Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:31 pm
R1: MULLERS?
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Zactly the same.Junaid Mubeen wrote:3rd numbers:
25x((7x8)-(9x2)) - 6
Kinda wonder how she got through the audition tbh. Felt a bit sorry for herKai Laddiman wrote:
I've never seen a more nervous contestant.
I share your glory herePhil Reynolds wrote:The round where DC got 7 with SORRIER, I got ORRERIES for 8.
And me. I spotted the singular form (ORRERY) first, then got the plural straight after, then spent the rest of the round wondering whether I'd imagined the existence of such an odd word. Not one for Jonathan Woss.Chris Davies wrote:I share your glory herePhil Reynolds wrote:The round where DC got 7 with SORRIER, I got ORRERIES for 8.
I don't think it was entirely nerves - she appeared to have some sort of respiratory condition.Kai Laddiman wrote:I've never seen a more nervous contestant.
Yeah, I noticed ORRERY first too. In my case I knew ORRERIES was a word but spent the rest of the round trying to count the Es and Rs I could see on screen to convince myself I had enough. Not helped by the new "improved" Channel 4 Catch-Up which seems much jerkier than the old one. Also, there's no longer a fast forward button, which used to be really useful for zipping through the letters selection or advancing quickly to the end of the clock period if you'd got the numbers quickly or whatever.Clare Sudbery wrote:I spotted the singular form (ORRERY) first, then got the plural straight after, then spent the rest of the round wondering whether I'd imagined the existence of such an odd word.
I didn't get ORRERIES but had that feeling that there was a word there that I should be getting. Not an unsual feeling unusual for me.Phil Reynolds wrote:Yeah, I noticed ORRERY first too. In my case I knew ORRERIES was a word but spent the rest of the round trying to count the Es and Rs I could see on screen to convince myself I had enough. Not helped by the new "improved" Channel 4 Catch-Up which seems much jerkier than the old one. Also, there's no longer a fast forward button, which used to be really useful for zipping through the letters selection or advancing quickly to the end of the clock period if you'd got the numbers quickly or whatever.
Yes, I know, but it's a bit hit-and-miss, and quite difficult to jump forward 20 seconds or so which is usually all I want.Brian Moore wrote:Re 4oD Catch Up as it calls itself now, yes it does seem to be much jerkier - I've resorted to watching it unmaximised as it's less noticeable that way. But you can scroll forwards, Phil, just by clicking ahead on the progress bar.
I was in the audience for these games as it was half term when they were filming and I wanted to see Springer. I was in the green room and Danielle had left me to reassure Sue that it would be fine. She was a massive bag of nerves and admitted it herself and she nearly backed out. I had to convince her that it was great fun and just enjoy the experience as it may be 120 rounds or just 15 rounds so ignore the cameras and just have a great time. My convincing didn't work.Adam Dexter wrote:
Kinda wonder how she got through the audition tbh. Felt a bit sorry for her
Women would probably be more accurate in their aim, even if the jumping forward still presents problems.Phil Reynolds wrote:but it's a bit hit-and-miss, and quite difficult to jump forward
I feel sure this must be some kind of lewd reference, but I'm damned if I know what it is.Brian Moore wrote:Women would probably be more accurate in their aim, even if the jumping forward still presents problems.Phil Reynolds wrote:but it's a bit hit-and-miss, and quite difficult to jump forward
It's funny this. People keep saying it, but... it can't be true for everyone. Not all contestants have The Time Of Their Life. I know most have a great experience, but for some it's probably just a bit grim and terrifying, and they're glad when it's all over!Kirk Bevins wrote:She was a massive bag of nerves and admitted it herself and she nearly backed out. I had to convince her that it was great fun and just enjoy the experience
It's funny this. People keep saying it, but... it can't be true for everyone. Not all contestants have The Time Of Their Life. I know most have a great experience, but for some it's probably just a bit grim and terrifying, and they're glad when it's all over!Kirk Bevins wrote:She was a massive bag of nerves and admitted it herself and she nearly backed out. I had to convince her that it was great fun and just enjoy the experience
Something to do with being happy that you took the plunge and went for it, rather than just opting for the boring life with no risk. Yes, risk can result in bad things, but it all adds colour to your life experience; creates the opportunity for adventure. A bit like "better to have loved and lost..."Martin Gardner wrote:I remember saying that you can do the right thing and regret it, and do the wrong thing and not regret. I feel that's relevant here, but I'm not sure why.
Just caught up with this last night, SWMBO thought she had a bad cold too. That was very kind of you Kirk, I hope she appreciated it.Kirk Bevins wrote:I was in the audience for these games as it was half term when they were filming and I wanted to see Springer. I was in the green room and Danielle had left me to reassure Sue that it would be fine. She was a massive bag of nerves and admitted it herself and she nearly backed out. I had to convince her that it was great fun and just enjoy the experience as it may be 120 rounds or just 15 rounds so ignore the cameras and just have a great time. My convincing didn't work.Adam Dexter wrote:
Kinda wonder how she got through the audition tbh. Felt a bit sorry for her
I got ANTIPOPE and FIGURAL as DC beaters but my mate in the audience with me got ORRERIES which I was super impressed with.