Fans of the popular card game Uno have united in uproar online this week after discovering that one common move is actually against the rules.
The move question is the stacking of +2 cards.
This regularly-played move sees participants play a +2 card, so that the next person draws two cards and then skips their go, but stacking would mean that the next player could then also play a +2 card, which would avoid having to draw the cards and force the player after them to draw four cards and miss their turn if they can’t add another +2 to the pile.
But it has now been revealed that this move is actually prohibited in the house rules, and to make matters worse, it was actually Uno itself that dropped the bombshell.
Taking to its official Twitter account to reveal the shocking news with very little context, Uno said: “Per management: You cannot STACK a +2 on a +2,
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“Go ahead, roast us.”
*Per management: ? You cannot STACK a +2 on a +2 ?
The tweet continued to gain traction and actually went on to amass over 11K retweets, 13.4K likes and 6K+ comments from furious members of the public all across the world.
There were responses from people stating their “whole life has been a lie”, with others calling for Uno to “delete” the tweet and pretend they never said it, as well as one person claiming that: “Uno just needs to understand they make cards, not rules.”
Despite the backlash though – which was probably to be expected – Uno stuck to its guns and even took the time to painstakingly responded to a bunch of tweets asking for clarification, so in case it wasn’t clear from the original tweet, Uno then went on explain that there’s actually “no stacking of any cards allowed”.
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So don’t go thinking you can stack up a +4 card either.
No. When a +2 is played the next player must draw 2 cards and lose their turn. They cannot stack.
If you really are insistent on stacking cards however, Uno did give a ‘house rules’ allowance and explained that: “When playing House Rules, you just need to make sure all players agree before starting the game.”, presumably just so no arguments break out mid play.
To add to the confusion even more though, stacking cards is allowed in the online version of the game.
Uno explained that: “Stacking is not allowed in the physical card game, but the online game has an option to use some of the more popular House Rules, like stacking”, so the online version could be your best bet if you don’t fancy altering the way you’ve played for years.
So, there you have it.
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As controversial as it may be and regardless of the global social media uproar, stacking +2 cards in Uno is prohibited.
If you do just want to crack on and play as you always have though, we won’t judge.
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‘Hairy men’ needed to play soldiers in returning major fantasy TV series
Thomas Melia
A huge TV series has issued an urgent casting call for, very specifically, ‘hairy men’ to play soldiers.
The exact show hasn’t been named in the casting call, but it’s definitely a major returning fantasy, and is reportedly House of the Dragon, the hit Game of Thrones spin-off.
This big on demand show is set to start filming in just two months’ time, meaning anyone considering shouldn’t wait to apply.
There are a list of key characteristics candidates should have if hoping for this role, including a great work ethic and a professional attitude, something all Mancs like to think we have.
The job description states that no prior acting experience is required, one of the only other things you need to be good at is waking up early (well that’s me out).
Most importantly, headhunters are looking for individuals to take on that have one big factor in common… lots of hair.
On the official website where you can submit your headshots and photos, you will find a mood board filled with ranging hairstyles that fit the desired look the show is going for.
Just one example of a long-haired man who fits the criteria for the returning series.Another similar hair style choice to the guide from the casting call.Credit via Unsplash
Most of the pictures on the site range from long curly locks to big bushy beards – it’s a shame Santa will be back in the North Pole by now.
All candidates must have grown-out hair, ‘overgrown scruff to longer beards’, this means no short, back and sides, or any ‘modern fades’ as stated by the casting team.
If the rumours are true and this turns out to be a shoot for House Of The Dragon, it would be great to see even more Northern talent feature in this show.
It wasn’t too long ago that fans and Mancs alike realised that actor Olivia Cooke, who plays Lady Alicent Hightower, was a local lass herself, born not too far away in Oldham.
One final and important note is that anyone who is likely to apply must make sure they’re 18+ and have a right to work in the UK.
Filming will take place across North Wales and the South East from March onwards, with rate of pay roughly £140-£300+ per day (depending on hours worked).
To apply for a chance to feature in the returning major fantasy series, you can do so by visiting the site HERE.
Greater Manchester set to be battered by ‘impactful’ heavy rain and wind this week
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester is set to be battered by some heavy rain and wind this week, according to the Met Office.
While things have seemed surprisingly more settled for the time of year over the last week or so, with clearer skies and chilly winter mornings being fairly commonplace, all that will change very soon, as the Met Office has forecasted that the UK is set to be battered by some ‘impactful’ heavy rain and strong winds as the week goes on.
Low pressure systems will bring a more ‘unsettled’ spell of weather, with a severe weather warning for wind issued for certain parts of the UK.
Today is expected to be filled with grey skies and light rain here in Greater Manchester, with cloud covering much of the rest of the country, and other outbreaks of rain elsewhere, whereas on Wednesday, the focus of rain will shift to southern England instead.
The weather looks set to turn more unsettled during the forthcoming week 🌧️ 🌬️
Thursday is where it’s set to take the biggest downturn though, as a front bringing heavy rain moves eastwards through the day, and it’s us here in North West England that are expected to see the highest accumulations too, with 20-30mm could falling over the hills, and some hill snow even possible over the Scottish mountains too.
A deep area of low pressure will also have ‘deepened rapidly’ by Thursday, bringing ‘strengthening winds’ to western parts of the UK along with it overnight, followed by more heavy rainfall.
Greater Manchester is set to be battered by ‘impactful’ heavy rain and wind this week / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“A very deep area of low pressure will bring a very unsettled, potentially disruptive, spell of weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday,” explained Chris Almond, who is the Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist.
“Winds will begin to strengthen on Thursday night, with the peak gusts forecast through Friday in Northern Ireland and western Scotland. The wind will also be accompanied by heavy rain bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.
“We have issued a Yellow weather warning for wind, and with several days before the impactful weather, the forecast details are likely to be fine-tuned during the week, so stay tuned to your local forecast and keep up to date with Met Office warnings.”
Emily Sergeant -
14th October 2020 
