Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Moderator: James Robinson
- James Robinson
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 10580
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 pm
- Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I welcome you to what is probably the most eagerly awaited non-final in Countdown history, as we discover if Jack Hurst has what it takes to make history.
So far in his quest, he has amazed us with words ranging from EUGLENA, RACHIDES, ANOSMIA, NEUROPIL, ESTANCIA and of course, the classic....., TALKIE.
He has amassed 7 centuries, totalling 836 points, the highest ever for 7 shows. The only question that remains is..... Will he dethrone Andrew Hulme as the all-time octochamp records point scorer
Here are his targets for today:
[*]A win with a score of 3 or less (yes, I realise that is virtually impossible) would see him go to #3 in the standings below Daniel Pati.
[*]A win with a score between 4 and 61 would see him become the #2 seed behind Eoin Monaghan.
[*]Any winning score higher than 62 would see Jack become the new #1 seed.
[*]And any loss (heaven forbid) will keep him as #5 seed, with only the record of the highest-scoring septochamp to keep him company.
But, for the all-time record:
[*]A score of 95 would surpass Andrew Hulme's 930, set in Series 61.
[*]A score of 114 would see Jack reach 950. Any higher and we'll talking about this for the rest of our lives probably.
Note also, because of the close proximity of the top 5 players, Jack could still even find himself only just in the top 5.
[*]A score of 94 equals him with Andrew.
[*]A score of 89 equals him with Kirk Bevins.
[*]A score of 88 equals him with Julian Fell.
Need I go on (Probably not.)
So, prepare yourselves for possible Countdown history.
And Mike, prepare yourself for a brilliant recap.
And I will prepare myself in due course.
So far in his quest, he has amazed us with words ranging from EUGLENA, RACHIDES, ANOSMIA, NEUROPIL, ESTANCIA and of course, the classic....., TALKIE.
He has amassed 7 centuries, totalling 836 points, the highest ever for 7 shows. The only question that remains is..... Will he dethrone Andrew Hulme as the all-time octochamp records point scorer
Here are his targets for today:
[*]A win with a score of 3 or less (yes, I realise that is virtually impossible) would see him go to #3 in the standings below Daniel Pati.
[*]A win with a score between 4 and 61 would see him become the #2 seed behind Eoin Monaghan.
[*]Any winning score higher than 62 would see Jack become the new #1 seed.
[*]And any loss (heaven forbid) will keep him as #5 seed, with only the record of the highest-scoring septochamp to keep him company.
But, for the all-time record:
[*]A score of 95 would surpass Andrew Hulme's 930, set in Series 61.
[*]A score of 114 would see Jack reach 950. Any higher and we'll talking about this for the rest of our lives probably.
Note also, because of the close proximity of the top 5 players, Jack could still even find himself only just in the top 5.
[*]A score of 94 equals him with Andrew.
[*]A score of 89 equals him with Kirk Bevins.
[*]A score of 88 equals him with Julian Fell.
Need I go on (Probably not.)
So, prepare yourselves for possible Countdown history.
And Mike, prepare yourself for a brilliant recap.
And I will prepare myself in due course.
-
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3661
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:18 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
What does this preparation involve? Nappies?James Robinson wrote:And I will prepare myself in due course.
- James Robinson
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 10580
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 pm
- Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
On another point that I've just thought of, would Jack's "membership" of the 800 Club be expunged if he lost today
- Clive Brooker
- Devotee
- Posts: 505
- Joined: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:37 pm
- Location: San Toy
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
What about the %max record, which some might see as more important than the total score?
By my reckoning, if Jack wins with 120 points today, he'll take the record as long as he drops no more than 18 points against the max.
By my reckoning, if Jack wins with 120 points today, he'll take the record as long as he drops no more than 18 points against the max.
- James Robinson
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 10580
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 pm
- Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Yeah, that would be impressive.Clive Brooker wrote:What about the %max record, which some might see as more important than the total score?
By my reckoning, if Jack wins with 120 points today, he'll take the record as long as he drops no more than 18 points against the max.
Craig has the record at 92.08% (907 points out of 985), Jack is currently above that at 92.89% (836 out of 900).
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
1st numbs alt:
(25 x 10) + ((3 + 2) x (9 - 1))
(25 x 10) + ((3 + 2) x (9 - 1))
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
nooooooo
max game off i think!
max game off i think!
-
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3661
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:18 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
When Jonathan is selecting the letters, his "pleases" at the end make him sound exactly like Dufrais Constantinople.
