Are you suggesting you can't be Trans and Gay?Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:45 pm Being trans is not really related to being gay, except in a superficial sense, and the concept of an LGBT (plus some extra letters maybe) "community" is somewhat bizarre.
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- Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
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Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3982
Re: Jeopardy!
Good to see Kai all grown up
He was great at the anagram questions obvs.
He was great at the anagram questions obvs.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
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Re: The Dead of 2024
David Soul, played Hutch in Starkey and Hutch
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:14 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which Is Your Favourite Joke?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12369
Re: Which Is Your Favourite Joke?
Since the Epstein papers release, I see Stephen Hawking's big bang theory is trending on social media
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10306
Re: The Dead of 2024
Just made 100
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:59 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Jeopardy!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3982
Re: Jeopardy!
Why do ITV insist on stretching out shows that are perfectly fine being 30 minutes long to an hour? So annoying. Yeah so many shows can go back to being 30 minutes with a maximum of just one short ad break but they no doubt want to increase revenue from the extra long ad breaks. Also too much time ...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
So the Pogues and Kirsty McCall have 7 votes
Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each
Jona Lewie and Slade have 6 votes each
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:54 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10306
Re: The Dead of 2024
It's good forum etiquette to say what's behind the link. Edit - Headline is "Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies" btw. 3) At least I didn't say " That colourful woman who was accused of robbing money from kids charity before it went into administration." Btw no menti...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:22 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
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Re: The Dead of 2024
It's good forum etiquette to say what's behind the link. Edit - Headline is "Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies" btw. 1) its my version of click bait. 2) What are the chances of me fucking up the spelling of Camila second name 3) At least I didn't say " That colourful wo...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:34 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10306
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:25 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 700590
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
I suppose I could be a little more discreetMark Deeks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:55 pm What happens to old men that sees them become unable to shut their mouths properly?
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10306
Re: The Dead of 2024
Extra points for anyone under 30
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:23 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
The Sound of Freedom is a terrible movie.
Barbie is extremely over-rated.
THE Dial of Destiny was a fine film
Barbie is extremely over-rated.
THE Dial of Destiny was a fine film
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10306
Re: The Dead of 2024
So was my gran. But at 98, the light can shut off at any moment. Would have gone for Doherty over him with a bit more thought though, that's a good pick. As undignified as this is I deliberately have avoided picking people who already have a life threatening illness that I am aware of Its like pick...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Dead of 2024
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10306
Re: The Dead of 2024
Unless it's better to create a 2024 deadpool topic I'm going to place my 10 to die in 2024
1) Queen Camila
2)David Jason
3) Michael Caine
4) Stevie Wonder
5) Keith Richarda
6) Gene Hackman
7) Maggie Smith
8) Tony Blair
9) Billy Connolly
10) Joe Biden
1) Queen Camila
2)David Jason
3) Michael Caine
4) Stevie Wonder
5) Keith Richarda
6) Gene Hackman
7) Maggie Smith
8) Tony Blair
9) Billy Connolly
10) Joe Biden
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deathwatch 2017
- Replies: 467
- Views: 250742
Re: Deathwatch 2017
John Pilger.
A legend in investigative journalism
Tom Wilkinson a fine British actor
A legend in investigative journalism
Tom Wilkinson a fine British actor
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 665
Re: Is it OK to........
Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what is and isn't OK, and can't control anyone else's reaction. #2 to me seems not only OK but healthy and I'd like to think most people would agree. #3 seems on the other hand to be at best based on false or exaggerated information, and at worst coul...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1757898
Re: Politics in General
Considering South Africa's history in the lady 2 or 3 centuries, one expects it to be laughed at.samir pilica wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:13 pm What are the prospects of the South Africans succeeding at the ICJ? Does accusing someone of “genocidal acts” bear the same legal weight as accusing them of an outright genocide?
Pots and Kettles etc
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 665
Re: Is it OK to........
Though not a workforce thing, Labour has used all-woman shortlists for MP candidates in some constituencies. To criticise what Mary Earps was wearing during SPOTY without being accused of misogyny? SPOTY completely passed me by, but there are certain things in life where there are differences in ho...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 665
Re: Is it OK to........
Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what is and isn't OK, and can't control anyone else's reaction. #2 to me seems not only OK but healthy and I'd like to think most people would agree. #3 seems on the other hand to be at best based on false or exaggerated information, and at worst coul...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1757898
Re: Politics in General
Gev. You will be telling me next Churchill knew about Pearl Harbour next. With regards Benny N ignoring intelligence from Egypt, they have form with their secret service clocking up az mentioned in the film Golda, before the Yom Kippur war they switched off monitoring equipment in error. I still thi...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:13 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Is it OK to........
