Spoilers For Thursday 3rd December 2009

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:31 pm

I'm not going to start the spoilers thread today - I'm going to let James Robinson do it just to piss Davy off.

Over to you James . . .

Davy Affleck · Post by **Davy Affleck** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:11 pm

Derek Hazell wrote:I'm not going to start the spoilers thread today - I'm going to let James Robinson do it just to piss Davy off.

Over to you James . . .

To make it a bit easier simply copy & paste these details then fill in the blanks James

Day

Month

Year

Time

Weather

Champion

Number of wins

Number required for "Octochamp"

Average score

Predicted seeding

Challenger

D.C. Guest

Any other info

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:12 pm

Thank you, Derek.

(and no thank you, Davy.)

Today's match-up could be a critical point in Series 61. Should Tom lose, the quarter-finals will be completed, leaving the last 4 prelims as an intriguing competition to see who will be carryover champion for Series 62.

He's done well so far, just missing out on a good century yesterday. Maybe he has been getting some tips from Kirk

(Probably not!)

It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

Edwin Mead · Post by **Edwin Mead** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:14 pm

How about David Sullivan?

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:44 pm

James Robinson wrote:Thank you, Derek. (and no thank you, Davy.)

Today's match-up could be a critical point in Series 61. Should Tom lose, the quarter-finals will be completed, leaving the last 4 prelims as an intriguing competition to see who will be carryover champion for Series 62.

He's done well so far, just missing out on a good century yesterday. Maybe he has been getting some tips from Kirk (Probably not!)

It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

Tony Parsons or Brian Reade.

Davy Affleck · Post by **Davy Affleck** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:46 pm

James Robinson wrote:Thank you, Derek. (and no thank you, Davy.)

Today's match-up could be a critical point in Series 61. Should Tom lose, the quarter-finals will be completed, leaving the last 4 prelims as an intriguing competition to see who will be carryover champion for Series 62.

He's done well so far, just missing out on a good century yesterday. Maybe he has been getting some tips from Kirk (Probably not!)

It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

What's the weather like & who is your team playing this weekend James

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:48 pm

James Robinson wrote:It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites

Is he? Where are all the posts from people who like him?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:54 pm

Phil Reynolds wrote:
James Robinson wrote:It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites
Is he? Where are all the posts from people who like him?

They're the silent majority that Jon Gaunt speaks on behalf of.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:08 pm

Davy Affleck wrote:What's the weather like & who is your team playing this weekend James

Nice and sunny, for once. My team are going to deck Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:54 pm

Phil Reynolds wrote:
James Robinson wrote:It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites
Is he? Where are all the posts from people who like him?

I think Charlie and Damo kind of defended him. (although I admit it doesn't necessarily mean they like him)

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:36 pm

NEGATORS for round 4

Liam Tiernan · Post by **Liam Tiernan** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:40 pm

WRONGEST is invalid on Lexplorer.

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:51 pm

Also RESPITED

Liam Tiernan · Post by **Liam Tiernan** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:53 pm

Marc Meakin wrote:Also RESPITED

and SPIDERED

Marc Meakin · Post by **Marc Meakin** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:02 pm

QUEAN also

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:05 pm

I'm surprised the "custardy" Marc didn't get TRIFLES.

Also was upset to not see a repeat of Rachel's STD gag in the previous round!

Liam Tiernan · Post by **Liam Tiernan** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:05 pm

STIFLERS RD 13

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:07 pm

It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

AnnieHall · Post by **AnnieHall** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:09 pm

I was surprised "Aquae" was disallowed- make it at scrabble all the time. Likewise "Quean" was missed by Susie- a scrabble favourite!
Pleased to say I got "Origami" and "Realists"

Niall Seymour · Post by **Niall Seymour** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:09 pm

Liam Tiernan wrote:STIFLERS RD 13

And FRAILEST

Liam Tiernan · Post by **Liam Tiernan** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:20 pm

Final numbers (100-(9x3))x6 +25=463 (10 mins though)

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:27 pm

I was pleased with TRIMIX in round 6 and then DC had ORIGAMI. I always find this an impressive spot, including when James Doohan got it in the finals of Series 60.

