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- Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: CountMax errors
- Replies: 727
- Views: 91451
Re: CountMax errors
I also want LEMONIEST to be in even if you can get a valid 9 from it LOL! This thread has been successfully hijacked but beware the wrath of the most awesome person on this forum! Nah, I've got no problem with LEMONIEST. Definitely should be in. I use it daily, unlike mainer/mainest. Reminds me of ...
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:31 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 16th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 19)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1752
Re: Thursday 16th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 19)
All these puns Hulme-Amey. I tried for ages to think of a 'Hulme' pun Andrew a blank :( Ah well, you're only Hulme-an. Edit: Apologies to Charlie for stealing his gag but I am an unoriginal, hackneyed, git; I thought everybody knew this already. Can I assHulme from this that we have run out of good...
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: CountMax errors
- Replies: 727
- Views: 91451
Re: CountMax errors
I also want LEMONIEST to be in even if you can get a valid 9 from it
- Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 15th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 18)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1774
Re: Wednesday 15th July 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 18)
Fastest recap ever?
Nice recap Chris
Nice recap Chris
- Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th July 2009
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2601
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th July 2009
3 large at the end could have scuppered the century
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:08 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Torchwood: Children of Earth
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2288
Re: Torchwood: Children of Earth
How much sci-fi have you read/watched? I suspect the answer to that is: compared to some people on this board, relatively little. But it's like I said before - I judged it by the standards of prime time BBC1 drama, not by those of a Heinlein or Vonnegut novel. Anyway you and I seem to be the only p...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:29 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 4
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8946
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 4
Marc Meakin 2 Ian Dent 1
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91957
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91968
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=92183
3 close games I had some lucky numbers there on Ians picks (4 large)
Thanks again Ian for a great match
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91957
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=91968
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=92183
3 close games I had some lucky numbers there on Ians picks (4 large)
Thanks again Ian for a great match
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: what's your top 10 favourite films?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 11608
Re: what's your top 10 favourite films?
So I can add another list
Here are my favourite films of this century
1.Donnie Darko
2.Memento
3.The Prestige
4.No Country for Old Men
5.WALL·E
6.The Pianist
7.In Bruges
8.There Will Be Blood
9.Sin City
10.Gladiator
Not in order
Here are my favourite films of this century
1.Donnie Darko
2.Memento
3.The Prestige
4.No Country for Old Men
5.WALL·E
6.The Pianist
7.In Bruges
8.There Will Be Blood
9.Sin City
10.Gladiator
Not in order
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:29 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: what's your top 10 favourite films?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 11608
Re: what's your top 10 favourite films?
In no particular order: Life of Brian Raising Arizona Manon des Sources The Magnificent Seven The Great Escape Saving Private Ryan The Majestic Unforgiven Blade Runner The Shawshank Redemption Manon de Sources - good call, and yet, Jean de Florette not listed. Are you missing a chromosome? Steady o...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:28 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2734
Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
I appreciate that it's me who is at fault (especially after Matts post) my computer clock has now been updated Just on the off chance that you were even slightly offended Marc, for the record it's nothing personal. I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating it is when you spend so many hours creating...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:05 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2734
Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
That I didn't know that daily duels have to be FINISHED by midnight I guess it's fairly obvious to me that you need to finish by the time the results are published and you can read everyone else's games, but maybe it should give you some kind of warning at the time. I appreciate that it's me who is...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:26 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2734
Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
That I didn't know that daily duels have to be FINISHED by midnightCharlie Reams wrote:What part of that are you unhappy with?Marc Meakin wrote:Not very happy with midnight on Apterous as I started the daily duel at 11.54pm last night and it rejected me at 1201am
as the new duel started
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2734
Re: Hyper is reborn: Midnight tonight
Not very happy with midnight on Apterous as I started the daily duel at 11.54pm last night and it rejected me at 1201am
as the new duel started
as the new duel started
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:40 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Damian/Damien
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2397
Re: Damian/Damien
Maybe it doesn't matter now since he has changed his name
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:46 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Feature requests
- Replies: 1956
- Views: 450140
Re: Feature requests
A statement of Stitchers
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Getting On - Jo Brand
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4038
Re: Getting On - Jo Brand
I agree that it is cleverly written but the style is similar to 'The Office'Charlie Reams wrote:Cleverly written with a very original style. Bit of an overreliance on toilet humour but I suppose that's fair game for a hospital. Will definitely keep an eye on this.
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:11 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209307
Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
Id say you almost certainly were It was probably caused by his reaction to my comeback in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?key=4659349932080932600 FWIW he was cheating in both games. Warned. Thanks, although I am surprised that he failed to beat me on the crucial conundrum in the firs...
