Windsor 2,233 Posted September 30, 2005 Honez is into his grammar - he would be ideal. What do you think Starcrossed? And I know theres a numbers round before you correct me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted September 30, 2005 Richard Whiteley was a national treasure. He is irreplaceable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 30, 2005 Is everyone a countdown obsessive here? My gran hated him - she always called him the tie man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted September 30, 2005 Honez is into his grammar - he would be ideal. What do you think Starcrossed? And I know theres a numbers round before you correct me. Well, I don't wish to get drawn into a big debate about this, windsor, but... Grammar is never an issue with Countdown as it never involves any phrasing, just single words. Spelling IS an issue, and Honez' strict adherence to correctness in this area would be beneficial, although not necessary, given Ms. Dent's professional lexicographical bent. Just to clear this up (as I appear to have exposed myself as a time-served Countdown watcher) I was fortunate enough to have given up the daily commute (well, I reduced it from 30 miles to 30 feet) some years ago and work from home nowadays. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Given your recent tendency toward the statistical, windsor and, given your unfeasibly high post-numbers, perhaps you'd be good at the numbers game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted October 1, 2005 If we have to have just one, my vote would be Brandreth... Susie Dent's used to his smell, Carol finds him charming, and I believe he used to be Whiteley's english teacher. Oh, no, wait, that was Russell Harty. But you get my point, I hope... I have to know - what does he smell of? Cinnamon? Wet dog? Gunpowder? Wensleydale? I shall be looking for Susie's wrinkled nose next time he's on. Speaking of Ms Dent, am I the only DLer who finds her quite attractive, in a sort of ice maiden/English rose kind of way? She takes "demure" to new levels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted October 1, 2005 Wensleydale? You called?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 1, 2005 Countdown needs dragging into the 21st Century. I think they missed a trick because they never considered Jade Goodey or Paul Gascoigne as hosts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted October 1, 2005 Countdown needs dragging into the 21st Century. I think they missed a trick because they never considered Jade Goodey or Paul Gascoigne as hosts. I think it would have been nice to have seen Harold Shipman as a host. He had some nice cardigans and corduroy, and as a doctor he would've slotted right in... Either him or the ferret that haunted Whiteley's career... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted October 1, 2005 Given your recent tendency toward the statistical, windsor and, given your unfeasibly high post-numbers, perhaps you'd be good at the numbers game? Actually my posting is under control these days compared to before and with the Pete Doherty thread gone, I have nothing to rant at. PS. Sorry for getting that thread locked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted October 1, 2005 Speaking of Ms Dent, am I the only DLer who finds her quite attractive, in a sort of ice maiden/English rose kind of way? She takes "demure" to new levels. You're not the only one, Cerberus. Susie Dent is style and demureness personified; almost a reason to watch the show in her own right. [mea culpa] I am at a loss as to why I would reveal this to complete strangers, but I actually have a signed photo of Susie Dent. They presumably have plenty of perverts (not that I'm one of them ) asking for this type of paraphenalia; she's wearing the most abhorrent multi-coloured blouse and almost scowling in the photo, I presume to deter any further stalking-related advances. [/mea culpa] btw Cerberus, your avatar is pure class. A three-headed, three-arsed guard-dog? Woof! (woof! woof!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 1, 2005 Harvester of Souls: I think you're right. Shipman on Countdown would have been a corker possibly with Myra Hindley doling out the letters in place of that over-rated bag of bones Vorderman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted October 1, 2005 Now Mary, take that back this minute! I won't have anything bad said about the lovely Carol. It's a bit like with Josco and Marmite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Strangelove 14 Posted October 3, 2005 [mea culpa] I am at a loss as to why I would reveal this to complete strangers, but I actually have a signed photo of Susie Dent. They presumably have plenty of perverts (not that I'm one of them ) asking for this type of paraphenalia; she's wearing the most abhorrent multi-coloured blouse and almost scowling in the photo, I presume to deter any further stalking-related advances. [/mea culpa] So it's sort of like aversion therapy then. Maybe this could be the basis for a new thread - of whom do you own a signed photo, and why did you ask for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 8, 2005 I caught a bit of Countdown today and I may have witnessed Des' first gaffee on the show. He asked a woman if she had a long wait to get on to the show. She said three years. So Des says back to her, "I had to wait 23 years". May have been a bit insensitive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 9, 2005 I caught a bit of Countdown today and I may have witnessed Des' first gaffee on the show. He asked a woman if she had a long wait to get on to the show. She said three years. So Des says back to her, "I had to wait 23 years". May have been a bit insensitive. Yes. It must have been a trauma for that poor woman to look forward to meeting Twice Nightly & then getting Des instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charley Farley 1 Posted November 9, 2005 C'mon Mary your talking about the woman I love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 9, 2005 C'mon Mary your talking about the woman I love! Whaaaaaattttt?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted November 9, 2005 C'mon Mary your talking about the woman I love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted November 9, 2005 C'mon Mary your talking about the woman I love! Yes Mary, how about an apology for your hideous slur on the Lovely Carol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clive's NOT Dunn 7 Posted November 9, 2005 C'mon Mary your talking about the woman I love! Yes Mary, how about an apology for your hideous slur on the Lovely Carol? Notapotato, I was with you until I saw her dancing the Rumba on the superb, Strictly Come Dancing. It was frightening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 10, 2005 Memorial service today. By invitation only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted November 11, 2005 Memorial service today. By invitation only. Will the ghost of the ferret be attending? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 11, 2005 Memorial service today. By invitation only. Will the ghost of the ferret be attending? Only if it was invited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 11, 2005 Lipstick, powder and paint! Even I could look like that with the correct amount of make-up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