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:46 pm

I thought DC were on top form today, dont think they missed much did they? Beat me in pretty much every round..maybe its because I only just woke up..or because I am shit.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:53 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

That would be correct, historically speaking. It's a bit weird nowadays though, isn't it?

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:57 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.
That would be correct, historically speaking. It's a bit weird nowadays though, isn't it?

Most odd. I guess he was being utterly clever, then. In a way.

Eoin Monaghan · Post by **Eoin Monaghan** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:01 pm

COSSETED in round 11.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:09 pm

Liam Tiernan wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:Also RESPITED
and SPIDERED

And PRIESTED

Karen Pearson · Post by **Karen Pearson** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:12 pm

James Robinson wrote:
Davy Affleck wrote:What's the weather like & who is your team playing this weekend James
Nice and sunny, for once. My team are going to deck Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.

I beg to disagree! I think your lot are going to get a good hiding!! (Well, I hope so anyway!)

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:29 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:
Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.
That would be correct, historically speaking. It's a bit weird nowadays though, isn't it?
Most odd. I guess he was being utterly clever, then. In a way.

The Dutch pronunciation of the diphthong AU is more-or-less like Jeff said it. I think a number of Middle English vowels were much more like Dutch, so this could indeed be an accurate throw-back (as Charlie suggests).

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:44 pm

Alec Rivers wrote: The Dutch pronunciation of the diphthong AU is more-or-less like Jeff said it. I think a number of Middle English vowels were much more like Dutch, so this could indeed be an accurate throw-back (as Charlie suggests).

I actually meant the Greek τραυμα (wound), wherein αυ is pronounced "ow". Don't know much Dutch as such.

Phil Makepeace · Post by **Phil Makepeace** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:32 pm

James Robinson wrote: Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

Simon Barnes, Caitlin Moran and Johann Hari spring to mind.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:40 pm

Eoin Monaghan wrote:COSSETED in round 11.

Slightly hard to make COSSETED with only 1 E in the selection, Eoin.

Alternative to 1st Numbers:

75 - 10 = 65, 65 / 5 = 13, 13 - 7 = 6, 6 x 100 = 600, 600 - 3 = 597

CATHODE in Round 7
SALTIRES in Round 13

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:12 pm

JEFF STELLING HATES DISABLEDS

Jeff: "I hate people that park in disabled spaces"

Daniel H · Post by **Daniel H** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:06 am

"I think we should monitor what our kids look at on the Internet. There are a lot of perverts and conmen on it." - Jon Gaunt, 2009

Why did nobody else think of that? What a trailblazer this guy is!

Hey Jon, show your kids this: Your dad's a fat, smug, annoying wanker.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:22 am

Daniel H wrote:Hey Jon, show your kids this: Your dad's a fat, smug, annoying wanker.

I'm not fat.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:33 am

Daniel H wrote:Your dad's a fat, smug, annoying wanker.

Young man, I'm going to have words with you about language like that. Don't disrespect your father.
(Hang on, are you not my Daniel?

)

John Bosley · Post by **John Bosley** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:27 am

Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

In my experience as many people use the 'trow' as the 'tror'. I use either -it depends, but not sure on what.

Mind you, I always say 'sez' for 'says'

Alec Rivers · Post by **Alec Rivers** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:35 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Alec Rivers wrote: The Dutch pronunciation of the diphthong AU is more-or-less like Jeff said it. I think a number of Middle English vowels were much more like Dutch, so this could indeed be an accurate throw-back (as Charlie suggests).
I actually meant the Greek τραυμα (wound), wherein αυ is pronounced "ow". Don't know much Dutch as such.

Oh okay. I thought you might know how similar certain aspects of the two languages were a few hundred years ago (esp. pronunciation), prior to the vowel shifts (and grammatical changes) that have since occurred in English. [Source: Some Oxford publication or other (I can't remember which - probably an etymological dictionary).]

D Eadie · Post by **D Eadie** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:46 pm

James Robinson wrote: It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

I doubt it.