Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009
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Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009
The girls battle it out for Jeff Stelling's burgeoning love.
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Well, I got one of the words that Dictionary Corner proposed right away! It's only gone downhill from there though.
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How I didn't get the first numbers I have no idea!! Doh
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I hope this doesn't turn into the first nil-points...
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2nd numbers alt:
25 x (10 + 9) = 475;
(5 x 2) + 7 = 17;
475 - 17 = 458
25 x (10 + 9) = 475;
(5 x 2) + 7 = 17;
475 - 17 = 458
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oops, I forgot I did that on the second numbers!
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I got within 2 of the first numbers, but I'm disappointed that there aren't any 4 large rounds yet! Still confused how I got NEONATAL right away! The Teatime Teasers are defeating me though.
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The lasagne quip was brilliant. Jeff is funny as hell haha.
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ALGINATES - salts of alginic acid for the LASAGNE / STEALING round
Also 3rd nos alt:
(25 x 4) - (5 + 9) + 50
Also 3rd nos alt:
(25 x 4) - (5 + 9) + 50
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Well done Lisa, staved off a good fight back from the challenger.
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Final vowel in round 12 would've given an I for GENITALIA...
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Well done, Lisa. Bet you were relieved to get through after that fight-back. Number one on the leader board now.
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Thanks! She had 16 people up from London with her, so a lot of crowd support. I was getting really tired by this point!
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Me too And we would have got it as the next vowel was an I (unless there was a cut or something)Ben Wilson wrote:Final vowel in round 12 would've given an I for GENITALIA...
Scored 12 max today missing SAGAS (saw MSASA too late), POCHARD and ALGINATES. Nice to see 2 attractive faces in competition. Last time that happened was Corby vs Reams. From the sound of it when she got STEALING and the conundrum I reckon Anna had quite a fanclub behind her
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I bet they really enjoyed the first 5 rounds!Lisa Thomson wrote:She had 16 people up from London with her, so a lot of crowd support.
Recalled STEALING+A gives a 9, but couldn't remember what it was. Doh!
Has to be the most extendable 8 there is. If you want to... ahem.. make your GENITALS a bit bigger, you can do it with A, B, D, E, G, H, J, M, N, O, R, S, T or Y.
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Letters 1 – TALONED
Letters 2 – POSTIE
Letters 3 – RETAILS
Letters 4 – GUMS
Numbers 1 – 688!! THREE NUMBERS ROUNDS IN A ROW!
Tea Time Teaser 1 – got PROUDEST
Letters 5 – BOASTED
Letters 6 – BANNER
Letters 7 – SALTIRE
Letters 8 – POCHARD (type of duck - Aythya ferina)
Numbers 2 – 459 (1 out)
Tea Time Teaser 2 – got INDUSTRY
Letters 9 – PORKED (errm……. Sorry!)
Letters 10 – GELATINS
Letters 11 – SHIVER
Numbers 3 – 130 (6 off)
Conundrum – Nope!
Letters 2 – POSTIE
Letters 3 – RETAILS
Letters 4 – GUMS
Numbers 1 – 688!! THREE NUMBERS ROUNDS IN A ROW!
Tea Time Teaser 1 – got PROUDEST
Letters 5 – BOASTED
Letters 6 – BANNER
Letters 7 – SALTIRE
Letters 8 – POCHARD (type of duck - Aythya ferina)
Numbers 2 – 459 (1 out)
Tea Time Teaser 2 – got INDUSTRY
Letters 9 – PORKED (errm……. Sorry!)
Letters 10 – GELATINS
Letters 11 – SHIVER
Numbers 3 – 130 (6 off)
Conundrum – Nope!
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Wow - I thought Lisa was fit and then up comes Anna. Awesome smile, nice laugh, lovely eyes and cute as hell. I don't know how I still managed to concentrate on the game particularly when I thought Anna was going to show GENITALS.
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Yeah, Anna beat me there!!
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But you're married and have kids - that puts any man off. Anna's "status" wasn't mentioned so here's hoping...Lisa Thomson wrote:Yeah, Anna beat me there!!
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Ha ha! Not all men!!
Anna was a great laugh, really nice person, felt a little bit bad beating her!
Anna was a great laugh, really nice person, felt a little bit bad beating her!
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I wondered why there was such a laugh in the audience when Jeff said she was a Celine Dion fan.Lisa Thomson wrote:Thanks! She had 16 people up from London with her, so a lot of crowd support. I was getting really tired by this point!
