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- Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 17th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 30)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2743
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 17th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim
Why does Chris keep on asking for "Bowels" and "Continent"s?
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:23 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Masters 2012
- Replies: 88
- Views: 17723
Re: Apterous Masters 2012
At this rate we're needing Pre-Pre-Qualifying at the least and for some people that will be Pre-Pre-Pre-Qualifying!
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown cat ?!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6121
Re: Countdown cat ?!
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
"Get your brain into gear in an hour for Deal ( ) but that's all after a CAT..aclysmic Countdown."
Later on, when CAT came up on the letters board there was one hell of a lot of sniggering...
"Get your brain into gear in an hour for Deal ( ) but that's all after a CAT..aclysmic Countdown."
Later on, when CAT came up on the letters board there was one hell of a lot of sniggering...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How Googly are you?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7333
Re: How Googly are you?
I worded that extremely badly. What I meant was that you cannot say "this is me" to a search on Facebook, pour example, that has you in it, as it does me.
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How Googly are you?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7333
How Googly are you?
If you Google your name, then how far do you come up as? Searches for your name do not count. I am ninth with a Tweet to Martin Brundle... of which I got no reply. I am also tenth with my endless comments on the top 4 large players on Apterous. Where are you? I also clicked "images" and my...
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:26 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21431
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
Wiki shortcuts:
A type in the box "aptosos" or "aptoSOS" redirects to the main page.
What else do you want?
A type in the box "aptosos" or "aptoSOS" redirects to the main page.
What else do you want?
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN 2012 recaps
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11722
Re: COLIN 2012 recaps
Hmm, this is interesting. I thought it might have been that Joseph forgot to press the "Find automatically" button in the recap writer, which is easily done (I did it in one of the rounds for today's recap, as James was kind enough to point out), but that's not the case because there's an...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:57 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21431
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
Quality Rhys, thanks. Totally forgot Scott was reigning champ too! I added a note at the end of the first series: Scott Gillies could have played in the finals at the number 6 seed but elected to continue his run in the next series. When/If something like this happened/happens again, was/is it his/...
- Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21431
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
Finally got round to organising the wiki pages (aside from a few things that still need to be filled out):
Main: http://wiki.apterous.org/Apterous_Simul ... f_a_Series
Series 1: http://wiki.apterous.org/Apterous_Simul ... a_Series_1
Series 2 on the way!
Main: http://wiki.apterous.org/Apterous_Simul ... f_a_Series
Series 1: http://wiki.apterous.org/Apterous_Simul ... a_Series_1
Series 2 on the way!
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:54 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Masters 2012
- Replies: 88
- Views: 17723
Re: Apterous Masters 2012
Qualifiers Please.
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:06 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21431
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
registrations close on Monday 27th February (you decide whether that means up til the start of Monday or up til the end of Monday - if you try and register on Monday itself [...] I have a friend who had a situation like this. You can't say "working day" as some people work at night. The o...
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: London Mayoral Election 2012
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2731
Re: London Mayoral Election 2012
Ok, I'll meet you there in 2 hours 15 minutes. Which tube station? All of them, otherwise it doesn't count. You try doing Kensington (Olympia)! And Jono will be hoping for an Epping time. And I've run out of clever things to say. If you have me as a friend on Facebook (sorry Phil!) then you can vot...
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 3rd 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 20)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3694
Re: Spoilers for Friday February 3rd 2012 (Series 66 Prelim
FUNFAIR as an equaller in the FARTING round.
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:44 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: London Mayoral Election 2012
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2731
Re: London Mayoral Election 2012
Come here then!Jon O'Neill wrote:It's a shame nobody gives a shit (where anyone lives).
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: London Mayoral Election 2012
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2731
London Mayoral Election 2012
This is gripping London already (where I live) (and I'm not making this up).
Boris Johnson
Ken Livingstone
Brian Paddick
Jenny Jones
Carlos Cartigila
Lawrence Webb
Siobhan Benita
are all running.