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:02 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209307
Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
It was probably caused by his reaction to my comeback in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2080932600Andrew Hulme wrote:Id say you almost certainly were
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:55 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209307
Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
I am not sure about the ethics of this but I wonder if anyone thinks I was scammed in this game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 7385442783
As this score was after a close win by me and then I get anhialated
As this score was after a close win by me and then I get anhialated
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:36 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official Thread of Brag
- Replies: 1176
- Views: 168961
Re: Official Thread of Brag
this is on behalf of Michael Marlowe after losing narrowly http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2080932600
He then does this to
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 7385442783
14/15 Maxes for a newbie
He then does this to
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 7385442783
14/15 Maxes for a newbie
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:43 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: what's your top 10 favourite films?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 11608
Re: what's your top 10 favourite films?
1 BLADERUNNER
2 ALIEN
3 THE UNTOUCHABLES
4 GODFATHER 2
5 JAWS
6 ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST
7 PULP FICTION
8 THE FRENCH CONNECTION
9 THE DEERHUNTER
10 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Not in order
2 ALIEN
3 THE UNTOUCHABLES
4 GODFATHER 2
5 JAWS
6 ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST
7 PULP FICTION
8 THE FRENCH CONNECTION
9 THE DEERHUNTER
10 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Not in order
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 10th July
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3698
Re: Spoilers for Friday 10th June
If a man had said it it would have been a bit sexistRay Folwell wrote:It always seems silly to me that female presenters are expected to have different clothes every day. No one would comment that Jeff was wearing the same suit.Louise Bambury wrote: What has happened to the wardrobe budget? Rachel has worn that dress loads!
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Has the Internet killed porn?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4210
Re: Has the Internet killed porn?
Thank you Charlie. Yes, if someone with no knowledge of tennis had come into the room while I was wanking over the Williams-Safina match, once theyd got over the initial shock, they might ask which one was Venus. It would be rather silly of me to say that she was 'the taller one with the more power...
- Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Podcast 7: Jono Rides Again
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3243
Re: Podcast 7: Jono Rides Again
Thought it was ok
Wished there was some discussion about 'Witchergate' though rather than the small allusion to it
Wished there was some discussion about 'Witchergate' though rather than the small allusion to it
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:13 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Charlie Brooker's Newswipe (Tuesdays @ 10.30pm, BBC4)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3924
Re: You Have Been Watching
So, did anyone watch the new Charlie Brooker show then? I quite enjoyed it. It had a lot of elements of Screenwipe, with his analysis of current shows, but also comedy input, and a celebrity quiz show. Incidently, I wasn't sure whether to put this in the this thread, the quiz show thread, the Stewa...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 9th July (Andrew Hulme)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3525
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 9th July (Andrew Hulme)
Well done Andrew
Hope you become another Apterite Octochamp
Also one of the last (if not the last) second chancers on Countdown
Hope you become another Apterite Octochamp
Also one of the last (if not the last) second chancers on Countdown
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13337
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Any more news on these specials
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 8 July
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2320
Re: Spoilers for Wed 8 July
Fnar fnar
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Reappearances
- Replies: 94
- Views: 10034
Re: Reappearances
Countdown's longevity suggests that the people making it know what they are doing! Agreed. It seems to me that Damian had simply had enough of the ongoing discussions on this subject and decided to put a stop to it. I'm sure that's exactly what happened Pretty much so. Just dawned of me yesterday t...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Reappearances
- Replies: 94
- Views: 10034
Re: Reappearances
Does anyone know just how many players have had a second bite of the countdown cherry so far
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:32 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Shuffling
- Replies: 76
- Views: 17882
Re: Shuffling
I've noticed that Micheal (sic) does a lot of shuffling in his seat
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Reappearances
- Replies: 94
- Views: 10034
Re: Reappearances
Is it a member of Kid Creoles backing bandJon Corby wrote:
(Prize to whoever can place this little fella by the way)
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:47 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official thread of scrag
- Replies: 328
- Views: 52163
Re: Official thread of scrag
So thats how you get an Ace of DiamondsCharlie Reams wrote:Imagine the item you could've got for that!Kai Laddiman wrote: 4 nines in a row!
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Reappearances
- Replies: 94
- Views: 10034
Re: Reappearances
maybe it is time for a poll to see how many agree with the new ruling
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dream Game
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5347
Re: Dream Game
Ronnie Biggs V Charlie Bronson
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dream Game
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5347
Re: Dream Game
Would that be Todd Carty or the guy who looked like Gripper Stebson who threw a 6 off Beachy HeadMatthew Green wrote:Jesus Christ vs Mark Fowler from Eastenders
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Contestants You'd Like Too See Given Another Go
- Replies: 124
- Views: 23447
Re: Contestants You'd Like Too See Given Another Go
MeanieD Eadie wrote:Sorry Jason, but you sort of brought it on yourself.
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dream Game
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5347
Re: Dream Game
Mo Warden v Damian EadieDarren Carter wrote:Jon Corby v Clare Sudbery
Richard Brittain v Charlie Reams
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dream Game
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5347
Re: Dream Game
Craig Beevers v Stewart Holden
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:09 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Which should be the next variant added?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3178
Re: Which should be the next variant added?
Could a form of handicap countdown work whereby the octochamps and other 1400+ players have 5 seconds per round and plebs like me get the full 30 seconds
Is it dooable?
