Goddess Jasmine wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
We're supposed to be doing it as an office.
"To...the Clerical Zone!"
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 13:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Hmm, that form seems awfully like a data gathering exercise. Fingers crossed that they don't have any other all-male, all-white, mid-30's teams! |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 14:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
i am 43!! |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 14:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
KovacsC wrote: i am 43!! Diversity! We have an OAP on the team. Kov... Physical challenge, please |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Mr Russell wrote: What's in the regions dropdown, counties? Here you go... Also, I've only got 4 people. Who else would like a go? I might move this to it's own thread. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
GazChap wrote: You also need proof of identity too, so you'll need to send photos of driving licences/passports whatever. Erm, what? Fuck no. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
DavPaz wrote: GazChap wrote: You also need proof of identity too, so you'll need to send photos of driving licences/passports whatever. Erm, what? Fuck no. Print out the application, smear mud all over your face, faceplant the page, then scan it back in and send it. Biometrics, innit. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
DavPaz wrote: Hmm, that form seems awfully like a data gathering exercise. That's sort of what forms are for. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
DavPaz wrote: GazChap wrote: You also need proof of identity too, so you'll need to send photos of driving licences/passports whatever. Erm, what? Fuck no. I can't see anything like this on the site? In my experience they check all this if/when your application is successful. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
Goddess Jasmine wrote: DavPaz wrote: We're supposed to be doing it as an office. "To...the Clerical Zone!" \ |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
DavPaz wrote: KovacsC wrote: i am 43!! Diversity! We have an OAP on the team. Kov... Physical challenge, please Unless it is going in small gaps |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Well, that's fucking annoying. When I first looked at the form last week, it definitely asked for a photo of an identity document, because I've spent the last week trying to collate such documents from members of my team. Yes, it appears they've removed that requirement. Fuck-knockers. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Christ, they've already got my address, phone number, email address, date of birth and picture. They're sure as hell not getting my bloody passport. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
DavPaz wrote: Christ, they've already got my address, phone number, email address, date of birth and picture. They're sure as hell not getting my bloody passport.  What's your problem mate? They won't do anything bad with your data. Don't worry about it. Nothing to hide, nothing to fear |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 15:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Lonewolves wrote: What's your problem mate? They won't do anything bad with your data. Don't worry about it. Nothing to hide, nothing to fear Yeah right; "nothing to hide" 
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 16:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bits and Bobs 48 |
DavPaz wrote: KovacsC wrote: i am 43!! Diversity! We have an OAP on the team. Kov... Physical challenge, please Yes, yes, he is. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 16:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Bravo. |
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| Author: | Hero of Excellence [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 17:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Anyone ever go to the old Crystal Maze place in Southampton circa the early to mid '90s? |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 17:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Hero of Excellence wrote: Anyone ever go to the old Crystal Maze place in Southampton circa the early to mid '90s? That was at the Megabowl, wasn't it? I never did the Crystal Maze but I often went bowling or laser quest there. |
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| Author: | Hero of Excellence [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 17:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
That's the one. Was an interesting diversion with friends on a rainy Saturday afternoon. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 19:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
The 'Crystal Maze' theme would make for awesome entrance music for my wedding or funeral (whichever comes first). That or the 'Jurassic Park' theme. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 22:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Kern wrote: wedding or funeral One and the same innit, AMIRITE LADS? lol marriagebantz |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Jan 31, 2017 23:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Kern wrote: The 'Crystal Maze' theme would make for awesome entrance music for my wedding or funeral (whichever comes first). That or the 'Jurassic Park' theme. Motherfucker I want second row at your wedding. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
My first impressions of the relaunch are very positive. Richard II was excellent as host, providing the appropriate level of detachment, annoyance, and boredom whilst coming across as a whole new character. Perhaps Ed would have had more of a chance had he not been the immediate successor. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
He showed enthusiasm, and he had a great prop. Wish they'd not started with a 'celebrity' version as it threw off the dynamic a bit, but looking forward to watching again. Also, Industrial zone for the win. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
