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Has anyone seen this - Looks like we may have an 11 year old Octochamp coming up Lucky Debbi and Junaid - lol
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... s-old.html
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... s-old.html
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Uh oh.. spoilers.
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"Despite his young age, Kai recently obtained a B grade in AS Level Maths."
I never understand why people do exams early if they're not going to get the top grade, it's just retarded.
I never understand why people do exams early if they're not going to get the top grade, it's just retarded.
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Very minor spoilers but yes, don't read the link if you don't want to know today's conundrum.
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Worry not, chaps.
All of the rounds quoted in the press were from Kai's audition test back in January and not today's show...
All of the rounds quoted in the press were from Kai's audition test back in January and not today's show...
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Whoa!
Look out Bradley Cates, here comes Kai Laddiman! It'll be the bird, it'll be the plane, it'll be Kai Laddiman!
Look out Bradley Cates, here comes Kai Laddiman! It'll be the bird, it'll be the plane, it'll be Kai Laddiman!
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Is it just me or is that a bit of a mean thing to say? Given he's 11 and completed an AS level is maths, I don't think he could be described as retarded......Michael Wallace wrote:"Despite his young age, Kai recently obtained a B grade in AS Level Maths."
I never understand why people do exams early if they're not going to get the top grade, it's just retarded.
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I wasn't calling him retarded, I was calling the act of doing exams early when it's ostensibly just so you've done it early (I would hope it is obvious I am allowing for people having a bad day or whatever, as clearly I can't know his particular circumstances) as a bit pointless. One so often sees "7 year old gets a C in GCSE IT", or whatever, and it just seems like such a waste of time.Lara Searle wrote:Is it just me or is that a bit of a mean thing to say? Given he's 11 and completed an AS level is maths, I don't think he could be described as retarded......Michael Wallace wrote:"Despite his young age, Kai recently obtained a B grade in AS Level Maths."
I never understand why people do exams early if they're not going to get the top grade, it's just retarded.
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The fact that I like Bradley Cates doesn't mean I won't like Kai Laddiman, and I won't jump to conclusions!
By the way, Lara, is that you? If so, I'm not surprised you're so sweet and no wonder!
By the way, Lara, is that you? If so, I'm not surprised you're so sweet and no wonder!
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Difficult to know how to comment on today's game. I don't think we're looking at the next Allan Saldanha/Conor, but he was pretty exceptional for an 11 year old and it was good to see him win. I suspect his opponent's poor performance was out of embarrassment at taking on a child and he seemed rather sulky about it (although Des was amused so maybe I misread him.) The post-match banter was good.
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I have to say James, Kai's opponant took the defeat very well and was a real gent.
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Lara, do you mean to tell us you don't feel so bad about today's game after all?
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Yes, fair enough. It's hard to come across well in that situation (embarrassing whether you win or lose) but he won me round at the end.
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Charlie... Charlie Reams? I'm trying to come clean and you...
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James Bond's more hesitant cousin.Jason Larsen wrote:Charlie... Charlie Reams?
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The picture doesn't do her justice. She's even more gorgeous in personJason Larsen wrote:By the way, Lara, is that you? If so, I'm not surprised you're so sweet and no wonder!
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You are both funny people!
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Dinos Sfyris wrote:The picture doesn't do her justice. She's even more gorgeous in personJason Larsen wrote:By the way, Lara, is that you? If so, I'm not surprised you're so sweet and no wonder!
This is nauseating.
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Yeah, I thought so because those rounds came up in my audition which was also in January.KateHorton wrote:Worry not, chaps.
All of the rounds quoted in the press were from Kai's audition test back in January and not today's show...
Just out of interest, as Junaid had just gone, was James a standby contestant? The fact of him being from Sheffield made me wonder.
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I wouldn't say the photo was that bad.Damian E wrote:This is nauseating.
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Just out of interest, as Junaid had just gone, was James a standby contestant? The fact of him being from Sheffield made me wonder.[/quote]
No flies on you Mr Priest! Yes, James was a standby (and I bet he wishes he wasn't now!)
No flies on you Mr Priest! Yes, James was a standby (and I bet he wishes he wasn't now!)
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No one has mentioned that Kai is a very unusual boy's name in the UK.
The only one I have ever heard of before is Kai (or Kay) in the Hans Kristian Andersen tale and the 2002 film version.
p.s. I played a woodpigeon in a 1964 junior school production of it
Anyone know of any others?
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The only one I have ever heard of before is Kai (or Kay) in the Hans Kristian Andersen tale and the 2002 film version.
p.s. I played a woodpigeon in a 1964 junior school production of it
Anyone know of any others?
Al
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It is gaining popularity, slowly but steadily. Dunno why anyone would name their child after a character from Lexx though.aagharmer wrote:No one has mentioned that Kai is a very unusual boy's name in the UK.
The only one I have ever heard of before is Kai (or Kay) in the Hans Kristian Andersen tale and the 2002 film version.
p.s. I played a woodpigeon in a 1964 junior school production of it
Anyone know of any others?
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My cousin's son is called Kai - not sure what relation he is though - anyone know?
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Second cousin to you. Probably not related to Kai.
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Second cousin? That might be completely wrong, mind.Kirk Bevins wrote:My cousin's son is called Kai - not sure what relation he is though - anyone know?
