Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
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Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Countdown recap for Tuesday 22 September 2009
...OR... as it will officially be called
Larsen's 23rd birthday Countdown spectacular! In honour of this historic day the number 25 tile has been replaced with 23. Lets hope it doesn't come out in conjunction with our new yet elusive addition to the numbers board "The skinny 5" otherwise the world might implode!
C1: Champion Jeffrey Burgin (4 wins, 336 points.)
C2: Challenger Mhairi Cameron (pronounced VOWRY???) a vet from Edinburgh. She does overseas work for an animal charity and was recently in the Bolivian jungle. Her boyfriend is Tom Jones, but not that one. As Jason would say she is definitely a fireball hottie.
DC: Susie Dent and Colin "I heart Kirk" Murray.
RR: Rachel Riley, who is looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever in another eye-popping yet reasonably priced dress. Not only that but she is the kindest, most caring sweetheart I have ever met. She has a warmth that envelopes you whole and makes the world a better place. I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
OT: Other words or solutions.
R01: L G N E A U J I L
R02: S H E I Y C T A G
R03: S D R U I E V T N
R04: C W E O F T K U N
R05: 50, 100, 75, 7, 4, 9. Target: 723.
TTT: TOKENBAN - "Think number 10, think Brown..."
R06: S G S I A T S E T
R07: N R P O A I S S L
R08: D Q E O R N E I D
R09: T R X O I O D N L
R10: 50, 4, 5, 7, 10, 2. Target: 345.
TTT: SURESORT - "Its absolutely pants this clue."
R11: N B T E O E R M M
R12: T P O A N D I A P
R13: H S R E O A R B L
R14: 2, 7, 10, 4, 5, 3. Target: 464.
R15: A M T E E Z I N G (conundrum)
I've not been able to watch much Countdown this week due to the fact that I'm the sole person on here with a job. But from what I gather, Jeffrey is already a half-octochamp (surely this makes no sense and will never catch on) but is scoring slightly under parr for octochamp material. Today sees him face Mhairi Cameron and rumour has it this will be a strongly contested game. This isn't a spoiler. I don't even know the outcome of this game as I've been too busy with my forementioned JOB. I didn't even manage to start all the spoiler threads this week and I haven't been to the studios in almost 2 days!
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Round 1: L G N E A U J I L
C1: JUNGLE (6)
C2: JUNGLE (6)
DC: LINGUAL (7) JELLING (7) Not to be confused with jelqing
OT: LIGULAE (7) NIGELLA (7)
Score: 6–6 (max 7)
NIGELLA is a plant and LIGULAE is the plural of ligula which has many web definitions, none of which I understand!
Round 2: S H E I Y C T A G
C1: CHASTE (6)
C2: CAGIEST (7)
DC: ITCHES (6) AITCHES (7)
OT: YACHTIES (8)
Score: 6–13 (max 15)
Mhairi takes the lead which is nice I suppose because she's very attractive. YACHTY describes anything related to yachts or is another term for a yachtsman or yachtswoman. Jeez that word looks weird. Try saying it many times. It will eventually lose all meaning!
Round 3: S D R U I E V T N
C1: INTRUDES (8)
C2: STRIVED (7)
OT: NURDIEST (8) UNRIVETS (8) VENTURIS (8)
Score: 14–13 (max 23)
Round 4: C W E O F T K U N
C1: COUNT (5)
C2: COUNT (5)
DC: CONFUTE (7)
Score: 19–18 (max 30)
Jeffrey misses CONFUTE for the second time in his run!
Round 5: 50, 100, 75, 7, 4, 9. Target: 723.
C1: 725.