Boris Johnson
Ken Livingstone
Brian Paddick
Jenny Jones
Carlos Cartigila
Lawrence Webb
Siobhan Benita
are all running.
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 2nd 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 19
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3029
Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 2nd 2012 (Series 66 Preli
Jordan F wrote:Join James for one of his soon to be copyrighted, maybe, Robinson Recaps later.
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Google Demographics
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5717
Re: Google Demographics
Your categories Below you can review a summary of the interests and inferred demographics that Google has associated with your cookie. You can remove or edit your categories at any time. Arts & Entertainment - Music & Audio Arts & Entertainment - Performing Arts Arts & Entertainment...
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
No change.Jon O'Neill wrote: How about now?
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
IN:Jon O'Neill wrote: Liverpool please.
Danny Ward - Undisclosed
Jordon Ibe - Undisclosed
OUT:
Danny Wilson - Loan
Nathan Eccleston - Loan
Jonjo Shelvey - Loan:Recalled
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
I have been on Sky Sports' website all day and the highlight for me is the ongoing terms between Bobby Zamora and QPR. FULHAM CONFIRMED INS: JACK GRIMMER - UNDISCLOSED CSABA SOMOGYI - FREE FULHAM CONFIRMED OUTS: ALEX KACANIKLIC - LOAN MARCELLO TROTTA - LOAN KEANU MARSH-BROWN - RELEASED COREY GAMEIRO...
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown cat ?!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6121
Re: Countdown cat ?!
<goes to kitchen>Kirk Bevins wrote:Seriously, can someone spill the beans please?
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN 2012 results
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3888
Re: COLIN 2012 results
Seriously, Phil, you should get it. If you have Twitter then it's a lot easier to use than Twitter and more or less the same thing.Phil Reynolds wrote:Public link please?Ben Wilson wrote:My photos are now up on facebook.
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:12 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 1652510
Re: Politics in General
Has anyone played with this? I quite like it but when you have Labour at 50% and Conservatives at 50% and the Lib Dems (obviously) at 0% then I find it amusing that the Lib Dems still end up with one seat!
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:54 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21431
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
On the random vs seeded thing (dunno if you said above which is gonna happen, CBA reading through) I think random would be best tbh. I think that way it would give more people a chance and you'd see unexpected people emerging from not evenly spacing out all of the best candidates. Probably makes it...
- Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
- Replies: 204
- Views: 38624
Re: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
I think I get the feeling that I am the only one who actually doesn't like him.Craig Beevers wrote:So what's the actual consensus on him so far?
But I don't like Dave Spikey either.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:55 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Who Dares Wins Series 5
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5905
Re: Who Dares Wins Series 5
Tricky one. What if it had been your question and you'd said tag-lee-a-telly (five syllables) and they'd queried it and said, 'That's wrong, it's pronounced tal-ya-telly ' (four syllables, and more nearly correct)? I take your point that it's all about where you draw the line, but I think each case...
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:03 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Who Dares Wins Series 5
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5905
Re: Who Dares Wins Series 5
I am just being a fascist? No, just aiming for fairness, so, in fact, you're probably being a socialist. At the risk of sparking another "political discussion", does this mean that as an opponent of socialism, you are also an opponent of fairness? No, just an opponent of the case above, w...
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:45 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Who Dares Wins Series 5
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5905
Re: Who Dares Wins Series 5
No, just aiming for fairness, so, in fact, you're probably being a socialist.Michael Wallace wrote:I am just being a fascist?
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:14 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
We should have been 3 down at half-time!
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Can I actually believe the Fulham score?
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Anyone fancy a trip to Leeds?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8534
Re: Anyone fancy a trip to Leeds?
CoYor?James Robinson wrote:Just thought I'd bump it, as I might have some news soon about a CO-WY..................
(coy-or)
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Reused Teatime Teasers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1828
Re: Reused Teatime Teasers
Running out of words.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Should Countdown BAN Under 16's?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9035
Re: Should Countdown BAN Under 16's?