Anyway, according to the scintillating statistics.gov website, Kai was the 62nd most popular boy's name in England and Wales in 2007, and had been there or thereabouts for the previous five years. I don't think it was very popular before the 1990s though; I've definitely never met a Kai and can't think of any famous Kais.
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First cousin once removed iirc.Kirk Bevins wrote:My cousin's son is called Kai - not sure what relation he is though - anyone know?
Quick way of working it out- number of generations back to find a common ancestor-1 (e.g. shared grandparents= first cousin, shared great-grandparents= second cousin). The 'removed' part is how many generations apart you are.
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Oh yeah, sorry.
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Kai is usually an Asian name!
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I remember it as second cousin is the grandchild of your great aunt or uncle , as this naturally extends the familiar aunt/uncle/cousin relationships.
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Paul, how do you know Ben's family?
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Read carefully.Jason Larsen wrote:Paul, how do you know Ben's family?
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Well I've met Ben's mum at various Countdown tournaments but apart from that I don't know Ben's famiy, not sure where you got that from.
Just out of interest is there a collective word for your aunt and uncle just like your mum and dad are your parents?
Just out of interest is there a collective word for your aunt and uncle just like your mum and dad are your parents?
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I think the confusion came from you saying "your" when you meant to say "one's". Easy mistake.Paul Howe wrote:I remember it as second cousin is the grandchild of your great aunt or uncle , as this naturally extends the familiar aunt/uncle/cousin relationships.
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I bet Ben's mom is a lovely lady!
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I suppose that's true if you, I mean one, reads it very literally. I don't think it's bad grammar if it's contextually clear I'm speaking to you, whoever happens to read this message, and not you, a specific individual. Or maybe it is. I haven't got a clue reallyJon O'Neill wrote:I think the confusion came from you saying "your" when you meant to say "one's". Easy mistake.Paul Howe wrote:I remember it as second cousin is the grandchild of your great aunt or uncle , as this naturally extends the familiar aunt/uncle/cousin relationships.
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I used to play rugby with a Kai. His brother was an Iron Maiden fan too. This is irrelevant.
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Is that right?
Ian, did they let people of all ages play rugby where you were?
Ian, did they let people of all ages play rugby where you were?
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The local rugby league leagues generally start at under-eight level.Jason Larsen wrote:Is that right?
Ian, did they let people of all ages play rugby where you were?
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My, my, my!
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There is a Cai in my Chem class at Sheffield and other than Kai Laddiman I've seen one other person called Kai on tv (fictitious though)
As for a collective word for aunt and uncle, using the aforementioned logic, how about second parents?
As for a collective word for aunt and uncle, using the aforementioned logic, how about second parents?
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I don't understand you, Dinos.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
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Would a sibling be a second self?Dinos Sfyris wrote:There is a Cai in my Chem class at Sheffield and other than Kai Laddiman I've seen one other person called Kai on tv (fictitious though)
As for a collective word for aunt and uncle, using the aforementioned logic, how about second parents?
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Maybe
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I like it Especially for a twin. In fact I often call my younger brother "Little Dinos"Gavin Chipper wrote:Would a sibling be a second self?Dinos Sfyris wrote:There is a Cai in my Chem class at Sheffield and other than Kai Laddiman I've seen one other person called Kai on tv (fictitious though)
As for a collective word for aunt and uncle, using the aforementioned logic, how about second parents?
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When you say "younger brother", you mean "cock", right?Dinos Sfyris wrote:I like it Especially for a twin. In fact I often call my younger brother "Little Dinos"
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No that has another affectionate name which I wont be sharing!
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Oh, go on!Dinos Sfyris wrote: No that has another affectionate name which I wont be sharing!
She came, she saw - oh well, at least she tried!
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Your family must be very special, Dinos!
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Dinos's little brother is a cock?
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No way. Well maybe I will if I win the plateDebbiF wrote:Oh, go on!Dinos Sfyris wrote: No that has another affectionate name which I wont be sharing!
Maybe
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No, no, no, Michael!
You've just won a doggie bag, Dinos!
You've just won a doggie bag, Dinos!
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Yeah, he was a stand-in. Rich, are you actually going on the show?Rich Priest wrote:Yeah, I thought so because those rounds came up in my audition which was also in January.KateHorton wrote:Worry not, chaps.
All of the rounds quoted in the press were from Kai's audition test back in January and not today's show...
Just out of interest, as Junaid had just gone, was James a standby contestant? The fact of him being from Sheffield made me wonder.
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Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
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Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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I hope that's a joke!Kai Laddiman wrote:Yeah, he was a stand-in. Rich, are you actually going on the show?Rich Priest wrote:Yeah, I thought so because those rounds came up in my audition which was also in January.KateHorton wrote:Worry not, chaps.
All of the rounds quoted in the press were from Kai's audition test back in January and not today's show...
Just out of interest, as Junaid had just gone, was James a standby contestant? The fact of him being from Sheffield made me wonder.
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Kai, I don't know what a guy like you is doing up so late at night, but I must commend you for pulling a lot of all-nighters!
Good young man!
Good young man!
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Yeah he sucks! He'd probably blag his way to the finals with about 6 wins before being beaten by an Irish drag queen!Kirk Bevins wrote:I hope that's a joke!Kai Laddiman wrote:Rich, are you actually going on the show?
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I don't think Kai knows, Richard was the runner-up in the last series!