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Old 03-12-2015, 17:07
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I've noticed she's half-laughing when the numbers game is ridiculously easy!
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Old 04-12-2015, 02:37
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That was really weird today, both contestants failed to get an easy numbers game: (75 x 4) - (6 x 5) = 270 & I also failed to see/get it.
I went (((75 -5) x 4) - 10) = 270
i.e. Get close then adjust.
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Old 04-12-2015, 22:35
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Has anyone noticed that one of the contestants today looks like Gabby from Emmerdale
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Old 04-12-2015, 23:44
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Has anyone noticed that one of the contestants today looks like Gabby from Emmerdale
I don't watch it so had to google to see who that is. She's a little girl! Which one do you mean from today's? Although facially I can't remember them that well. I must say on today's first sighting I thought the challenger (now current champion) was probably going to be below average. Totally wrong! He was pretty good, particularly on the numbers as Rachel noted. (What was she wearing today BTW, she looked like she was dressed like an extra from Adam Ant's 'Prince Charming' video). On a personal level I was pleased to match him and also get the 8 letter 'violated', I'm not sure why he felt the need to say "I'll try an 8" on that one though, violated is a reasonably common saying surely.
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Old 15-12-2015, 15:19
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Cocky spod alert as we enter the finals.

You know who I mean.
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Old 15-12-2015, 23:44
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I don't watch it so had to google to see who that is. She's a little girl! Which one do you mean from today's? Although facially I can't remember them that well. I must say on today's first sighting I thought the challenger (now current champion) was probably going to be below average. Totally wrong! He was pretty good, particularly on the numbers as Rachel noted. (What was she wearing today BTW, she looked like she was dressed like an extra from Adam Ant's 'Prince Charming' video). On a personal level I was pleased to match him and also get the 8 letter 'violated', I'm not sure why he felt the need to say "I'll try an 8" on that one though, violated is a reasonably common saying surely.
Wasn't that bad, something a bit different than the boring pink number she had on today.
Clip> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWol8rWDu18
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Old 16-12-2015, 00:27
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I think we all know who is going to win Countdown this year as Thomas is just too good and i cant see anyone beating him He just comes out with words you have not heard of
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Old 16-12-2015, 13:04
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I think the only person who can beat Thomas is probably himself if the nerves get to him. He always looks so tension ridden.
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Old 16-12-2015, 16:38
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Whos looking at the two ugly men battling it out isnt Rachel Reilly looking stunning and with brains and a body.
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Old 17-12-2015, 16:01
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What the heck was Rachel wearing today? She looked like a waitress in a Lyons Corner House.
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Old 17-12-2015, 19:19
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What the heck was Rachel wearing today? She looked like a waitress in a Lyons Corner House.
She can serve me tea & crumpets anythime Clip > https://youtu.be/vlrG4CnqQks
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Old 17-12-2015, 20:18
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She can serve me tea & crumpets anythime Clip > https://youtu.be/vlrG4CnqQks
Oh yus; two lumps hot and strong darlin', ha ha ha .

Ahem.

Don't know who puts these clips up but there's too much host.

More Rachel, less host!
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Old 17-12-2015, 20:56
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Rachel Riley. Yummy.
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Old 18-12-2015, 19:16
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Good game today, I thought that one would be close. I forget his name but the winner looks like he may well give Thomas a run for his money on Monday.
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Old 21-12-2015, 15:52
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Favourite out! The challenger pulled a nine letter word out in the last letters game of the day.

And Rachel Riley is getting prettier. I know, I didn't think it was possible either.
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Old 21-12-2015, 15:54
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That was one of the best semi-finals I can remember. What a game and what a comeback!
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Old 21-12-2015, 15:55
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I was certain Thomas was going to get that conundrum and force a draw and the need for another one, but no.

Great game today. Well done Matthew, very impressive.
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Old 21-12-2015, 17:26
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Favourite out! The challenger pulled a nine letter word out in the last letters game of the day.

And Rachel Riley is getting prettier. I know, I didn't think it was possible either.
I'm glad the challenger won, I wasn't a fan of Thomas , another one on the edge of the spectrum.