Is it dooable?
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:36 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Which should be the next variant added?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3178
Re: Which should be the next variant added?
How about Pokedown combining elements of Poker (Texas hold'em) and Countdown
Although I cannot see this working on Apterous but might work at a future COLIN
Although I cannot see this working on Apterous but might work at a future COLIN
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:23 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Charlie Brooker's Newswipe (Tuesdays @ 10.30pm, BBC4)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3924
Re: Charlie Brooker's Newswipe (Tuesdays @ 10.30pm, BBC4)
Did like the IRA V The Taliban bit
Soon to be on Sky I bet
Soon to be on Sky I bet
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Charlie Brooker's Newswipe (Tuesdays @ 10.30pm, BBC4)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3924
Re: You Have Been Watching
So, did anyone watch the new Charlie Brooker show then? I quite enjoyed it. It had a lot of elements of Screenwipe, with his analysis of current shows, but also comedy input, and a celebrity quiz show. Incidently, I wasn't sure whether to put this in the this thread, the quiz show thread, the Stewa...
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:11 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Which should be the next variant added?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3178
Re: Which should be the next variant added?
How about Blockbuster CountdownDarren Carter wrote:I am liking that idea.Niall Seymour wrote:What about 3 player Countdown?
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:11 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 3
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6607
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 3
No probs JackJackHurst wrote:Just to let Marc know, I wont be online until friday, so dont bother waiting round for me.
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:27 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Idea
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5275
Re: Idea
FWIW I think any first time loser with an 80+ score should be invited back
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:18 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Website?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2422
Re: Favourite Website?
YesDerek Hazell wrote:I say. Must all threads denigrate into double entendres and outright filth? Too frigging right! :^DMatt Morrison wrote:Hmm. I know for a fact that you spend a lot of time fiddling with apterous.
(thought I'd get in before Jon does)
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3258
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
I really don't get the idea that once someone is beaten they should just bend over and concentrate on helping their opponent to an even higher score. Perhaps they should also refrain from offering winning words if they happen to find one, and not bother trying on the conundrum? The difference is, p...
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Which two letters come next in the sequence?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 9636
Re: Which two letters come next in the sequence?
In the words of comic book guy from the Simpsons 'worst puzzle ever'
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3258
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 1st
How about slipping it in a conundrum APTEROUS+1Kirk Bevins wrote:Well played Innis. Another lightning conundrum. It's about time we name-dropped apterous! We need it being plugged!
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:16 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209307
Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
Good point Marc. It is frustrating and it's hard to tell if it's on purpose or accidental. Would be interesting if that could be investigated into, e.g. did the user click 'x' or did it freeze or something, but I think this is hard/impossible to do. I hope this is a better reply than Jon's ;) Thank...
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:39 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Has apterous killed Countdown?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 11951
Re: Has apterous killed Countdown?
I have noticed, just lately, the quality of number solutions has improved with Apterite participation, although solutions sometimes are not written down
This is a habit on Apterous that most of us are guilty of
This is a habit on Apterous that most of us are guilty of
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:47 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209307
Re: Cheating: What it is, and why you shouldn't do it
Has anybody else encountered the unfortunate computer crashing syndrome, where during a close game where you are 11 behind going into round 14 you decide to go for 6 small to increase your chances of getting to a crucial conundrum only to find that as the clock ticks down to zero and you have the so...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:36 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Card Hunt!
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7608
Re: Card Hunt!
Charles Bronson springs to mind
Oops sorry I misread the title of this thread
Bloody Spoonerisms
Oops sorry I misread the title of this thread
Bloody Spoonerisms
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:34 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7121
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
Having thoroughly researched the hitherto, unknown to me concept of a Swiss tournament (i.e. Wikipedia'd it) I gather there are usually a predetermined number of rounds? How many rounds will there be and what will happen in the event of a tie-break? Many apologies if this has already been outlined....
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 31798
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
A few moments of searching tells me that Ron Atkinson has appeared before. Sorry to have to ruin a rare moment of diplomacy for this board, Howard. You're quite right, Derek. Big Ron is the one who I was thinking of. Big Ron's totally into the game, and I'm sure he would have been invited back if i...
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 31798
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
The only person I can think of is John InverdaleSteve Durney wrote:Thanks, but just wondering who this ex-player / manager / commentator is.Marc Meakin wrote:Matt Le tissier is next weeks DC guest if that helps
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 31798
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Matt Le tissier is next weeks DC guest if that helps
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: FARRAH FAWCETT: 1947-2009
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1383
Re: FARRAH FAWCETT: 1947-2009
Whats the difference between Farrah fawcett and Michael Jackson?
Farrah was once into Majors
Michael was into minors
Apologies if this joke has already been posted
Farrah was once into Majors
Michael was into minors
Apologies if this joke has already been posted
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: RIP Jacko.....
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4748
Re: RIP Jacko.....
Looks like Michael Jackson will appear at the O2 after all
In the Bodyworks exhibition
In the Bodyworks exhibition