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- Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:03 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3704
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
R2: I am presuming that MOUNTIES is not good? Capitalised, so no good OK then, mounties I wish we had some kind of kudos button on posts on this forum, so I could just click and give you some props for a great post. Sometimes all you want to do is just laugh and it seems bulky to have to leave a wh...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:10 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Virtual Mars bars
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2258
Re: Virtual Mars bars
my middle names are the forename and surname respectively of an ancestor of mine - a famous 17th century Welsh metaphysical poet. I can't imagine there are many 17th Century Welsh metaphysical poets who are really *that* famous. You're probably right. Hold on, I'll just count them. Er, 1, ... Surel...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:26 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Weakest Link
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29160
Re: The Weakest Link
http://home.philreynolds.org.uk/games/link1.phpDinos Sfyris wrote:Do you have a link to yours. I'd like a little looky-loo
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3704
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
Also REPUTING. Only just saw that as an anagram of yours though Phil, I went for PETERING myself like DC.Phil Reynolds wrote:ERUPTING to equal DC in round 11.
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3704
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
Yeah I noticed the stemmer didn't have it, then remembered it comes from their official name (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) so presumably retains the proper-nounage.Gary Male wrote:Capitalised, so no goodMatt Morrison wrote:R2: I am presuming that MOUNTIES is not good?
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:44 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many swear words does Kai know?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8662
Re: How many swear words does Kai know?
A1 Post.Charlie Reams wrote:These days we call that "eating out".George Jenkins wrote:In my day, a good nosh up meant a good meal.Michael Wallace wrote:As in to nosh someone off?
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3704
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
R3: classic example of the problem with Rachel not putting words up (and I know that will be changing soon).
Susie said "you can spell HARKEN with an E in front" but surely she didn't mean EHARKEN?
Susie said "you can spell HARKEN with an E in front" but surely she didn't mean EHARKEN?
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3704
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 10th February 2009
R2: I am presuming that MOUNTIES is not good?
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Drifting semantically
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7694
Re: Drifting semantically
Anyone on a Windows PC, Start > Programs > Accessories > System > Character Map is a good place to learn these.Martin Gardner wrote:I can't find the oe one as easily on the numbers pad
œ is ALT+0156
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:01 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Monday 09/02/2009
- Replies: 73
- Views: 10037
Re: Spoilers and comments for Monday 09/02/2009
A Mars bar.Phil Reynolds wrote:What's the pay like?Charlie Reams wrote:Phil, I should totally employ you as my full-time apologist.
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:20 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Making Change
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7038
Re: Making Change
I'm gonna guess that the next coin up has to be equal to or greater than [next lowest coin + two times the next lowest coin after that]. I have no proof/reason whatsoever for this at the moment :D There's a distinct possibility you just wanted to come up with some crazy formula to see some numpty t...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:25 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Making Change
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7038
Re: Making Change
I''d say if you put the coins in ascending order, then each coin's value has to be a multiple of the value of the previous coin. I'm not convinced yet, but I've a gut feeling that it's correct. Doesn't apply to English currency though - 50p not a multiple of 20p, 5p not a multiple of 2p. er - how t...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Making Change
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7038
Re: Making Change
I reckon if you put the coins in ascending order, each coin has to be at least double the value of the previous coin. To answer Charlie's question, I would modify Jono's response slightly. I'd say if you put the coins in ascending order, then each coin's value has to be a multiple of the value of t...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Monday 09/02/2009
- Replies: 73
- Views: 10037
Re: Spoilers and comments for Monday 09/02/2009
Hate (love) to be the pedantic web git but 404 is a File Not Found error (the answer doesn't exist). Perhaps you mean a 503 Service Unavailable (answer temporarily not accessible).Katherine Birkett wrote:Tea Time Teaser 2 – Brain underwent a 404 error. The answer cannot be displayed.
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Deluxe handheld game from 2005
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1081
Re: Deluxe handheld game from 2005
Apart from the fact that he's clearly trying very, very, painfully hard to be like Charlie Brooker, quite good. Cheers for the link.Ben Wilson wrote:Whenever I read Gary's reviews I am reminded of this guy, possibly the only videogame reviewer actually worth a shit nowadays.
- Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1051736
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Mike Patton style? kid606?Stuart Arnot wrote:I am a noise musician
- Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
You'll kick yourself. PM me if you want a hint without it being spoiled (ish!)Lesley Jeavons wrote:Thanks Matt, all were easy, inc two of the swapsies, but toiling still with 1.6.7.8.10.50-804
- Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:53 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many swear words does Kai know?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8662
Re: How many swear words does Kai know?
Bob Monkhouse: "Ok Jim, for the first grid, Matt's letting you name 117 swear words."JimBentley wrote:117. I know more than 500, but I am a lot older.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite song at the moment
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7920
Re: Favourite song at the moment
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/4516491/Christian-Bales-rant-remixed-as-dance-song.html Quality stuff Chris, enjoyed that! I quite enjoyed this when someone showed it to me yesterday. Wonder if any forummers will find it amusing. Might even recognise the two actors/singers....
