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Ongoing Channel 4 shenanigans or something else? No idea, let's ask the panel.
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No, I'm sure that's been ITV's turf for a while now.
DA
Hello Susan Jones, welcome to TV Forum.
I think it's just Channel 4 continuity having a bit of fun. You may have seen them doing something similar with The Simpsons recently.
My theory is that they don't see the point of saying "Now on Channel 4, it's Countdown" when the sponsor credit already does that immediately afterwards, so they may as well have some fun. They seem to have dropped the funny The Simpsons introductions so maybe they will tire of the Countdown cat too or maybe Nick Hewer will buy a cat.
I think it's just Channel 4 continuity having a bit of fun. You may have seen them doing something similar with The Simpsons recently.
My theory is that they don't see the point of saying "Now on Channel 4, it's Countdown" when the sponsor credit already does that immediately afterwards, so they may as well have some fun. They seem to have dropped the funny The Simpsons introductions so maybe they will tire of the Countdown cat too or maybe Nick Hewer will buy a cat.
SU
There are so many talented, out of work actors, who could be continuity announcers and they allow the people who do it, to mess about. A pun only works if there is a connection between the subject matter.
SU
Thanks David. The problem is, a pun only works if it is connected to something. What is funny about the word cat? I think this is an example of the new breed of kids who run everything now. This will be a load of 22 year olds in converse trainers who have been given the job.
Hello Susan Jones, welcome to TV Forum.
I think it's just Channel 4 continuity having a bit of fun. You may have seen them doing something similar with The Simpsons recently.
My theory is that they don't see the point of saying "Now on Channel 4, it's Countdown" when the sponsor credit already does that immediately afterwards, so they may as well have some fun. They seem to have dropped the funny The Simpsons introductions so maybe they will tire of the Countdown cat too or maybe Nick Hewer will buy a cat.
I think it's just Channel 4 continuity having a bit of fun. You may have seen them doing something similar with The Simpsons recently.
My theory is that they don't see the point of saying "Now on Channel 4, it's Countdown" when the sponsor credit already does that immediately afterwards, so they may as well have some fun. They seem to have dropped the funny The Simpsons introductions so maybe they will tire of the Countdown cat too or maybe Nick Hewer will buy a cat.
Thanks David. The problem is, a pun only works if it is connected to something. What is funny about the word cat? I think this is an example of the new breed of kids who run everything now. This will be a load of 22 year olds in converse trainers who have been given the job.
JO
Thanks David. The problem is, a pun only works if it is connected to something. What is funny about the word cat? I think this is an example of the new breed of kids who run everything now.
If it made sense, less people would be talking about it.
Just
Thanks David. The problem is, a pun only works if it is connected to something. What is funny about the word cat? I think this is an example of the new breed of kids who run everything now.
If it made sense, less people would be talking about it.
There are so many talented, out of work actors, who could be continuity announcers and they allow the people who do it, to mess about.
Just
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Yeah, it's the kids and these people keeping people out of work, damn them and their right to do things others do.
DA
I don't think this is a new thing, Mrs. Slocombe was talking about her pussy as far back as the early 70s and she was 50 when she started. She never wore Converse trainers either.
Someone talking about the Countdown cat may not be funny but the alternative is someone saying "Now on Channel 4, Countdown" every day which also isn't funny so you haven't lost anything by the Channel 4 continuity announcers messing about and having a bit of fun. You could mute the sound if you really don't like it. It's not as if they are neglecting their duties and should be telling you some really important information about what is on afterwards, it's Deal or no Deal, it's always Deal or no Deal.
I hope you don't think me rude by asking, but are you an out of work actor older than 22 who is looking for some voice over work by any chance?
Thanks David. The problem is, a pun only works if it is connected to something. What is funny about the word cat? I think this is an example of the new breed of kids who run everything now. This will be a load of 22 year olds in converse trainers who have been given the job.
I don't think this is a new thing, Mrs. Slocombe was talking about her pussy as far back as the early 70s and she was 50 when she started. She never wore Converse trainers either.
Someone talking about the Countdown cat may not be funny but the alternative is someone saying "Now on Channel 4, Countdown" every day which also isn't funny so you haven't lost anything by the Channel 4 continuity announcers messing about and having a bit of fun. You could mute the sound if you really don't like it. It's not as if they are neglecting their duties and should be telling you some really important information about what is on afterwards, it's Deal or no Deal, it's always Deal or no Deal.
I hope you don't think me rude by asking, but are you an out of work actor older than 22 who is looking for some voice over work by any chance?
SU
I don't think everyone gets my point here.
It's not funny or ironic but deeply irritating when someone makes a pun that doesn't exist, it leaves you thinking you have missed something.
How would you feel if the Countdown conundrum was the word xxzyyhhtr and someone got points for that.
You'd feel like giving the producer a slap.
It's not funny or ironic but deeply irritating when someone makes a pun that doesn't exist, it leaves you thinking you have missed something.
How would you feel if the Countdown conundrum was the word xxzyyhhtr and someone got points for that.
You'd feel like giving the producer a slap.