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Title: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 01:28:50 PM
Post your tributes here. :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 01:34:27 PM
For Eclair:

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/clarkson088.jpg)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 02:02:36 PM
Jeremy hates 911's.....silly man :dunno:

This is my car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr4OAgcgft0
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 02:25:26 PM
You have one of those?

I don't think he hates them all, tho.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 02:39:32 PM
I do have one actually.
The story and pic's are in my ask away thread.

You're right....he doesn't hate them all, but he's usually griping on how they all look the same or how they're just glorified VW beetles etc, etc. when he has the opportunity.....I think it's funny, actually  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 02:43:02 PM
I wants one, too. /goes to read your ask away thread

Wasn't there an episode where he is driving a 911 with a huge grin on his face, shouting how brutal the car is? How it will happily kill you? have to look it up.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 02:49:14 PM
I know he did like the 997 turbo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO7XvOt9suM
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 02:52:59 PM
Hammond: "It's a *car*." :laugh: :plus:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 12, 2011, 02:57:45 PM
Don't know if you remember this,  when the stig dies
well it was end of the black stig anyway
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiJkQzpzRc  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiJkQzpzRc)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 02:59:34 PM
I really want a 911 after watching that clip, Diesel.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 12, 2011, 02:57:45 PM
Don't know if you remember this,  when the stig dies
well it was end of the black stig anyway
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiJkQzpzRc  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiJkQzpzRc)

Oh yes, I remember.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 03:14:38 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 12, 2011, 02:59:34 PM
I really want a 911 after watching that clip, Diesel.


They are remarkable machines. Nothing else quite like them.
Been hooked on them since driving a 993 cabriolet my dad once had.

Pretty good deals on used 996's & 997's.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 03:18:18 PM
Cars cost a lot less in the US. A Jag like mine is relatively cheap there.

They cost even more in Finland, though.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 03:40:36 PM
Possibly my favorite Top Gear review

Audi R8 vs Porsche 911

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaENG1vt6-Y
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 12, 2011, 03:43:38 PM
this is for Eclaire
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/intensity/piccyfix_1299963801_clarkson-1.jpg?t=1299966098)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2011, 04:05:29 PM
Quote from: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 03:40:36 PM
Possibly my favorite Top Gear review

Audi R8 vs Porsche 911

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaENG1vt6-Y


Yeah, saw that one recently.

I think the Audi is ugly.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Eclair on March 12, 2011, 07:37:12 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 12, 2011, 04:05:29 PM
Quote from: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 03:40:36 PM
Possibly my favorite Top Gear review

Audi R8 vs Porsche 911

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaENG1vt6-Y


Yeah, saw that one recently.

I think the Audi is ugly.

Maybe ugly in some ways...but once I watched the review, midway through I had a stupid grin...I like it.

I looked up the stats...412Kw would make me grin even more if I was driving it.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Eclair on March 12, 2011, 07:45:58 PM
Quote from: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 02:02:36 PM
Jeremy hates 911's.....silly man :dunno:

This is my car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr4OAgcgft0

Yes, but watch this review and see a grown man giggle so much about a car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayy15WfQP1s
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 08:22:18 PM
Yes, but as Jeremy said Hammond is quite mad. ;)

I'd drive either of those proudly. That Bathurst is badass. Love the supercharger whine.
I'd still keep my 911 though.

 
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Scrapheap on March 12, 2011, 09:56:15 PM
I don't see the appeal of this show. It seems writen in a real gimmicky manner.  ::)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Eclair on March 12, 2011, 10:47:38 PM
Quote from: Diesel on March 12, 2011, 08:22:18 PM
Yes, but as Jeremy said Hammond is quite mad. ;)

I'd drive either of those proudly. That Bathurst is badass. Love the supercharger whine.
I'd still keep my 911 though.