C2: 722. 75x9+50+4-7 (7)
RR: 1 away unexplained (7)
OT: 723. (100-7x4)x9+75 (10)
Score: 19–25 (max 40)
Teatime teaser: TOKENBAN -> BANKNOTE
Round 6: S G S I A T S E T
C1: GASSIEST (8)
C2: GASSIEST (8)
DC: GASSIEST (8)
OT: STAGIEST (8)
Score: 27–33 (max 48)
Round 7: N R P O A I S S L
C1: SPRAINS (7)
C2: PASSION (7)
DC: PRISONS (7) PARSONS (7) PARISONS (8)
Score: 34–40 (max 56)
Round 8: D Q E O R N E I D
C1: noddier
C2: DENIED (6)
DC: REDONE (6)
OT: INDEED (6) DENIER (6) NEREID (6) REINED (6) DERIDE (6) DINERO (6) IRONED (6) DRONED (6) ERODED (6) REDDEN (6) RIDDEN (6) RINDED (6)
Score: 34–46 (max 62)
A punt from Jeffrey here, as he says he was sure his opponent would yield a 7. Alas 6 was the very max and Mhairi extends her lead to 12.
Round 9: T R X O I O D N L
C1: LOTION (6)
C2: LOTION (6)
DC: LOTION (6)
OT: INDOOR (6) NITROX (6) TOROID (6) TOXOID (6)
Score: 40–52 (max 68)
NITROX is a gas mixture of nitrogen and oxygen used in scuba diving.
Round 10: 50, 4, 5, 7, 10, 2. Target: 345.
C1: 345. 50x7-5 (10)
C2: 345. 50x7-5 (10)
Score: 50–62 (max 78)
Teatime teaser: SURESORT -> TROUSERS
Round 11: N B T E O E R M M
C1: entomber
C2: torment
DC: METEOR (6)
OT: MEMENTO (7)
Score: 50–62 (max 85)
Mhairi's declaration of 7 forces Jeffrey to risk a dodgy agent noun. It turns out both were invalid as Mhairi had used a phantom letter. According to Jeffrey Mhairi had MEMENTO written down but didn't want to risk the embarrassment of mispronouncing it! Oh the irony!
Round 12: T P O A N D I A P
C1: ADAPTION (8)
C2: PANDA (5)
OT: APPOINT (7) is the only 7
Score: 58–62 (max 93)
Jeffrey claws back within striking distance and is awarded a baseball cap for his efforts.
Round 13: H S R E O A R B L
C1: BRASHER (7)
C2: BRASHER (7)
DC: BASHER (6)
OT: BARRELS (7) HERBALS (7) HOARSER (7) SOLEBAR (7)
Score: 65–69 (max 100)
Round 14: 2, 7, 10, 4, 5, 3. Target: 464.
C1: 465. Mistake in working.
C2: 457. (7+2)x5x10+4+3 (5)
RR: 1 away unexplained (7)
OT: 464. ((10+3)x5-7)x4x2 (10) (Rachel after the conundrum)
Score: 65–74 (max 110)
For a moment Jeffrey looks inconsolable thinking his opponent has taken the game before realizing she is more than 5 away and it remains crucial!
Round 15: A M T E E Z I N G
C1 buzzes on 2 seconds to say MAGNETIZE which is correct.
Score: 75–74 (max 120)
What an epic game! Jeffrey looks ecstatic after capturing victory from the clutches of defeat. It could have very easily gone either way and if Mhairi had declared TORMENT or did +4x3 instead of +4+3 in the last round, the game would have been hers. Watch Jeffrey battle for triquartoctochampdom tomorrow.
Recap written by Dinos Sfyris (thanks Howard for the challenger info)
Sorry for the lateness of the recap, but you know... job.
Further summaries are at:
http://www.apterous.org/cdb/series.php?series=61
...OR... as it will officially be called
Larsen's 23rd birthday Countdown spectacular! In honour of this historic day the number 25 tile has been replaced with 23. Lets hope it doesn't come out in conjunction with our new yet elusive addition to the numbers board "The skinny 5" otherwise the world might implode!
C1: Champion Jeffrey Burgin (4 wins, 336 points.)
C2: Challenger Mhairi Cameron (pronounced VOWRY???) a vet from Edinburgh. She does overseas work for an animal charity and was recently in the Bolivian jungle. Her boyfriend is Tom Jones, but not that one. As Jason would say she is definitely a fireball hottie.
DC: Susie Dent and Colin "I heart Kirk" Murray.
