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ok, get charlie to move it then

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Vimto = Vomit

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its not a spoiler is it?

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George House Trust worker, Kate Richardson, has been the reigning champ on Channel 4's Countdown since Wednesday, but her journey to the top hasn't been without a touch of controversy. Kate is an out lesbian who was civil partnered to her girlfriend Sara in 2006, and is thought to be the first out l...

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I was watching the Krypton Factor and saw a contestant called Jon Stitcher. As I've never met Jon before I don't know what he looks like and was wondering if it was him. If it was then you really were bade in the assault course. did he look like this?? http://www.countdownwiki.com/images/e/ef/Jon_S...

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Eastenders = arse tensed

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Jason Larsen wrote:On the episode of Countdown that aired on Wedmesday, February 4, Rachel Riley revealed that she likes Thai food. There are a lot of Thai restaurants in Seattle. Who thinks I should book Rachel a plane ticket there?

I think her boyfriend likes Thai food too...

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Just saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button after work today (brilliant film) and as the credits rolled the Countdowner in me couldn't help but notice the director ERIC ROTH was an anagram of RHETORIC :D ha ha, I was watching "Coronation Street" before, and it struck me...they should int...

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The folly of mistaking [...] a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths Physician, heal thyself. From the Bible, Luke 4:23 (King James Version): And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also her...

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Charlie Reams - Malice Sharer

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Rachel Riley - Clearly Heir

Thought of the Moment:

The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us. -Paul Valery, poet and philosopher (1871-1945)

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Susie Dent - Nude Sites

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Ralph Gillions wrote:"Did you not? Would you not? Could you not?
and
"Is it on the trolley?"
became catch-phrases in my workplace.

Same here! In fact only today we were quoting "Did he not? would he not? Could he not?" lol!

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AnnieHall wrote:What about Victoria Wood on Dictionary Corner? (Not telling those jokes, though! )

I'd approve of that!

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Clare Sudbery wrote:Cool Brian, ta. But how did you find it? There were no obvious links and I couldn't find it via the search function?

you need to go to http://www.channel4.com/takepart which is where you can apply for most of channel4's shows

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eek, sorry about that, I locked the other topic by accident. So, um, trying again... Does anyone know how long the current series lasts? I've just been given the dates for the recording of the series final, and was surprised by how soon it is! And is it just me, or is the new C4 Countdown website a...

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Jason Larsen wrote:Brian...

Well, you looked SO British on your pic, my eyes didn't think they even needed to wander south to check out your location.

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I like the new U2 one

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Thank you for the information, Brian! Jeff, I do know what Coronation Street is. We get CBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation since we are so close to the Canadian border and it comes on every weeknight at 7:00. It is followed by US Jeopardy. AH sorry, I didn't realise you weren't in the UK! l...

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Come in everybody, find a space. Hi Betty, hi Dot. Dot, Dotty, how did you get on last night? Did he not? Was he not? Could he not? No. He was probably threatened by your new-found physicality. All right, spread out everybody, nice arm's reach between every person. Hi, are you new? Have you got any ...

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Ralph Gillions wrote:I like Victoria Wood. So there!

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What is this, Richard and fucking Judy? If taken literally, that could be quite a disturbing show to watch. Richard, and Fucking Judy.... I'm feeling kind Brian, so I uploaded this, knowing you'll love it: Cassetteboy - Back in Black (Richard & Judy) It's not Cassetteboy's best but still pretty...

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Oh dear. What a wasted 2 minutes of my life. It's a victoria wood sketch, one of my faves! And why did you feel you needed to join a message board devoted to the Channel 4 gameshow Countdown so you could quote it at such tedious length? That's why this is called the 'Off Topic' forum - Discuss anyt...

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Charlie Reams wrote:I want to die.

I've never met a Blonde Emo before Charlie, normally they have black hair.

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Kirk Bevins wrote:Oh dear. What a wasted 2 minutes of my life.

It's a victoria wood sketch, one of my faves!

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An impatient woman customer is having her groceries checked out by a slow girl on the till. She looks at a packet of bacon. Till girl It’s got no price on. Did you notice how much they were? Customer No, I didn’t. She looks round and holds up the bacon. Till girl Won’t be long. Customer Good. Long p...

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Jon O'Neill wrote:What is this, Richard and fucking Judy?

If taken literally, that could be quite a disturbing show to watch. Richard, and Fucking Judy....

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Thank you for the information, Brian! Jeff, I do know what Coronation Street is. We get CBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation since we are so close to the Canadian border and it comes on every weeknight at 7:00. It is followed by US Jeopardy. AH sorry, I didn't realise you weren't in the UK! l...

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Jason Larsen wrote:I don't even know who Jim MacDonald is, but he does look a lot like Jeff!

