Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009

[Darren Carter]

Time for two new contestants - could we have another Apterite on our hands?

Like Bob de Caux for example.......

[Derek Hazell]

Whoever appears, apparently this is a very special date. Because it's 9/9/9 there has been a big rush on people wanting to get married today for example. So, if you believe in luck/fate/omens etc. I am sure you can put some kind of spin on today's game, however it turns out.

[Marc Meakin]

I wonder if this date will be mentioned today or do they not know the airdate in advance?

[Derek Hazell]

I wonder if this date will be mentioned today or do they not know the airdate in advance?

Well actually I heard they are abandoning the usual theme tune today and replacing it with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VRZq3J0uz4.

[Darren Carter]

I wonder if this date will be mentioned today or do they not know the airdate in advance?

They do know the airdate in advance.

[Derek Hazell]

I wonder if this date will be mentioned today or do they not know the airdate in advance?

They do know the airdate in advance.

Yeah Medallion Man, I'd already made that clear in my reply. Anyway, if you want to give a sobre answer, virtually every day Jeff mentions some kind of anniversary which occurs on the transmission day of the programme, so Marc obviously doesn't pay as much attention to Jeff's every word as many of this site's members.
I am impressed with Marc's knowledge of the word "airdate" though, considering both Jeff Stelling and Des O'Connor denied all knowledge of the word, despite working in television for about 70 years.

[Marc Meakin]

I suppose they could have an appropriate teatime teaser like EMERGENCY or AMBULANCE

[Jon Corby]

I suppose they could have an appropriate teatime teaser like EMERGENCY or AMBULANCE

Teatime teasers are eight letters

[Marc Meakin]

I suppose they could have an appropriate teatime teaser like EMERGENCY or AMBULANCE

Teatime teasers are eight letters

Oh yeah, must pay more attention
athough as it is 09/09/09 they might make an exception

[Jon Corby]

I suppose they could have an appropriate teatime teaser like EMERGENCY or AMBULANCE

Teatime teasers are eight letters

Oh yeah, must pay more attention
athough as it is 09/09/09 they might make an exception

I doubt they will tbh, but in answer to your original question they do love anything nine-based so I'd expect a mention today.

[Phil Reynolds]

OPENLY round 2

[Jeffrey Burgin]

APNOEA round 2 as well.

Anyone think today's 'banter' was a little X-rated as well?

[Marc Meakin]

HOKIEST in round 3?
Oops not in da book

[Jimmy Gough]

SUDARIA as an equaller

[Phil Reynolds]

HOKIEST in round 3?
Oops not in da book

HOKIEST is fine.

[Innis Carson]

PEONAGES for Round 9(?)

[Jeffrey Burgin]

2nd numbers alternative:

9*2*10=180.
8-5=3.
3*9=27.
180+27=207.

I'm shit at numbers, I need this.

[Phil Reynolds]

Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule.

[Marc Meakin]

ELITISM in the MILLETS round

[Marc Meakin]

HOKIEST in round 3?
Oops not in da book

HOKIEST is fine.

So it is

[Davy Affleck]

It's good to see 2 normal people playing against each other.
The continual stream of "apterous superstars" is a bit wearing.

[Jeffrey Burgin]

It's good to see 2 normal people playing against each other.
The continual stream of "apterous superstars" is a bit wearing.

Bob interestingly is actually ranked 39th in the Apterous rankings, although I don't know how long ago he stopped playing.

[AnnieHall]

PAEONY also round 2 - surprised Suzy only found 5's that round

[Davy Affleck]

It's good to see 2 normal people playing against each other.
The continual stream of "apterous superstars" is a bit wearing.

Bob interestingly is actually ranked 39th in the Apterous rankings, although I don't know how long ago he stopped playing.

OK don't split hairs

[Ken MacKenzie]

It's good to see 2 normal people playing against each other.
The continual stream of "apterous superstars" is a bit wearing.

Who are you calling "normal"?

In the "HORNIEST" round, I kept seeing THORNIEST (which I had on my audition) and I couldn't get that out of my head. I was a bit miffed that they did a re-take on MILLETS but it wouldn't have affected the outcome.

Now, I wonder if I'm allowed to re-apply.

[Kirk Bevins]

Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule.

Really? He might know it but didn't spot to use it - there's a difference.

[Kathleen Batlle]

Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule.

Nor do I. Can you explain please Phil?

[Phil Reynolds]

Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule.

Nor do I. Can you explain please Phil?

A number is always divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9. The target in this case was 207 which, provided you remember the rule, takes a split second to recognise as being divisible by 9 - and there were two 9s in the selection. 207/9 = 23, so the problem is then reduced to making 23 from 5 small numbers - there were loads of ways of doing this.

[Philip Jarvis]

It's good to see 2 normal people playing against each other.
The continual stream of "apterous superstars" is a bit wearing.

Who are you calling "normal"?

In the "HORNIEST" round, I kept seeing THORNIEST (which I had on my audition) and I couldn't get that out of my head. I was a bit miffed that they did a re-take on MILLETS but it wouldn't have affected the outcome.

Now, I wonder if I'm allowed to re-apply.

Unlucky Ken - you gave it a good go. Re Millets, this is a valid word on Apterous.

With regard to reapplying, I suggest you look at this link.

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2423

[Kathleen Batlle]

Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule.

Nor do I. Can you explain please Phil?

A number is always divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9. The target in this case was 207 which, provided you remember the rule, takes a split second to recognise as being divisible by 9 - and there were two 9s in the selection. 207/9 = 23, so the problem is then reduced to making 23 from 5 small numbers - there were loads of ways of doing this.

Thanks Phil. I've jotted the rule down for future reference.

[John Bosley]

Did Suzie say 'zenith' as opposite to 'apogee' when possibly she meant 'nadir'?

Depends where you are in the universe I suppose!

[Ben Hunter]

I thought the 'opposite' of an apogee was a perigee, I'm no expert though.

[John Bosley]

I thought the 'opposite' of an apogee was a perigee, I'm no expert though.

You are right, Ben, but Suzie said 'zenith'

[Ken MacKenzie]

With regard to reapplying, I suggest you look at this link.

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2423

Bummer! I would have thought that people who missed the win by only a few points would have been considered worthy opponents and allowed back.

The shame is that in Bob's next game, I was in the audience and beat him hands down!

Ah well, Eggheads next, I suppose.

[Darren Carter]

With regard to reapplying, I suggest you look at this link.

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2423

Bummer! I would have thought that people who missed the win by only a few points would have been considered worthy opponents and allowed back.

The shame is that in Bob's next game, I was in the audience and beat him hands down!

Ah well, Eggheads next, I suppose.

Well done Ken, was a close game. It was you I saw in the bar late on the Tuesday night!