Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
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Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
I thought I'd add an additional poll to see who you think is the worst of the new 14?
As with the other poll, it will close when Countdown returns.
As with the other poll, it will close when Countdown returns.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Who the heck put Donal down as the worst
EDIT: I can understand the reason for about 4 of the others, but DONAL
EDIT: I can understand the reason for about 4 of the others, but DONAL
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
I make no apologies for copying this from the other thread (or for talking about my least favourite in that other thread, before this one was started):
'Even if Ian Hyland did 'leak' the 'Susie has help' story, the worst was Jon Gaunt for his "It's great because it's old / English / because I say it is" arguments. At least Anne Widdecombe seems to have thought about her views and considered both sides of the argument and the consequences of a situation.'
'Even if Ian Hyland did 'leak' the 'Susie has help' story, the worst was Jon Gaunt for his "It's great because it's old / English / because I say it is" arguments. At least Anne Widdecombe seems to have thought about her views and considered both sides of the argument and the consequences of a situation.'
Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Jonathan Ansell came across as a massively smug wanker, so him.
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You've got that right, Daniel. His stories weren't even that interesting! Good lord!Daniel H wrote:Jonathan Ansell came across as a massively smug wanker, so him.
P.S. Daniel, your website dedicated to Rachel is like her, just lovely
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Martin Smith wrote:I make no apologies for copying this from the other thread (or for talking about my least favourite in that other thread, before this one was started):
'Even if Ian Hyland did 'leak' the 'Susie has help' story, the worst was Jon Gaunt for his "It's great because it's old / English / because I say it is" arguments. At least Anne Widdecombe seems to have thought about her views and considered both sides of the argument and the consequences of a situation.'
Not only was/is John Gaunt a dreadful person, Jeff's sycophantic chummying up to him was equally appalling. If he's invited back to DC I WILL turn off in protest.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
You're right there, having said that, how many journalists have actually been good DC guests (That's people who by trade are journalists, rather than people who right columns, etc.)Sue Sanders wrote:Not only was/is Jon Gaunt a dreadful person, Jeff's sycophantic chummying up to him was equally appalling. If he's invited back to DC I WILL turn off in protest.Martin Smith wrote:I make no apologies for copying this from the other thread (or for talking about my least favourite in that other thread, before this one was started):
'Even if Ian Hyland did 'leak' the 'Susie has help' story, the worst was Jon Gaunt for his "It's great because it's old / English / because I say it is" arguments. At least Ann Widdecombe seems to have thought about her views and considered both sides of the argument and the consequences of a situation.'
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
A bit of word play I hope, rather than a typo - columns a little right of Enoch Powell(That's people who by trade are journalists, rather than people who right columns, etc.)
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
I personally think that Johnnie Casson was the worst of all time.David O'Donnell wrote:Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Since you started the sentence with "I" doesn't the "personally" bit seem extraneous? And if I am right about that then trust me I am right about Mel.James Robinson wrote:I personally think that Johnnie Casson was the worst of all time.David O'Donnell wrote:Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.
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I actually never saw Mel in DC, so "I" can't verify your claim, David.David O'Donnell wrote:Since you started the sentence with "I" doesn't the "personally" bit seem extraneous? And if I am right about that then trust me I am right about Mel.James Robinson wrote:I personally think that Johnnie Casson was the worst of all time.David O'Donnell wrote:Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.
Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
"Am I barking up some mad tree here, or is BRACONID a word?"
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
I chose the one who I can't even remember seeing. If he didn't make any impression on me I guess I didn't like him much.
But then I realised I haven't seen any of the last two weeks' programmes yet. So my apologies to Ian Hyland for voting for him before I've given him a chance.
Of the remaining 13, I'd have gone for Jonathan Ansell.
But then I realised I haven't seen any of the last two weeks' programmes yet. So my apologies to Ian Hyland for voting for him before I've given him a chance.
Of the remaining 13, I'd have gone for Jonathan Ansell.
Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
I put Ian Hyland, because he used a lot of the time in DC as an opportunity to bitch abotu celebrities he obviously does get on with.
I dotn know who Jonathan Ansell is though.
edit: If i knew it was G4 man, i probably would have gone for him, oh well
I dotn know who Jonathan Ansell is though.
edit: If i knew it was G4 man, i probably would have gone for him, oh well
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"Oh yes, I must have remembered it from A-level Chinese studies."Jon Corby wrote:"Am I barking up some mad tree here, or is BRACONID a word?"
oh yes and the crap anecdotes ...