RR: Rachel Riley, who is looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever in another eye-popping yet reasonably priced dress. Not only that but she is the kindest, most caring sweetheart I have ever met. She has a warmth that envelopes you whole and makes the world a better place. I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
OT: Other words or solutions.
R01: L G N E A U J I L
R02: S H E I Y C T A G
R03: S D R U I E V T N
R04: C W E O F T K U N
R05: 50, 100, 75, 7, 4, 9. Target: 723.
TTT: TOKENBAN - "Think number 10, think Brown..."
R06: S G S I A T S E T
R07: N R P O A I S S L
R08: D Q E O R N E I D
R09: T R X O I O D N L
R10: 50, 4, 5, 7, 10, 2. Target: 345.
TTT: SURESORT - "Its absolutely pants this clue."
R11: N B T E O E R M M
R12: T P O A N D I A P
R13: H S R E O A R B L
R14: 2, 7, 10, 4, 5, 3. Target: 464.
R15: A M T E E Z I N G (conundrum)
I've not been able to watch much Countdown this week due to the fact that I'm the sole person on here with a job. But from what I gather, Jeffrey is already a half-octochamp (surely this makes no sense and will never catch on) but is scoring slightly under parr for octochamp material. Today sees him face Mhairi Cameron and rumour has it this will be a strongly contested game. This isn't a spoiler. I don't even know the outcome of this game as I've been too busy with my forementioned JOB. I didn't even manage to start all the spoiler threads this week and I haven't been to the studios in almost 2 days!
And now a brief interlude before our main feature:
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Round 1: L G N E A U J I L
C1: JUNGLE (6)
C2: JUNGLE (6)
DC: LINGUAL (7) JELLING (7) Not to be confused with jelqing
OT: LIGULAE (7) NIGELLA (7)
Score: 6–6 (max 7)
NIGELLA is a plant and LIGULAE is the plural of ligula which has many web definitions, none of which I understand!
Round 2: S H E I Y C T A G
C1: CHASTE (6)
C2: CAGIEST (7)
DC: ITCHES (6) AITCHES (7)
OT: YACHTIES (8)
Score: 6–13 (max 15)
Mhairi takes the lead which is nice I suppose because she's very attractive. YACHTY describes anything related to yachts or is another term for a yachtsman or yachtswoman. Jeez that word looks weird. Try saying it many times. It will eventually lose all meaning!
Round 3: S D R U I E V T N
C1: INTRUDES (8)
C2: STRIVED (7)
OT: NURDIEST (8) UNRIVETS (8) VENTURIS (8)
Score: 14–13 (max 23)
Round 4: C W E O F T K U N
C1: COUNT (5)
C2: COUNT (5)
DC: CONFUTE (7)
Score: 19–18 (max 30)
Jeffrey misses CONFUTE for the second time in his run!
Round 5: 50, 100, 75, 7, 4, 9. Target: 723.
C1: 725.
C2: 722. 75x9+50+4-7 (7)
RR: 1 away unexplained (7)
OT: 723. (100-7x4)x9+75 (10)
Score: 19–25 (max 40)
Teatime teaser: TOKENBAN -> BANKNOTE
Round 6: S G S I A T S E T
C1: GASSIEST (8)
C2: GASSIEST (8)
DC: GASSIEST (8)
OT: STAGIEST (8)
Score: 27–33 (max 48)
Round 7: N R P O A I S S L
C1: SPRAINS (7)
C2: PASSION (7)
DC: PRISONS (7) PARSONS (7) PARISONS (8)
Score: 34–40 (max 56)
Round 8: D Q E O R N E I D
C1: noddier
C2: DENIED (6)
DC: REDONE (6)
OT: INDEED (6) DENIER (6) NEREID (6) REINED (6) DERIDE (6) DINERO (6) IRONED (6) DRONED (6) ERODED (6) REDDEN (6) RIDDEN (6) RINDED (6)
Score: 34–46 (max 62)
A punt from Jeffrey here, as he says he was sure his opponent would yield a 7. Alas 6 was the very max and Mhairi extends her lead to 12.
