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| - Resistance is Futile Perhaps the biggest legacy of the Audio Cryptic Crossword was the polarizing effect it had on the hosts and the literally billions of listeners caught up in the debate. The ACC quickly became something more divisive than a normal section of the Bugle, pitting the pro-puzzle Zaltzman against the anti-audio crossword Oliver. Buglers worldwide wrote in praising or condemning the crossword, and while a slight majority appeared to be on Andy’s side, it is nigh impossible to determine which side was greater number. Even after May 15, 2008, when the final clue was given, the debate as to the worth of the ACC retrospectively. John then compared the crossword to the Third Reich, to which Andy quickly agreed, saying that it was "a triumph for persistence, doggedness, and the value of standing up to pressure from the other side of the Atlantic," and that “people were glad when the war was over, but that doesn't mean it wasn't the greatest part of British history." The following issue contained an email from bugler Elliot from the UK, who included a complete and correct crossword, putting Oliver and his suspicion that no one was doing the ACC anyway very much in his place. It was later found out that "Elliot" was really a pseudonym of Gordon Sumner, an anagram of François Marie Arouet, which was really John Oliver in disguise. Andy originally had intended to use the Audio Cryptic Crossword as plans for world domination, sending "cryptic" messages to "Elliot", to plan their domination and attack against John Oliver. Unfortunately for Andy, John deduced this and quickly set his goal to complete the crossword before the real Elliot. John then emailed in the crossword, foiling Andy and (The Real) Elliot's world domination scheme. Andy then realized this after reading the forum page where John bragged about this, saying, "Haha everybody, look at me, I'm awesome. I defeated and foiled Andy Zaltzman's plans for world domination with a discreet undertone and a lot of anonymity. Signed, John Oliver". Andy was furious. Because of his anger, Andy then fought John on top of Big Ben in London, with various martial arts techniques and terrible jokes. It seemed an evenly matched battle, with neither side at an advantage, but suddenly, as if from nowhere, Florence Nightingale transcended upon the lone Buglators, to which Andy gained the advantage out of pure "happiness". However, this lead did not last long, as the Queen (Yes, Her Majesty Herself) ran up and joined on John's side. The battle grew; Florence and Andy vs. John and The Queen. It seemed as if both sides were equal, when suddenly, Big Ben exploded from the fighting. The dust and debris slowly cleared, revealing the victor: AN IMPALA. There, above the wreckage, stood the mighty, cunning Impala, who then pranced away after victory, to go home, sit on the couch, make fun of lions, and enjoy his triumph. All because of the Audio Cryptic Crossword.
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