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Fiona T wrote: ↑Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:22 am Yeah I did wonder what the difference between eating a dog and eating a cow is.

Come to think of it, I think all the animals we traditionally eat are vegetarian - we don't generally eat carnivores - wonder why that is....

I do like shark fin soup

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Callum Todd wrote: ↑Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:45 am Dog meat to be outlawed in South Korea

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67920167

Interestingly it's not illegal to eat dogs, just make money from it

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If there's no advantage, then why is the women's #1 ranked #118 in the open rankings? The answer to this question is the reason why there's a protected category, regardless of size, strength, speed and power advantages. Its not a level playing field in the same way that there are less established c...

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JPR RIP

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Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:09 pm Franz Beckenbauer

Der Kaiser, probably a better defender than Bobby Moore.
Maybe an unpopular opinion

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/67807719 This is ridiculous, there is no advantage in pool OK, so for context: A transgender pool champion says she received "vile" and "horrific" abuse online after her opponent refused to play her in a final. Pinches said she did it out of &qu...

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If you're still sending work emails, you surely haven't knocked off early. This was a bone of contention when I worked on a PC at work. When they offered me a work laptop it was on the condition that I could take it home and that's leave work early whilst still working. Needless to say I never got ...

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I think The Pride movement with the rainbow flag should be the all encompassing banner
When I was younger it was Gay Pride but over the years I think the Pride part is more important than the gay part for me, being proud of who you are

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I recommend you watch Truelove on Channel 4 which covers this topic very well

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Maybe so the recipient knows you sent it on your phone if you say, knocked off early, but still wanted to give the impression you are still working and emailed on your phone, you are busted

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/67807719
This is ridiculous, there is no advantage in pool

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Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:07 pm We would be better off as a country if we had kept Boris Johnson as PM.

Theresa May, possibly but BJ was a disaster.
Though I fear in 10 years (it will take that long for the Tories to recover) he may be back

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Jon O'Neill wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:39 pm Christian Bale is English.

Thought he was Welsh
Edit, he was born in Haverfordwest so yes Welsh and British too

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Since the Epstein papers release, I see Stephen Hawking's big bang theory is trending on social media You need to explain this to the likes of me. Its not rocket science 😊 Though on reflexion it's not that funny neither. Aparrently Bruce Willis is in th papers, though he has nothing to say about it

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I feel there is less risk for the elite players in Co Events The only real element of luck is that standard letter formations and easy number targets leave it as a conundrum shoot out where as in Scrabble an elite player can lose to practicly anyone if the tile fairy is especially unkind. Maybe havi...

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So the Pogues and Kirsty McCall have 7 votes Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each OK, so it's all over, and Jona Lewie managed to tie with The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl for first place on 7 votes at the end. The top 3: 1. The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York - 7 =. Jona Lew...

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I guess Asexual people have a right to be included if its really a group for non heterosexuals (nor Trans)

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Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:45 pm Being trans is not really related to being gay, except in a superficial sense, and the concept of an LGBT (plus some extra letters maybe) "community" is somewhat bizarre.

Are you suggesting you can't be Trans and Gay?

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Good to see Kai all grown up
He was great at the anagram questions obvs.

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David Soul, played Hutch in Starkey and Hutch

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Since the Epstein papers release, I see Stephen Hawking's big bang theory is trending on social media

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Elliott Mellor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:28 pm Glynis Johns dead. My first hit.

Just made 100

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Why do ITV insist on stretching out shows that are perfectly fine being 30 minutes long to an hour? So annoying. Yeah so many shows can go back to being 30 minutes with a maximum of just one short ad break but they no doubt want to increase revenue from the extra long ad breaks. Also too much time ...

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So the Pogues and Kirsty McCall have 7 votes
Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each

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It's good forum etiquette to say what's behind the link. Edit - Headline is "Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies" btw. 3) At least I didn't say " That colourful woman who was accused of robbing money from kids charity before it went into administration." Btw no menti...

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It's good forum etiquette to say what's behind the link. Edit - Headline is "Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies" btw. 1) its my version of click bait. 2) What are the chances of me fucking up the spelling of Camila second name 3) At least I didn't say " That colourful wo...

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67868843

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Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:55 pm What happens to old men that sees them become unable to shut their mouths properly?

I suppose I could be a little more discreet

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Extra points for anyone under 30

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The Sound of Freedom is a terrible movie.
Barbie is extremely over-rated.
THE Dial of Destiny was a fine film

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So was my gran. But at 98, the light can shut off at any moment. Would have gone for Doherty over him with a bit more thought though, that's a good pick. As undignified as this is I deliberately have avoided picking people who already have a life threatening illness that I am aware of Its like pick...

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Unless it's better to create a 2024 deadpool topic I'm going to place my 10 to die in 2024

1) Queen Camila
2)David Jason
3) Michael Caine
4) Stevie Wonder
5) Keith Richarda
6) Gene Hackman
7) Maggie Smith
8) Tony Blair
9) Billy Connolly
10) Joe Biden

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John Pilger.
A legend in investigative journalism
Tom Wilkinson a fine British actor

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Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what is and isn't OK, and can't control anyone else's reaction. #2 to me seems not only OK but healthy and I'd like to think most people would agree. #3 seems on the other hand to be at best based on false or exaggerated information, and at worst coul...