- Replies: 6
- Views: 665
Is it OK to........
The ginger stepson of "Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold".for example : Is it OK to say Rosie Jones isn't funny, without getting accused of being ableist.? To do honest charity work and say it makes you feel good about yourself rather than its completely altruistic without being accuse...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1645
- Views: 1757898
Re: Politics in General
I am at that stage where I'm like, just show the fucking videos then. Or, if they are as atrocious as people say, at least describe what happens in them. I guarantee nothing anyone could say would justify the current Israeli response, of which I've actually seen videos of. Even if it was worse than...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 700590
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
No but it is a liquid but lacks the properties that wet things have.
But I'm sure someone with a chemistry O or A level will give a difinitive answer
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deathwatch 2017
- Replies: 467
- Views: 250742
Re: Deathwatch 2017
But not the GlockenspielMark James wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:24 am Gaston Glock
Never knew the gun was named after an actual dude
Turns out Glock means bell
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:37 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deathwatch 2017
- Replies: 467
- Views: 250742
Re: Deathwatch 2017
David Leland, film director
Jacques Delores father of the EU
Jacques Delores father of the EU
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3734
Re: Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
Uhhh, no. If former countdown champions wanted to go to an event, there is a plethora of options. Think this has been said before (forgive me if not), but if you are thinking of running a CoEvent, go to a few first to get a taste for what is like I am going to one next year. I dont think I would be...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:02 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3734
Could a Countdown World Championships be a feasible event
Focal events are great but I wonder if a huge event fairly centrally located would be attended by loads former Countdown champions along with the usual focal attendees.
I guess it would be a huge financial risk without having an idea how many are interested
I guess it would be a huge financial risk without having an idea how many are interested
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:35 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
More observations
Just heard Leona Lewis Christmas hit which I forgot
about.
Also, Walking in the Air not a Christmas song in isolation.
Where are You Christmas from the Grinch I completely forgot about as its my kids favourite
Just heard Leona Lewis Christmas hit which I forgot
about.
Also, Walking in the Air not a Christmas song in isolation.
Where are You Christmas from the Grinch I completely forgot about as its my kids favourite
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
I think that when Christmas songs from years gone by are churned on the radio, Stay Another Day, gets plenty of airtime. Don't You Want Me was a huge Christmas no1 but don't get played as it's clearly a hit that made Christmas no 1. Without any Christmas lyrics or bells in the song. I think it shoul...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:35 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Stay Another Day isn't a Christmas song. Though if anyone had nominated it, we could have discussed it. Anyway, all nominations went on. Tough luck to all you latecomers! Edit - Proper Crimbo was a bit of a joke entry but both Cliffs were Christmas number 1s. I don't think I can alter the poll with...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Not on the list. December Song by George Michael. I didnt want to be critical of the list as I was grateful to Gev for doing it, largely at my behest but I'm pleased it's proved popular. But yes East 17s Stay Another Day is more deserving than Bo Selecta and Cliff but I'm not sure how big a hit Dec...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:46 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-event lunch arrangements
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5451
Re: Co-event lunch arrangements
There's a big Scrabble Event next year the MGI at Leonardo in Milton Keynes and amongst the huge prize money there is a raffle and the winner gets accommodation for the following years event which is a nice touch
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
- Replies: 640
- Views: 311169
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
- Replies: 640
- Views: 311169
Re: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
Russia still use the Julian Calendar
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old Meakins Almanac ( predictions for 2021)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3531
Re: Old Meakins Almanac ( predictions for 2021)
I would have just bumped this thread rather than start a new one. OK I'm bumping it. Personal ones. (Ones I can influence) Attend a Co:Event Get Married Win a division at a Scrabble Event (I always play in A division like a masochist) Lose at least 3 stone by next Christmas Make a Will. Straight pr...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Is this an example of prejudicial affirmation the kids of today talk about?Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:42 pmHeh well quite. But nothing is as pervasive as anecdotal evidence.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:36 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Euthanasia, isn't it time to decriminalise this
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2501
Re: Euthanasia, isn't it time to decriminalise this
https://youtu.be/l-IO6_cU5jM?si=ioyBKyqr9Wkd7u-9 Well that was a cheery Christmas watch! But yeah 100% agree - I can't see any non-religious argument against a terminally ill person of sound mind who is going to suffer a painful or even just unpleasant death choosing a compassionate and humane alte...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:33 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Merry Xmas C4C! 2022
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2608
Re: Merry Xmas C4C! 2022
Merry Christmas one and all.
