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Ashlin Orrell Cobb retweeted
A truly incredible moment for Fallon Sherrock.
She produced an incredible 15-dart leg under serious pressure to win a life-changing amount of money for herself and her young son - the second-biggest prize ever awarded in darts after Luke Littler's £1m prize for winning the World Championship.
Nobody can begrudge Sherrock for taking advantage of the opportunity Netflix had given people, regardless of her experience in the game.
If I'm honest though, something just feels off. Initially, the marketing for the show felt like it would be the average person down the pub getting a life-changing opportunity that they'd never get again.
In the end, professional players who make a living solely through darts were in the field; World Championship competitors, MODUS Super Series competitors, etc.
I thought the story was going to be, 'can a total unknown topple the world's best dart player?' Instead, it kind of felt like, 'excellent dart player wins one leg of darts against another excellent dart player'.
Netflix's marketing and production were off the scale, and the show was thoroughly enjoyable, but ultimately, the outcome was something we see every single week, apart from the prize.
An irony is that if Sherrock had ever been successful at Q-School and won her Tour Card, she would not have had the opportunity (for example, Lisa Ashton was ineligible after her Q-School success).
Mitchell Lawrie, who reached the final of the WDF World Championship less than a year ago, was also in the field and, in my opinion, is far from an amateur player.
However, Sherrock should get no blame or criticism. Ultimately, she did not set the criteria, and she would've been silly not to apply.
Nothing changes the fact that she still had to go on stage and hit an incredible 15-darter under the utmost pressure for by far the biggest prize she's ever likely to play for.
It will be interesting to see what it's like next year if Netflix and Luke do it again.
#BeatLukeLittler
Enjoyed Beat Luke Littler until the end. Just felt wrong that Sherron was in it. And when she actually won it was so lacklustre and then the show just finished with no warning... I wanted to see the no.1 seed they've been talking about the whole show! Naff ending.
#ENGARG anyone else think Anderson should be subbed now before they have chance to give him a second yellow?
The riots in Belfast are a disgrace. These hooded tracksuit wearing thugs, rough as anything, bottles of beer in hand, burning down people's properties and terrifying communities... aye definitely an example of the UK we want to protect. Absolute scum.
If nothing comes from the vile Trump rant today then there is clearly no hope left for America. Surely they can go down this rabbit hole no longer. The democratic world can NOT allow this to continue because it threatens the political system and the West's way of life.
The attack on the Iranian warship was disgusting. And no i do not support terrorists, fanatics or oppressors. But what i do support is International law and morality. The US are massively overstepping and Trump needs to be removed immediately. He is the biggest threat to peace
I am disgusted by the murder of Alex Pretti. You can see from the footage that these supposed law enforcement have no training. They have no idea how to deescalate a situation. They panic and they act wrecklessly. And yet they are armed to the teeth. Terrifying really.
Ashlin Orrell Cobb retweeted
Long ramble:
I have been mulling if I should comment on President Trump's inane comments about NATO involvement in Afghanistan. Although 35 years ago, during the US-led first Gulf War, I was lying, handcuffed & blindfolded - literally 'shoulder to shoulder' - with a US colleague on a concrete floor in an Iraqi interrogation bunker, I rather feel it should be the current generation who express any anger at the President's ludicrous, demonstrably false utterings. Which is why I earlier shared some posts from others.
But perhaps I will reflect like this - I watched Trump's press conference in the wake of the terrible tragedy when a US helicopter collided with a civilian airliner last January in disbelief. 64 people lost their lives but it seemed to be about him - his expertise, his knowledge, what he thought had happened. Much of what he said was incorrect.
So I realised back then that it was going to be pointless trying to analyse any upcoming word-salads. Everything is clearly about him; his expertise in every subject, his grasp of all situations. His need to say something, anything, to show he is the best, the cleverest, the smartest, the most knowledgeable kid on the block.
The pub-bore, the braggart, the know-it-all, pontificates on anything and everything in the hope of bolstering their own, clearly very low, self-esteem.
I wonder that, in the President's mind, that it doesn't matter if what he says is factually correct? I wonder if he knows, understands, even cares, what is true? He is saying some words, which in his mind, seems to suggest that he's important and people will admire him, laud him. The fact that everyone around him then applauds this character trait, thanking him for his 'leadership' at every turn, just amplifies his desire, his need to continue. He's got want he wants - in his mind - attention, praise, admiration.
So to sum up, trying to analyse Trump's ramblings is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. Somewhat interesting at first, but ultimately, truly pointless and rather frustrating.
To those he has hurt, insulted, vilified, I send you my deepest condolences for your loss, and gratitude for your service.
ALT coffins on an RAF aircraft draped in Union Flags
#TheTraitors
They were silly to vote for Sam last night. They were convinced the traitors must have known Adam didnt have a shield, when really it was a great gamble. It kept suspicion off the people in their teams and if they were wrong it would have looked like a recruitment.
Absolute BS fight. Joshua did nothing for 4 rounds. Must have been sone clause to get to 2nd half. Jake Paul making a mockery of boxing by just running round the ring and trying to wrestle. Absurd.
Fair play to Norris. Nice to see his reaction at the end. And very courteous from Max. It could be an exciting 2026!
I didn't even know what people were moaning about when I saw the stamp. Had to go and look it up to find out that people are angry because a Middle Eastern child and mother look Middle Eastern. Make it make sense.
Very different dynamic to celebrity traitors because the celebrities were all getting paid anyway. So it was much friendlier at the end. I hope all the losers donate some money to their charities anyway.
Its not terrorism until a motive of political coercion is found. Apparently you cant just be a madman if you're black...You must also be a terrorist.
I think the faithfuls are all reasonably convinced its Jonathan but arent voting him out because they want a safety net kept to the end. I think Alan and Cat are about to get serious heat. Cats nonchelance is starting to look sus. And Alan ballsed up. #CelebrityTraitors