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
catch up could also do with catching up - still have pic of C and D there. It's a sore point for many people on this forum. Apparently they refuse to visit the catch up site at all until it's remedied. That's not true obviously but it wouldn't surprise me :) Anyway, glad it worked... let me know ho...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
... or you could just watch it right now my dear Les(ley): http://www.channel4.com/video/countdown/catchup.htmlLesley Jeavons wrote:I missed today's show - for the first time in ages and don't fancy getting up on Sun at 6am to watch repeat.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many swear words does Kai know?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8662
Re: How many swear words does Kai know?
Can we not have some kind of Wipeout(et al)-style of making offers?
I'll start by naming four.
I'll start by naming four.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3099
Re: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
Getting them to bite is a whole different criminal offence.Gary Male wrote:And yes, I was just waiting to see who'd bite.
Re: SNOW!
I'm thrilled with the snow, and I hope that I get some next week- staying home means I get to watch Countdown at 3.25, the highlight of my day! In fact, that's all I really do in the day! I thought you were still at school Hannah! If so, tut tut. Mind you, like most of the youngsters here you're pr...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: um, How Long is the Current Series?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4249
Re: um, How Long is the Current Series?
If it means anything to you Clare to have a bit of support, I always had you down as inquisitve as opposed to clueless!Clare Sudbery wrote:LOL! Sounds good to me.Kai Laddiman wrote:I reckon we should start a 'Clueless Clare' subforum for her to post all of these.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: I KNOW THE PRESENTERS ARE NEW but..........
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2522
Re: I KNOW THE PRESENTERS ARE NEW but..........
I wish Rachel Riley would put the declared words up on the board. It's beginning to annoy me very much. I just wish she would wear clothes that do not make her look like an animated bean pole . Come on wardrobe give the girl a chance . Yawn. You're in danger of having your yawns yawned at if you di...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3099
Re: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
It's ridiculous. The only way we can stop these non-stories from appearing is to not support them at all. I'm almost tempted to start buying the Daily Mail so I can then write to the editor to say I'm stopping buying it unless this shit stops. I reckon you'll be in for an uphill struggle trying to ...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
Was a really good game Lisa, I felt so bad for bringing your winning streak to an end as you are such a nice person. I was also supporting Lisa until I listened to Jeff's introductions today, and from then on Mike was the only winner for me. "Manchester United fan" and "such a nice p...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3099
Re: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
It's ridiculous. The only way we can stop these non-stories from appearing is to not support them at all. I'm almost tempted to start buying the Daily Mail so I can then write to the editor to say I'm stopping buying it unless this shit stops. I reckon you'll be in for an uphill struggle trying to ...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
You got the wrong link Charlie. I think you were looking for http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_audio/020209_ ... anbale.mp3 via The Superficial.Charlie Reams wrote:http://www.variety.com/article/VR111798 ... =1237&cs=1Lisa Thomson wrote:What happened with Christian Bale?
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:25 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Lexplorer
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2003
Re: Lexplorer
The thing is, you might easily have only the prefix or suffix tabs open, and then you wouldn't know whether it was actually a word. Maybe there should just be something at the top of the page saying "X is a word" or "X is not a word", which would solve the problem. The universal...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
Who is Lawrenson? You win. They look pretty similar. Ish. No, really: who is Lawrenson? Oh right. Sorry Phil! Mark Lawrenson is another of BBC's sports analysts, but you might not have bumped into him as his main role is Match of the Day analysis. He's a bit like a slightly-older Lawrenson. Known f...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown episode 1
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3746
Re: Countdown episode 1
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. Is that pic you Jason? I'd just assumed it was Harry Potter since I first saw it, I don't know why. It probably looks nothing like him (I have less than zero interest ...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
Numbers alternate, shorthand of Lisa's version:
7 x 6 = 42
42 - 8 = 34
34 x 10 = 340
7 x 6 = 42
42 - 8 = 34
34 x 10 = 340
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
SPACERS round: SUNSPACE is a contestant/DC beater (not really my own work, was checking the Stemmer for UNSPACES)
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
You win. They look pretty similar. Ish.Phil Reynolds wrote:Who is Lawrenson?Matt Morrison wrote:Lawrenson is so sly.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
Lawrenson is so sly. I thought when he started listing off 7s I might be able to pop in with ACCREDIT as a DC beater. But no such luck. The tanned bastard.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
- Replies: 67
- Views: 8846
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 6th 2009
She's not even gentle. Just drives right into them.Phil Reynolds wrote:Rachel has had two bushes. You heard it here first.
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Talking Cats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2590
Re: Talking Cats
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...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 196521
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Gerrard out for three weeks is far more painful than going out of the FA cup to a small club.
