If people are selfless then they won't live. Make the most out of your life - you only get one chance.JimBentley wrote:Please explain to me why this is a good thing?Rhys Benjamin wrote:Karen Pearson wrote:She created a culture of each man for himself
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- Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Re: X Factor
No, and no.Michael Wallace wrote:So hang on, is this guy gay, and does Rhys hate him for it?
Re: X Factor
Well, for a start, I was given the theme a month in advance. Then I actually wrote a speech in more than one minute.Phil Reynolds wrote:Is that the level of debating skill that won you the school prize? Must have been entertaining to listen to. "Why is the sky blue?" "It isn't."Rhys Benjamin wrote:He's not tho.
Re: X Factor
He's not tho.Jon O'Neill wrote:No, but him being gay does mean he is gay.Rhys Benjamin wrote:Just because his voice has broken doesn't mean he's gay.Lesley Hines wrote: I think he's implying Johnny's gone "the wrong way"
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday October 10th 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 71)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 935
Re: Monday October 10th 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 71)
I will volunteer.Ryan Taylor wrote:
If someone is willing to take up this slot for recapping as from next Monday then I'd be very grateful, thanks.
(Waiting for conformation from James...)
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
I'm quite surprised that Karen hasn't interjected in this discussion after her last question here . So, if someone starts a thread about mormons, you'll expect me to contribute on the basis that I once had a question about the founder of the mormon church in a quiz?? Bizarre! Yes, I do. P.S. I had ...
Re: X Factor
Just because his voice has broken doesn't mean he's gay.Lesley Hines wrote:I think he's implying Johnny's gone "the wrong way"Phil Reynolds wrote:You do know Margaret Thatcher hated and persecuted gays, right?Rhys Benjamin wrote:Go Johnny, go!
- Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
- Replies: 186
- Views: 35597
Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Trying to bring This page up to date - do you want it listed as 3 separate tournaments?
Re: X Factor
Go Johnny, go!
(See the location bit on the right)
(See the location bit on the right)
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Considering that you just make up your answers to appear as "right wing" as possible, I think you're actually doing quite a bad job. I don't. That's my views. Why do you keep redoing it to see if you can beat your score then? No, it's because that the link changes with each result. The sc...
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
I don't. That's my views.Gavin Chipper wrote:Considering that you just make up your answers to appear as "right wing" as possible, I think you're actually doing quite a bad job.Rhys Benjamin wrote:No difference whatsoever.
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
I'm quite surprised that Karen hasn't interjected in this discussion after her last question here.
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:14 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
16 days to go.
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:45 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
Dan Abrey wrote:Go on then.
2 more in the bandwagon.Chris Marshall wrote:Count me in.
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which newspaper do you read?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2603
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:22 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which newspaper do you read?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2603
Re: Which newspaper do you read?
It's not here.James Robinson wrote:Where's the i
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:17 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which newspaper do you read?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2603
Which newspaper do you read?
Everyone loves a poll like this, right?
British newspapers.
British newspapers.
- Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How tired are you today?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4568
Re: How tired are you today?
I like the Pirelli comment because of the fact that I got up at 2am to watch F1 this morning, combined with the fact that my physics teacher made us watch that program on BBC4 last night (Shock & Awe) then I had to clean out the kitchen as well, due to the fact that we're having a new floor in. ...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
- Replies: 486
- Views: 214323
Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
What's the situation re Tuesdays?
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Children debating without researching. Sigh. We should aspire to share the views of great political leaders. Not when they screw up the lives of millions of people. Do you aspire to be like Hitler or Stalin? Exactly. To use your reasoning from further down your post, there's a reason why so many pe...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:29 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Yes.Ian Volante wrote:So it doesn't matter what the reason is, as long as there is one?Rhys Benjamin wrote:It is illegal for a reason - and so, I'm not in favour of liberalisation.
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
No, I'm against rehabilitation. It's too soft in my opinion. I'd probably send them to prison for a very short time and do community service which is compulsory. I recommend that you read something about the relative outcomes of prisoners in differing regimes of investment in rehab. Whether you inv...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 5th October 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 68)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1235
Re: Wednesday 5th October 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 68)
It's officially BBC OneJames Robinson wrote:ME ON POINTLESS: Friday 14th October, 17:15, BBC1
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
-5.12, -4.15. I'm so glad I managed to break the family tradition of being rabidly Conservative. Children who illegally smoke/do drugs should be heavily punished. Why and how? It's unlikely they'll have the money to pay a fine (you'd have to fine the parents and, although you may argue that parents...