 

Mine makes the noise of the ute, and once you drive one, it is quite addictive to feel that when you take off.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Eclair on March 12, 2011, 10:53:23 PM
Quote from: World of Outlaws on March 12, 2011, 09:56:15 PM
I don't see the appeal of this show. It seems writen in a real gimmicky manner.  ::)

You mean gimmicky, so it appeals to the masses and makes a lot of money? How unscrupulous of them.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 13, 2011, 04:06:00 AM
Quote from: World of Outlaws on March 12, 2011, 09:56:15 PM
I don't see the appeal of this show. It seems writen in a real gimmicky manner.  ::)

I wonder what episodes you have seen to form that opinion?  Maybe you should give it a go at watching a bit more of it  -  it's a very successful show with mass appeal.  I think it is funny as fook. 

I know a lot of the humour is very dry and sarcastic.  Sarcasm, is the lowest form of wit - so they say.  I live in longbridge,  proud builders of some of the worlds worst motor cars.  I used to know lots of people who worked on the track - they used to plug holes with bubble gum,  use blue tack instead of filler -  churning out the very poorest built cars!!  Sarcasm, therefore, really is the only form of wit.

Clarkson and his gang could deliver an entertaining show even if it wasn't about motor cars!  But here is the main reason for it's success -  it does what it says on the can - it gives us the low down on cars, all types of cars, in a very entertaining way.  It doesn't just deliver the 'tech' stuff which is maybe what a lot of 'tech minded' folks want.  I want to see the hilarious antics they
get upto.

I am gonna dig up some of the best ones -  i reckon you will find them funny ;D
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 13, 2011, 04:13:50 PM
http://watchtopgear.co.cc/
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 13, 2011, 04:16:28 PM
Quote from: World of Outlaws on March 12, 2011, 09:56:15 PM
I don't see the appeal of this show. It seems writen in a real gimmicky manner.  ::)

It's fun. All three of them are quite mad but very witty.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 13, 2011, 04:35:01 PM
 :(  missed em all today   - had to go to a family do

...but will 'catch up' tomo ;D
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 13, 2011, 04:54:32 PM
This is a good one :thumbup:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYcuzv9C_L0  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYcuzv9C_L0)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Scrapheap on March 13, 2011, 08:11:37 PM
Quote from: Eclair on March 12, 2011, 10:53:23 PM
Quote from: World of Outlaws on March 12, 2011, 09:56:15 PM
I don't see the appeal of this show. It seems writen in a real gimmicky manner.  ::)

You mean gimmicky, so it appeals to the masses and makes a lot of money? How unscrupulous of them.

I wouldn't call it unscrupulous, more like cheap in a attention-whoring kinda way.

These things offend purists like me.  :M
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Scrapheap on March 13, 2011, 08:16:24 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 13, 2011, 04:06:00 AM
... It doesn't just deliver the 'tech' stuff which is maybe what a lot of 'tech minded' folks want. 

I'm a 'tech minded' folk.  :P

I would like the kind of car shows that most people find boring. Like what year the factory changed the casting numbers on the differential housing. :nerdy:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 14, 2011, 03:13:20 AM
Quote from: World of Outlaws on March 13, 2011, 08:16:24 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 13, 2011, 04:06:00 AM
... It doesn't just deliver the 'tech' stuff which is maybe what a lot of 'tech minded' folks want. 

I'm a 'tech minded' folk.  :P

I would like the kind of car shows that most people find boring. Like what year the factory changed the casting numbers on the differential housing. :nerdy:

Ah, yes, that would make for an entertaining show. :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 14, 2011, 03:27:48 AM
 :deadhorse:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 16, 2011, 02:09:53 AM
Watched the one where Kristin Scott Thomas drove the reasonably priced car.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 16, 2011, 01:06:15 PM
saw two today :LOL:

one where they put the hamster in a formula 3,  formula 2, then a formula 1 car
jeez he got excited

the other one they were racing camper vans, and smashing em up   funny :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 17, 2011, 02:11:09 AM
I think it's a law of nature that at least one TV channel every day will be broadcasting one or more Top Gear reruns.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 17, 2011, 03:54:33 AM
Quote from: odeon on March 17, 2011, 02:11:09 AM
I think it's a law of nature that at least one TV channel every day will be broadcasting one or more Top Gear reruns.

