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by Mark Deeks
Fri May 23, 2014 11:56 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 403121

Re: People you shouldn't trust

People who slap the table when they laugh.
by Mark Deeks
Fri May 23, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 403121

Re: People you shouldn't trust

People with combovers. Luckily they're quite poor liars so it's easy to detect the dishonesty.
by Mark Deeks
Wed May 21, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53741

Re: Guess who...

Paul Kaye?
by Mark Deeks
Mon May 19, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53741

Re: Guess who...

Was it your dad?
by Mark Deeks
Mon May 19, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Paul Zenon vs Psychic Sally
Replies: 89
Views: 17597

Re: Paul Zenon vs Psychic Sally

Charlie Reams wrote:This marks an interesting change from the norm. Psychics have, for obvious reasons, generally acted as if they are above resorting to legal means. If they fight this (and I think they will) it could be very significant.

The unintentional comedy in that 404 message is fantastic.
by Mark Deeks
Fri May 16, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 2014 FIFA World Cup
Replies: 62
Views: 14559

Re: 2014 FIFA World Cup

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Mark Deeks wrote:FIFA rules mandate three keepers for some reason.
Can't they just say someone else is a goalkeeper?
Well it'd be pretty obvious that they were lying. But yeah it's an odd rule. If a team wants to take a small gamble taking only two, let them. If it costs them, that's their loss.
by Mark Deeks
Fri May 16, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 2014 FIFA World Cup
Replies: 62
Views: 14559

Re: 2014 FIFA World Cup

FIFA rules mandate three keepers for some reason.
by Mark Deeks
Sat May 10, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53741

Re: Guess who...

David Baddiel.
by Mark Deeks
Tue May 06, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 692472

Re: Ask Graeme?

:(
by Mark Deeks
Tue May 06, 2014 12:35 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 692472

Re: Ask Graeme?

Mark Deeks wrote:
Graeme Cole wrote:Lesley Hines
Was PREFUCK really valid back then?
by Mark Deeks
Thu May 01, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 28th April 2014
Replies: 21
Views: 2738

Re: Monday 28th April 2014

When are you and Gevin going to move in together, anyway?
by Mark Deeks
Thu May 01, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Deal Or No Deal "Red Light" indicators?
Replies: 45
Views: 17243

Re: The Deal Or No Deal "Red Light" indicators?

Yeah. Or, they could just award the person a random amount of money picked out at random. Perhaps by a machine that selected random balls with numbers on them. Almost like a lottery, if you will.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Deal Or No Deal "Red Light" indicators?
Replies: 45
Views: 17243

Re: The Deal Or No Deal "Red Light" indicators?

^ They've added this new thing now where, after the final box, you can choose to gamble what you wound up with on "Box 23," which either doubles what you won, halves it, adds ten grand to it, leaves it unchanged, or takes it all. Hmm. How do they decide what goes in it then? Is this expli...
by Mark Deeks
Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 28th April 2014
Replies: 21
Views: 2738

Re: Monday 28th April 2014

Preening, obviously.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 28th April 2014
Replies: 21
Views: 2738

Re: Monday 28th April 2014

I still haven't solved that numbers.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Deal Or No Deal "Red Light" indicators?
Replies: 45
Views: 17243

Re: The Deal Or No Deal "Red Light" indicators?

^ They've added this new thing now where, after the final box, you can choose to gamble what you wound up with on "Box 23," which either doubles what you won, halves it, adds ten grand to it, leaves it unchanged, or takes it all.
by Mark Deeks
Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The best films of all-time?
Replies: 102
Views: 20113

Re: The best films of all-time?

I wish the next time I watch Glengarry Glenn Ross could be the first time.
by Mark Deeks
Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
Replies: 39
Views: 15712

Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014

Will definitely not be there. Sorry
by Mark Deeks
Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 692472

Re: Ask Graeme?

Graeme Cole wrote:Lesley Hines
Was PREFUCK really valid back then?
by Mark Deeks
Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mondegreens
Replies: 127
Views: 33634

Re: Mondegreens

Didn't realise you were into Wu Tang to be honest.
by Mark Deeks
Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: GRAND NATIONAL ADVICE!
Replies: 10
Views: 2493

Re: GRAND NATIONAL ADVICE!

I had rocky creek at each way cos it sounded a bit vaginal. The strategy comes through once again.
by Mark Deeks
Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: GRAND NATIONAL ADVICE!
Replies: 10
Views: 2493

Re: GRAND NATIONAL ADVICE!