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Oh, and I've put an overlay here.
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Perhaps Rhys could post his answers to the questions with detailed explanations for each one. I'll just touch upon a couple: I'm in favour of the death penalty as a better incentive for people not to commit murder. Same goes for an eye for an eye. Children who illegally smoke/do drugs should be hea...
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Economic Left/Right: 4.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.69 I always find this combination particularly baffling. You want the government to be small and stay out of business but also micromanage the lives of every citizen? What does that even mean? Perhaps Rhys could post his answers to the q...
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in London 2011
- Replies: 180
- Views: 42425
Re: Countdown in London 29/10/11 - Standby Registration Only
Speaking of goodies, is the trophy the same as last year's, with the obvious exception of 2011 replacing 2010 :?: Probably (got to think about my brand synergy), although I haven't been to the trophy shop yet so they might not still have it, or might have something better. Perpetual trophies are wh...
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1636
- Views: 1687045
Re: Politics in General
Now my views have developed and I retook the test:
Economic Left/Right: 4.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.69
Within touching distance of Thatcher now.
Economic Left/Right: 4.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.69
Within touching distance of Thatcher now.
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
- Replies: 315
- Views: 138082
Re: Countdown mentions on other shows
POSSIBLE SPOILERS
Question about Richard Whiteley on the Chase today. Paul Sinha said that he "loves Countdown."
Question about Richard Whiteley on the Chase today. Paul Sinha said that he "loves Countdown."
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 3rd Ocotber 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 66)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1623
Re: Monday 3rd Ocotber (or should that be October?) 2011 (Se
Oh, look, a new month! Erm... Ocotber anyone?
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:19 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Million Pound Drop (Live!)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11630
Re: Million Pound Drop (Live!)
I've probably worded this badly, but this is a question two people just got eliminated on after spreading 1 million pounds on three answers: What day of the week would the first day of the month have to fall on for there to be a Friday the 13th Friday Saturday Sunday or Monday? :shock: How long do ...
- Sat Oct 01, 2011 3:10 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Jez Robinson
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3020
Re: Jez Robinson
Jason, in life, people will insult you. You just have to get used to it.
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 28th September 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 63)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 919
Re: Wednesday 28th September 2011 (Series 65, Prelim 63)
Stop talking about me like that!James Robinson wrote:Well, a new week of Robinson Recaps, and my evil half has been entombed for now, but for how long will he staying underground
- Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: 10 ways to improve Countdown Viewing Figures
- Replies: 61
- Views: 10713
10 ways to improve Countdown Viewing Figures
Countdown viewing figure are at an all-time low, even beating what was the lowest of Episode 3. So, let's boost viewing figures from a furious fan backlash! 1 . Move Countdown (or, at least, the finals) to 7pm. 2 . Change Countdown back to half an hour. 3 . Include some more popular celebrities (Che...
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Only Connect
- Replies: 169
- Views: 94840
Re: Only Connect
Bloody Hell! It's a Lamborghini, not a Lotus!
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:31 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: University Challenge 2011/12
- Replies: 89
- Views: 19362
Re: University Challenge 2011/12
I was shouting Bakerloo Line on the Underground song Warwick Avenue question!
- Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday September 26th 2011
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2306
Re: Spoilers For Monday September 26th 2011
I got RAINSWEPT and SOLITUDE. EPIC WIN!
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:06 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: James On The Chase.....A Possible 2nd Chance......
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4523
Re: James On The Chase.....A Possible 2nd Chance......
Did anyone know that Mark Labbett was a Countdown contestant?
Re: Cricket
Isn't the Ashes a biannual event?Ian Volante wrote:Yes we do...Rhys Benjamin wrote:But we don't have the Ashes after that in England until 2017James Robinson wrote:
It's got one in 2015, Rhys.............
Re: Cricket
FFS. Cardiff's shithole of a ground gets another Ashes Test to turn into a turdfest nonevent. No they don't. The 2013 Ashes Tests will take place at Lord's, Trent Bridge, Old Trafford, Chester-le-Street and The Oval It's got one in 2015, Rhys............. :oops: But we don't have the Ashes after th...