Round 9: T R X O I O D N L
C1: LOTION (6)
C2: LOTION (6)
DC: LOTION (6)
OT: INDOOR (6) NITROX (6) TOROID (6) TOXOID (6)
Score: 40–52 (max 68)
NITROX is a gas mixture of nitrogen and oxygen used in scuba diving.
Round 10: 50, 4, 5, 7, 10, 2. Target: 345.
C1: 345. 50x7-5 (10)
C2: 345. 50x7-5 (10)
Score: 50–62 (max 78)
Teatime teaser: SURESORT -> TROUSERS
Round 11: N B T E O E R M M
C1: entomber
C2: torment
DC: METEOR (6)
OT: MEMENTO (7)
Score: 50–62 (max 85)
Mhairi's declaration of 7 forces Jeffrey to risk a dodgy agent noun. It turns out both were invalid as Mhairi had used a phantom letter. According to Jeffrey Mhairi had MEMENTO written down but didn't want to risk the embarrassment of mispronouncing it! Oh the irony!
Round 12: T P O A N D I A P
C1: ADAPTION (8)
C2: PANDA (5)
OT: APPOINT (7) is the only 7
Score: 58–62 (max 93)
Jeffrey claws back within striking distance and is awarded a baseball cap for his efforts.
Round 13: H S R E O A R B L
C1: BRASHER (7)
C2: BRASHER (7)
DC: BASHER (6)
OT: BARRELS (7) HERBALS (7) HOARSER (7) SOLEBAR (7)
Score: 65–69 (max 100)
Round 14: 2, 7, 10, 4, 5, 3. Target: 464.
C1: 465. Mistake in working.
C2: 457. (7+2)x5x10+4+3 (5)
RR: 1 away unexplained (7)
OT: 464. ((10+3)x5-7)x4x2 (10) (Rachel after the conundrum)
Score: 65–74 (max 110)
For a moment Jeffrey looks inconsolable thinking his opponent has taken the game before realizing she is more than 5 away and it remains crucial!
Round 15: A M T E E Z I N G
C1 buzzes on 2 seconds to say MAGNETIZE which is correct.
Score: 75–74 (max 120)
What an epic game! Jeffrey looks ecstatic after capturing victory from the clutches of defeat. It could have very easily gone either way and if Mhairi had declared TORMENT or did +4x3 instead of +4+3 in the last round, the game would have been hers. Watch Jeffrey battle for triquartoctochampdom tomorrow.
Recap written by Dinos Sfyris (thanks Howard for the challenger info)
Sorry for the lateness of the recap, but you know... job.
Further summaries are at:
http://www.apterous.org/cdb/series.php?series=61
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Dinos, in Scots Gaelic, "mh" is pronounced like a V, so Mhairi is effectively anglicised as "Varry".
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Ftr Susie did mention STAGIEST in Rd 6.
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Dinos, I just want to hold her full stop.Dinos Sfyris wrote:RR: Rachel Riley, who is looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever in another eye-popping yet reasonably priced dress. Not only that but she is the kindest, most caring sweetheart I have ever met. She has a warmth that envelopes you whole and makes the world a better place. I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
There's no better feeling than cuddling Rachel and giving her a big squeeze.
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And what does Rachel think about this? If I were her I'd probably be thinking "restraining order".James Robinson wrote:There's no better feeling than cuddling Rachel and giving her a big squeeze.
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I was going to say I don't think she feels the same way, but she still remembers me from when I did my show, although I think she has forgotten my name which isn't too surprising, considering I only won 2 shows, but there you go.JimBentley wrote:And what does Rachel think about this? If I were her I'd probably be thinking "restraining order".James Robinson wrote:There's no better feeling than cuddling Rachel and giving her a big squeeze.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
You should try hugging Jeff, he's really quite sensual.James Robinson wrote:I was going to say I don't think she feels the same way, but she still remembers me from when I did my show, although I think she has forgotten my name which isn't too surprising, considering I only won 2 shows, but there you go.JimBentley wrote:And what does Rachel think about this? If I were her I'd probably be thinking "restraining order".James Robinson wrote:There's no better feeling than cuddling Rachel and giving her a big squeeze.