I have a similar strategy to Graeme whereby I bet on the ones whose names are most like genitals. This strategy has led to a considerable lifetime profit after Ballabriggs's victory in 2011. Then I recommend Pineau de Re, or "The Royal Penis" as it probably translates to. Dude, there's on...
by Mark Deeks
Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: GRAND NATIONAL ADVICE!
Replies: 10
Views: 2493

Re: GRAND NATIONAL ADVICE!

I have a similar strategy to Graeme whereby I bet on the ones whose names are most like genitals. This strategy has led to a considerable lifetime profit after Ballabriggs's victory in 2011.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Words You Would Have Thought...
Replies: 479
Views: 167899

Re: Words You Would Have Thought...

PHILTRUM.
by Mark Deeks
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Peter Lee
Replies: 31
Views: 12854

Re: Peter Lee

Oh that's bad. Sad times.

RIP Peter. He ensouled the show.
by Mark Deeks
Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
Replies: 39
Views: 15712

Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014

Might have to rescind on this hammer frayed.
by Mark Deeks
Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Rachel To Be The New Susanna???
Replies: 3
Views: 1586

Re: Rachel To Be The New Susanna???

Susanna Reid is leaving? Damn. She's always fun to wake up to.
by Mark Deeks
Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Awards
Replies: 14
Views: 7126

Re: Apterous Awards

I'll start the nominations now, there's a few categories I don't want to answer due to being discriminating so I've omitted those > Best Maths Whizz - Callum Todd > Best Wordsmith (can be person who spot amazing word e.g. NAARTJIES) - Callum Todd > Best of Speed Conundrum - Callum Todd > Best of Ap...
by Mark Deeks
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Awards
Replies: 14
Views: 7126

Re: Apterous Awards

Fine in theory but the categories are a bit obvious and predictable to answer. It needs to be more subjective, like a proper awards show. So, Apterite You'd Most Like To Play Darts With, Apterite You Could Most Envision Setting Up A Small Business With, Best Costume, Apterite Whose Name Could Pass O...
by Mark Deeks
Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 28th 2014 (S70 P40)
Replies: 51
Views: 6067

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 28th 2014 (S70 P40)

This all seems a bit more cumbersome than just the words "don't do it".
by Mark Deeks
Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 28th 2014 (S70 P40)
Replies: 51
Views: 6067

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 28th 2014 (S70 P40)

...you're exploiting a shortcoming in the studio logistics to give yourself an advantage in the game, and I definitely think that's against the spirit of the game, and worth trying to stamp out. I agree with this, but I'm not sure I'd then reach the conclusion that it's the player's responsibility ...
by Mark Deeks
Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 28th 2014 (S70 P40)
Replies: 51
Views: 6067

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 28th 2014 (S70 P40)

I don't think playing to the stated rules can be likened to playing with one hand tied behind your back.
by Mark Deeks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
Replies: 104
Views: 38982

Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20

Pretty much next door, but there's a decent chance I will be in America that week, so no commitment yet.
by Mark Deeks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 24th 2014
Replies: 28
Views: 5542

Re: Spoilers For Monday February 24th 2014

I think you just accused someone in particular.
by Mark Deeks
Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 316250

Re: Is Apterous down?

Do you realise how ungrateful some of these comments come across? Be respectful.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Feb 18, 2014 11:53 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Countdown Prize Money?
Replies: 12
Views: 4511

Re: Countdown Prize Money?

The size and nature of the audience don't really demand it.
by Mark Deeks
Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Countdown Prize Money?
Replies: 12
Views: 4511

Re: Countdown Prize Money?

I don't think Vitabiotics value it that highly.
by Mark Deeks
Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Replies: 101
Views: 23938

Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee

Two feet isn't difficult. But zero feet is an option very much available to you.
by Mark Deeks
Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Stems (includes spoiler for Friday 14 Feb)
Replies: 7
Views: 2501

Re: Stems (includes spoiler for Friday 14 Feb)

ANGRIEST ANTISERA ARTESIAN ARTINESS BANISTER CANISTER DETRAINS ENTRAILS ENTRAINS GANISTER GANTRIES HAIRNETS INGRATES LATRINES MINARETS NARKIEST NITRATES NOTARIES NOTARISE PAINTERS PANTRIES PERTAINS PINASTER RAIMENTS RAINIEST RANDIEST RANGIEST RATLINES REINSTAL REPAINTS RESINATE RESTRAIN RETRAINS RET...
by Mark Deeks
Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (People of all sexes) standing up instead of sitting down
Replies: 9
Views: 1959

