Maspoiler for Monday 20 July 2009

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:10 pm

Definitely the most built-up game of the series so far, Andrew needs 124 points to pass Kirk as the highest-scoring octochamp of all time. Scores of 124 and above are available in around 47% of games so it's really in the balance whether he'll even get a shot at it; it's doable with one nine, although two would make life a lot easier. Talking of nines, Andrew has the lowest-probability nine ever spotted on Apterous; not bad for a mediocre player who's just lucky.

So, will he or won't he?! Can't wait to find out, but it's been a phenomenal run whatever his final tally turns out to be.

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:26 pm

It will take a Hulmeungous effort to do so

Chris Davies · Post by **Chris Davies** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:30 pm

SALEROOM

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:32 pm

That nine will help...

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:33 pm

SOAKERS?

woo

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:34 pm

Thought we were heading for MORALISER in round 1 as well... Game very much on!

Chris Davies · Post by **Chris Davies** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:47 pm

EPICEDIA, round 7.

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:47 pm

PEDICLE, round 7.

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:48 pm

Chris Davies wrote:EPICEDIA, round 7.

He looked like he had something in mind going for the last vowel, but I never saw it.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:49 pm

FAUXEST *awaits rage from Corby*

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:49 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Talking of nines, Andrew has the lowest-probability nine ever spotted on Apterous

Are you going to add this to Statland?

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:50 pm

8: THRONING

Martin Harris · Post by **Martin Harris** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:51 pm

R8: Northing ?

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:53 pm

Martin Harris wrote:R8: Northing ?

Not sure, but I certainly use the word every day when I'm mapping stuff.

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:53 pm

Rachel nearly made Mike cross there...

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:53 pm

Gonna be very close, this. He needs 20 points from the final three letters rounds, plus numbers and conundrum. Eek!

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:54 pm

I think this challenger's a closet satanist.

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:54 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Gonna be very close, this. He needs 20 points from the final three letters rounds, plus numbers and conundrum. Eek!

Dead easy! Q, X, Z and K have all gone which helps.

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:55 pm

Bar a catastrophe, he should be joining the exlusive 8-ton club.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:59 pm

I reckon Andrew Hulme is going to win this game.

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:59 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:I reckon Andrew Hulme is going to win this game.

It ain't over yet
Not really in doubt though

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:00 pm

ANIMATED helps.

That's one of my most missed words I'm sure, yet I get it here. Pah.

BOUNCIER to finish with three 8s.

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:02 pm

COME ON ANDREW!!

Chris Kirby · Post by **Chris Kirby** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:02 pm

sarcenet in the caroteen round.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:03 pm

Hulme got RUBICONED on Touchdown... must have learnt it here.

Chris Davies · Post by **Chris Davies** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:04 pm

RUBICONED, round 13.

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:05 pm

((25*(7-5)-1)*10)-8.

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:06 pm

Jolly good show old chap.

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:06 pm

HE'S DONE IT!!!!

Andy Wilson · Post by **Andy Wilson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:06 pm

It's there! Well done Andrew! For the record i voted No! Brilliant though. Well done.

Mark Harrison · Post by **Mark Harrison** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:07 pm

Congratulations Andrew, fantastic performance!

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:07 pm

Awesome, awesome stuff Andrew. Well done!

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:08 pm

Who is this Kirk chap anyway?

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:08 pm

Thanks Andrew. Thandrew.

Innis Carson · Post by **Innis Carson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:09 pm

Absolutely amazing, well done Andrew. Can't imagine the pressure you must have been feeling when that record was in sight, yet you kept composure and continued to score in every round, don't think many of us would be able to do that. Very well played, the record is well deserved.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:10 pm

Phenomenal. A well-deserved spot atop the table of all-time greats. And the scary thing is how much better he's got since this was filmed... Great that it went to the final conundrum. I wonder how tempting CAROTENES must've been.

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:11 pm

Awesome game, an honour to get to recap it!

I was relieved to find out that I'd beaten him 117 - 106, but was shocked that they didn't mention 930 on the show.

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:11 pm

WOW! Congratulations Andrew! I hope you don't mind me saying that I didn't expect you to do that well! Fantastic, absolutely fantastic. Well played.

Chris Davies · Post by **Chris Davies** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:12 pm

Excellent job, Andrew. It's been a pleasure to watch.

Oliver Garner · Post by **Oliver Garner** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:12 pm

Useless post from me

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:12 pm

Is anyone else outraged that they didn't acknowledge that Andrew had Just achieved the highest octo score ever?