PS It's considered quite unusual to hug someone who doesn't want to be hugged.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Sounds like *somebody* needs some hugz.Charlie Reams wrote:PS It's considered quite unusual to hug someone who doesn't want to be hugged.
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I want to hold her comma.James Robinson wrote:Dinos, I just want to hold her full stop.Dinos Sfyris wrote:RR: Rachel Riley, who is looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever in another eye-popping yet reasonably priced dress. Not only that but she is the kindest, most caring sweetheart I have ever met. She has a warmth that envelopes you whole and makes the world a better place. I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
<insert something about a semi and a colon>Kai Laddiman wrote:I want to hold her comma.James Robinson wrote:Dinos, I just want to hold her full stop.Dinos Sfyris wrote:I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I wast to hold herKai Laddiman wrote:I want to hold her comma.James Robinson wrote:Dinos, I just want to hold her full stop.Dinos Sfyris wrote:RR: Rachel Riley, who is looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever in another eye-popping yet reasonably priced dress. Not only that but she is the kindest, most caring sweetheart I have ever met. She has a warmth that envelopes you whole and makes the world a better place. I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
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Hers or yours?Dinos Sfyris wrote:I just want to hold her til the pain goes away!!!
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
From my recording, she looked pretty uncomfortable.JimBentley wrote:And what does Rachel think about this? If I were her I'd probably be thinking "restraining order".James Robinson wrote:There's no better feeling than cuddling Rachel and giving her a big squeeze.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
You've been recording her? She's going to have a restraining order on the whole forum at this rate.Darren Carter wrote:From my recording, she looked pretty uncomfortable.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
That, and the fact you've been to loads of recordings since your shows?James Robinson wrote: I was going to say I don't think she feels the same way, but she still remembers me from when I did my show, although I think she has forgotten my name which isn't too surprising, considering I only won 2 shows, but there you go.
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Oh btw I baare enjoyed this recap, I was getting excited reading it, let alone watching or even playing in it!
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Yeah, well I don't just up to her and say "Hi, Rachel, it's me, James, the fat guy who won 2 shows in that recording back in March."Jeffrey Burgin wrote:That, and the fact you've been to loads of recordings since your shows?James Robinson wrote: I was going to say I don't think she feels the same way, but she still remembers me from when I did my show, although I think she has forgotten my name which isn't too surprising, considering I only won 2 shows, but there you go.
Somehow, I don't think that would work.
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'work'? What were you trying to achieve?James Robinson wrote:Somehow, I don't think that would work.
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You accidentally the whole bottle?James Robinson wrote:Yeah, well I don't just up to her
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I meant she probably recognises you because she's seen your face at lots of the recordings, but as you don't speak to her that's why she doesn't remember your name.James Robinson wrote:Yeah, well I don't just up to her and say "Hi, Rachel, it's me, James, the fat guy who won 2 shows in that recording back in March."
Somehow, I don't think that would work.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I actually speak to her all the time, Jeffrey. We have very good conversations.Jeffrey Burgin wrote:I meant she probably recognises you because she's seen your face at lots of the recordings, but as you don't speak to her that's why she doesn't remember your name.James Robinson wrote:Yeah, well I don't just up to her and say "Hi, Rachel, it's me, James, the fat guy who won 2 shows in that recording back in March."
Somehow, I don't think that would work.
Last time, we discussed who might win the series. Interestingly enough, your name wasn't mentioned.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Was yours?James Robinson wrote:
Last time, we discussed who might win the series. Interestingly enough, your name wasn't mentioned.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I'm not in this series, Darren, so clearly not.Darren Carter wrote:Was yours?James Robinson wrote:
Last time, we discussed who might win the series. Interestingly enough, your name wasn't mentioned.
EDIT: Your name wasn't mentioned either.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
James, do you ever smirk on one side of your mouth, cackle and twirl your imaginary moustache when you make these posts?James Robinson wrote:I'm not in this series, Darren, so clearly not.
