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by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 630994

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

the water gathered can then be taken out to the garden to water those poorly plants in these drought times rather then just flushing down the sink.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to introduce the 10 letter conundrums?
Replies: 27
Views: 2574

Re: Is it time to introduce the 10 letter conundrums?

It would ruin the game for 90% of the viewing population I reckon
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14 July 2022 - Colin Murray returns
Replies: 17
Views: 1564

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14 July 2022 - Colin Murray returns

Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:51 pm PISSABED for context. This game was weeks ago.
thank you
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 4 August 2022 - Les Dennis Hosts
Replies: 6
Views: 766

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 4 August 2022 - Les Dennis Hosts

Philip A wrote: Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:37 pm My tweet praising Les was published in The Metro!
If only the media would print news rather than following Twitter for their stories!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Track and Field (and Road) Athletics
Replies: 252
Views: 49559

Re: Track and Field Athletics

Marc Meakin wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:25 am How old is the pole vault?
Did they used to land in a sand pit?
Yes they did and the pole was stiff, no bending at all.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Colin Murray as Host (pros and cons)
Replies: 16
Views: 2322

Re: Colin Murray as Host (pros and cons)

Too early to say, and now he's got covid!!!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 81
Views: 11416

Re: Wordle

Every morning I play the NY Times daily Wordle, each evening I play Wordlegame.org, yesterday, rather spookily, both words were the same!!

I always use the same start word, and once on Wordlegame.org it was THE word!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: "A couple of ways..." -oh STFU Rachel!
Replies: 9
Views: 1171

Re: "A couple of ways..." -oh STFU Rachel!

I don't have a problem with it but then I don't crawl over everything in minute detail so that I, or my senses, can be offended.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684051

Re: Ask Graeme?

Has BAMBOOZLE ever been a conundrum?

Anyone watching Mcdonald & Dodds last night will understand the relevance of the question :)
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pig-Headed Man
Replies: 56
Views: 4603

Re: Pig-Headed Man

Gavin Chipper wrote: Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:15 pm Swimming's governing body has banned transgender people who have gone through male puberty from competing in female events.
and now need other sports to follow suit!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1604
Views: 1652736

Re: Politics in General

Triggered on purpose by his supporters before the by-elections? If i was a tory voter I would want him out before the next general election as I don't think the tories would win with him at the helm I think you've got to give him time, he's been so diverted with Covid and the Ukraine war, he may ye...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon May 30, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Absolutely terrible claims to fame/celebrity spots
Replies: 74
Views: 28049

Re: Absolutely terrible claims to fame/celebrity spots

I was in the Cross Keys pub in Great Missenden after golf one day to find it full of news hacks, including the current Dictionary Corner incumbent, Robert Hardman. They were chasing a story about the guy who started Midsomer Murders and lived in the village. He asked us a few questions about the pla...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon May 30, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 26th May 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 104)
Replies: 5
Views: 647

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 26 May 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 104)

Thomas Carey wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 11:24 am Nobody noticed I got the date wrong yesterday lol whoops
You think anybody actually reads the first post, let alone the title?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat May 21, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Sanctioning individuals based on nationality
Replies: 28
Views: 2569

Re: Sanctioning individuals based on nationality

Gavin Chipper wrote: Fri May 20, 2022 7:24 pm No ranking points for Wimbledon. The ATP and WTA (men's and women's governing bodies) are sanctioning Wimbledon for banning Russians. Interesting.
and the Russians are playing at the French Open!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon May 16, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 1860

Re: Eurovision Song Contest 2022

It looked to me like there was an awful lot of miming going on, especially with the musicians amongst the performers.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu May 05, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 30th March 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 63)
Replies: 14
Views: 1608

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 30 March 2022 (Series 85, Prelim 63)

While Countdown does not have a rigorous rule set, they try their best to accept inflections of words that are sensible. The “restaurant rule” is based around requesting a portion or unit of something. Some foods which are mass nouns can take a plural on Countdown but not all of them. If a food is ...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun May 01, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 630994

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

Sometimes the seat down makes aiming more of an issue. When you get to my age I go for a sit down wee anyway Well obviously you shouldn't piss with the seat down (while standing up) any more than you should piss with the lid down. This is about how you leave the toilet afterwards. Quite so. the lid...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The 1% Club
Replies: 52
Views: 4969

Re: The 1% Club

Weekend evening, probably Saturday
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pig-Headed Man
Replies: 56
Views: 4603

Re: Pig-Headed Man

If you think that was a party I would hate to go to one of yours!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The 1% Club
Replies: 52
Views: 4969

Re: The 1% Club

Lee Mack is an absolute natural, compare him to so many other presenters who struggle to read the auto-cue!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:38 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: How will the sale of Channel 4 affect Countdown's future?
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: How will the sale of Channel 4 affect Countdown's future?

