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Old 21-06-2012, 12:40
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Hmm. Maybe if she has her lovely cleavage on display that may distract him!
It was funny when she came up with "bustier" as her word. There's no answer to that and everyone kept a straight face.
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Old 21-06-2012, 14:46
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Nick is getting a lot better at the hosting. Far more relaxed, as predicted by many on this thread.
I have always liked Nick and from the outset I was prepared to give him time to settle in because it must be a difficult job stepping into a presenting job, which as far as I know, is completely new to him and obviously because of filming a whole week in one day, it has appeared to have taken 'longer' before Nick has looked completely at ease, whereas had he been on a one show a day programme, it would have been sooner!
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Old 21-06-2012, 15:25
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Jonathan's standards have dropped a bit so far. I bettered him in 3 of the first 5 rounds.
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Old 21-06-2012, 22:42
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He had little to no sleep during filming, he got some in time for the semis, which he filmed on another day.
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Old 22-06-2012, 15:20
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I'm loving Penny as a redhead. Really suits her. Susie looking quite busty today as well!
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Old 22-06-2012, 19:10
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Not Jack's best game today, but he got through, that's Jonathan and Jack through so far

Next is Peter Lee vs. Victoria James
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Old 23-06-2012, 09:06
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I can't wait for Tuesday to see Susie again. Face not all that, but damn those boobs are impressive.
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Old 26-06-2012, 16:55
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Damn. Suzi got beat. Gonna miss those magnificent mammaries!
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:24
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i wonder why women dont seem to do as well on countdown as the guys.I know there have been female champions but they are far outnumbered by the boys,particularly those in their late teens or early twenties.I suspect this series champion will be another from that demographic.
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:28
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Rachel a year ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNr-71rgRdM

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Old 26-06-2012, 17:31
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Contrast that with recent shows, where more often than not she's dressing like Emily Bishop. Time to replace?
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:38
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Contrast that with recent shows, where more often than not she's dressing like Emily Bishop. Time to replace?
I blame her fiancé - best replace him!
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:48
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I blame her fiancé - best replace him!
Good point. Although I think I read he's a millionaire so probably not very likely
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:50
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Good point. Although I think I read he's a millionaire so probably not very likely
Money isn't everything.
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:51
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Money isn't everything.
Tell her that, not me!
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Old 26-06-2012, 17:55
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Got her email addy?
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Old 26-06-2012, 18:01
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She is apparently a member of the Twitterati...
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Old 27-06-2012, 19:23
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i wonder why women dont seem to do as well on countdown as the guys.I know there have been female champions but they are far outnumbered by the boys,particularly those in their late teens or early twenties.I suspect this series champion will be another from that demographic.
Kath, I think the reason is that some of the male contestants who get far in the game and seem to possess an almost photographic memory for numbers and obscure words may fall on the autistic spectrum, which affects males more. Some think it's unfair to pitch these almost encyclopaedic brains against regular contestants, but personally I think why not? A chance to shine, rather than be judged negatively!
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Old 27-06-2012, 20:11
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Kath, I think the reason is that some of the male contestants who get far in the game and seem to possess an almost photographic memory for numbers and obscure words may fall on the autistic spectrum, which affects males more. Some think it's unfair to pitch these almost encyclopaedic brains against regular contestants, but personally I think why not? A chance to shine, rather than be judged negatively!
That's nice isn't it, the men only do well because they're a bit special.

Probably explains why men have been pretty much responsible for every worthwhile invention throughout history.
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Old 27-06-2012, 23:03
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It's a tricky subject - the male and female brains are very different, both have strengths and weaknesses. It's hard to go into it in much depth without potentially offending one or the other.

Putting exceptions to one side, there is a belief that generally speaking the male brain has a greater capacity for focused bursts of mental grinding (and instantly recalling information), but the female brain can handle multiple threads of thought with more efficiency.

Whether any of that is true I have no idea, I'm no expert, but I guess it's a vague possibility as to why men often seem to do better on Countdown. If there were another quiz show that concentrated more on the latter, I wonder if female winners would be more prevalent?
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Old 27-06-2012, 23:06
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Haven't seen the last few episodes. Who is still in the competition?
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Old 28-06-2012, 09:15
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Kath, I think the reason is that some of the male contestants who get far in the game and seem to possess an almost photographic memory for numbers and obscure words may fall on the autistic spectrum, which affects males more. Some think it's unfair to pitch these almost encyclopaedic brains against regular contestants, but personally I think why not? A chance to shine, rather than be judged negatively!
That's nice isn't it, the men only do well because they're a bit special.

Probably explains why men have been pretty much responsible for every worthwhile invention throughout history.
It's a tricky subject - the male and female brains are very different, both have strengths and weaknesses. It's hard to go into it in much depth without potentially offending one or the other.

Putting exceptions to one side, there is a belief that generally speaking the male brain has a greater capacity for focused bursts of mental grinding (and instantly recalling information), but the female brain can handle multiple threads of thought with more efficiency.

Whether any of that is true I have no idea, I'm no expert, but I guess it's a vague possibility as to why men often seem to do better on Countdown. If there were another quiz show that concentrated more on the latter, I wonder if female winners would be more prevalent?
Interesting posts and speculation. On the other side of the coin Carol and Rachel, and Susie as well, are unusual in being women in a 'man's' role, traditionally for television that is.

ETA Perhaps a female presenter next? Although as I've mentioned before, with time Nick has grown on some of us.
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Old 28-06-2012, 09:38
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ETA Perhaps a female presenter next? Although as I've mentioned before, with time Nick has grown on some of us.
Females presenting, doing the sums and in charge of the dictionary? All sounds a bit 'Loose Women'
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Old 28-06-2012, 10:39
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Females presenting, doing the sums and in charge of the dictionary? All sounds a bit 'Loose Women'
Quite. How about Sherrie Hewson for the sums? Lorraine Chase for the dictionary.
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Old 28-06-2012, 11:08
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Yikes!

So, who would you like to see as a female presenter? Must admit I am struggling there. Sandi Toksvig?
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