The producers certainly should not be allowed to get away with offering someone a place on the show and then taking it back. Unless maybe the person in question was later found to have broken rules that were already in place. Why not? Countdown isn't some sort of Olympic sport. It's a TV show. Beca...
- Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:07 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointless Series 5
- Replies: 216
- Views: 41819
Re: Pointless Series 5
SPOILERS ABOVE SPOILERS ABOVE Anyone seen today's show :?: One of the most incredible ever, methinks :!: 5 POINTLESSES in round 1, and probably one of the most surprising Pointlesses in the final to win the jackpot. Defo thought Colombo would only just be above 0, but shocked that Cape Town & B...
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Yet another silly 'predict the time' game
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3579
Re: Yet another silly 'predict the time' game
Graeme Cole wrote:Rhys Benjamin wrote:In that case, it's Graeme Cole.Ben Wilson wrote:Final score was 14th January 2011
- Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:48 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Yet another silly 'predict the time' game
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3579
Re: Yet another silly 'predict the time' game
In that case, it's Graeme Cole.Ben Wilson wrote:Final score was 14th January 2011
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 11th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1166
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 11th 2012 (Series 66 Prel
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- Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 212554
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
I'm formally resigning as I am short of time at the moment.
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday January 9th 2012
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8923
Re: Spoilers For Monday January 9th 2012
Hewerwatch, Episode I Still watching this on +1. Nick today was quite awful and I missed half of the show. If he thinks that OoW is the most fun part of the afternoon then he has some way to go. Worst Countdown episode ever, honestly. And I've been watching for 12 years now. EDIT: Terrific!? TERRIF...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:00 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Or should I leave that for this afternoon when we beat Charlton Athletic 60-0? Yeah right, Rhys. Based on Fulham's recent FA Cup form, I think a Charlton win is more or less guaranteed today. OHHHHHH BOBBY ZAMORA!!!!! YAWN!!! Let me put this to you then Rhys: Fulham goals in the league this season:...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:03 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 195261
Re: The C4C Football Thread
All right then James.....
OHHHHHH BOBBY ZAMORA!!!!!
Or should I leave that for this afternoon when we beat Charlton Athletic 60-0?
OHHHHHH BOBBY ZAMORA!!!!!
Or should I leave that for this afternoon when we beat Charlton Athletic 60-0?
- Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 1652510
Re: Politics in General
[citation needed]Phil Reynolds wrote:You need to provide references for it these days? Blimey.Rhys Benjamin wrote:Try and survive 5 minutes in my school without a sex reference!
- Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:54 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 1652510
Re: Politics in General
Try and survive 5 minutes in my school without a sex reference!Lesley Hines wrote:conversations with mothers of teenage boys they all seem to spend all their time wanking like demons.
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 1652510
Re: Politics in General
This happened a few weeks ago, only just remembered to post: Me and some mates at school got talking about Thatcher, and the at one point one of them said "Wait. Stop. I have a very important announcement." He then stood up, wearing a top hat (because it was non-uniform day). Better still...
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 5:09 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 1652510
Re: Politics in General
Just as a bit of an aside, I went to the flicks the other night and they were trailering a movie called "The Iron Lady" with Meryl Streep as Maggie and Jim Broadbent as Denis. Thought it would be interesting to see how history's been written here. It's out in January. Try not to throw you...
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 5:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 1652510
Re: Politics in General
I make my first speech having been elected chairman of the school debating society. BACK BORIS Let me start by saying that Boris Johnson is a good Mayor of London, and some of Ken Livingstone's claims have been ridiculous, not helped by the fact that the BBC have been showing Mr. Livingstone lying, ...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 2nd January 2012 - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Do Countdown
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1686
Re: Monday 2nd January 2012 - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Do Countdown
Just for the record, AREOLAS^ isn't actually valid, the plural being AREOLAE. Good programme (and recap), though! Maybe they should bring Celebrity Countdown back! I had a feeling it wasn't, but Rachel's allure when she put it on the board was too strong. ;) From my mother's kindle (with a built-in...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For 8 Out Of 10 Cats Do Countdown
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2552
Re: Spoilers For 8 Out Of 10 Cats Do Countdown
Yeah, a much needed advert in an apt time-slot.James Robinson wrote:Quite like the Apprentice style Nick Hewer advert just before Part 2.
- Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
- Replies: 315
- Views: 137073
Re: Countdown mentions on other shows
An out take has just appeared on "It'll be all right on the night" featuring Graeme Cole. It will be on ITV1+1 in about an hour (22:55 UK Time).
- Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:09 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21431
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
In please. Not first. Please.
P.S. Who was the undefeated champion at the end of the last series?
P.S. Who was the undefeated champion at the end of the last series?
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 16 December 2011 (Series 65 Grand Final)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Re: Friday 16 December 2011 (Series 65 Grand Final)
What, fan-tabby-do-zee?Jon O'Neill wrote:Your opinion on similes is like your opinion on politics.Rhys Benjamin wrote:Now that's good.Mike Brown wrote: OK, not the greatest ever, but "world's worst" seems a bit harsh! It just seemed to flow (ha ha) at the time.
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:25 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 16 December 2011 (Series 65 Grand Final)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Re: Friday 16 December 2011 (Series 65 Grand Final)
Now that's good.Mike Brown wrote:OK, not the greatest ever, but "world's worst" seems a bit harsh! It just seemed to flow (ha ha) at the time.Rhys Benjamin wrote:Sorry, Mike, world's worst simile.Mike Brown wrote:The crowd erupts like an Icelandic volcano
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 16 December 2011 (Series 65 Grand Final)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Re: Friday 16 December 2011 (Series 65 Grand Final)
Sorry, Mike, world's worst simile.Mike Brown wrote:The crowd erupts like an Icelandic volcano
Even worse than "Copying a book is like putting wheels on a tomato."
And "[...] about as useful as a cat-flap in an elephant house.
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Carl Williams
- Replies: 50
- Views: 10249
Re: Carl Williams
According to David von Geyer, Damian wanted Jeffrey Hansford to be disqualified a few years ago but it was only down to a popular vote from the audience that he was kept in. I don't think that has happened with Carl, so, sadly, it looks as if he has got away with it.
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
- Replies: 204
- Views: 38624
Re: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
On the basis of tonight's performance I think he would fit in very well on C4C. Very much looking forward to finding out if it's him or Countdown that changes character in the New Year. Couldn't disagree more I'm afraid. I though Nick was awful. Now can you watch it again without the Tory bias, and...
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:35 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
- Replies: 204
- Views: 38624
Re: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
Just read that our new host will be appearing as a guest panellist on Have I Got News For You on December 16th, the same day as Jeff's last show On the basis of tonight's performance I think he would fit in very well on C4C. Very much looking forward to finding out if it's him or Countdown that cha...
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For The Stelling Swansong (Series 65 Grand Final)
- Replies: 73
- Views: 15820
Re: Spoilers For The Stelling Swansong (Series 65 Grand Fina
Oh come on Carl! I got 810!
- Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 12 December 2011 (Series 65, Quarter Final 3)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1779
Re: Monday 12 December 2011 (Series 65, Quarter Final 3)
4od?Thomas Carey wrote: Round 11: T P B E I E R T A
C1: -
C2: BIRETTA (7)
DC: BERATE (6)
OT: BATTERIE (8)
Score: 64–54 (max 87)
IMPORTANT! Didn't hear what Paul had or what else DC got because my brother was scratching a cardboard box.
- Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday December 9th 2011
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4861
Re: Spoilers For Friday December 9th 2011
Uh oh, the M&S X Factor ad is on....
2nd nums alt: (8 x 9 + 1) x ((6 + 3) - 5)
In the time.
2nd nums alt: (8 x 9 + 1) x ((6 + 3) - 5)
In the time.
- Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 7th 2011
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3595
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 7th 2011
What happened to your pic James?