and long may it continue.  they crack me up.    :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 17, 2011, 08:40:07 AM
Me too. I have another episode to look forward to tonight.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 03:18:21 AM
 ;D Yes, there is something to watch on TV tonight.
Let's see if I can introduce my youngest to the pleasure of Top Gear too. Converted the oldest last year, when she was being really moody. "Mum, are you mad, you want me to watch a car program!!!? :zombiefuck:"
 :lol: Hooked!  :green:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 04:41:50 AM
today was about this
(http://www.carvogue.net/wp-content/upload/ascari-a10.jpg) :laugh:
 :laugh:
The Ascari


not to be confused with this
(http://bio1151.nicerweb.com/Locked/media/ch33/33_Ascaris.jpg)
which is ascaris
which i first typed into google - meaning for plural :clap:

anyway the Ascari  is a beautiful car
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 04:48:48 AM
And thank you for posting Bodaccea....




That car will be connected with the plural images from now on for me.  :zombiefuck:

Just like I can not see a Fiat Croma without thinking about meat in a frying pan. Croma is a brand for frying margarine.

The mental image of the Ascari is a lot more damaging though.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 04:52:40 AM
Quote from: hykeaswell on March 18, 2011, 04:48:48 AM
And thank you for posting Bodaccea....




That car will be connected with the plural images from now on for me.  :zombiefuck:

Just like I can not see a Fiat Croma without thinking about meat in a frying pan. Croma is a brand for frying margarine.

The mental image of the Ascari is a lot more damaging though.

i am sorry too, i could not believe the image back from google....sorry for sharing.  i will never see the Ascari in quite the same light.  wonder how many people have googled that car and got a horrid worm infestation...i would at this point :minusevil: if i could...feel free
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 05:10:23 AM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 04:52:40 AM
Quote from: hykeaswell on March 18, 2011, 04:48:48 AM
And thank you for posting Bodaccea....




That car will be connected with the plural images from now on for me.  :zombiefuck:

Just like I can not see a Fiat Croma without thinking about meat in a frying pan. Croma is a brand for frying margarine.

The mental image of the Ascari is a lot more damaging though.

i am sorry too, i could not believe the image back from google....sorry for sharing.  i will never see the Ascari in quite the same light.  wonder how many people have googled that car and got a horrid worm infestation...i would at this point :minusevil: if i could...feel free

What, minus you for giving me a morbid laugh?

I do have some sick sense of humour somewhere in me.  :green:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 18, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
Happened across one with Seasick Steve as the star in a reasonably priced car. Never heard of the guy but I need to find out more, now.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 04:50:35 PM
Three Alpha Romeos under a thousand pounds.  :green:

And a race of a beetle vs a porche 911.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 18, 2011, 04:53:17 PM
I love that one. ;D
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 04:57:44 PM
Was very funny indeed.  :green:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 18, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
Happened across one with Seasick Steve as the star in a reasonably priced car. Never heard of the guy but I need to find out more, now.

real name  =Steven Gene Wold  -  american hillbilly singer.  drives a john dere tractor
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Adam on March 18, 2011, 05:05:11 PM
wtf @ those worms

ffs I just sat donw to eat my dinner

fucking hell  ::)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:08:39 PM
Quote from: Sophahamahamed, peace be upon him on March 18, 2011, 05:05:11 PM
wtf @ those worms

ffs I just sat donw to eat my dinner

fucking hell  ::)

i know...i am sorry...i blame google and those twits who go and call a nice car ascari
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Adam on March 18, 2011, 05:10:53 PM
can you post something NICE instead, to try and wipe the image from my mind while i eat ?

then I'll forgive you

maybe
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 18, 2011, 05:12:12 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 18, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
Happened across one with Seasick Steve as the star in a reasonably priced car. Never heard of the guy but I need to find out more, now.