EDIT: Your name wasn't mentioned either.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
it's a shame that one of the best recaps I've ever read has been overlooked by some in favour of a mildly abusive set of posts about James.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I hope you're not including me in that, Kieran, seeing as you always wait for me to post before saying anything.Kieran Child wrote:it's a shame that one of the best recaps I've ever read has been overlooked by some in favour of a mildly abusive set of posts about James.
I was just trying to lighten the tension a bit by asking James something silly. Dinos's recap was brilliant, but seeing as it heavily featured recent Jamesisms there is no real surprise that he is also featured in the responses.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Kieran Child wrote:it's a shame that one of the best recaps I've ever read has been overlooked by some in favour of a mildly abusive set of posts about James.
I gave kudos! Kudos!Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Oh btw I baare enjoyed this recap, I was getting excited reading it, let alone watching or even playing in it!
My bad, the way you phrased your original post sounded as if you didn't talk to her. I think you've mistaken 'interesting' for 'no-one gives a shit' again- I'm not surprised my name wasn't mentioned, seeing as how we already have in the quarter-finals Chris Davies (Apterous rank, #2), Innis Carson (Apterous rank, #8), Andrew Hulme (Apterous rank, #9), in all probability Oliver Garner (Apterous rank, #30) and then little old me waaay down there in Apterous rank, #123. That, and the fact I do have ONE OF THE WORST OCTOCHAMP SCORES IN COUNTDOWN HISTORY.James Robinson wrote:I actually speak to her all the time, Jeffrey. We have very good conversations.
Last time, we discussed who might win the series. Interestingly enough, your name wasn't mentioned.
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Oh, I forgot to mention, my mum took offence to your constant reminders as to my LOW OCTOCHAMP TOTAL and wanted me to make an account on here for her to thoroughly lambast you, and my younger brother said you deserved a slap. Both of them will be in Manchester.
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Is that to get it all out of your system before you get doused in milk and flour and hung upside out of a third floor college window as a new fresher at Oxford?Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Oh, I forgot to mention, my mum took offence to your constant reminders as to my LOW OCTOCHAMP TOTAL and wanted me to make an account on here for her to thoroughly lambast you, and my younger brother said you deserved a slap. Both of them will be in Manchester.
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I was just saying that I was surprised that you weren't mentioned, seeing as the last time I saw Rachel was after the recordings of next week's shows, so that was just 2 days after your last recordings.Jeffrey Burgin wrote:My bad, the way you phrased your original post sounded as if you didn't talk to her. I think you've mistaken 'interesting' for 'no-one gives a shit' again- I'm not surprised my name wasn't mentioned.
I don't think she knows THAT much about Apterous rankings, Jeffrey.Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Chris Davies (Apterous rank, #2), Innis Carson (Apterous rank, #8), Andrew Hulme (Apterous rank, #9), in all probability Oliver Garner (Apterous rank, #30) and then little old me waaay down there in Apterous rank, #123.
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But as you were talking about people who would probably win the series, I'm not surprised my name wasn't mentioned. Yes, I made Octochampdom, but I wouldn't expect my name to come up. Out of interest, which names came up? Because if it was Hulme, Davies and Carson, that proves my point.James Robinson wrote: I was just saying that I was surprised that you weren't mentioned, seeing as the last time I saw Rachel was after the recordings of next week's shows, so that was just 2 days after your last recordings.
I wasn't suggesting she did, but I'm saying that Hulme, Davies, Carson and once he goes on Garner are all far better than me (reflected in the rankings) and that their higher ability means they are more likely to come up in conversation about potential series winners.James Robinson wrote:I don't think she knows THAT much about Apterous rankings, Jeffrey.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Reminds me of the first week of my third year at Warwick, when a couple of friends and I wore badges that said "Feel a little fresher every day".Derek Hazell wrote:Is that to get it all out of your system before you get doused in milk and flour and hung upside out of a third floor college window as a new fresher at Oxford?Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Oh, I forgot to mention, my mum took offence to your constant reminders as to my LOW OCTOCHAMP TOTAL and wanted me to make an account on here for her to thoroughly lambast you, and my younger brother said you deserved a slap. Both of them will be in Manchester.