Welll done Lisa, didn't know until just that you were on the forum.You beat me with WIMPIEST.
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Ditto. I had a 13/15 max game, missing WIMPIEST/OPTIMISE and the obscure POCHARD. I was happy with getting ALGINATES though.Rich Priest wrote:.
Welll done Lisa, didn't know until just that you were on the forum.You beat me with WIMPIEST.
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Don't feel bad, despite the fightback it was a solid win for you. But without wishing to offend your good self, Anna did win my support from the moment Jeff introduced her just by being so bubbly and having that heartwarming smile... HOW DARE YOU DEPRIVE ME OF SEEING HER AGAIN!!!Lisa Thomson wrote:Ha ha! Not all men!!
Anna was a great laugh, really nice person, felt a little bit bad beating her!
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Sorry but THAT word reminds me of (NSFW): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqXi8WmQ_WMKirk Bevins wrote:Wow - I thought Lisa was fit and then up comes Anna. Awesome smile, nice laugh, lovely eyes and cute as hell. I don't know how I still managed to concentrate on the game particularly when I thought Anna was going to show GENITALS.
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Just for the record, what was Anna's declaration in round 1? It sounded like DENTLE* to me, but that's not a word and there was only one E. Also it would have been a bit harsh on Lisa if she'd lost, because Anna's numbers solution is technically invalid. I know Carol would have done the same thing (i.e. said +10 instead of -10) but I think in that case, if she's written it down they should look at her piece of paper to see what exactly she's written.
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After today's show, I confidently predicted there'd be references to the attractiveness of the challenger (check), as well as another obvious numbers alternate post (check), and a special "this is what I got" recap (check).
However, unless it's slipped me by, nobody has mentioned the unbelievable incident in numbers round 2, where Anna said "subtract the 10" when she meant add. THIS IS A NATIONAL OUTRAGE PEOPLE - SHE GOT 10 POINTS AND COULD'VE WON THE GAME (if she'd solved the final numbers).
(I actually feel Rachel handed Anna's slip-up ok, I guess Gevin & MG haven't seen the show yet to lay down the law though).
Also, welcome to the forum Lisa. I hope you're not too offended by those who denounce anyone not scoring daily centuries as "rubbish", and that you enjoyed your time in the studio.
(Whilst previewing this I've noticed a post has been made in the meantime - I wonder what it concerns...)
However, unless it's slipped me by, nobody has mentioned the unbelievable incident in numbers round 2, where Anna said "subtract the 10" when she meant add. THIS IS A NATIONAL OUTRAGE PEOPLE - SHE GOT 10 POINTS AND COULD'VE WON THE GAME (if she'd solved the final numbers).
(I actually feel Rachel handed Anna's slip-up ok, I guess Gevin & MG haven't seen the show yet to lay down the law though).
Also, welcome to the forum Lisa. I hope you're not too offended by those who denounce anyone not scoring daily centuries as "rubbish", and that you enjoyed your time in the studio.
(Whilst previewing this I've noticed a post has been made in the meantime - I wonder what it concerns...)
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DENTAL.Martin Gardner wrote:Just for the record, what was Anna's declaration in round 1? It sounded like DENTLE* to me, but that's not a word and there was only one E. Also it would have been a bit harsh on Lisa if she'd lost, because Anna's numbers solution is technically invalid. I know Carol would have done the same thing (i.e. said +10 instead of -10) but I think in that case, if she's written it down they should look at her piece of paper to see what exactly she's written.
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Didn't she just say DENTAL?Martin Gardner wrote:Just for the record, what was Anna's declaration in round 1? It sounded like DENTLE* to me, but that's not a word and there was only one E.
I guess that at the time of the 'numbergate' round that has agitated Dan, Rachel was well aware that Anna was obviously very nervous and had made a poor start, and so decided to give her a tiny push in the right direction. I can't see anything wrong with it in this instance- I imagine Anna had written down something like '10+4-3=11' or whatever she needed to add on but decided to say it one step at a time, to make Rachel's life easier. Unfortunately she said subtract instead of add.
Though I must admit, I knew there would be letters sent to Channel 4, so I was hoping it wouldn't affect the outcome!
Well done to you Lisa.
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Yeah, I noticed that. And also what was John Inverdale on about - saying that JENNATALZ was there for 8? That's not a word, there was no J or Z and it would have been a 9 anyway!Martin Gardner wrote:Just for the record, what was Anna's declaration in round 1? It sounded like DENTLE* to me, but that's not a word and there was only one E.
