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Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:59 pm**

Don't worry, this isn't a follow up to the reappearance thread, but one a bit similar to Alec's thread in the off topic section.

A poll to ask out of the main forumers/apteroids that haven't been on the show, who would you most like to see?

You can select upto 3 options, give as much of little reasoning as you like and feel free to suggest people I have missed.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:01 pm**

I think Rosemary has been on already.

Oh and you have forgotton James Robinson.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:05 pm**

Shaun, Andy, Liam, nuff said

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:24 pm**

Bender from futurama please.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:27 pm**

You've forgotten Dale Levell - i'd definitely vote for him.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:29 pm**

Marc Meakin wrote:I think Rosemary has been on already.

Ohrly?

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:34 pm**

What about me?

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:49 pm**

Don't know whether to be offended that I'm not on the list, or relieved at thus depriving Douglas an opportunity to misspell my name like he has with half the others, not to mention the title of the thread.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:50 pm**

Jason Larsen for comedy value, Jack Hurst because he would be entertaining as well as amazingly good, and Ian Dent for being, well, Ian Dent.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:59 pm**

Kirk Bevins wrote:Dale Levell

Two 150+ scores yesterday. 'Dale Levell' has a similar ring to it as 'Julian Fell'.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:09 pm**

Darren Carter wrote:Jason Larsen for comedy value

Is that why he's in the lead, perhaps?

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:09 pm**

I'd voted Ben Hunter, Michael Wallace and Dale Levell.

Oh.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:14 pm**

I'd like to see all the ones who are eligible, and I don't mind in what order.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:32 pm**

Kai Laddiman wrote:
Marc Meakin wrote:I think Rosemary has been on already.
Ohrly?

Oops, sorry, maybe it feels like shes been on

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:40 pm**

Me, Michael Wallace and Matt Morrison.

Oh.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:47 pm**

Phil and Matt Morrison are obvious misses so sorry for that.

Is this not the same Michael Wallace that posts on here: http://wiki.apterous.org/Michael_Wallace.

I don't play on apterous but I've just looked at the ratings and Dale is 9th, Eoin 10th and Jack 18th, are any of these applying for series 62 or are they all dreaming of becoming the best Countdown player bar none with another year or two on apterous.

Looking at the ratings there are a good number of players around Jeffery and Ryan's standard that havn't been on so quality wise Countdown should be in good shape for a few years to come.

Posted: **Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:11 pm**

Phil Reynolds wrote:Me, Michael Wallace and Matt Morrison.

Oh.

And me!

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:07 am**

james doohan wrote:Shaun, Andy, Liam, nuff said

Is it cos we is Irish?

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:05 am**

Andy Wilson wrote:
james doohan wrote:Shaun, Andy, Liam, nuff said
Is it cos we is Irish?

exactamundo, would have voted for Ben too but he wasn't on the list

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:12 am**

james doohan wrote:
Andy Wilson wrote:
james doohan wrote:Shaun, Andy, Liam, nuff said
Is it cos we is Irish?
exactamundo, would have voted for Ben too but he wasn't on the list

Yeah it's an outrage.

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:28 am**

Well, I've voted for 3 people who made it onto the list but would have voted for Ben, Phil, Matt and Michael*. Ah, just realised. This is Douglas 'I'm organising a Countdown Big Brother, oh, no I'm not' Wilson. Ho hum.

*If you can have an extra 'o' on the end of 'to', I'm having an extra vote.

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:11 pm**

So what about Jeremy Bentham, Susan Morton, Maria Martin and Scott Phillips?

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:05 pm**

Gavin Chipper wrote:So what about Jeremy Bentham, Susan Morton, Maria Martin and Scott Phillips?

You mean Des O'Connor, Alison Heard, Carol Vorderman and Des Lynam?

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:54 pm**

Gavin Chipper wrote:So what about Jeremy Bentham, Susan Morton, Maria Martin and Scott Phillips?

Did you not read the bit 'that haven't already appeared on the show.'

And if my poll/spelling is so bad just do your own.

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:58 pm**

Douglas Wilson wrote:And if my poll/spelling is so bad just do your own.

Don't take it out on us - it was Jacqui Janes who rang The Sun about it!

Posted: **Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:23 pm**

Douglas Wilson wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:So what about Jeremy Bentham, Susan Morton, Maria Martin and Scott Phillips?
Did you not read the bit 'that haven't already appeared on the show.'

Who are they then? I don't recognise those names from the show!

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:44 pm**

But anyway, I think there may be people who know exactly who goes by what name, but I'm not one of these, although I have suspicions about some of them. I've heard people suggesting that Damian may be Scott Phillips, which could be the case. But someone said that Jeremy Bentham was Damian, so I dunno. But then again Jeremy Bentham seems a bit of a numbers expert and sounds a bit like Junaid Mubeen (sort of). I thought the same lettered first and surname of Maria Martin could belong to Rachel Riley and as for Susan Morton - I dunno. Maybe Susan = Susie (Dent).