real name  =Steven Gene Wold  -  american hillbilly singer.  drives a john dere tractor

Looked him up on youtube. Great guitarist but some of the songs were less than convincing. Jezza's right in saying that the title of his CD "I Started Out with Nothin and I Still Got Most of It Left" is one of the best ever, though.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:19:46 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 18, 2011, 05:12:12 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 18, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
Happened across one with Seasick Steve as the star in a reasonably priced car. Never heard of the guy but I need to find out more, now.

real name  =Steven Gene Wold  -  american hillbilly singer.  drives a john dere tractor

Looked him up on youtube. Great guitarist but some of the songs were less than convincing. Jezza's right in saying that the title of his CD "I Started Out with Nothin and I Still Got Most of It Left" is one of the best ever, though.

they do say he has a mighty fine traactor though ;D

*am trying to find something nice for soph to make up for my earlier misdemeanor *
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 18, 2011, 05:20:42 PM
He did drive an S-Type, too. I think it's the old model, but still...
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 05:21:50 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 05:19:46 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 18, 2011, 05:12:12 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 18, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
Happened across one with Seasick Steve as the star in a reasonably priced car. Never heard of the guy but I need to find out more, now.

real name  =Steven Gene Wold  -  american hillbilly singer.  drives a john dere tractor

Looked him up on youtube. Great guitarist but some of the songs were less than convincing. Jezza's right in saying that the title of his CD "I Started Out with Nothin and I Still Got Most of It Left" is one of the best ever, though.

they do say he has a mighty fine traactor though ;D

*am trying to find something nice for soph to make up for my earlier misdemeanor *

Cats or tits, something like that will do.  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 18, 2011, 05:24:34 PM
(http://www.girlscomplete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/nessa-jaguar-w4b-500x333.jpg)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Adam on March 18, 2011, 05:31:05 PM
very nice, althoughi see no kittens!
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:32:03 PM
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/intensity/boobiesthesun.jpg?t=1300490973)

ok will do nice cat pic next
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:35:57 PM
ok ok ok

you see mah pussy?(http://picfor.bildero.net/0011078F/kitten-girl-cat-kitten-pussy-animal-panties-walk-Hot-pics-artistic-pussy-lovers-pussy-cat-sexy-pussylover-tarun87-make-u-crazy-ngi-4-funnies-woman-lollynn-animals-dons_large.jpg)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Adam on March 18, 2011, 05:36:54 PM
that's a nice little furball
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Adam on March 18, 2011, 05:40:51 PM
I first found out about teh Human centipede yesterday as well

this is a not-very-nice week
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:43:53 PM
what is a human centipede?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 18, 2011, 05:44:03 PM
Quote from: Sophahamahamed, peace be upon him on March 18, 2011, 05:40:51 PM
I first found out about teh Human centipede yesterday as well

this is a not-very-nice week

Wow, I think I encountered that one the first week I roamed around on I2.
Amazing that it could be hidden from you for such a long time.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 05:47:12 PM
uuurggh  that is nasty
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Adam on March 18, 2011, 05:48:25 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 05:43:53 PM
what is a human centipede?

Quote from: bodaccea on March 18, 2011, 05:47:12 PM
uuurggh  that is nasty

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I got you back for teh worms!  :lol:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 18, 2011, 06:34:21 PM
quits now  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 21, 2011, 11:24:33 AM
i have not seen TG for a couple of day's now

...reckon i might be having TG withdrawal symptoms :-[ :(
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 21, 2011, 04:18:38 PM
Watched an old one with Clarkson driving a Jag XK on a beach.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 30, 2011, 03:55:36 PM
They were taking the piss out of the gwizz and decided to build their own car - 'geff'

built from a milk float, some garage doors and the interior was furnished with plastic garden chairs!!