The clues were there...

or a young Jim McDonald off coronation street!

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Gary Male wrote:And of course the all time classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxdMFRwztl4

What?

LOL at the closing line

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and lets not forget the classic Pussy VS Printer

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Matt Morrison wrote:I think we can all be clear that the redeeming feature here is cute cats.

But when it comes to cats there is only one clip to see.
I presume you've all seen the original, but here is the Hitchcock remix.

Oh I love this clip, it's one of my favourites!

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Charlie Reams wrote:
Brian Whitworth wrote:tut, no sense of humour!
Yeah, I'm an adult who doesn't find talking animals amusing. How embarrassing!

each to their own I guess. I don't find Blackadder remotely amusing in the slightest, but Im guessing you do, right?

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tut, no sense of humour!

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Jason Larsen wrote:How did you find that picture, Brian?

I justy googled "Jim Mcdonald"

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Ben Hunter wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONmhQJy1ViA

This is the definitive talking cat.

now that. is FUCKING HILARIOUS!!!

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and heres the 'original' -- funny when you watch this after the 1st one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3U0udLH ... re=related

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This amused me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JynBEX_kg8

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Jason Larsen wrote:Who would that be, Brian?

here:

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Round 2: C P S A E T D O M C1: SCOPED (6) C2: SEAT (4) (?) DC: COASTED (7) TOECAPS (7) OT: CAPOTES (7) DAMPEST (7) STAMPED (7) DECAMPS (7) SCAMPED (7) PODCAST (7) POMADES (7) STOMPED (7) Score: 6–6 (max 13) C2: SEAT (4) (?) It sounded like "FATE" when he said it, even the subtitles on tel...

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It looks so dated!! I can't beleive that contestant is only 28 Excellent, another contender for "Countdowner who looks most uncannily like a cartoon character": http://home.philreynolds.org.uk/geoff_ned.jpg Geoff Andrews : Ned Flanders This clip also puts paid to the oft-repeated myth abo...

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It looks so dated!! I can't beleive that contestant is only 28, and Cathy Hytner does not look comfortable at all doing the letters -- and look at the font!!! and they dont even label the boxes she picks from! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEaaW-mbyk The font that was used, was called Egyptienne ...

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It looks so dated!! I can't beleive that contestant is only 28, and Cathy Hytner does not look comfortable at all doing the letters -- and look at the font!!! and they dont even label the boxes she picks from!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLEaaW-mbyk

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Charlie Reams wrote:The link doesn't work and if it's the fucking PISSFLAPS clip again then I will kill you. Just so you know.

Link works for me, and don't be vulgar Charlie - no it's not.

It's when the contestant let Carol choose the letters.

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Carol Vorderman - Damn Vocal Error

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Gok Wan = Go Wank

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ha ha ha - I've never seen this before, and I didn't even think it was allowed!!
Funny Countdown Video

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Martin Lewis (Money expert chap)
Colin Murray

Cool!

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so am right in thinking that if they film 5 eps a day, we are only seeing Rachel and Jeff on their 3rd day on the job!?! Yep. How many people do you know who were that good at their jobs on their third day? None!! they are brilliant, I know Rachel had a few very minor hitches at first, due to nerve...

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Here's a good anagram for all the countdown addicts

Countdown = Cut Down On

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so am right in thinking that if they film 5 eps a day, we are only seeing Rachel and Jeff on their 3rd day on the job!?!

WOW - that's amazing!

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Duran Duran - Notorious

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Ok, to put the record straight, Clare was right, to an extent -- at first I thought "ah, maybe it's a bit cliquey and hostile here" --

But then I read the original post in the other forum and I got the joke, so it's ok!

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Used to play a lot on PixiePit. Haven't for ages. Countdown has taken over as my online word-based obsession. For now. Am theoretically still up for a game any time, though in practice it depends on availability. Late at night would be best time. Thanks Clare, I'm always playing til the early hours...

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Kate Humble will be on 16th to 20th Feb. She's the wildlife presenter who does Springwatch with Bill Oddie. I saw some of the recordings, and she was very good. But then I liked her in the first place! I like Jo Brand too. Charlie can be a miserable sod sometimes. Charlie can be a miserable sod som...

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Charlie Reams wrote:Being good (as in really good) at Scrabble and Countdown simultaneously is next to impossible. I've resolved this problem by being mediocre at both.

I'm not brilliant at scrabble, but I'm pretty good -- my best 1 word score is 90, yet to get the magic 100(+) yet...

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Anyone play??

Im always up for a game, I play via the interface on facebook.

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Matt Morrison wrote:Undeniably, Henry Rollins.

Good Choice -- Is he still doing poetry!?

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