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Just a quick "heads up" for all you Jonathan Ansell fans - there is a whole CD available of him now in Poundland - called "Tenor at the Movies", they're struggling to sell it for one tenth of that.
Ah well, at least he's as popular as he thinks he is
Ah well, at least he's as popular as he thinks he is
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Never heard of Ansell so I voted for Jon Gaunt because he's a fat ugly bastard.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Well, with just a week till the long awaited return of the show, it seems that Jonathan Ansell, Ian Hyland and Jon Gaunt are the biggest hate figures amongst the group.
I personally think that Donal wasn't that bad and the 2 people who voted for him should be ashamed of themselves.
And whoever voted for Matt Le Tissier as the worst deserves to be shot, quite frankly!
Hopefully, there'll be a few more people come to vote, but I'll probably be lucky to pass the 50 votes mark.
Still, not long to go before Jeff, Rachel & Susie return to our screens.
I personally think that Donal wasn't that bad and the 2 people who voted for him should be ashamed of themselves.
And whoever voted for Matt Le Tissier as the worst deserves to be shot, quite frankly!
Hopefully, there'll be a few more people come to vote, but I'll probably be lucky to pass the 50 votes mark.
Still, not long to go before Jeff, Rachel & Susie return to our screens.
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Who voted for Steve Davis? The man's a god! He's drier than dry, ginger, and a living legend to boot (I liiiiiiiiiiiiiiike snooker ).
Worst ever DC guest has got to go to Tony Christie - he'd obviously never seen the show, had nothing interesting to say at all (even when under Des's professional interrogation), and didn't even seem to have an personal qualities to recommend him.
I'm sure he's a lovely chap really, but he's not top of my invitations list
Worst ever DC guest has got to go to Tony Christie - he'd obviously never seen the show, had nothing interesting to say at all (even when under Des's professional interrogation), and didn't even seem to have an personal qualities to recommend him.
I'm sure he's a lovely chap really, but he's not top of my invitations list
Lowering the averages since 2009
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Hooray, 50 has been reached with around a few days to go! Having said that, it means that there has been an average of just TWO votes a day since I started this poll, which is pretty rubbish it has to be said.James Robinson wrote:Hopefully, there'll be a few more people come to vote, but I'll probably be lucky to pass the 50 votes mark.
P.S. If it seems like I'm repeating myself, between the good and bad forums, then you'd be right.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Well, Countdown has returned, which means the voting is over.
And so:
The least popular Countdown newbie is... Jonathan Ansell with 38% of the vote.
Joint 2nd: Jon Gaunt & Ian Hyland with 21% each.
4th (and why I'm not quite sure): Kate Humble with 5%
5th (don't know how again): Donal MacIntyre with 3%
Joint 6th: Tim "The C4Countdowners' Favourite" Vine, Martin Lewis, Steve Davis, John Stapleton & Matt Le Tissier (although I bet the person who voted for him is a Portsmouth fan) with 1%.
All the rest: 0%
Thanks again to everyone who voted and commented on this poll.
P.S. Message to those who voted for Kate Humble. She's back on in 2 weeks, so she can't have been that bad, could she
And so:
The least popular Countdown newbie is... Jonathan Ansell with 38% of the vote.
Joint 2nd: Jon Gaunt & Ian Hyland with 21% each.
4th (and why I'm not quite sure): Kate Humble with 5%
5th (don't know how again): Donal MacIntyre with 3%
Joint 6th: Tim "The C4Countdowners' Favourite" Vine, Martin Lewis, Steve Davis, John Stapleton & Matt Le Tissier (although I bet the person who voted for him is a Portsmouth fan) with 1%.
All the rest: 0%
Thanks again to everyone who voted and commented on this poll.
P.S. Message to those who voted for Kate Humble. She's back on in 2 weeks, so she can't have been that bad, could she
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
Hmmm. I know Jonathan Ansell is just a pretty boy singer with not a great deal about him, but at least he's not a nasty piece of work like John Gaunt is.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
I wish I'd voted for Kate Humble now instead of Jonathan Ansell. She is extremely tiresome, and although Ansell was a bigheaded cock, at least he tried to talk about something instead of just reading, and talking down to the viewer in her haughty manner.
Living life in a gyratory circus kind of way.
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Re: Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?
What a nasty thread.