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Allira Tue 21-Apr-26 20:21:21

JackyB

Why did he have to wear that hat all the time though? I even started wondering if he had an AI machine hidden under there. It was his subject, after all. grinwink

Keeping his brain warm.

I think someone knits his hats (and his jumper) for him! A proud Mum or Auntie?

Grandma70s Tue 21-Apr-26 19:41:38

Treebee

Yes, well done Manchester, especially Kai. My only gripe is that he spoke so quickly I sometimes missed hearing the answer.

I always have the subtitles on, because a lot of people don’t speak well, and my hearing isn’t what it was.

I think good clear speech should be taught in schools, but who would teach it?

Gran22boys Tue 21-Apr-26 19:35:04

What amazes me is the breadth of knowledge these young people have.

Treebee Tue 21-Apr-26 19:02:53

Yes, well done Manchester, especially Kai. My only gripe is that he spoke so quickly I sometimes missed hearing the answer.

MartavTaurus Tue 21-Apr-26 18:23:03

He was copying this contestant.

MartavTaurus Tue 21-Apr-26 18:19:51

www.google.com/amp/s/www.cornwalllive.com/news/celebs-tv/cornwall-university-challenge-captains-unique-10926842.amp

It's explained in Cornwall Live.

Basgetti Tue 21-Apr-26 18:07:43

Probably nerves. My husband was on an Imperial team in the 70s and found it intense.

PamelaJ1 Tue 21-Apr-26 18:00:07

Pittcity

He must have arm ache from the way he attacked the buzzer!

My mum noticed that!

Basgetti Tue 21-Apr-26 17:51:09

We can wear what we feel comfortable in, surely?

JackyB Tue 21-Apr-26 17:48:04

Why did he have to wear that hat all the time though? I even started wondering if he had an AI machine hidden under there. It was his subject, after all. grinwink

Luckygirl3 Tue 21-Apr-26 17:13:28

He's a very brilliant freak!

MartavTaurus Tue 21-Apr-26 17:13:13

He's terrific! How does he remember all that information?
I think the elbow buzzer action has a special meaning, - a previous contestant or something?

Yes, Fowey will be proud. Its a very small town, 2,000 population.

Basgetti Tue 21-Apr-26 16:02:22

Luckygirl3

He's a freak!! smile

How rude!!! He’s brilliant.

He’s from my husband’s home town to very pleased with the result.

Luckygirl3 Tue 21-Apr-26 14:14:57

He's a freak!! smile

vegansrock Tue 21-Apr-26 13:20:26

I can usually answer a few questions but think I only managed 2 last night - I did know the music starter was Wagner and the sociology questions that Edinburgh didn’t know. Kai M is amazing such a breadth of knowledge.

Pittcity Tue 21-Apr-26 12:10:10

He must have arm ache from the way he attacked the buzzer!

GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Apr-26 09:32:37

Totally agree, we noticed him in the first round match, his parents must be so very proud 👏👏👏

ferry23 Tue 21-Apr-26 09:22:53

I think the Manchester captain, Kai Madgwick, may be the cleverest person I've ever come across!

Edinburgh was a great team, but I can't imagine any team beating Manchester with him on it.