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Glad someone mentioned 'optimise' as I armchair declared it and then disallowed it due to my lazy validation methods (google the word, if it offers a definition then I take it as allowed). Sadly my R11 attemp of 'doorkeep' was not valid under either adjudication method.
Was nice to see a spirited comeback from Anna, made for a good game all round.
Was nice to see a spirited comeback from Anna, made for a good game all round.
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Anna was very nice.
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Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?Katherine Birkett wrote:Letters 1 – TALONED
Letters 2 – POSTIE
Letters 3 – RETAILS
Letters 4 – GUMS
Numbers 1 – 688!! THREE NUMBERS ROUNDS IN A ROW!
Tea Time Teaser 1 – got PROUDEST
Letters 5 – BOASTED
Letters 6 – BANNER
Letters 7 – SALTIRE
Letters 8 – POCHARD (type of duck - Aythya ferina)
Numbers 2 – 459 (1 out)
Tea Time Teaser 2 – got INDUSTRY
Letters 9 – PORKED (errm……. Sorry!)
Letters 10 – GELATINS
Letters 11 – SHIVER
Numbers 3 – 130 (6 off)
Conundrum – Nope!
If I suddenly have a squirming baby on my lap it probably means that I should start paying it some attention and stop wasting my time messing around on a Countdown forum
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Fascinating game to watch, well done Lisa! I got OVERJOYED in Hansford/DoD-esque time so was chuffed with that
I usually can't stand people correcting pronunciation, but as he is one of my heroes, I feel I ought to say that GAUSS is pronounced 'Gowse' not 'Gourse'. In case you are interested, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Friedrich_Gauss
I usually can't stand people correcting pronunciation, but as he is one of my heroes, I feel I ought to say that GAUSS is pronounced 'Gowse' not 'Gourse'. In case you are interested, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Friedrich_Gauss
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They're not hurting anyone.Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?
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Actually my finger slipped when I frantically scrolled down to avoid seeing today's post and subsequently fell onto the sharp end of a pencil. It still hurts.Ben Hunter wrote:They're not hurting anyone.Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?
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All together now.....Junaid Mubeen wrote:Actually my finger slipped when I frantically scrolled down to avoid seeing today's post and subsequently fell onto the sharp end of a pencil. It still hurts.Ben Hunter wrote:They're not hurting anyone.Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?
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Is that a sympathetic 'awww' sound or a terrified 'arghhh' sound?Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:All together now.....Junaid Mubeen wrote:Actually my finger slipped when I frantically scrolled down to avoid seeing today's post and subsequently fell onto the sharp end of a pencil. It still hurts.Ben Hunter wrote:They're not hurting anyone.
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It's ironic sympathy - if there is such a thing
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I suppose they are a bit annoying, but still is seems an appropriate sort of thing to do on the spoilers forum.Ben Hunter wrote:They're not hurting anyone.Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?
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Katherine, most people on this thread seem to be taking the live-and-let-live approach, fair enough, but couldn't you use the same round-numbering convention as everyone else, i.e. 1-15 where 5, 10 & 14 are Numbers and 15 is the conundrum?Martin Gardner wrote:I suppose they are a bit annoying, but still is seems an appropriate sort of thing to do on the spoilers forum.Ben Hunter wrote:They're not hurting anyone.Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?
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That's the 'if Carlsberg made Countdown ... ' scenario kicking in. Right, better get my beer-goggles!Kirk Bevins wrote:Wow - I thought Lisa was fit and then up comes Anna. Awesome smile, nice laugh, lovely eyes and cute as hell. I don't know how I still managed to concentrate on the game particularly when I thought Anna was going to show GENITALS.
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Its appropriate to do at home on your own on a piece of paper and if you get a word that wasn't mentioned on the show you could come and post it.Martin Gardner wrote:I suppose they are a bit annoying, but still is seems an appropriate sort of thing to do on the spoilers forum.Ben Hunter wrote:They're not hurting anyone.Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone ever actually passed comments on these ridiculous posts of yours?
Nobody on planet Earth cares if she got the teatime teaser.
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If that's the way you choose to conduct yourself and treat people who have an interest in common with yours, I am pleased I'm not your friend and I'm pleased I've overlooked your comments.Matthew Green wrote:Nobody on planet Earth cares if she got the teatime teaser.