Hope you all get what you want
Hope you all get what you want
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-event lunch arrangements
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5451
Re: Co-event lunch arrangements
The only thing Scrabble events have over Co Events is probably the ratings system which some people are obsessed with I always like to play up in the top division as I neither care about ratings or cash prizes the only thing I'm slightly obsessed with is finishing the event on time as I'm invariably...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:44 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 700590
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
What is "Coffee Bean 100" in Welsh
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Die Hard is not a Christmas movie.
If its on the basis of it happening Christmas Eve, you may as well call Eyes Wide Shut a Christmas Movie amongst others
If its on the basis of it happening Christmas Eve, you may as well call Eyes Wide Shut a Christmas Movie amongst others
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:17 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
When does it close?
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:53 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-event lunch arrangements
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5451
Re: Co-event lunch arrangements
Huh? How do you mean it will up any prize fund? If lunch is provided then the cost of providing the lunch will affect any prize pot surely Unlike Scrabble tournaments, we don't have prize pots at co-events. Do you think if there were prize pots it would be more popular? I would guess the prize pot ...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:49 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
The apostrophe and the hyphen are really not needed
Those that get hung up on punctuation are no better than those who want their news presenters to speak in the King's English
Those that get hung up on punctuation are no better than those who want their news presenters to speak in the King's English
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:47 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
"Blood is thicker than water"
What a crock of shit.
Porridge is thicker than blood, so go figure.!
I have figured throughout my life that the people you choose to be with are far more important than those who share your DNA.
I say this with an air of sadness, however
What a crock of shit.
Porridge is thicker than blood, so go figure.!
I have figured throughout my life that the people you choose to be with are far more important than those who share your DNA.
I say this with an air of sadness, however
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
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- Views: 1757898
Re: Politics in General
There is a YouTube clip with Rory Stewart talking about the history of Israel, it's pretty factual. (not party political)Fiona T wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:47 pm Bit of history here Andres
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-44124396
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-event lunch arrangements
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5451
Re: Co-event lunch arrangements
If lunch is provided then the cost of providing the lunch will affect any prize pot surelyStewart Gordon wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:10 pmHuh? How do you mean it will up any prize fund?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:24 pm If lunch is provided the downside is the catering cost will up the entry fee or any prize fund
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:51 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 700590
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:47 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
You are missing something. Tick the boxes to vote. Though I wonder if you have restricted access or something based on what you've previously said about polls. Charlie? Ben? Can this be looked at and potentially fixed. Sorted now So it let you vote? You haven't voted for Jona Lewie of your list by ...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 700590
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Yes you are right
More trivia that I have been fed that is wrong
Blue Christmas was good though
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:13 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
As a discussion topic I didn't realise Lonely this Christmas was originally an Elvis song.
Also those who watched Tuesdays Only Connect pointed out that Marilyn Monroe never recorded Santa Baby
Also those who watched Tuesdays Only Connect pointed out that Marilyn Monroe never recorded Santa Baby
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:10 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
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Re: Your favourite Christmas song
It had occurred to me that I may have been banned previously for voting in polls as well as making new posts.
Which probably explains why you had to do it
Which probably explains why you had to do it
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:09 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Are we voting in the cooments and you update the poll or am I missing something You are missing something. Tick the boxes to vote. Though I wonder if you have restricted access or something based on what you've previously said about polls. Charlie? Ben? Can this be looked at and potentially fixed. ...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:33 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
My votes are for
Jonah Lewie
Kelly Clarkson
Greg Lake
Nat King Cole
Bob Dylan.
Nice list with no glaring omissions or dodgy inclusions
Jonah Lewie
Kelly Clarkson
Greg Lake
Nat King Cole
Bob Dylan.
Nice list with no glaring omissions or dodgy inclusions
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Your favourite Christmas song
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4843
Re: Your favourite Christmas song
Are we voting in the cooments and you update the poll or am I missing something
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:05 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
"genuinely" You've changed Perhaps this is how it starts, you start saying right wing opinions when at a party as a 'joke' and then 10 years later you're a racist. To actually offer something genuine: - Everything Everywhere All at Once might be the worst film I've ever seen. Crazy how ma...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:51 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
- Replies: 311
- Views: 49930
Re: Unpopular opinions you genuinely hold
Given that passing has no benefit to the contestant I'm shocked they don't guess every time they are not sureMartin Hurst wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:30 pm On Mastermind, those with the most passes should be classified above those with fewer passes. No answer is better than a wrong answer.