Matthew Green
Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Characters you'd like to see
Replies: 89
Views: 11752

Re: Characters you'd like to see

Josef Fritzl
Mark Fowler out of Eastenders (post-AIDS)
Gary Barlow
Gazza
Verne Troyer
Ron Atkinson (joking of course)
by Matthew Green
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 490386

Re: Feature requests

I had an idea, although its probably pretty crap really. You pick the first 5 letters as normal, then you pick the next 4 yourself as in Goatdown. The person picking the letters then has to beat the other player. If they both get the same score, then the non-picking player gets the points. Example: ...
by Matthew Green
Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CofC today!
Replies: 74
Views: 9462

Re: CofC today!

Very close to METHODIST/ISM as well. Ive been playing so much Goatdown that I was genuinely waiting for him to ask what actual letter you wanted!
by Matthew Green
Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Your best apterous word to date?
Replies: 124
Views: 15731

Your best apterous word to date?

I got OILFIELDS last week in a 10-sec game which I was rather impressed with. I also got GADABOUTS but only after I saw Paul Howe get it in the singular.
by Matthew Green
Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown in the news
Replies: 114
Views: 12435

Re: Countdown in the news

Charlie Reams wrote:If you listen to the audio interview, Jeff definitely suggests that Chris Kamara might be a guest at some point. Which I think would awesome.
It wouldnt just be awesome, it would be unbelievable Charlie.
by Matthew Green
Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Risk(y words)
Replies: 49
Views: 3942

Re: Risk(y words)

I didnt risk MOTTOES, MONDIAL, GODHEADS and DORADOS.

I was surprised TRIXIES and FASTERS were dissallowed and I also offered the appalling CREWIES.
by Matthew Green
Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: If Countdowners were sports stars...
Replies: 31
Views: 5192

Re: If Countdowners were sports stars...

Phil Reynolds: Diego Simeone Kept goading David Beckham/Charlie Reams till he eventually snapped and kicked him in the back of the leg/kicked him off the forum. OR Phil Reynolds: Rebecca Loos Kept goading David Beckham/Charlie Reams till he eventually caved and gave in to full blown sex on repeated...
by Matthew Green
Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Series 60/61 Wannabes
Replies: 43
Views: 4020

Re: Series 60/61 Wannabes

Plus that guy (Carl something?) in s57 who's opponent cheated so he came back for another attempt in s58. Is this the only case of this happening?
by Matthew Green
Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Word
Replies: 35
Views: 3295

Re: Favourite Word

MOONQUAKE
TURQUOISE
HOWGOZIT
CUNTIEST
SORRYKAI
by Matthew Green
Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Happy Christmas From The Countdown Team
Replies: 41
Views: 4641

Re: Happy Christmas From The Countdown Team

Kai Laddiman wrote:Merry Christmas to everyone on the forum (except weirdos, nerds and geeks)!
But this is a Countdown forum, surely we're all nerds and geeks?
by Matthew Green
Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Can any of you help me write a film?
Replies: 9
Views: 1161

Re: Can any of you help me write a film?

One thing I will defeniately be doing is using the name Ecclesiastes Myanmar for one of my characters
by Matthew Green
Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Can any of you help me write a film?
Replies: 9
Views: 1161

Re: Can any of you help me write a film?

-A guy is tied up at a train station and has to escape before someone gets there. How could he escape in a dramatic and humourous way? He is tied up by a butcher who uses sausage skins to bind his hands. On the opposite platform are two starving dogs tied to a railing having been abandoned for xmas...
by Matthew Green
Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Can any of you help me write a film?
Replies: 9
Views: 1161

Can any of you help me write a film?

