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by Rhys Benjamin
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?
by Rhys Benjamin
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!
by Rhys Benjamin
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 ( :lol: ) 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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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?
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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/...
by Rhys Benjamin
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!
by Rhys Benjamin
Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2012
Replies: 88
Views: 17723

Re: Apterous Masters 2012

Qualifiers Please.
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: London Mayoral Election 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 2731

Re: London Mayoral Election 2012

Jon O'Neill wrote:It's a shame nobody gives a shit (where anyone lives).
Come here then!
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
:?: :?
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 195261

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Jon O'Neill wrote: How about now?
No change.
by Rhys Benjamin
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 195261

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Jon O'Neill wrote: Liverpool please.
IN:

Danny Ward - Undisclosed
Jordon Ibe - Undisclosed

OUT:

Danny Wilson - Loan
Nathan Eccleston - Loan
Jonjo Shelvey - Loan:Recalled
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown cat ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 6121

Re: Countdown cat ?!

Kirk Bevins wrote:Seriously, can someone spill the beans please?
<goes to kitchen>
by Rhys Benjamin
Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN 2012 results
Replies: 20
Views: 3888

Re: COLIN 2012 results

Phil Reynolds wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote:My photos are now up on facebook.
Public link please?
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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!
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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!!!

Craig Beevers wrote:So what's the actual consensus on him so far?
I think I get the feeling that I am the only one who actually doesn't like him.
But I don't like Dave Spikey either.
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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

Michael Wallace wrote:I am just being a fascist?
No, just aiming for fairness, so, in fact, you're probably being a socialist.
by Rhys Benjamin
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!
by Rhys Benjamin
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?
by Rhys Benjamin
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?

James Robinson wrote:Just thought I'd bump it, as I might have some news soon about a CO-WY.................. 8-)
CoYor?
(coy-or)
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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:
Ben Wilson wrote:Final score was 14th January 2011
In that case, it's Graeme Cole.
:?:
by Rhys Benjamin
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

Ben Wilson wrote:Final score was 14th January 2011
In that case, it's Graeme Cole.
by Rhys Benjamin
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

Hewerwatch:

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by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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:...
by Rhys Benjamin
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?
by Rhys Benjamin
Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1604
Views: 1652510

Re: Politics in General

Phil Reynolds wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:Try and survive 5 minutes in my school without a sex reference!
You need to provide references for it these days? Blimey. :shock:
[citation needed]
by Rhys Benjamin
Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Politics in General
Replies: 1604
Views: 1652510

Re: Politics in General

Lesley Hines wrote:conversations with mothers of teenage boys they all seem to spend all their time wanking like demons.
Try and survive 5 minutes in my school without a sex reference!
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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, ...
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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

James Robinson wrote:Quite like the Apprentice style Nick Hewer advert just before Part 2. :lol:
Yeah, a much needed advert in an apt time-slot.
by Rhys Benjamin
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).
by Rhys Benjamin
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?
by Rhys Benjamin
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)

Jon O'Neill wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:
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.
Now that's good.
Your opinion on similes is like your opinion on politics.
What, fan-tabby-do-zee?
by Rhys Benjamin
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)

Mike Brown wrote:
Rhys Benjamin wrote:
Mike Brown wrote:The crowd erupts like an Icelandic volcano
Sorry, Mike, world's worst simile.
OK, not the greatest ever, but "world's worst" seems a bit harsh! It just seemed to flow (ha ha) at the time.
Now that's good.
by Rhys Benjamin
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)

Mike Brown wrote:The crowd erupts like an Icelandic volcano
Sorry, Mike, world's worst simile.

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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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...
by Rhys Benjamin
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)

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.
4od?
by Rhys Benjamin
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.
by Rhys Benjamin
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?