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samir pilica wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:13 pm What are the prospects of the South Africans succeeding at the ICJ? Does accusing someone of “genocidal acts” bear the same legal weight as accusing them of an outright genocide?

Considering South Africa's history in the lady 2 or 3 centuries, one expects it to be laughed at.
Pots and Kettles etc

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Though not a workforce thing, Labour has used all-woman shortlists for MP candidates in some constituencies. To criticise what Mary Earps was wearing during SPOTY without being accused of misogyny? SPOTY completely passed me by, but there are certain things in life where there are differences in ho...

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Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what is and isn't OK, and can't control anyone else's reaction. #2 to me seems not only OK but healthy and I'd like to think most people would agree. #3 seems on the other hand to be at best based on false or exaggerated information, and at worst coul...

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Gev. You will be telling me next Churchill knew about Pearl Harbour next. With regards Benny N ignoring intelligence from Egypt, they have form with their secret service clocking up az mentioned in the film Golda, before the Yom Kippur war they switched off monitoring equipment in error. I still thi...

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The ginger stepson of "Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold".for example : Is it OK to say Rosie Jones isn't funny, without getting accused of being ableist.? To do honest charity work and say it makes you feel good about yourself rather than its completely altruistic without being accuse...

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I am at that stage where I'm like, just show the fucking videos then. Or, if they are as atrocious as people say, at least describe what happens in them. I guarantee nothing anyone could say would justify the current Israeli response, of which I've actually seen videos of. Even if it was worse than...

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Mark James wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:44 am Is lava wet?

No but it is a liquid but lacks the properties that wet things have.

But I'm sure someone with a chemistry O or A level will give a difinitive answer

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Mark James wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:24 am Gaston Glock

Never knew the gun was named after an actual dude

But not the Glockenspiel
Turns out Glock means bell

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David Leland, film director

Jacques Delores father of the EU

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Uhhh, no. If former countdown champions wanted to go to an event, there is a plethora of options. Think this has been said before (forgive me if not), but if you are thinking of running a CoEvent, go to a few first to get a taste for what is like I am going to one next year. I dont think I would be...

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Focal events are great but I wonder if a huge event fairly centrally located would be attended by loads former Countdown champions along with the usual focal attendees.
I guess it would be a huge financial risk without having an idea how many are interested

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More observations
Just heard Leona Lewis Christmas hit which I forgot
about.
Also, Walking in the Air not a Christmas song in isolation.

Where are You Christmas from the Grinch I completely forgot about as its my kids favourite

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I think that when Christmas songs from years gone by are churned on the radio, Stay Another Day, gets plenty of airtime. Don't You Want Me was a huge Christmas no1 but don't get played as it's clearly a hit that made Christmas no 1. Without any Christmas lyrics or bells in the song. I think it shoul...

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Stay Another Day isn't a Christmas song. Though if anyone had nominated it, we could have discussed it. Anyway, all nominations went on. Tough luck to all you latecomers! Edit - Proper Crimbo was a bit of a joke entry but both Cliffs were Christmas number 1s. I don't think I can alter the poll with...

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Not on the list. December Song by George Michael. I didnt want to be critical of the list as I was grateful to Gev for doing it, largely at my behest but I'm pleased it's proved popular. But yes East 17s Stay Another Day is more deserving than Bo Selecta and Cliff but I'm not sure how big a hit Dec...

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There's a big Scrabble Event next year the MGI at Leonardo in Milton Keynes and amongst the huge prize money there is a raffle and the winner gets accommodation for the following years event which is a nice touch

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Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:23 am Russia still use the Julian Calendar

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67816987

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Russia still use the Julian Calendar

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I would have just bumped this thread rather than start a new one. OK I'm bumping it. Personal ones. (Ones I can influence) Attend a Co:Event Get Married Win a division at a Scrabble Event (I always play in A division like a masochist) Lose at least 3 stone by next Christmas Make a Will. Straight pr...

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Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:42 pm
Fiona T wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:46 pm
Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:11 pm Women, generally, are worse drivers.
Yeah that must be why they have cheaper insurance...
Heh well quite. But nothing is as pervasive as anecdotal evidence.

Is this an example of prejudicial affirmation the kids of today talk about?

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Fiona T wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:46 pm
Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:11 pm Women, generally, are worse drivers.
Yeah that must be why they have cheaper insurance...

In my experience women are no better or worse than men.
Men are more likely to speed however
I have a problem with octogenarians and older drivers
They should only be allowed to drive in daylight

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https://youtu.be/l-IO6_cU5jM?si=ioyBKyqr9Wkd7u-9 Well that was a cheery Christmas watch! But yeah 100% agree - I can't see any non-religious argument against a terminally ill person of sound mind who is going to suffer a painful or even just unpleasant death choosing a compassionate and humane alte...

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Merry Christmas one and all.
Hope you all get what you want

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The only thing Scrabble events have over Co Events is probably the ratings system which some people are obsessed with I always like to play up in the top division as I neither care about ratings or cash prizes the only thing I'm slightly obsessed with is finishing the event on time as I'm invariably...

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What is "Coffee Bean 100" in Welsh

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Die Hard is not a Christmas movie.
If its on the basis of it happening Christmas Eve, you may as well call Eyes Wide Shut a Christmas Movie amongst others

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