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She is pointing out that some words used on the show can carry unpleasant meanings, but that this is part of what makes the show appealing. The contrast suggests that the program turns difficult or loaded language into something interesting to work with.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rachel Riley
English television presenter
Rachel Riley is an English television presenter. A mathematics graduate of Oriel College, Oxford, she was born in 1986 and became widely known through her work on Channel 4's Countdown. She has 100 quotes on the site. She joined Countdown in January 2009 and also co-presents its comedy spin-off, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Her public profile is closely tied to quiz and panel television, with her background in mathematics often shaping the work she is associated with.
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