Im currently making my 4th amateur film and finally have some decent actors and a bit of a budget to work with. But Im stuck with the plot and need some inspiration from some gifted minds. The film is an seedy dark comedy with a non-linear plotline and lots of twists- a bit like a cross between Pulp...
by Matthew Green
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Terrible weather in Seattle today
Replies: 14
Views: 2269

Re: Terrible weather in Seattle today

Im hoping to emigrate to Victoria/Vancouver area in a couple of years, is the weather usually ok?
by Matthew Green
Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: "like Countdown on acid"
Replies: 10
Views: 2336

Re: "like Countdown on acid"

Here's a very funny and genuine story. I make (very) amateur films in my spare time. Last year we needed an apartment to film the following scene: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=siB6kvZruw4 So my mate got his 2 friends (both small-time drugdealers) to let us use their flat. I had never met them befor...
by Matthew Green
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Which football team do you support?
Replies: 84
Views: 10310

Re: Which football team do you support?

Joseph Bolas wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:Football sucks. End of.
Right on :mrgreen:
Football doesnt suck. Thinking you've achieved something when 11 people you dont know beat 11 other people you dont know in a contest you have no influence on, that sucks.
by Matthew Green
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: X Factor
Replies: 93
Views: 9591

Re: X Factor

I was hoping that Al-Quaeda would take out the whole studio and every single cretin in there would be killed stone dead. But at least Eoghan (and Im not even going to apologise if I spelled that fucking ridiculous name wrong) didnt win.
by Matthew Green
Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: An alternate title for Countdown
Replies: 70
Views: 7027

Re: An alternate title for Countdown

I wouldnt be too sure. The most charismatic and popular presenter on UK TV alongside a bunch of generally socially-deficient meek middle-aged men?
by Matthew Green
Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: An alternate title for Countdown
Replies: 70
Views: 7027

Re: An alternate title for Countdown

I've read this thread a few times now and I have literally no clue as to what the hell Jason is talking about. Its like you are speaking a foreign language and then cut and pasting it onto a translater into English.
by Matthew Green
Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: APTOBASH I: Enter the Dragon
Replies: 64
Views: 6956

Re: APTOBASH I: Enter the Dragon

Yes please.
by Matthew Green
Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:52 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: An important question regarding the forum
Replies: 21
Views: 2909

Re: An important question regarding the forum

There seem to be an awful lot of grown men who 'accidentally' flicked onto the 'exact channel' at the 'exact time' and saw me...

Even though I look like a complete gormless twat who is in love with Gary Barlow (of which I am guilty), heres the link:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yKnzL3qf8lo
by Matthew Green
Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Reaction to Carol's farewell programme
Replies: 31
Views: 5440

Re: Reaction to Carol's farewell programme

I don't think I am going to watch the next series, I don't care how charming any new presenters are, Whiteley dying was one thing, but Carol has been in Countdown all the time I've been alive, and I don't think I really care for the next series. You sound like you have real abandonment issues and c...
by Matthew Green
Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 12th December *Final*
Replies: 88
Views: 12166

Re: Spoilers for Friday 12th December *Final*

Kai Laddiman wrote:
Matthew Green wrote:(6x8x2) + 7 = 103
103 x 9
I was about to post the exact same answer. :(
But you saw this weeks ago!
by Matthew Green
Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 12th December *Final*
Replies: 88
Views: 12166

Re: Spoilers for Friday 12th December *Final*

(6x8x2) + 7 = 103
103 x (5+4)
by Matthew Green
Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What would you put into Room 101?
Replies: 60
Views: 6570

Re: What would you put into Room 101?

Danny Dyer.

N-Power Salesman.

Paul O'Grady and his 'show'. Its 2008, being camp isnt funny or intriguing.
by Matthew Green
Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown Variations
Replies: 7
Views: 1500

Re: Countdown Variations

What about Branddown ? You have to make up a word involving two smaller words (CUNT-MASK, COW-AIDS, SON-RAPE), but it isnt allowed to be valid. Its actually not that easy to get funny ones, she's cleverer than she gets credit for. If you accidentally declare a word that is actually valid (LAMEBRAIN)...