Last edited by Ryan Taylor on Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Highest score ever is still possible; he needs all the remaining letters rounds to be nines, get the numbers and the conundrum and he gets 156.
-
- Enthusiast
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:59 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
LOL!Ryan Taylor wrote:When Jonathan is selecting the letters, his "pleases" at the end make him sound exactly like [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGPefREm ... x=3Dufrais Constantinople.[/url]
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Is CECIL having a day off today!?
-
- Devotee
- Posts: 825
- Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:29 am
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Wahey!!! Well done Jack, new high score record for 8 games, awesome stuff.
-
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3661
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:18 pm
-
- Acolyte
- Posts: 175
- Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:45 am
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
lucky cunt
-
- Enthusiast
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:59 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Can't even hear my "booos" of disgust at the end. Denied me and Ryan the chance of glory in the audience. BASTARD!
Well done I guess.
Well done I guess.
- Ben Hunter
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1770
- Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:54 pm
- Location: S Yorks
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
What were the score?
-
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3661
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:18 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Ha yeah I was listening out for your boos but you can't hear them. Some of today's show was badly edited mainly because of Jack being retarded.Josh Hurst wrote:Can't even hear my "booos" of disgust at the end. Denied me and Ryan the chance of glory in the audience. BASTARD!
Well done I guess.
-
- Enthusiast
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:59 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
He got 110 today, and 946 overall.Ben Hunter wrote:What were the score?
- Martin Gardner
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1492
- Joined: Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:57 pm
- Location: Leeds, UK
- Contact:
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Scarily good stuff. Gotta feel bad for Eoin, 898 and number 2 seed. I still watch an episode from time to time, and I've only seem Jack twice, but he looks pretty amazing.
Martin
Martin
If you cut a gandiseeg in half, do you get two gandiseegs or two halves of a gandiseeg?
-
- Devotee
- Posts: 825
- Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:29 am
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Andrew Hulme wrote:lucky cunt
-
- Devotee
- Posts: 876
- Joined: Thu May 22, 2008 4:08 pm
- Location: Eastbourne
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
+1, mbn imoAndrew Hulme wrote:lucky cunt
- Innis Carson
- Devotee
- Posts: 898
- Joined: Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:24 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Without meaning to be too much of a downer, I think he's just barely missed this record.Clive Brooker wrote:What about the %max record, which some might see as more important than the total score?
By my reckoning, if Jack wins with 120 points today, he'll take the record as long as he drops no more than 18 points against the max.
But still, I rate this as easily the best run ever. Stunning effort Jack.
-
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1462
- Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:33 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Awesome.
Hopefully it's a series 61 repeat when the number 2 seed beats the record holder.
Hopefully it's a series 61 repeat when the number 2 seed beats the record holder.
-
- Devotee
- Posts: 557
- Joined: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:53 pm
- Location: South Yorkshire
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Many congratulations Jack.
Smashing performance.
I like your style too.
Smashing performance.
I like your style too.
-
- Series 62 Champion
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:13 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Jack, quite exceptional all through the run, especially so on Monday this week. You are the first person since Chris Davies (when I was less good) who I stopped competing against and just sat back and admired your word knowledge. I hope I remain the second youngest series champ and I think I will, because Tom Rowell will destroy Eoin in the final.
-
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1462
- Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:33 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
We've all agreed to let Peter Godwin win.Oliver Garner wrote:Jack, quite exceptional all through the run, especially so on Monday this week. You are the first person since Chris Davies (when I was less good) who I stopped competing against and just sat back and admired your word knowledge. I hope I remain the second youngest series champ and I think I will, because Tom Rowell will destroy Eoin in the final.
- Charlie Reams
- Site Admin
- Posts: 9494
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:33 pm
- Location: Cambridge
- Contact:
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Yeah not bad.
-
- Series 62 Champion
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:13 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
+1Eoin Monaghan wrote: We've all agreed to let Peter Godwin win.
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOliver Garner wrote:+1Eoin Monaghan wrote: We've all agreed to let Peter Godwin win.
- Ben Hunter
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1770
- Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:54 pm
- Location: S Yorks
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
LikeEoin Monaghan wrote:We've all agreed to let Peter Godwin win.Oliver Garner wrote:Jack, quite exceptional all through the run, especially so on Monday this week. You are the first person since Chris Davies (when I was less good) who I stopped competing against and just sat back and admired your word knowledge. I hope I remain the second youngest series champ and I think I will, because Tom Rowell will destroy Eoin in the final.