Edit - This thread has dropped off the top page now so no-one will read this and I won't get told off. I can't access Apterous now because it's down, but I don't think Maria Martin has played for ages. Maybe she thought it was too obvious, so Jeremy Bentham was a replacement name for that.

Edit 2 - Turns out that they've played each other several times, and various other things that I can't be bothered to mention. The theory is not backed up by the evidence.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:56 pm**

Gavin Chipper wrote:But anyway, I think there may be people who know exactly who goes by what name, but I'm not one of these, although I have suspicions about some of them. [. . .] I thought the same lettered first and surname of Maria Martin could belong to Rachel Riley and as for Susan Morton - I dunno. Maybe Susan = Susie (Dent).

Does it therefore follow that you are one, or possibly all, of Gail Cooper, Gordon Cross, Gordon Carrington, Gail Cattermole, Gino Corr, Graham Cross, Glyn Chidley, Genevieve Chan, Gwen Clark, Geraldine Curran, Gordon Cusworth, Ginny Clark, Geoff Clarke, Gillian Clements, Gill Cook, Gloria Crossley, Gary Cook and Gerald Conley?

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:59 pm**

Derek Hazell wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:But anyway, I think there may be people who know exactly who goes by what name, but I'm not one of these, although I have suspicions about some of them. [. . .] I thought the same lettered first and surname of Maria Martin could belong to Rachel Riley and as for Susan Morton - I dunno. Maybe Susan = Susie (Dent).
Does it therefore follow that you are one, or possibly all, of Gail Cooper, Gordon Cross, Gordon Carrington, Gail Cattermole, Gino Corr, Graham Cross, Glyn Chidley, Genevieve Chan, Gwen Clark, Geraldine Curran, Gordon Cusworth, Ginny Clark, Geoff Clarke, Gillian Clements, Gill Cook, Gloria Crossley, Gary Cook and Gerald Conley?

I'd like to know how long it took you to compile that list. (No more than 12 minutes it seems actually)

(Also, I didn't go through my entire reasoning procees.)

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:30 pm**

With a rating of just 753 John Drammock looks pretty good.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:57 pm**

Gavin Chipper wrote:With a rating of just 753 John Drammock looks pretty good.

John Drammock's top bollock. Fair play to Prune though, not many would risk 'twigloos' when they're 72 points behind.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:10 pm**

Gavin Chipper wrote:But anyway, I think there may be people who know exactly who goes by what name, but I'm not one of these, although I have suspicions about some of them. I've heard people suggesting that Damian may be Scott Phillips, which could be the case. But someone said that Jeremy Bentham was Damian, so I dunno. But then again Jeremy Bentham seems a bit of a numbers expert and sounds a bit like Junaid Mubeen (sort of). I thought the same lettered first and surname of Maria Martin could belong to Rachel Riley and as for Susan Morton - I dunno. Maybe Susan = Susie (Dent).

The ppl from the show are clearly already so scared of us that they have to use false names, so If people like you post stuff on here about suspecting who is who, it will probably scare them off all together, and that would be rubbish. So in my politest manner, I'd like to tell you to shut up.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:20 pm**

JackHurst wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:But anyway, I think there may be people who know exactly who goes by what name, but I'm not one of these, although I have suspicions about some of them. I've heard people suggesting that Damian may be Scott Phillips, which could be the case. But someone said that Jeremy Bentham was Damian, so I dunno. But then again Jeremy Bentham seems a bit of a numbers expert and sounds a bit like Junaid Mubeen (sort of). I thought the same lettered first and surname of Maria Martin could belong to Rachel Riley and as for Susan Morton - I dunno. Maybe Susan = Susie (Dent).
The ppl from the show are clearly already so scared of us that they have to use false names, so If people like you post stuff on here about suspecting who is who, it will probably scare them off all together, and that would be rubbish. So in my politest manner, I'd like to tell you to shut up.

Been trying this for 7 years Jack. Doesn't work.

But yes, I think we can safely assume many member's of the show's crew play on apterous under assumed names. I too am on there under an assumed name, my pseudonym is 'Richard Brittain'.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:40 pm**

Ben Hunter wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:With a rating of just 753 John Drammock looks pretty good.
John Drammock's top bollock. Fair play to Prune though, not many would risk 'twigloos' when they're 72 points behind.

LAWL. John Drammock was Kirk and me, when he was staying at my house. Our other pseudonym was somewhat less subtle.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:19 pm**

I think Chris, Howard and Sarah stand the best chances of being on Countdown.

They all seem like great people.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:38 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:I think Chris, Howard and Sarah stand the best chances of being on Countdown.

They all seem like great people.

Sadly being great people doesn't give you the best chances of passing an audition, Jason.