They cruised around oxford with a 10mph max speed

they crack me up - fuckin hilarious
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on March 30, 2011, 07:17:13 PM


http://www.finalgear.com/


You can download all the episodes here.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 31, 2011, 12:55:33 AM
Thanks. :thumbup:

The episodes are available on a number of sites, downloadable and streaming.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on March 31, 2011, 04:33:29 PM


In the rest of the world. Up until a year or two ago, that was the only way to see Top Gear in the U.S.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 31, 2011, 07:15:54 PM
here in the uk three or four channels show at least one episode  a day  ...we are 'geared awf our heads'
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 01, 2011, 12:43:59 AM
Quote from: earthboundmisfit on March 31, 2011, 04:33:29 PM


In the rest of the world. Up until a year or two ago, that was the only way to see Top Gear in the U.S.

Really? That must have been fairly annoying.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 01, 2011, 12:44:44 AM
Watched May and Hammond play a game of darts... with cars. :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 01, 2011, 03:00:00 AM
have you seen the football game they play in those little cars?

well funny
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 01, 2011, 03:23:54 AM
Yes, it's a good one. As is the game of hockey in the Winter Olympics Special.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 07, 2011, 02:53:40 AM
thought i would add this to the thread,   :needpics:
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/1160048250_stig-sig-ani3.gif?t=1302166301)

Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 03:42:11 AM
Watched the Xmas special the other day, the one that ended with the new Stig in the crib.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 07, 2011, 03:59:52 AM
who do you think the real stig is?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 04:04:04 AM
Quote from: bodaccea on April 07, 2011, 03:59:52 AM
who do you think the real stig is?

I'm partial to the Häkkinen theory but that's because I'm a Finn.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 07, 2011, 05:19:08 AM
yeah that's ok

just as long as it's not schumacher :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 05:21:23 AM
Heh. I don't like him either.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 07, 2011, 10:13:52 AM


Quote from: odeon on April 07, 2011, 04:04:04 AM
Quote from: bodaccea on April 07, 2011, 03:59:52 AM
who do you think the real stig is?

I'm partial to the Häkkinen theory but that's because I'm a Finn.


Mika is awesome. That guy can drive the shit out of anything.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 10:28:30 AM
Quote from: earthboundmisfit on April 07, 2011, 10:13:52 AM


Quote from: odeon on April 07, 2011, 04:04:04 AM
Quote from: bodaccea on April 07, 2011, 03:59:52 AM
who do you think the real stig is?

I'm partial to the Häkkinen theory but that's because I'm a Finn.


Mika is awesome. That guy can drive the shit out of anything.

:agreed: It would be fun if he really was The Stig.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 07, 2011, 10:33:08 AM


I think his driving style is too restrained. Finns tend to push a lot harder.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 10:35:15 AM
True. I just like the theory. Häkkinen is the kind of personality who would enjoy a thing like that.

Could be one of the older breed of Finns, though. Plenty of drivers to choose from.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 10:36:56 AM
Here's something I've been wondering lately, when watching Top Gear: How good a driver is Clarkson?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 07, 2011, 10:37:53 AM


It seems he's a fairly skilled driver, but chooses to be ham-fisted for entertainment.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 07, 2011, 10:39:06 AM


One of my favorite segments.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bmqdnx5R1U
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 07, 2011, 10:40:50 AM
Quote from: earthboundmisfit on April 07, 2011, 10:37:53 AM


It seems he's a fairly skilled driver, but chooses to be ham-fisted for entertainment.

Yes, that's what I was thinking too, but his lap in the Reasonably Priced Car is OK at best, considering that he should have had all the time in the world to practise.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 07, 2011, 02:51:21 PM
Quote from: odeon on April 07, 2011, 10:36:56 AM
Here's something I've been wondering lately, when watching Top Gear: How good a driver is Clarkson?

No i don't reckon he is as skilled as he would like us to believe.  He does make up for that by being
very funny.

