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by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 55)
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 55)

I don't really see being a word-spotter as Susie's primary job. But it is part of her (and the shadowy back-room earpiece-lovin' word spotters') job. When even Apterites at as crap a level me (aka Crapterites :mrgreen: ) can best her at least once per show, she's let her standards slip too far. At ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Sep 15, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 55)
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 55)

(BTW, I do like Susie... but the DC role should be about more than simply being likable and demure. Wouldn't kill her to put a small bit of effort in.)
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 55)
Replies: 7
Views: 835

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 55)

Susie had a terrible day today. I wonder was there a talented back-room word getter who was missing for that episode? Missing so much. Failing to point out that the R could go on the end of OBLIGE was a particular clanger. And there was a round where DC only got 7, when ANTEROOM (a regular CD word) ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)
Replies: 7
Views: 4108

Re: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)

***All the CONUNDRA from the day*** Preliminaries 1. LOTENVY 2. LUSTSAC 3. ONEPRIDEE 4. EDISWRATH (a little nod to the bourgeois host of Co:Dub) 5. AGREEDMIT (a little nod to our 2023 Co:Wat hostess) Quarter-Finals 6. STEWARTAL (for Co:Wat novice, Stewart Gordon) 7. ROSALEENG (for co-event newbie, R...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Aug 19, 2023 3:45 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)
Replies: 7
Views: 4108

Re: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)

***THE HALF-TIME STANDINGS (after five preliminary customised 9Rers)*** 1. Hazel Drury ... (5 wins / 0 losses) ... 352pts 2. Alan O’Sullivan ... (5 wins / 0 losses) ... 300pts 3. Stewart Gordon ... (5 wins / 0 losses) ... 279pts 4. Bradley Horrocks (4 wins / 1 loss) ... 340pts 5. Gerry Tynan ... (4 ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)
Replies: 7
Views: 4108

Re: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)

Co:Wat?! 2023 [The AFTERWORD] ----------------------------------------- ~INTRO~ Having somehow made it through the first three years of this decade, we had the 7th consecutive edition of Co:Wat this year, and it was mostly back to normal, though we had some unexpected venue trouble. Woodstown has be...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)
Replies: 7
Views: 4108

Re: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)

If you would like to watch the event, with an option to play along in the live chat, all games will be streamed to YouTube. Here is the schedule and the direct links to the live broadcasts:- . 11:00am - GAME #1 (1st Prelim, random pairings) [https://youtube.com/live/C8hJIb0JAgk?feature=share] 11:37a...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)
Replies: 7
Views: 4108

Co:Wat?! 2023 - Countdown in Waterford (17/06/2023)

TL;DR summary: ~Held in the city centre this year. ~It costs €15 for those who have sorted out their own accommodation. ~It costs €40 for anyone who is availing of our campsite facilities. ~As the theme this year is "7", there will be a few small adjustments to gameplay and format. ~All 9 ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown adjudication dictionary
Replies: 103
Views: 12116

Re: Countdown adjudication dictionary

Maybe when Damian retires the new person will have the vision to make the change. Okay, let's play. What exactly am i supposed to be changing to and why? The dictionary isn't perfect, but are any of them? It's not long since we had the best C of C ever and two highest scores of 154 in pretty close ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown adjudication dictionary
Replies: 103
Views: 12116

Re: Countdown adjudication dictionary

Not similar.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Mandela Effect
Replies: 49
Views: 7962

Re: The Mandela Effect

As we've discussed elsewhere I have compassion for the horrible situation that those who find themselves attracted to children are in - imagining the self-loathing and inability to be honest about who you are even with your nearest and dearest (and possibly yourself), the fear of people discovering...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:33 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Mandela Effect
Replies: 49
Views: 7962

Re: The Mandela Effect

And this is why it's genuinely terrifying that you're a safeguarder. I think I need to stop giving Deeks the benefit of the doubt. He's able to write and to anagram, but in spite of that, is not the brightest penny in the fountain. Good luck with the lawsuit. That's in process. Keep an eye on your ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Mandela Effect
Replies: 49
Views: 7962

Re: The Mandela Effect

Why would someone be triggered?
The man committed a minor crime and has repaid his debt to society now.
The man was also a good friend to many of ye. I assume that hasn't changed?
(I never liked him much myself, and that hasn't changed either... but that's beside the point.)
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown adjudication dictionary
Replies: 103
Views: 12116

Re: Countdown adjudication dictionary

Advantages Definitive word list - no subjective judgements required Crossover potential - a lot of keen scrabblers who've never been near apto would feel more tempted to apply (it is a fact that many are put off by the dictionary differences) and countdowners can dip their toes in the murky waters ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown on YouTube [etc.]
Replies: 27
Views: 13967

Re: Countdown on YouTube [etc.]