Could it be an opportunity for ITV/BBC to bag it and put it on at a decent time?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: NHS-worship
Replies: 39
Views: 10118

Re: NHS-worship

This NHS thing then. Starting in January I've had some symptoms and went to see my GP and had a blood test that came back negative for everything, and I was then referred to a specialist. I got a letter from the department dated 2nd February acknowledging that I'd been referred etc. (it was actuall...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Fact or Bullshit
Replies: 27
Views: 2210

Re: Fact or Bullshit

Being born within the sound of Bow bells makes you a cockney. For years I assumed Bow as in East London meaning I would qualify, however the Bow bells are actually in Marylebone making a Cockney more from central London than East london I think you may be a bit confused here, the bells are those of...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dr Imafidon to stand in for Riley
Replies: 40
Views: 5030

Re: Dr Imafidon to stand in for Riley

That looked more like a wig today (Tues 22nd) according to my wife
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dr Imafidon to stand in for Riley
Replies: 40
Views: 5030

Re: Dr Imafidon to stand in for Riley

I haven't watched Dr Imafidon but happened to channel flick the other day and saw a couple of seconds of Countdown, so I know she's black and that leads me to detect some casual racism in the previous two posts. First post: black lady talks funny. Second post: black lady has funny name. Do you see ...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 8857

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

I definitely agree about the volume of the music every time it is used.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Brits and Non Gender Specific Awards
Replies: 20
Views: 2095

Re: The Brits and Non Gender Specific Awards

Can somebody explain non-binary to me? I don't understand it- it's that they don't feel male or female? Because that just confuses me because gender isn't really a feeling. I'm trying to be more understanding about these people (after all, they're just people, no different to you and me) but it's t...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Brits and Non Gender Specific Awards
Replies: 20
Views: 2095

Re: The Brits and Non Gender Specific Awards

Do think this should be the way forward for art awards like Grammy Oscars etc. I mean authors compete on a level playing field so why not. I think the Brits did it because there are a lot of Trans acts and artists that identify as non binary like Sam Smith . I am torn as I like awards to be spread ...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 630994

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

You get different angles and can find stuff you might not have got from just the sitting position. So you need to do both, though you obviously start with sitting. Left and right handed as well. If you haven't learnt these advanced techniques though, you would obviously do it sitting down. It would...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun Dec 19, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: First impressions of Anne
Replies: 141
Views: 24509

Re: First impressions of Anne

While watching Anne I often think, there's no way Nick could have handled that and for that I commend her. with her we get a chance to see contestants personality, with Nick there never was a hope.

It's been a tough ask this week without Suzie
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd December 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 113)
Replies: 3
Views: 527

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 2nd December 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 113)

It would have been useful to have a message that made sense!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Only Connect
Replies: 169
Views: 93724

Re: Only Connect

SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER Great R2 question tonight, which most members of this forum should get. (Highlight to reveal) 5 | Exact // 10 points 3 | 1-5 away // 7 points 2 | 6-10 away // 5 points 1 |...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 19th November 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 104)
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Spoilers for Friday 19 November 2021 (Series 84, Preliminary 104)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:53 pm Yeah, except nobody notices the names of the contestants.
Especially as nowadays Anne very rarely mentions their surnames.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown on All 4
Replies: 21
Views: 3775

Re: Countdown on All 4

No problems on Channel 4 (ie real television) apart from the subtitles issue.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 24th September 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 64)
Replies: 5
Views: 1132

Re: Spoilers for 24 September 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 64)

Philip A wrote: Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:20 pm

Studio lighting better in this filming block also. It’s not overlit nor hazy.
Still catching up with last week's shows but on 4HD the lighting looks very wishy-washy, I am considering going back to Ch4 standard to see if it makes a difference. Susie's dress in two days time looks fine! :)
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Is it time to end Countdown?
Replies: 57
Views: 8857

Re: Is it time to end Countdown?