If i had to chose which one to go on a long drive with it would be the hamster (after the stig of course)
but if i had to be stuck in a lift with one it would be Clarkson just for entertainment value :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 08, 2011, 01:27:16 AM
You think the hamster is the better driver of the two?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 08, 2011, 01:41:02 AM
Quote from: odeon on April 08, 2011, 01:27:16 AM
You think the hamster is the better driver of the two?


well...apart from that crash he had!  lol   yeah
if i had my kid with me i would pick capt slow

clarkson would be a handful i think and would take the piss every time i asked to stop for the loo! :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 08, 2011, 01:45:01 AM
Don't know... I have a suspicion that Clarkson is the better one of the two.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 08, 2011, 01:51:51 AM
Quote from: odeon on April 08, 2011, 01:45:01 AM
Don't know... I have a suspicion that Clarkson is the better one of the two.

well it's true i haven't heard of him involved in any 'incidents' and no one has
complained about him driving?  have they?


i am off to dig up some dirt on clarkson :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 08, 2011, 02:20:20 AM
Would Superman beat Harry Potter? :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 08, 2011, 04:07:56 AM


I think it would be fun to spend a day with James May. Have you seen James May's Toy Stories or James May's Big Ideas? I thought both were great. I haven't seen Man Lab yet.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 08, 2011, 04:11:37 AM
I've seen some of it but as with the others, I think he is funnier to watch in Top Gear. Clarkson takes up a lot of space, tho.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 08, 2011, 07:33:40 AM
I have now returned with some evidence,   but don't get me wrong -  i love the three of them, and The Stig.  They all play their part.

Evidence

Why wouldn't i pick our jezza to go on a long car journey
Quote from: odeon on April 08, 2011, 04:11:37 AM
I've seen some of it but as with the others, I think he is funnier to watch in Top Gear. Clarkson takes up a lot of space, tho.


yes he takes up a hell of a lot of space with his enormous head.  that huge swede of his might block out
some stunning views of the passing scenery,   (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/722766723_s.gif?t=1302268227) and of course any passenger of his would have 'reduced light' in the vehicle... not good :zoinks:   
he is also very dominant and quite bossy and i can't imagine him being too pleased if i want to stop to  go to the toilet :LOL:
and then...we come to his driving.....
....(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/Clarkson_KiaRio.gif?t=1302268227)
and then....
....the reliant robin episode 
 (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/Reliant1.gif?t=1302268227)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/Reliant8.gif?t=1302268227)

moving on

Captain Slow
well what can i say...if i was with my child or my mother - yes,  that would be assuming of course that i was also
in no hurry whatsoever, and my arrival time of the following week would be ok
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/mayfail2.gif?t=1302268227)
...just look at May,  :green:


therefore the only one left
The Hamster

but why the hamster??
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/hamsterdance2.gif?t=1302268227)
the hamster dance of course :nerd!: 

I rest my case

Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 08, 2011, 08:10:21 AM
:laugh:

The Hamster looks pretty relaxed when driving. He also looks about five behind the wheel.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 11, 2011, 02:59:00 AM
Some of my favourite TG quotes


Clarkson

"The only person to look good in the back of a four seater convertable was Hitler"


"This being a new series of top gear. we thought we try out a new presenter, Ok.
He's called James May and on the evidence of what we're about to see, he is a blithering idiot."


"I hate car journeys, they're so mind crushingly boring, but after 6 hrs and 330 miles in the Jag,
i was relaxed, no matter what the irritation."


"as something to live with every day, I'd rather have bird flu."  re corvette z06


"It’s like Gerard Depardieu – slightly swollen middle, broken nose but there are hidden talents.
And it’s not just me who likes it.
Everybody here likes it.
And the people who like it most of all, are the family of Albanians, that I inadvertadly brought back into Britain in each of the wheel arches.
They’ve written to me to say that it will always hold a special place in their heart.”   on the citroen berlingo


“It looks like an ugly snake that swallowed a wardrobe”.  on the toyota yaris


"You can also buy it as a Diesel, if you're the type of person who thinks the Mona Lisa should have a Mustache."