Amazing run, and a great display of that most under-rated quality, consistency. Congrats
- Ben Wilson
- Legend
- Posts: 4550
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:05 pm
- Location: North Hykeham
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
iawtpRyan Taylor wrote:n1 wp
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
I am just waiting for James to post to see how many emoticons he used.
- James Robinson
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 10580
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 pm
- Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Yeah, unfortunately, Jack finished on 91.76%, which is still very impressive. Although, it would've been 92.73%, if he got FIRSTBORN after 1 second.Innis Carson wrote:Without meaning to be too much of a downer, I think he's just barely missed this record.Clive Brooker wrote:What about the %max record, which some might see as more important than the total score?
By my reckoning, if Jack wins with 120 points today, he'll take the record as long as he drops no more than 18 points against the max.
But still, I rate this as easily the best run ever. Stunning effort Jack.
But, that is definitely a phenomenal feat, Jack. The champagne is definitely being popped in the Robinson household tonight.
More later.
- Michael Wallace
- Racoonteur
- Posts: 5458
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:01 am
- Location: London
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
What, really?James Robinson wrote:The champagne is definitely being popped in the Robinson household tonight.
(also lol euphemisms)
- Kirk Bevins
- God
- Posts: 4923
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:18 pm
- Location: York, UK
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Wow - missing one conundrum and he drops a whole per cent? Ouch.James Robinson wrote: Yeah, unfortunately, Jack finished on 91.76%, which is still very impressive. Although, it would've been 92.73%, if he got FIRSTBORN after 1 second.
Usual shit:
THALAMUS for a DC beater in round 8. Also I find it weird how so many contestants say "er slightly different" in relation to a numbers game (round 10) and then proceed to suggest a solution that's very different! Lastly didn't the challenger say VESTAGE^ which isn't in? Would he have guessed VESTIGE? He did say it was very dodgy, i.e. wearing a vest is vestage? Hey, I'm gonna stop being a spoilsport now and say that was fucking awesome, Jack. You join the precious 900+ club, the cool contestants club (consisting of precisely one member) and I'm so pleased you broke the record - phenomenal consistency. What a shame about the conundrum - 956 would have been staggering! I love your nonchalance at breaking the record - it meant the world to me but you are just like "pah yeah it's piss easy"
- Brian Moore
- Devotee
- Posts: 582
- Joined: Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:11 pm
- Location: Exeter
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Congratulations from me too, Jack. Everything's already been said, but a well deserved record. And the record was broken even with careful tactical play too (not risking longer words just for an extra point or two). I almost gave up trying to get any winning words (though got SPORTIVE somewhere today). In a normal week I think Alistair McGowan would have got a few of his own finds through (a good new DC guest, I reckon), but everyone has been left in the wake. Outstanding stuff.
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Thanks for the praise/appreciation guys. glad most of you enjoyed watching me. Really looking forward to finals now.
Oh, and I had SPORTIVE and OVERTIPS but didnt risk Either. Only risked amatols^ because I was going for a maxer.
Oh, and I had SPORTIVE and OVERTIPS but didnt risk Either. Only risked amatols^ because I was going for a maxer.
- Michael Wallace
- Racoonteur
- Posts: 5458
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:01 am
- Location: London
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
amalols, moar liekJackHurst wrote:Only risked amatols^ because I was going for a maxer.
-
- Acolyte
- Posts: 146
- Joined: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:59 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
It could have been either, and, since by that time he didn't have even a mathematical chance of winning, I suppose Susie couldn't see any point in challenging him.Michael Wallace wrote:Lastly didn't the challenger say VESTAGE^ which isn't in? Would he have guessed VESTIGE?
- Michael Wallace
- Racoonteur
- Posts: 5458
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:01 am
- Location: London
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
I'm impressed you managed to wind up with quoting me as saying thatMalcolm James wrote:It could have been either, and, since by that time he didn't have even a mathematical chance of winning, I suppose Susie couldn't see any point in challenging him.Michael Wallace wrote:Lastly didn't the challenger say VESTAGE^ which isn't in? Would he have guessed VESTIGE?
- Graeme Cole
- Series 65 Champion
- Posts: 2048
- Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:59 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
I assumed Jonathan had just pronounced VESTIGE incorrectly.
I did notice that in round 4, he offered TUMBLE (unless I heard it wrong), but nobody picked up on the fact that there was no L in the selection. Not that it mattered since Jack had a 7, but I thought it was odd.
Many congratulations on your octorun, Jack.
I did notice that in round 4, he offered TUMBLE (unless I heard it wrong), but nobody picked up on the fact that there was no L in the selection. Not that it mattered since Jack had a 7, but I thought it was odd.