He utter disdain for Louis The Prancer was delightful. "May I suggest that you don't buy him out?" |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Mr Russell wrote: Also, Industrial zone for the win. Outside, now Industrial and Future had the best sets. I hate to say it but the former looked really authentic and suitably grimy. My doubts about the zone remain, because the style of puzzles (avoid dangerous liquid; play with the gadget) always feel too thematically similar to the sciency-Future ones. And I like ships. Aztec looked a little too fake, but perhaps that's part of its charm. I don't think the teleport mechanic for leaving Future worked because I rather like the cutscenes of teams running to the next zone but I'll probably get used to it. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
I read that they've struggled with the Aztec zone and making it look realistic. When the show was first on, it wasn't transmitted in HD so they could get away with it looking a little fake. Now, there's no hiding it. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
So when's everyone going on The Crystal Maze? |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Mimi wrote: So when's everyone going on The Crystal Maze? I'm expecting to hear back any day now! |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
TheVision wrote: Mimi wrote: So when's everyone going on The Crystal Maze? I'm expecting to hear back any day now! Who's the full team in the end? |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Me and The Vision have it covered. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Mr Russell wrote: Wish they'd not started with a 'celebrity' version as it threw off the dynamic a bit, but looking forward to watching again. E02 is a celeb special, too. Oh, and E03. Oh. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Mr Russell wrote: TheVision wrote: Mimi wrote: So when's everyone going on The Crystal Maze? I'm expecting to hear back any day now! Who's the full team in the end? The team consisted of Me, DavPaz, you, Malia, Kov and my mate Frank... but now I think about it, I'm not sure I received Malias details so I may have made them up. I'm not sure why we didn't hear anything back? I can't imagine there were many other all male, all white, 30-40 year olds wanting to take part? |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
I'm 28 |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
TheVision wrote: I'm not sure I received Malias details so I may have made them up. I put you down as 39 3/4 |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Do i need to black up (kidding) |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
My bad for not sending through, events overran themselves. Soz, all. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
No need to apologise. I think it would have been funny to have you on TV with your profession as wedding dress designer. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
 
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 13:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Regarding last night's, the laser maze looked impressive but one or two of the other games felt too simple. I also found myself unexpectedly warming to Joey Essex. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 14:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Joey Essex is maddeningly likeable. I'm 90% sure that he's not as dumb as he pretends to be |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 14:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
He seems like a genuinely nice, genuinely dumb guy - who was blessed by being born obscenely good looking. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 15:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
I saw him On something once, and I don't think he is genuinely dumb. he seems to have a great sense of what is expected of him in his role as 'Joey Essex' and can play that perfectly. He may or may not be another Einstein, but he knows how to get things 'wrong' in just the right way for them to be funny, which takes intelligence in itself. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 15:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Yeah, I got the impression that he was struggling to balance playing his character with genuinely wanting to enjoy and do well in the Maze. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 19:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Same with Danny Dyer. He's not thick by any means, he plays it really well. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 13:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Watched the first two proper episodes and am enjoying them. Having a team made up of people who know each other and watching their interaction is so much more fun than a cobbled together batch of C-listers. The captain in the first episode was alarmingly methodical and cold, whilst the immense joy this week's team were having despite their general uselessness made for fun viewing. Richard II's openness about the artificiality of the show is surprisingly not stale either. Not really a spoiler but I don't think the slidy plank game in Aztec had enough peril for an automatic lockin when you could clearly just walk out. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 13:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Oh have they stopped the Lewie Spence a thon? Might try and persuade Mimi for another watch as the celeb ones were so awful with each of them showing off so much. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 14:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
I'm more than happy to watch it if there are no more embarrassingly desperate 'celebrities' I've never heard of on it. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Mon Oct 02, 2017 22:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Still enjoying the series. Disappointed that the entrance to the Aztec Zone no longer involves boats but can't have everything. I also appear to have developed an appreciation for young men in jumpsuits (especially after water games) but that's not really important right now. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Mon Oct 02, 2017 22:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Crystal Maze |
Mr Russell wrote: Same with Danny Dyer. He's not thick by any means, he plays it really well. 
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