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Well, yes, she did ask who I thought would win the series and I said Chris, but definitely not ruling out Andrew & Innis. I was even throw Bob's name into the ring, since he was a bit unlucky against you.Jeffrey Burgin wrote:But as you were talking about people who would probably win the series, I'm not surprised my name wasn't mentioned. Yes, I made Octochampdom, but I wouldn't expect my name to come up. Out of interest, which names came up? Because if it was Hulme, Davies and Carson, that proves my point.James Robinson wrote: I was just saying that I was surprised that you weren't mentioned, seeing as the last time I saw Rachel was after the recordings of next week's shows, so that was just 2 days after your last recordings.
I'd like to point the reason I said Chris is because I've actually beaten the other 2 on Apterous, whereas Chris has stuffed on both occasions, so far.
P.S. If Bob is reading this, I'd quite like to play you at some point.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Did she mention any names then? Because it sounds from that as if you were the only one suggesting, although I may be wrong.James Robinson wrote: Well, yes, she did ask who I thought would win the series and I said Chris, but definitely not ruling out Andrew & Innis. I was even throw Bob's name into the ring, since he was a bit unlucky against you.
I'd like to point the reason I said Chris is because I've actually beaten the other 2 on Apterous, whereas Chris has stuffed on both occasions, so far.
P.S. If Bob is reading this, I'd quite like to play you at some point.
But this proves my point that I probably wouldn't be mentioned in a conversation about potential series winners. Using a football analogy, it's the equivalent of Liverpool (Davies), Tottenham (Carson), West Ham (Hulme), Bristol City (Garner), Crystal Palace (De Caux) and Welling (me!) being in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Even if Welling had done well to reach the quarter-finals, albeit in less than impressive fashion with one of the worst runs in FA Cup history, I very much doubt you'd back them in a conversation about the potential winner of the FA Cup.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I think the point you're all overlooking is that Jeffrey is cool.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Davies has an annoying accent, one part of him should be in jail for assault, and he's managed by someone who looks like a fat Spanish waiter.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
BUT OMG LOWEST OCTOTAL EVAH OMG OMG.Charlie Reams wrote:I think the point you're all overlooking is that Jeffrey is cool.
Actually, I heard that Jeffrey's octotal was so bad it was IN MINUS NUMBERS.
(this is obviously a joke, right?)
Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I'd like to point out that I've managed to enjoy both aspects to this recap thread.Kieran Child wrote:it's a shame that one of the best recaps I've ever read has been overlooked by some in favour of a mildly abusive set of posts about James.
Oh but Dinos, in your 'final thoughts' you put TORMENT when you meant MEMENTO. Tard.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Let's say I started the ball rolling with Chris and then Rachel mentioned Andrew & Innis, before I mentioned Bob. She definitely seemed undecided on who she thought was the best though.Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Did she mention any names then? Because it sounds from that as if you were the only one suggesting, although I may be wrong.James Robinson wrote: Well, yes, she did ask who I thought would win the series and I said Chris, but definitely not ruling out Andrew & Innis. I was even throwing Bob's name into the ring, since he was a bit unlucky against you.
I'd like to point the reason I said Chris is because I've actually beaten the other 2 on Apterous, whereas Chris has stuffed on both occasions, so far.
P.S. If Bob is reading this, I'd quite like to play you at some point.
Having said that, I think we all are undecided on who is going to win this, especially if Oliver comes in before the end of the series.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I'm still optimistic that they'll let you have a fourth shot before the end of the series, since you're always in the studio anyway.James Robinson wrote: Let's say I started the ball rolling with Chris and then Rachel mentioned Andrew & Innis, before I mentioned Bob. She definitely seemed undecided on who she thought was the best though.
Having said that, I think we all are undecided on who is going to win this, especially if Oliver comes in before the end of the series.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Not sure what good it would do. With the calibre of Chris, Innis, Andrew, Jeff, Bob & maybe Oliver I've got little to no chance anyway.Charlie Reams wrote:I'm still optimistic that they'll let you have a fourth shot before the end of the series, since you're always in the studio anyway.James Robinson wrote: Let's say I started the ball rolling with Chris and then Rachel mentioned Andrew & Innis, before I mentioned Bob. She definitely seemed undecided on who she thought was the best though.
