🇩🇪Henning Wehn brings a unique perspective to Countdown as a German comedian.
🧠He shares his thoughts on German stereotypes and discusses his experiences living in England.
🔠Henning compares the rules of Countdown and Scrabble, emphasizing the importance of longer words in Countdown.
🎭He reflects on his experiences performing stand-up comedy in his second language.
📚Henning discusses his appreciation for Countdown's straightforward rules and his love for the English language.
What is Countdown?
—Countdown is a British game show that tests contestants' skills in word and number puzzles.
What are the rules of Countdown?
—In Countdown, the players compete to form the longest words from a selection of nine letters. The player with the longest word wins the round.
What is Scrabble?
—Scrabble is a word game where players form words using letter tiles to score points. Unlike Countdown, Scrabble allows two-letter words.
What is the difference between Countdown and Scrabble?
—Countdown and Scrabble have different rules and objectives. Countdown focuses on forming the longest words, while Scrabble emphasizes scoring points using strategic placement of letter tiles.
What is the significance of the inflatable cat?
—The inflatable cat is a quirky mascot that Henning uses during his performances. It adds a touch of humor and playfulness to his act.
00:02Henning Wehn joins Countdown in Dictionary Corner.
00:11Henning talks about German stereotypes and his experiences living in England.
00:32He compares the rules of Countdown and Scrabble, highlighting the focus on longer words in Countdown.
02:26Henning discusses his experiences performing stand-up comedy in his second language.
04:19He reflects on his appreciation for Countdown's straightforward rules and his love for the English language.
07:06Henning shares his thoughts on the word 'haberdashery' and his favorite English words.
08:02He talks about his dislike for overhearing other people's mobile phone conversations.
09:17Henning reads some of his Countdown-related poems.