Re: (People of all sexes) standing up instead of sitting dow

That turned me on so much that I wet myself a little. While sitting down.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Replies: 101
Views: 23938

Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee

You're obsessed by the effort thing, aren't you? I'm going to film myself pulling down my trousers and sitting down just to show you how easy it is.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Replies: 101
Views: 23938

Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee

I just don't go for a piss with a semi. Not everyone is as constantly bonered up as you, remember that.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Replies: 101
Views: 23938

Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee

I would argue that the effort involved in pulling your trousers and pants down (and up again afterwards), moving into the sitting position and having to stand up again at the end is far more effort than simply standing throughout. And anyway I fundamentally disagree with the premise that standing f...
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Women) standing up for a wee
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

Re: (Women) standing up for a wee

How is life with Michelle, anyway?
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Women) standing up for a wee
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

Re: (Women) standing up for a wee

Depends if they're weeing into a toilet or just spraying it over whatever happens to be in front of them.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Replies: 101
Views: 23938

Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee

Also, sometimes after you're weeing, you realise you need a poo as well. Well guess what bros, if you're sitting down, you are RIGHT THERE. Primed and ready. So make that five glorious reasons why sitting to wee is the way forward. I shall not be oppressed by your bigotry.
by Mark Deeks
Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: (Men) sitting down for a wee
Replies: 101
Views: 23938

Re: (Men) sitting down for a wee

I sit down to urinate when the option is realistically available and I have done my whole life. I harbour no shame about this. To me, it is the infinitely more logical way to approach things. Of course, there are ignorant people on this planet who find this a comical thing to do, and who like to tak...
by Mark Deeks
Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: C4C is a bit dead?
Replies: 15
Views: 5734

Re: C4C is a bit dead?

Yeah well you should have had more milk as a child. Not my fault.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: C4C is a bit dead?
Replies: 15
Views: 5734

Re: C4C is a bit dead?

Well then let's debate. True or false - tall people should get paid more because they have to spend more to live normal lives, on things such as food, water bills for washing, custom made freaky clown shoes, etc.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Feb 11, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: C4C is a bit dead?
Replies: 15
Views: 5734

Re: C4C is a bit dead?

Stop derailing the topic.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Feb 11, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: C4C is a bit dead?
Replies: 15
Views: 5734

Re: C4C is a bit dead?

We can talk about stuff if you like.

If Jeremy Paxman and Jeremy Kyle both lunged wildly at you with a carving knife and a homicidal intent, which one do you think you could disarm the quickest?
by Mark Deeks
Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 10th 2014
Replies: 16
Views: 3823

Re: Spoilers For Monday February 10th 2014

Andy Platt wrote:Good, because if you three vowel more than half of your rounds then I'm blocking you on apterous.

(Meant in jest, but actually.... ;) )
FINALLY FREE
by Mark Deeks
Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Generous odds on a female?
Replies: 39
Views: 11446

Re: Generous odds on a female?

Steven, your posts so far have been either a) about how good you are at a game different to the one around which this forum is based, or b) very sarcastic. I think it's alienating people.
by Mark Deeks
Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps
Replies: 25
Views: 5405

Re: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps

GET IN!!!! (I say to myself. :P :lol: )
The hell you did.
by Mark Deeks
Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: The Hangover- The Poll
Replies: 26
Views: 9674

Re: The Hangover- The Poll

I wasn't there so my opinion is a bit redundant, but, given that it's a morning-after thing, maybe make it start a bit later?
by Mark Deeks
Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 29th 2014 (S70 P18)
Replies: 14
Views: 2254

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 29th 2014 (S70 P18)

Graeme Cole wrote:
szodiac wrote:I am sure there must be a dozen or so forumites who would gladly present Countdown if given a chance.
Plenty would. None could.

Except Mark Deeks.

Should Nick leave, I will ask with complete seriousness. I will also be turned down with complete seriousness, but there we go.
by Mark Deeks
Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps
Replies: 25
Views: 5405

Re: COLIN X - 2014 Recaps

Yeah but Jono has one of those faces you can't help but trust.
by Mark Deeks
Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X Results
Replies: 16
Views: 4948

Re: COLIN X Results

And that Mark's unerring generosity when it comes to giving impromptu and repeated lifts between Travelodge and pub never fails to impress me and has made Colin markedly more comfortable for myself and Heather for three years now. And his car even has that authentic taxi smell. It's my way of repay...
by Mark Deeks
Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Replies: 216
Views: 46191

Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014

Oh so YOU'RE who I caught this bastard of a cold from, David.