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3099
Re: Paparazzi ALREADY on Rachel's Back.....
"The new series of the popular Channel 4 game show is currently averaging 1.1 million viewers - a 10 per cent uplift from last year's figures when the show was pulling in around one million." So the Daily Mail don't think their readers are any good at maths. I'm probably going to look lik...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests
- Replies: 143
- Views: 19852
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests
Is a sports commentator NOT a sports personality, then? (They are in my book!) Yeah you're right Annie. Not that I care, I think John Inverdale has been a fantastic guest. But to suggest a sports commentator isn't a sports personality is a bit like suggesting that the editor of NME, the head of EMI...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:48 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 196521
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Was anyone else watching on ITV and saw a VW ad instead of the goal :x Fucking ITV, useless tossers :x Absolutely everyone. After the show there was about 5 minutes of a blank screen before they got the news up too. Awful. I was in the middle of texting my brother "I bet while ITV are messing ...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Talking Cats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2590
Re: Talking Cats
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.
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.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Computer Games
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2705
Re: Countdown Computer Games
I'm sad to admit I showed off to my young sister that I 'knew' Charlie and Corby last week when they were on.Kirk Bevins wrote:Stay around here more and you'll be immersed with past Countdown stars.
Thankfully it had the right effect and she was silently impressed.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:05 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 196521
Re: The C4C Football Thread
<insert generic "oh well, we can concentrate on the Premier League now" comment here>
Re: SNOW!
Charlie says I have no skill as a sculptor. :( Nice work. He's either shat himself or you've actually just created a 3D thought bubble. I can't get facebook, I'm too young :x can't you just lie about your age? i'm sure that's how my sister managed to do it, she's been on for the last few years sinc...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Podcast Episode 5
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3112
Re: Podcast Episode 5
I had Charlie on the right and the guest speaker also. Once again, my attempt at humour comes undone. Charlie Jono & Raccoon Boy spend all that time doing a podcast for us and I just use it as a speaker check? As if! Ah. I did use the podcast solely as a speaker check, hence the confusion. I ju...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Jeff, Rachel, contestants checking
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3089
Re: Jeff, Rachel, contestants checking
I know, I was trying to spark debate on the psychology of it!Jason Larsen wrote:Matt, the first thing you mentioned is new for Series 60.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Maintenance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 929
Re: Maintenace
He can't even spell 'me'!Charlie Reams wrote:Moi?Jon Corby wrote:Charlie has edited that with his admin powers. Wankre
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests
- Replies: 143
- Views: 19852
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests
Fascinating list! How on earth did you get Jerry Springer over here? No offence to those who watch his shows, I'm sure they're very entertaining, but can he really assemble a word of more than five letters? He was Mayor of New York and has a degree in political science, don't assume that he's as st...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Oops
- Replies: 62
- Views: 14162
Re: Rachel Riley at the numbers board
I noticed yesterday she was looking all over the place - forwards then sideways and back and forth - can imagine would be a bit confusing to home viewers who don't know the set.
Also, she's still showing the numbers, or at least one of them, before she puts them up on the board.
Also, she's still showing the numbers, or at least one of them, before she puts them up on the board.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 196521
Re: The C4C Football Thread
I can't believe nobody ahs mentioned the biggest news sotry of the Transfer Window!!! :o The mighty Leyton Orient have signed young Chelsea midfielder Jimmy Smith. Earth-shattering! :D Exciting times! Can i take a random stab in the dark and guess that you're an Orient fan? hehe Not heard of James ...
Re: SNOW!
don't get it confused with ice Zussman! Ice is annoying, snow is bloody great. And don't you forget it.Neil Zussman wrote:Slipped over on the stuff this morning. I hate snow
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 196521
Re: The C4C Football Thread
PS Just WHY did Liverpool sell Keane? If Torres gets injured, what then?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7788422.stm Yeah, that'll be just fine if Liverpool draw Newcastle in the Champion's League . . . It's got the point where we don't care who we draw in the Champions League, w...
Re: SNOW!
can't you just lie about your age? i'm sure that's how my sister managed to do it, she's been on for the last few years since she was about 14.Kai Laddiman wrote:I can't get facebook, I'm too youngDinos Sfyris wrote:Pics are on facebook
nice pics tho Dinos! didn't get enough snow for a snowman down here in Devon!
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 4th February 2009
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5010
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 4th February 2009
Fafux Ache. forgotten to turn on TV again... I hate catching up on +1, means I can't take part in this thread... well not live anyway. boo.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:44 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Chemical Symbol Words
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3295
Re: Chemical Symbol Words
i'm not afraid to admit I was trying to work it out on the basis that "LMN" had something to do with "element"
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 3rd February 2009
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4710
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 3rd February 2009
was hoping Jeff might say "no, you don't say" or something when Lisa got SARCASTIC
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 3rd February 2009
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4710
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 3rd February 2009
can't believe Susie didn't mention 'jack off'