The best video ever made about the Countdown numbers game has landed.
And -in a shock twist- it has no Apterite involvement whatsoever!
Enjoy!
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Safeguarding at and around co-events
Replies: 68
Views: 7851

Re: Safeguarding at and around co-events

I may have to have a word with myself, but I actually agree with Eoin here. Its a one day social event not a sleepover. There is far more risk at the pub afterwards surely. Agreed. And the pub afterwards does not come under the event organiser's remit. As regards "DBS", that's for U18s. I...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Safeguarding at and around co-events
Replies: 68
Views: 7851

Re: Safeguarding at and around co-events

Rhys Benjamin wrote: Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:06 am (i.e. a non-attendee) who sees a lack of DBS certification / safeguarding a barrier to entry.
Sam can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're putting words in his mouth here.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:03 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Safeguarding at and around co-events
Replies: 68
Views: 7851

Re: Safeguarding at and around co-events

Oh good, I was wondering when you'd show up. I know! It's crazy that paranoia & groupthink have been allowed dominate the conversation till now. Lucky I saw it when I did. This is not a problem that "doesn't exist". Provide some evidence to back up that wild assertion please. If you c...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Safeguarding at and around co-events
Replies: 68
Views: 7851

Re: Safeguarding at and around co-events

Let's find a solution that is 100% ineffectual for a problem that doesn't exist. He's a fucking genius. Please take at least €20 off me to help implement it. If FOCAL insists on Garda Vetting (or whatever the UK equivalent is) for all event organisers / attendees, FOCAL should bear the financial co...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1592
Views: 1635183

Re: Politics in General

This was the fb person's comment...

"Goebbells would be proud of UK state propaganda TV.
Laura Kuntzberg having a bunch of fascists on to make excuses for Tory chancer-lor avoid prison unlike Boris Becker.
A totally disgrace that we have to fund the BBC."

Perhaps he is a bit loopy?
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1592
Views: 1635183

Re: Politics in General

I am confused about British opinions on the BBC. I'm not properly interested, as there's only so much culture wars one-upmanship worth getting involved with in any one day, and the BBC seems generally fine / neutral to me. But I have seen friends putting up complaining statuses on fb. Some complain ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1592
Views: 1635183

Re: Politics in General

Paul Anderson wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:07 am My response would have been “WHEN are you really from?!” (you crazy old bat)
So, racism (even when it's not really racism) = bad.
But, ageism = good.

It is hard to keep up.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final
Replies: 47
Views: 3856

Re: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final

Philip A wrote: Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:17 am who will succeed Zarte Siempre as Countdown’s next Grand Slammer?
There'll always be an asterisk after Zarte's name though, as he failed to achieve even Octochampdom at the first time of asking.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 19 January 2023 - CoC XVI, SF 2
Replies: 21
Views: 2364

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 19 January 2023 - CoC XVI, SF 2

Great performances from both. This surprised me. I expected this from the Ahmed / Luke QF... but no, it was the Dan game! (Note to self: underestimating Dan is an error.) Ahmed was right though. To say that Dan has only won numbers-based games in their H2H is not a correct statement. https://www.apt...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 16 January 2023 - CoC XVI, QF 3
Replies: 46
Views: 4088

Re: Spoilers for Monday 16 January 2023 - CoC XVI, QF 3

Interesting. Whenever someone comes on and politely makes a sensible point about the folly of censorship, some hysterical wokey (hi lads!) shuts them down as "stupid" or "talking bollocks". Seems like an overly defensive/volatile reaction. Perhaps this is because, deep down, ye k...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:37 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Sam is a feminist and would like to see more female representation on CD.
It is not a massive surprise he lost that match.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:05 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Gevin... the seeding is robust. :lol: Though, I certainly should have gone with my instinct to seed Tom and Elliott lower. Rationale:- 1. Tom hasn't been properly tested yet. And the pressure of being hero-worshipped (by the presenters, the fans and the press) as the greatest thing since sliced tabb...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

The -11 was 13 max rounds and an unsolved conundrum, I'd say that's pretty close Yeah, of course you're right. The performances have been mighty. But I would like to see a side by side comparison of how close to max games players came in previous Rd1s of CoCs. If -11 is indeed the furthest from a R...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