May
"It's like a supermodel smoking a pipe, its just wrong''  referring to diesel convertibles


"Oh  Cock"  then later  "permission to say cock"


Hamster
"The Mercedes G Wagen AMG 55. It's hilarious.
It's a bit like those stories you hear about a 21 year old lap dancer marrying an 86 year old billionaire.
It doesn't sound natural but lets face it, they're both gonna have a great time. "
"It's got two knobs! Well....three if you include the one who bought it!"
in response to May's Fiat Panda
"Understeer is when you're going along and you turn a corner, the car goes straight on hits a tree ...and you die.
Now oversteer is when you come to a corner, the back comes round - you hit a tree..... and you die.
The thing to remember is that Oversteer is best because then you don't see the tree that kills you! "

"Wow! A TVR band! So presumably they play really loud, really fast and then burst into flames! "


(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/S3Rpc.gif?t=1302512262)










Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 12, 2011, 02:55:52 AM


Quote from: Goodbye.x on March 12, 2011, 07:45:58 PM
Yes, but watch this review and see a grown man giggle so much about a car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayy15WfQP1s


I swear I'm going to move to Australia just for the great cars.


I didn't get the comment with the pie and key on the hood (bonnet)?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on April 14, 2011, 04:47:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NibZgDu5tEY&feature=related
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 15, 2011, 05:26:31 AM
Fab series. I'm going to enjoy a Top Gear marathon tomorrow. BBC Knowledge rocks. :headbang2:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 16, 2011, 04:31:44 PM
Which I did, just now. I've watched Top Gear all evening. Season 5, with several memorable moments.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Diesel on April 29, 2011, 05:37:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on April 29, 2011, 05:45:35 PM
Quote from: Diesel on April 29, 2011, 05:37:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8&feature=player_embedded

yeah the reliant robin -  good one.

I like the one where he tries to kill a toyota hi-lux too
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on April 29, 2011, 06:02:22 PM
Watched Clarkson racing the hamster and May to Oslo. What an anticlimax to a fun race.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 29, 2011, 06:33:09 PM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY9u0LxIWJk
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on May 19, 2011, 03:37:17 PM
Watched their Jag special from season 2. Hilarious.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on July 02, 2011, 03:20:02 AM
That was really funny....the one where they go on holiday to America
and they have $1000 each to buy a car instead of renting one, then
crossing four states they have to sell it again! to see if it was cheaper
than the hiring option.

They got a Dodge Pick up,  a Cadillac,  and a Camaro  ....

...  omg they are too funny!
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on July 02, 2011, 03:54:39 AM
The one where they are supposed to feed on a roadkill?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on July 02, 2011, 06:42:56 AM
Quote from: odeon on July 02, 2011, 03:54:39 AM
The one where they are supposed to feed on a roadkill?

Yeah the dead squirell :thumbup:

and they get chased out of a town in the deep south when clarkson wrote 'manlove' in
pink letters all over hamsters car.... and the 'fat stig'

so funny

that is going in my all time top ten

Clarkson quote   "I'm sure some americans are actually mating with vegetables now"
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on July 02, 2011, 08:19:32 AM
Yup, a brilliant one, that. It's up there with their sit-down about Jag owners. :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on July 02, 2011, 05:06:50 PM
i didn't see that one  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on December 29, 2011, 01:39:30 PM


Has anyone seen the India special yet? I'm downloading it right now.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on December 29, 2011, 02:07:59 PM
No, not yet. I have some catching up to do.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on January 02, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
I am suffering from 'top gear withdrawal symptoms'
too.

Since the boy has been off school the TV has been spewing out  'fireman sam'  and the likes of 'justin's house'  and i am surprised the thing hasn't actually packed up working...in protest.