Re: Cricket
No they don't.Craig Beevers wrote:FFS. Cardiff's shithole of a ground gets another Ashes Test to turn into a turdfest nonevent.
The BBC wrote:The 2013 Ashes Tests will take place at Lord's, Trent Bridge, Old Trafford, Chester-le-Street and The Oval
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday September 22nd 2011
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2803
Re: Spoilers For Thursday September 22nd 2011
Watching on +1
That is why we don't want Jeff to go.
That is why we don't want Jeff to go.
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 20th 2011
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2125
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 20th 2011
Yes... I know.James Robinson wrote:AUTHORED/GOATHERD in round 1, ESTUFA in round 3, TERAPHIM in round 4, MEADOWS in round 13.
3rd Numbers Alt.: ((50 + 7) x 5) + 6 = 291
Seemed very stuttery in places today. Maybe they should work on that upstairs.
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:00 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
To be faithful to the eurovision theme, I think it's important that each player has earned the right to represent each country. I'll get the ball rolling and agree to host the Finnish national aptovision contest. Would all those who wish to represent Finland please let me know, and we'll find out w...
Re: Cricket
My Dad's email has just been read out!
Re: Advert
New specsavers advert is well good, innit, man?
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:44 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Variant Ideas - a compendium
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2574
Re: Variant Ideas - a compendium
Your link's not working!Charlie Reams wrote:Charlie Reams wrote: My preference would be for people only to post in here if they want to clarify an idea above. New ideas or new riffs on the above belong in here still.
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday September 14th 2011
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1771
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday September 14th 2011
after celebrating last night (people on Apterous at around 8-8:30pm last night might know why :D ) Do tell James! (I'm too lazy to look it up) Oh just the usual Huddersfield Town win, just about annoying everyone when I kept on mentioning the word GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, which I did 3 times i...
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
It's not EXACTLY like Eurovision.... You lot aren't voting for each other!Andy Wilson wrote:Nah, i'm only winding you up. Can I be the act during the interval before the voting kicks off?Rhys Benjamin wrote: I'm guessing you'll be in then.
- Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:37 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
I'm in but only if the voting is split between the audience vote and the judging panel, otherwise it'd just be unfair. I actually prefer the alternative vote system. It would be interesting if it could be introduced in this "new" Eurovision. :idea: I thought about doing something like thi...
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 13th 2011
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2120
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 13th 2011
I beat the contestants in Round 7.
EPIC WIN!!Amazing show, innit?
EPIC WIN!!Amazing show, innit?
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:44 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Re: Aptovision 2011/12
No, 25 play in the final. I'm guessing you don't watch Eurovision - it's based on that.Thomas Carey wrote:Might as well. In.
Q: How do 15 people play in the final?
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:48 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10075
Aptovision 2011/12
FIXTURES & RESULTS PLACES REMAINING: 34 DATES: Monday 24 October 2011 - Sunday 22 January 2012. CLOSED To alternate with Spoilers (hooray!) This will consist of as many weeks as it takes. A maximum of 45 "active Apterous members" will be allowed to take part - YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED AT ...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:28 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: James On The Chase.....A Possible 2nd Chance......
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4523
Re: James On The Chase.....A Possible 2nd Chance......
I was screaming Graham Hill at the TV!
Re: Cricket
Tied, James, Tied!James Robinson wrote:Yeah, but because of Ravi giving away his wicket, we only drew the game, not won it.Ian Volante wrote:I heard they'd won the series!Jon O'Neill wrote:Ffs Ravi.. just cost us ANOTHER game.
We would've the series as long as India didn't win the game.
- Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in London 2011
- Replies: 180
- Views: 42425
Re: Countdown in London 29/10/11 - Standby Registration Only
Yow.Put me on the waiting list please, although I can't guarantee I can make it. Sorry Thomas, the pub won't let in Under 18's. I would have signed up in a flash if it was a different story. Presumably it's ok if they're accompanied by an adult?? as Kai came last year with his mum IIRC. I PM'ed Mic...
- Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Do you still watch Countdown?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8338
Re: Do you still watch Countdown?
I wonder what this poll would be like if we had AV in operation...