It seems rather unusual for a CoC, and particularly one containing players of this calibre, that the closest any player has gotten to a max game is -11 (Luke). I'd have expected at least one of the 8 games to be within 5pts.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Your seeding is your own subjective seeding, mind, but otherwise good. Luke Johnson-Davies would almost definitely be the number 1 seed if there was seeding. Be that as it may, the listed #1 seed should progress to the semis as expected. The most likely remaining upset might come from #11. Final co...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

https://scontent.fdub5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/324240732_1582197598860773_4752363195439515803_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ymw8Hvu1Ev8AX97xMbd&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub5-1.fna&oh=00_AfCEjoqS4Xx365vbGyxR9ufHfLxwwRJv4DQTlALLh4EaBg&oe=63C477F2 So far so goo...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting back on for a second go
Replies: 88
Views: 19376

Re: Getting back on for a second go

Rules should be applied consistently. Be careful what you wish for! 100% this. As irritating as it is to see the likes of get back on far too soon, when other more deserving contestants have to wait, a hard and fast rule is only likely to be more restrictive (read: worse) than what we have now.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting back on for a second go
Replies: 88
Views: 19376

Re: Getting back on for a second go

Seems a lot of people were quite unlucky. I applied, was contacted immediately, passed audition, and was offered a recording slot within the month. I asked to postpone, as it clashed too much with the run up to the LC exams... also, I was not expecting such a fast turnaround and wanted a little more...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

The CoCXVI gets underway later today. It is set to be a brilliant competition and a set of must watch CD games on our TVs over the next few weeks. These are the matches we can expect to see. 1. Florence CL ~vs~ Leo S 2. Elliott M ~vs~ Dinos S 3. Ahmed M ~vs~ Eddy B 4. Tom S ~vs~ Adam L 5. Stu H ~vs~...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:38 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Merry Xmas C4C! 2022
Replies: 15
Views: 2468

Re: Merry Xmas C4C! 2022

Image

Hope ye have a great one! :D
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Courtesy of Steve Hyde as posted in that awful Countdowners Facebook group... Championship of Champions XVI – Meet the Contestants Now that we know the identity of the series 86 finals, we can finally reveal the lineup for January's Championship of Champions! Note: if you haven't seen today's episod...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is Colin Murray making Countdown too competitive?
Replies: 42
Views: 4662

Re: Is Colin Murray making Countdown too competitive?

Adam S Latchford wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:57 pm Fuck that page. Worst page on there - absolutely unnecessary.
Worst page on there?
Are you sure?!
https://wiki.apterous.org/Adam_Latchford

Merry Christmas, Latchbabe! :mrgreen:
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sun Dec 11, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: World Cup 2022 Qatar
Replies: 54
Views: 4430

Re: World Cup 2022 Qatar

You can't win a major tournament with the likes of Henderson and Slabhead. Here's to the future Yes, you can. For all intents and purposes, Euro 2020 was won by Italy and England... as it was a tie after 120 minutes of play. Penalty shootout is a lottery. So, that England team showed that they were...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 115)
Replies: 10
Views: 896

Re: Spoilers for Friday 25 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 115)

Rachel would want to cop herself on with the stern referee habit she's picked up in the last year or two.
1000-47 is actually NOT an identical method to 1000-50+3.
He should not have had to show over his paper.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: World Cup 2022 Qatar
Replies: 54
Views: 4430

Re: World Cup 2022 Qatar

Rainbow warriors to have exited so far = Denmark, Germany, Wales.
Who's next?
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC XVI discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Re: CoC XVI discussion

Heard a rumour the draw had to be altered at the last minute, as did the list of players (congrats Fiona!)...
...so that may change things a little!