Totally agree about Rachel, she looked stunning today.
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Old 22-12-2015, 14:01
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The clingy silky number....Mmm yes...
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Old 22-12-2015, 21:52
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Just seen today's and I think he will be this series winner, but I hope he's not. I'm not fond of him. Whilst he doesn't particularly come across as smug or arrogant I think its slightly inappropriate when, for example, your opponent goes first and says "I've got a seven" and you then say "I'll stick with an eight", which I think he done a couple of times today. What's that all about, it comes across to me as someone possibly trying to intimidate the opponent and assert some sort of superiority over them which I don't find an attractive trait. Or, am I reading too much into this and does he in fact believe he can potentially see a nine letter word and is hoping Susie will say "what were you thinking of trying?", which she didn't and which makes me question such behaviour.

Anyway, not sure he will but I hope Matthew wins tomorrow.
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Old 22-12-2015, 23:08
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Just seen today's and I think he will be this series winner, but I hope he's not. I'm not fond of him. Whilst he doesn't particularly come across as smug or arrogant I think its slightly inappropriate when, for example, your opponent goes first and says "I've got a seven" and you then say "I'll stick with an eight", which I think he done a couple of times today. What's that all about, it comes across to me as someone possibly trying to intimidate the opponent and assert some sort of superiority over them which I don't find an attractive trait. Or, am I reading too much into this and does he in fact believe he can potentially see a nine letter word and is hoping Susie will say "what were you thinking of trying?", which she didn't and which makes me question such behaviour.

Anyway, not sure he will but I hope Matthew wins tomorrow.
I like to think "I'll stick with an eight" is generally intended to sound of relief for not having to chance a dubious offering, but I've no doubt some do it for intimidation and/or showboating. Indeed I really don't know why people can't say just "eight".

Incidentally, Jonathan was on for a record score of 147 going into the final numbers game, but Stephen scuppered it in choosing that hideous 4 large selection. I presume that's what the groaning was about.

I don't mind Jonathan, but I think I will probably be rooting for Matthew tomorrow aswell. After seeing off Thomas, he deserves it.
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Old 22-12-2015, 23:21
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I like to think "I'll stick with an eight" is generally intended to sound of relief for not having to chance a dubious offering, but I've no doubt some do it for intimidation and/or showboating. Indeed I really don't know why people can't say just "eight".

Incidentally, Jonathan was on for a record score of 147 going into the final numbers game, but Stephen scuppered it in choosing that hideous 4 large selection. I presume that's what the groaning was about.

I don't mind Jonathan but I think I will probably be rooting for Matthew tomorrow aswell. After seeing off Thomas, he deserves it.
I know, and I found that interesting also and wondered whether Stephen done that deliberately and... a tad maliciously perhaps(!?), or not. I mean he obviously had no chance of winning and was he indeed aware that by doing what he did he could potentially scupper the chances of Jonathan achieving the record score? That was an interesting little twist at the end of today's.
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Old 22-12-2015, 23:22
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I loved Rachels hair today and her dress was not too bad as well
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Old 23-12-2015, 01:48
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Just seen today's and I think he will be this series winner, but I hope he's not. I'm not fond of him. Whilst he doesn't particularly come across as smug or arrogant I think its slightly inappropriate when, for example, your opponent goes first and says "I've got a seven" and you then say "I'll stick with an eight", which I think he done a couple of times today. What's that all about, it comes across to me as someone possibly trying to intimidate the opponent and assert some sort of superiority over them which I don't find an attractive trait. Or, am I reading too much into this and does he in fact believe he can potentially see a nine letter word and is hoping Susie will say "what were you thinking of trying?", which she didn't and which makes me question such behaviour.

Anyway, not sure he will but I hope Matthew wins tomorrow.
His ability to see a word from random letters quickly is about all going for him in this life I imagine. I feel pity for Rachel and Susie who have to be in near proximity to him. Its a shame the floor manager can't step in when a contestant says something a little ill mannered even if they cannot help it.
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Old 23-12-2015, 15:59
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Nice to see two normal people in the final instead of the usual savants.

Loved it when Nick said, Rachel has something special for you.
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