Many congratulations on your octorun, Jack.
-
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 13343
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:37 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Well done - that was pretty excellent. I know it just missed out on 950 which some people were talking about, but it beats the "magic" 936 (117 a game), which is equivalent to getting 7 in all the letters, and all of the numbers and the conundrums spot on. I think that counts as a "thing".
Last edited by Gavin Chipper on Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- Chris Davies
- Series 61 Champion
- Posts: 404
- Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:50 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Amazing stuff, many congratulations! I'm so disappointed I won't be at the finals.
-
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1462
- Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:33 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Aw, why?Chris Davies wrote:Amazing stuff, many congratulations! I'm so disappointed I won't be at the finals.
- Chris Davies
- Series 61 Champion
- Posts: 404
- Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:50 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Left it too late to get tickets.
-
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1955
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:02 am
- Location: UK
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Just watched the eighth game, Jack. Brilliantly played throughout, and well deserved record.
So glad you missed that last conundrum, so I could at least beat you on one conundrum. Just as well that you didn't need that conundrum to get past 936.
Still can't get over the fact that I'd been told that you'd lost your first game.
So glad you missed that last conundrum, so I could at least beat you on one conundrum. Just as well that you didn't need that conundrum to get past 936.
Still can't get over the fact that I'd been told that you'd lost your first game.
-
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1955
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:02 am
- Location: UK
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Your next target, Jack, is an average of 121 in three finals games. That would take you past Julian Fell's 11 game record total.
No pressure, of course.
No pressure, of course.
- James Doohan
- Enthusiast
- Posts: 323
- Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 4:20 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Great stuff Jack, very well done ol chap
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Aw, I've really lost touch as I didn't even realise Jack was on until someone clued me in a few minutes ago.
946 is bloody awesome, well played sir.
946 is bloody awesome, well played sir.
-
- Rookie
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:45 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Just like to add my congratulations on a phenomenal run. Its been most impressive and enjoyable to watch.
And you came across as a charming young man too!
And you came across as a charming young man too!
-
- Series 58 Champion
- Posts: 2010
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:27 pm
- Location: Cardiff
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Amazing total. Just watched your final game.
Really looking forward to you and Eoin battling it out in the finals ... I know there are other players but I think justice would be served if it's you two in the final.
Is apterous ruining Countdown? No, it just means mediocre players won't win a series ... thank fuck Charlie launched it after series 57.
Really looking forward to you and Eoin battling it out in the finals ... I know there are other players but I think justice would be served if it's you two in the final.
Is apterous ruining Countdown? No, it just means mediocre players won't win a series ... thank fuck Charlie launched it after series 57.
-
- Series 58 Champion
- Posts: 2010
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:27 pm
- Location: Cardiff
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Like!Andrew Hulme wrote:lucky cunt
- James Robinson
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 10580
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 pm
- Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
At last The newspapers have their say on the monumental day, well newspaper, rather than newspapers :
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/n ... ticle.html
Note also: The final is December 17th.
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/n ... ticle.html
Note also: The final is December 17th.
- Rhys Benjamin
- Postmaster General
- Posts: 3107
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:28 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
I saw a small cutting from the Daily Telegraph about it.
- Adam Gillard
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1763
- Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:42 pm
- Location: About 45 minutes south-east of Thibodaux, Louisiana
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Yeah well done, you could've let the audience have a go at the end though.
-
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 13343
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:37 pm
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Let's see if he can get past Eoin and the rest first! But yeah, that "xicount" record is pretty special and I wonder if it will ever be beaten.Howard Somerset wrote:Your next target, Jack, is an average of 121 in three finals games. That would take you past Julian Fell's 11 game record total.
No pressure, of course.
- James Robinson
- Post-apocalypse
- Posts: 10580
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 pm
- Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
Yeah, and now our favourite newspaper has got in on the act, as have their readers, if you look at the comments at the bottom:Rhys Benjamin wrote:I saw a small cutting from the Daily Telegraph about it.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... enius.html
-
- Kiloposter
- Posts: 1955
- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:02 am
- Location: UK
Re: Spoilers For Friday October 22nd 2010
He can still get past Julian Fell's 11 game total without beating Eoin. Unlikely, I admit, and it would make a brilliant final.Gavin Chipper wrote:Let's see if he can get past Eoin and the rest first! But yeah, that "xicount" record is pretty special and I wonder if it will ever be beaten.Howard Somerset wrote:Your next target, Jack, is an average of 121 in three finals games. That would take you past Julian Fell's 11 game record total.
No pressure, of course.