Jackdaw

You think that they are deliberately selecting loathsome individuals, so that people like me will watch in the hope that some appalling cataclysm will befall them?
It's an interesting point,Steve.
I still think that these producers have a stereotypical view of the characteristics required of a game-show contestant.

Jacky

arty-dave

Of all the self-centered, exhibitionist, totally unfunny contestants, Jim R (Sat) was at the pinnacle. Oh how I laughed as he walked away with £500.
Those gang of youths in the audience egging him on to look even more of a prat than he was, were equally pathetic. They sounded like they'd just fallen out of the nearest pub and been roped in to make up the numbers.
Thank god I videoed the episode to not prolong the agony too much. His family at home must have been so embarrassed at his antics - then again, maybe not

Marky B

Agreed,Dave. I was looking forward to Jim R's show,but he proved to be overbearing. In fact,I think Noel Edmunds was a bit fed up with him. Juicy Lucy is a bit overdue for her appearance,40 shows so far.
Ta Ta
Marky B

I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

arty-dave

I think she'll be chosen today (Monday). Yes, Edmonds was getting fed up with him, even suggesting the Banker has no time for egocentrics

samkydd

The Scotsman was a bit of a fool in more ways than one, and made the most of his time under the spotlight and proved very tiresome. I felt sorry for today's contestant, she seemed to have been urged on by her husband who looked like he wanted to disown her when she lost everything.

"...the chairman of Littlewoods stores made a Keynote speech!"

Marky B

I did,Sam. It makes you wonder what reaction the families have to the contestants who push too hard and come away with nothing (and what Jim R's family had to say about his arsing about). I also wonder what goes on in the hotel,like illicit romances etc.
Also why did Noel mentions Saturday's game as Sam's game,when it was the mad Scot's show. And I think poor Lucy feeling bit a left on the shelf. However,her time will come and you never know,she may just get £250K. As for Aaron the statistics expert,people like him tend to come away with little.
Ta Ta
Marky B

I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

arty-dave

I thought it odd when he mentioned Sam's game as being Saturday - they do record 3 programmes at a time, so a continuity slip perhaps.

I had to laugh yet again at today's contestant only winning £1.00 - sheer greed. How many times have we seen people go away with literally thousands of pounds less than the last offer simply because of greed. Won't even be able to afford a cup of tea, let alone buy a tea shop.
As publicans they won't be short of a few bob

And all that holding hands nonsense - dear oh dear, you'd think they'd realise no amount of holding hands, nor "special keepsakes" are going to affect the outcome.

The bloke (Mr teeth) with the shaved eyebrow reminds me of "Mr I Love Myself" Mike who went away with £1 a few weeks ago - I can't wait for his turn and the look on his face when he walks with 1p

DB7

Here's another online version for you to play:

http://www.studentfreestuff.com/deal_or_no_deal

arty-dave

Noel Edmonds is something of an institution here (and some would say he would be better off in one). He has had his moments - radio in the 60's and 70's and TV game shows, but I wouldn't say he is irritating. I think he makes a good host

Freddy

To be fair he is only doing his job which is extending a 20-30 minute game into 45 minutes so they can show more adverts and get more money. I just wish he wouldn't try to go so deep into it.

Like arty-dave I enjoyed his radio shows, the Sunday lunchtime at Dingley Dell. He was able to get quite a few famous names to appear and chat to. He once interviewed Harry Chapin who recalled a time when he was in a light aircraft in the middle of a storm and the plane was dropping thousands of feet through turbulence. Harry said not only was his whole life flashing in front of him, but it was flashing in front of him in rhyming couplets.

regards

Freddy

"What I owe you Colonel Lawrence, is beyond evaluation."

bartonbank

Is it just me or is Lucy's continued incarceration rapidly approaching a breach of her human rights?

Marky B

I am getting a bit concerned about her. Poor lass will be drawing her pension by the time she gets on.
Ta Ta
Marky B

I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

samkydd

Poor old Lucy only won a fiver. If I was Noel I'd give her £25,000 out of my own pocket!

"...the chairman of Littlewoods stores made a Keynote speech!"

Marky B

Yes,it was a shame,but she gave a good show nonetheless and she will be missed
Ta Ta
Marky B

I once shot an elephant in my pyjamas - how he got in my pyjamas,I'll never know

arty-dave

why? huh