(heres some exclamation marks that i couldnt fit into the post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:13 pm

Well done Andrew - a marvellous set of 8 performances. Yet again another record snatched away from me

.

It's a shame I knew he broke my record before it was televised as it got leaked on apterous but Andrew said I'd probably break 1000 with his letters. I didn't quite do that mate, but I did manage 981 - my best ever octorun total. Ever.

Chris Kirby · Post by **Chris Kirby** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:14 pm

Very well done Andrew!!! Great stuff.. Fantastic result, and you came over brilliantly throughout your run!! Good luck in November

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:15 pm

Absolutely magnificent Andrew. Not only are you superbly good at the game, but you have a likeable, easygoing personality and come across as exceptionally modest too. All the best for the finals.

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:16 pm

WOW unbelievable Andrew well done indeed! 930! Kirk you must be GUTTED!

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:16 pm

Well done Andrew liked the ' Unbelievable Jeff ' at the end, this could become a catchphrase

It's a shame that there was no mention of the Octochamp record though. I know it got mentioned when Kirk took it although admittedly it had lasted quite sometime.
I wonder how long this record will last?

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:18 pm

I feel the need to boast about the two wins I have against Andrew, including my highest score

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:19 pm

Marc Meakin wrote:Well done Andrew liked the ' Unbelievable Jeff ' at the end, this could become a catchphrase

It's a shame that there was no mention of the Octochamp record though. I know it got mentioned when Kirk took it although admittedly it had lasted quite sometime.
I wonder how long this record will last?

When's Chris Davies on again?

Jimmy Gough · Post by **Jimmy Gough** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:20 pm

JackHurst wrote:Is anyone else outraged that they didn't acknowledge that Andrew had Just achieved the highest octo score ever?

(heres some exclamation marks that i couldnt fit into the post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

That's really annoying!

Ben Pugh · Post by **Ben Pugh** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:22 pm

Congratulations Andrew on your record-breaking efforts, very well-deserved, a 116+ average is just unreal.

Kirk Bevins wrote:It's a shame I knew he broke my record before it was televised as it got leaked on apterous but Andrew said I'd probably break 1000 with his letters. I didn't quite do that mate, but I did manage 981 - my best ever octorun total. Ever.

Ralph Gillions · Post by **Ralph Gillions** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:26 pm

Congratulations Andrew.
A splendid record-breaking performance.

Darren Carter · Post by **Darren Carter** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:36 pm

Marc Meakin wrote: I wonder how long this record will last?

Unfortunately I can't imagine it will be for very long - as long as Chris can perform as he does on Apterous.

Great stuff Andrew, fully deserved.

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:42 pm

I take it from these 52 messages that Andrew won his game, and broke Kirk's record.

Or am I getting the wrong end of the stick?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:04 pm

Marc Meakin wrote:this could become a catchphrase

Yes, yes it could.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:08 pm

Ben Pugh wrote:

Sorry - I've got my jealousy post out the way. It was fucking awesome to watch but naturally, as Dinos says, I'm gutted.
I have a feeling Chris Davies may break 930 as the standard is going ever higher - let's just hope he gets nice letters for the potential to break it.

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:15 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:
Ben Pugh wrote:

Sorry - I've got my jealousy post out the way. It was fucking awesome to watch but naturally, as Dinos says, I'm gutted.
I have a feeling Chris Davies may break 930 as the standard is going ever higher - let's just hope he gets nice letters for the potential to break it.

I think the standard of shuffling will have to improve though

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:09 pm

Fantastic stuff, well done Andrew. Massively impressive performance under the pressure - it was stressful enough watching it, can't imagine what it would have been like in the studio.

Craig Beevers · Post by **Craig Beevers** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:17 pm

Nice, haven't been keeping track of Countdown lately.

I think we'll see a lot of 900s in the future. So chances are the record won't last long, but who knows.

Paul Howe · Post by **Paul Howe** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:30 pm

OK, to the tune of the Robin Hood song,

Andrew Hulme, Andrew Hulme, his name rhymes with loom
Andrew Hulme, Andrew Hulme, makes records go boom
930 wont, be beaten soooooon
Andrew whom? Andrew Hulme, Andrew Hulme!

Consider yourself immortalised in song

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:35 pm

Well done Andrew, fantastic performance, great to watch.

Commiserations Kirk, but records are there to be broken.