Posted: **Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:46 pm**

Kirk Bevins wrote:Sadly being great people doesn't give you the best chances of passing an audition, Jason.

Ooh, that's asking for snide comments!

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:44 am**

Unfortunately

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:54 am**

Cottage cheese.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:32 am**

A food, Alec?

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:23 am**

Jason Larsen wrote:A food, Alec?

May I refer you to this post.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:38 am**

Alec Rivers wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:A food, Alec?
May I refer you to this post.

Alec, in case it hasn't sunk in yet: for reasons known only to himself, and despite cajoling, criticism and enticement, Jason refuses point blank to use the QUOTE button when replying to posts. As a result, most of us are completely in the dark most of the time as to what Jason is talking about. I suspect he rather likes it that way.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:46 am**

Phil Reynolds wrote:As a result, most of us are completely in the dark most of the time as to what Jason is talking about.

I suspect the problems run deeper than a lack of quoting...

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:56 am**

Alec Rivers wrote:Cottage cheese.

Give Jason his due it does at least make sense to the previous post that you made.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:45 pm**

Alec Rivers wrote:Ooh, that's asking for snide comments!

Jason Larsen wrote:Unfortunately

Marc Meakin wrote:Give Jason his due it does at least make sense to the previous post that you made.

How so?

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:53 pm**

Alec Rivers wrote:
Alec Rivers wrote:Ooh, that's asking for snide comments!

Jason Larsen wrote:Unfortunately

Marc Meakin wrote:Give Jason his due it does at least make sense to the previous post that you made.
How so?

Kirk wrote : Sadly being great people doesn't give you the best chances of passing an audition, Jason.
Alec wrote :Ooh, that's asking for snide comments!
Jason replied : Unfortunately

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:50 pm**

JackHurst wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:But anyway, I think there may be people who know exactly who goes by what name, but I'm not one of these, although I have suspicions about some of them. I've heard people suggesting that Damian may be Scott Phillips, which could be the case. But someone said that Jeremy Bentham was Damian, so I dunno. But then again Jeremy Bentham seems a bit of a numbers expert and sounds a bit like Junaid Mubeen (sort of). I thought the same lettered first and surname of Maria Martin could belong to Rachel Riley and as for Susan Morton - I dunno. Maybe Susan = Susie (Dent).
The ppl from the show are clearly already so scared of us that they have to use false names, so If people like you post stuff on here about suspecting who is who, it will probably scare them off all together, and that would be rubbish. So in my politest manner, I'd like to tell you to shut up.

I don't think it's a case of being scared, its more to do with the desire to play the game without being interrogated over every aspect of the show inbetween each round.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:18 pm**

Marc Meakin wrote:
Alec Rivers wrote:
Alec Rivers wrote:Ooh, that's asking for snide comments!

Jason Larsen wrote:Unfortunately

Marc Meakin wrote:Give Jason his due it does at least make sense to the previous post that you made.
How so?
Kirk wrote : Sadly being great people doesn't give you the best chances of passing an audition, Jason.
Alec wrote :Ooh, that's asking for snide comments!
Jason replied : Unfortunately

Ah, you mean Jason was responding to Kirk's post, not mine. A quote would have helped.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:21 pm**

A horse a horse, my kingdom for a horse.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:23 pm**

Thank you. I feel much better now.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:38 pm**

Alec Rivers wrote:Cottage cheese.

is a food because you said Cottage cheese.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:04 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:
Alec Rivers wrote:Cottage cheese.
is a food because you said Cottage cheese.

Yay.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:27 pm**

Eoin, what, did you say you like cottage cheese?

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:33 pm**

For fucks sake, eventhough quite a few people have taken issues with the spelling and omissions; this was meant to be a serious thread that I hoped would formulate some good discussion.

I can see how you have so many posts Jason, if you think cottage cheese is relevant in this topic.

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:45 pm**

Charlie has nothing against hijacking on this forum

Posted: **Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:53 pm**

Leave Jason alone. He is No.1 in this poll as I write and he voted for me.

Posted: **Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:11 am**

Yes!

Thank you for standing up to me, Chris!

Posted: **Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:10 pm**

Ben Hunter wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:Dale Levell
Two 150+ scores yesterday. 'Dale Levell' has a similar ring to it as 'Julian Fell'.

Also the name sounds a bit like a piss take when you think about it.

Posted: **Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:40 pm**

Wow, would like to know who other than Ian thinks that I'd make good tv. (Ian told me he voted for me)

My votes were for KC, to see one of his insane numbers solutions; Eoin because he's probably the best player on the list and Julie (not a relation of Ryan) Taylor because I slightly insulted her on aptochat the other day whilst bantering with Ian and because the show needs some female players who would have a realistic chance of winning a few games.

Posted: **Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:02 pm**

Niall Seymour wrote:would like to know who other than Ian thinks that I'd make good tv

We'd all make good tv.

But that's not really the question you're asking is it?

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