I haven't watched in years. I would like to think some sort of change could entice me back but it probably can't. Certainly I can't watch it live in its current time slot but then I never get to see Only Connect either but I record that. What could entice me to record Countdown? I think going back ...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Words and expressions that grind your gears
Replies: 108
Views: 21010

Re: Words and expressions that grind your gears

Susie saying "it's in the dictionary, so yes". she seems to be saying it a lot lately!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Sep 20, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednedsay 15th September 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 57)
Replies: 12
Views: 1706

Re: Spoilers for Wednedsay 15th September 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 57)

2) Twice C2 not asked for their words (R1 for the challenger and a later round for Mike) Thought I was the only one that had this problem. I assume for the later round, the only reason I could think of why it was not shown was because Mike had "MORONS". For Round 1, I have no idea what ha...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 6th September 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 50)
Replies: 5
Views: 991

Re: Spoilers for Monday 6th September 2021 (Series 84, Prelim 50)

Philip A wrote: Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:04 pm Improved lighting from last week, numbers board fits in the box better, Anne Robinson not being snide.
Strangely I found this show quite fuzzy. As from today I am recording the HD version and see how it is tonight.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: "Black Takeover Day" - Autumn 2021
Replies: 79
Views: 26099

Re: "Black Takeover Day" - Autumn 2021

Is this just to be a "special" with black competitors too?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread
Replies: 503
Views: 155348

Re: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread

Are we happy now? I probably will still wear a mask in public but wobt get that panic if ive left it at home. I still think this is the government putting the economy before safety I think I'll try and carry one with me and if I feel the situation might need one then I can put it on, generally thou...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 29th June 2021 (Series 84 Prelim 2)
Replies: 7
Views: 1532

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 29th June 2021 (Series 84 Prelim 2)

Rhys Benjamin wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:46 pm It was 100% broadcast at 2:10pm, so presumably someone from whoever does the EPGs accidentally programmed it as 2:30pm?
OK, thanks. It was fine yesterday
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: First impressions of Anne
Replies: 141
Views: 24509

Re: First impressions of Anne

I liked the way she interviews the guest!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 29th June 2021 (Series 84 Prelim 2)
Replies: 7
Views: 1532

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 29th June 2021 (Series 84 Prelim 2)

Was the timing of this broadcast astray? My recording only started at the second numbers game!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue May 25, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Track and Field (and Road) Athletics
Replies: 252
Views: 49559

Re: Track and Field Athletics

Phil H wrote: Sun May 23, 2021 5:45 pm Is it just me or have there been numerous references to "lactic acid" in coverage of every event this season, but next to none in previous seasons?
No, it's been talked about for years!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Chris Packham's talks
Replies: 6
Views: 2037

Re: Chris Packham's talks

I'm hoping he gets a squidgy before he's done!

I'd promote him to MOST annoying
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Baby Riley-Kovalev
Replies: 55
Views: 30148

Re: Baby Riley-Kovalev

A couple of days ago my wife mentioned that it looked like she was developing a bump but I said it was probably an optical illusion of her black and white dress, but yesterday in the "carpet" dress she certainly looked like there was one developing - even to my eyes!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 13th April 2020 (Series 83, Preliminary 72)
Replies: 1
Views: 764

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 13 April 2020 (Series 83, Preliminary 72)

Looks like he forgot to change his shirt after the game :)
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers
Replies: 65
Views: 12788

Re: New Countdown App Looking for Beta Testers

Is it only 9 letter words and numbers?
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 22nd March 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 56)
Replies: 15
Views: 4202

Re: Spoilers for Monday 22 March 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 56)

It's not just population. I'd be willing to bet that most viewers didn't understand the teaser. And that's not a good thing. It's not a north/south competition. Maybe it was insensitive of me to call it "obscure", but some explanation should have been given. And this goes for loads of TTT...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 10th February 2021 (Series 83, Prelim 28)
Replies: 3
Views: 1350

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 10th February 2021 (Series 83, Prelim 28)

Bit of a shock to see Nick at the start! Colin could have warned us!!
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread
Replies: 503
Views: 155348

Re: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread

I hope Rhys has got someone looking out for him

Fight back against the virus starts today with my jab at 2:20pm
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread
Replies: 503
Views: 155348

Re: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread

I see that we currently have the most deaths of Coronavirus per capita. It is very easy to blame the government but i think we are are being more thorough/honest with our stats. I mean for example, Japan want the postponed Olympics to take place so i can understand why they wiuld massage figures. O...
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread
Replies: 503
Views: 155348

Re: COVID-19 Coronavirus Thread

Gavin Chipper wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:10 am By the way, has anyone on here had their first dose of the vaccine yet? Peter, maybe?

Thank you very much. I'm here all week.
My first dose is this Saturday and the follow up in April
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 13th January 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 8)
Replies: 8
Views: 2690

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 13 January 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 8)

Marc Meakin wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:56 am I love it that Colin has the same enthusiasm for Cowntdown as he has for a sporting event
Refreshing
I did have my concerns that once the "celebrity" contestants were gone that Colin might lose a bit of his sparkle, but that was well presented programme yesterday.
by Ian Fitzpatrick
Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026523

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Jonathan Willis wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:01 am Thank you Gavin and Johnny. I am scared of getting into gaming as i had a brush with addiction to a game in the past.
Very wise!