Having said that, I think we all are undecided on who is going to win this, especially if Oliver comes in before the end of the series.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
So are you Charlie. So. Are. You. *Playful punch round chin*Charlie Reams wrote:I think the point you're all overlooking is that Jeffrey is cool.
Quarter-finals could be shaping up to be very interesting, we've got some bona-fide uber-players in Andrew 'The Machine' Hulme, Chris 'The Magician' Davies, Innis 'The Assassin' Carson and in all probability Oliver 'The Wunda Kid' Garner, then some potential dangerous draws in Bob 'The Joker' De Caux, Paul 'The Wildcard' Varlaam, Jacqui 'The Fox' Baker and me, Jeffrey 'Mr. Showbiz' Burgin. Who knows who else might force their way into those top 8 seeds as well?
P.S. I spent ages thinking up nicknames, I might do a little promo video when quarters are confirmed like they do for boxing or something. My idea for darts-style entrances is also still on the table, Damian.
Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Yeah and it's staying on the table.Jeffrey Burgin wrote: My idea for darts-style entrances is also still on the table, Damian.
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Aw c'mon! C'mon!D Eadie wrote:Yeah and it's staying on the table.Jeffrey Burgin wrote: My idea for darts-style entrances is also still on the table, Damian.
I can see it now, Dudley booming away, "And now...entering the arena...give it up, ladies and gentlemen...for...Mr. Showbiz himself, Jeffrey Burgin!"
Cue laserz and smoke and me walking out to the tune from Fame doing jazz hands (my signature tune has changed with the change in nickname). Then if anyone gets a 9 we play the theme tune whenever some gets a 180 in darts, complete with the chants of 'oi, oi, oi!'.
Magic.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Carslberg doesn't make Countdown, but if it did...Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Aw c'mon! C'mon!D Eadie wrote:Yeah and it's staying on the table.Jeffrey Burgin wrote: My idea for darts-style entrances is also still on the table, Damian.
I can see it now, Dudley booming away, "And now...entering the arena...give it up, ladies and gentlemen...for...Mr. Showbiz himself, Jeffrey Burgin!"
Cue laserz and smoke and me walking out to the tune from Fame doing jazz hands (my signature tune has changed with the change in nickname). Then if anyone gets a 9 we play the theme tune whenever some gets a 180 in darts, complete with the chants of 'oi, oi, oi!'.
Magic.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I'm thinking as well a late night version of Countdown, like Hollyoaks After Dark. Basically Strip Countdown, with Dictionary Corner and Rachel on the numbers playing along as well. Brings a whole new meaning to finding a hard nine in under 30 seconds, I guess.Matt Morrison wrote: Carslberg doesn't make Countdown, but if it did...
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
I think this has annihilated the record for the most posts on a recap.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim
Oliver Garner is Barcelona.
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Annoying accent, maybe, but everything else you said went right over my head. What do you mean?Kieran Child wrote:Davies has an annoying accent, one part of him should be in jail for assault, and he's managed by someone who looks like a fat Spanish waiter.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
*facepalm*. Scouse, Steven Gerrard, Rafa Benitez.Chris Davies wrote:Annoying accent, maybe, but everything else you said went right over my head. What do you mean?Kieran Child wrote:Davies has an annoying accent, one part of him should be in jail for assault, and he's managed by someone who looks like a fat Spanish waiter.
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Rafa Benitez? Doesn't he play darts?Matt Morrison wrote: *facepalm*. Scouse, Steven Gerrard, Rafa Benitez.
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Re: Tuesday 22nd September 2009 (Series 61, Prelim 47)
Good spot Kirk, that's quite the likeness.Kirk Bevins wrote:Rafa Benitez? Doesn't he play darts?Matt Morrison wrote: *facepalm*. Scouse, Steven Gerrard, Rafa Benitez.
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Although I expect most sports have a goateed short-haired slightly-chubby-around-the-belly kinda guy in their ranks.