Who's the worst Dictionary Corner newbie?

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:11 pm

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.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:37 pm

Who the heck put Donal down as the worst

EDIT: I can understand the reason for about 4 of the others, but DONAL

Martin Smith · Post by **Martin Smith** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:21 pm

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.'

Daniel H · Post by **Daniel H** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:32 pm

Jonathan Ansell came across as a massively smug wanker, so him.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:43 pm

Daniel H wrote:Jonathan Ansell came across as a massively smug wanker, so him.

You've got that right, Daniel. His stories weren't even that interesting! Good lord!

P.S. Daniel, your website dedicated to Rachel is like her, just lovely

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:52 pm

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.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:58 pm

Sue Sanders wrote:
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.'
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.

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 · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:08 pm

(That's people who by trade are journalists, rather than people who right columns, etc.)

A bit of word play I hope, rather than a typo - columns a little right of Enoch Powell

David O'Donnell · Post by **David O'Donnell** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:31 pm

Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:56 am

David O'Donnell wrote:Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.

I personally think that Johnnie Casson was the worst of all time.

David O'Donnell · Post by **David O'Donnell** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:05 am

James Robinson wrote:
David O'Donnell wrote:Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.
I personally think that Johnnie Casson was the worst of all time.

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 · Post by **James Robinson** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:09 am

David O'Donnell wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
David O'Donnell wrote:Not sure about the n00bs but Mel Giedroyc is the worst of all time.
I personally think that Johnnie Casson was the worst of all time.
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.

I actually never saw Mel in DC, so "I" can't verify your claim, David.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:12 am

"Am I barking up some mad tree here, or is BRACONID a word?"

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:12 pm

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.

JackHurst · Post by **JackHurst** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:23 pm

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

David O'Donnell · Post by **David O'Donnell** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:58 pm

Jon Corby wrote:"Am I barking up some mad tree here, or is BRACONID a word?"

"Oh yes, I must have remembered it from A-level Chinese studies."

oh yes and the crap anecdotes ...

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:25 pm

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

Colin Wood · Post by **Colin Wood** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:38 pm

Never heard of Ansell so I voted for Jon Gaunt because he's a fat ugly bastard.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:18 pm

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.

Lesley Hines · Post by **Lesley Hines** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:22 pm

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

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:10 am

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.

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.

P.S. If it seems like I'm repeating myself, between the good and bad forums, then you'd be right.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:18 pm

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

Sue Sanders · Post by **Sue Sanders** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:51 pm

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.

Derek Hazell · Post by **Derek Hazell** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:09 pm

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.

Kieran Child · Post by **Kieran Child** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:45 pm

What a nasty thread.

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