Anyone have the actual draw?
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC XVI discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Re: CoC XVI discussion

% max achieved, (though still by no means a perfect metric) is a more reliable indicator of talent than the amount of points scored. That's where my list comes from. If you go with your Octototal list... 4 of the top 5 are BOTTOMS. :shock: Shows the bottom half is defo stronger, but as I don't value...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC XVI discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 750

CoC XVI discussion

As the draw has not been officially released, this thread belongs in the spoilers section, I guess. But filming starts today, and here is what we have:- 1. Florence CL ~vs~ Leo S 2. Elliott M ~vs~ Dinos S 3. Ahmed M ~vs~ Eddy B 4. Tom S ~vs~ Adam L 5. Stu H ~vs~ James H 6. Luke JD ~vs~ Martin M 7. D...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What would you do differently
Replies: 11
Views: 1291

Re: What would you do differently

Be much more aggressive in trying to shoehorn a reference to Apterous into my dialogue rather than hoping it would come up organically.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: David Barnard, 1991-2022
Replies: 85
Views: 11970

Re: Please say a prayer for David Barnard

The post from Mark that starts with:-
Mark Deeks wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:29 am Contrary to the misinformation of some absolute pricks in this community
...is utterly unnecessary, in bad taste, and derails the thread.
Please remove it, and any other post (including this one) that replies to it or quotes it.

Thank you.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:30 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 1 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 97)
Replies: 10
Views: 685

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 1 November 2022 (Series 86, Heat 97)

So far, they have had nostalgia clips to honour Dent and Riley... there had better be a few for Vorderman.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: I've become a ratings wanker
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: I've become a ratings wanker

New milestones bring out the wanker in us all, Fiona...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Oct 05, 2022 11:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: So, who will be the founding member of Countdown's "1000 CLUB"?
Replies: 129
Views: 82521

Re: So, who will be the founding member of Countdown's "1000 CLUB"?

I dunno what it is Fiona, tbh. I have never fully respected it, given the normal etiquette, since the advent of social media, has been that once a live event has aired (or even while it's airing), it immediately becomes fair game for online "spoilers". (I believe Adam Dexter knows what the...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: So, who will be the founding member of Countdown's "1000 CLUB"?
Replies: 129
Views: 82521

Re: So, who will be the founding member of Countdown's "1000 CLUB"?

Given that today was game #8 of a notable Octorun, anyone who:- 1. Does not know by now 2. Would read this forum (or go on social media etc.) before watching todays show is not a big enough fan, and hence does not deserve to be protected from spoilers. Might be time to revisit the CD community's &qu...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)
Replies: 15
Views: 1313

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 29 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 74)

You are a great ambassador for the game too... which is another reason to love that you are now the record holder!
I think your TV run will attract plenty of new friendly easy-going people to Countdown. Like attracts like.
Congrats!
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:26 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 26 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 71)
Replies: 15
Views: 1038

Re: Spoilers for Monday 26 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 71)

Tom S wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:11 pm Biggest revelation for me is that SD is an MF watcher, too!
Awesome! :D
I did not think it possible to like Susie even more...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 26 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 71)
Replies: 15
Views: 1038

Re: Spoilers for Monday 26 September 2022 (Series 86, Heat 71)

You came across as supercool, well played.
Loved the ESC and MF plug.
By the way... I missed many of the Easter eggs.

Were there actually 19, and if so, did you spot them all?
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Fiona T wrote: Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:11 am Yeah, I've been asked to be a reserve
Congrats!
If you get to play it will be quite the coup given that you're at best 30th in line for one of 16 places! :shock:
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Yeah. It's become quite fun now.
I'm guessing this is precisely what CD Team were hoping for when they decided to 'share it privately' with the contestants... or "Leaky Latchford & Co", as they should now probably be dubbed! :mrgreen:
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Adam says it's not legit, so for that reason it's fine for publication.
Fans are allowed speculate and make "fake" (but, let's face it - probably real ;) ) lists.
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series ***SPOILER ALERT***

Good to know there are false draws that exist then as this is not correct :-) Well if that's the case I will publish what I've been given in full... According to my sources this is the draw:- 1. Florence ~vs~ Leo 2. Elliott ~vs~ Dinos 3. Ahmed ~vs~ Eddy 4. Tom ~vs~ Adam 5. Stu ~vs~ James 6. Luke JD...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

What's so unusual about contestants being given non-public information in advance? They're trusted not to spoil it. Anyone who has ever attended a Countdown recording, as contestant or +1, has had to keep results private until broadcast. In this case, because sharing it with them was dumb as fuck. ...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

CD Team would never have any sure way of getting the leaky contestant to own up to it, unless they voluntarily came forward. But if the potential consequences would be losing their spot, who would bother being that honest, when they have nothing to gain and everything to lose? Yes, I know the draw n...
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27543

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

This is Countdown Team's fault for leaking it to the contestants, That was a silly thing to do. If they wanted it secret they should have kept it PROPERLY secret. Yes. I know it contains an Octochamp whose run has yet to air... but it will probably be published here early anyway. You can't put the g...