I look forward to Thursday when i can be alone and watch top gear back to back all morning!
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on January 03, 2012, 01:35:54 AM
BBC have moved the broadcasts to a less convenient time slot for me.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on January 03, 2012, 03:26:50 AM
Nawtee beeb!   I watch it on a chanel called 'Dave' and 'Dave Ja Vu'  -  its pretty much on and off all day long.  Can't you get 'Dave'?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on January 03, 2012, 03:57:57 PM
Haven't seen it, I think. I need to check.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on January 03, 2012, 05:16:30 PM
I don't know how available channel 'Dave' is?  It shows a few other 'motoring' prog too.  A awful (JMO) one called 'fifth gear'  which was pants.  Top Gear is on it an awful lot though so if you get it where you live it might be worth having a look :thumbup:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: matthe on January 03, 2012, 05:23:32 PM
our top gear in the us sucks ass. WTF?

ive seen the real one on yt, but i dont get any bbc programming here :(

i would love to see what the stig could do with my chevy v8 powered 914. would surely piss off a lot of "supercar" owners
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on January 03, 2012, 05:54:19 PM
I have never seen a U.S. Top Gear  -  so have no idea how 'bad' it is?   If you want to watch the 'real' one
try this
http://tv.blinkx.com/show/top-gear/BHJzQdveiGS4_KOp (http://tv.blinkx.com/show/top-gear/BHJzQdveiGS4_KOp) i think you can get most episodes from most seasons!
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: matthe on January 03, 2012, 06:16:04 PM
sweet!

heres the us top gear official page. id recomend not watching it tho...

http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear (http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear)



how in the fuck do you spell recomend?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on January 03, 2012, 06:20:36 PM
Thanks!  I did have a look at the home page and i am assuming the pic is of the presenters   :thumbdn:

They look a bit ropey,  so i take your advice :LOL:

(recommend  :thumbup:)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Callaway on January 03, 2012, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: matthe on January 03, 2012, 06:16:04 PM
sweet!

heres the us top gear official page. id recomend not watching it tho...

http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear (http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear)

how in the fuck do you spell recomend?

With two "m's."

R-E-C-O-M-M-E-N-D
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: matthe on January 03, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Quote from: bodaccea on January 03, 2012, 06:20:36 PM
Thanks!  I did have a look at the home page and i am assuming the pic is of the presenters   :thumbdn:

They look a bit ropey,  so i take your advice :LOL:

(recommend  :thumbup:)

yes that tanner faust drifter douchebag provides nothing but facepalm. the other two are just loosers. collective iq of the whole lot is <17

they basically took out all the worthy car shit and replaced it with "amazing race" type reality tv bullshit. history channel is such a joke now.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on January 03, 2012, 08:42:25 PM


You can download episodes at http://www.finalgear.com (http://www.finalgear.com).


I enjoy Fifth Gear as well, I'm a fan of Tiff Needell.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: renaeden on January 03, 2012, 11:34:59 PM
Quote from: Callaway on January 03, 2012, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: matthe on January 03, 2012, 06:16:04 PM
sweet!

heres the us top gear official page. id recomend not watching it tho...

http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear (http://www.history.com/shows/top-gear)

how in the fuck do you spell recomend?

With two "m's."

R-E-C-O-M-M-E-N-D
The plural of M doesn't need an apostrophe, you could write it as Ms. :P
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on January 04, 2012, 07:33:20 AM
Quote from: earthboundmisfit on January 03, 2012, 08:42:25 PM


You can download episodes at http://www.finalgear.com (http://www.finalgear.com).


I enjoy Fifth Gear as well, I'm a fan of Tiff Needell.
I never really warmed to Tiff.  He is a bit too posh.  Like he swallowed the whole plumb tree or something.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on January 04, 2012, 02:50:57 PM
Neither did I.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on June 26, 2012, 01:37:58 PM
*bump*

I've watched half a dozen Top Gear episodes in the last few days.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on June 26, 2012, 02:07:28 PM
Do you have cable tv or satellite...look out for a channel called Dave or Dave ja vu,  its on and off all day.

I just seen the kit car one,  when stig got arrested.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on June 26, 2012, 02:28:55 PM
Nope, no Dave, even though I have satellite. It's on BBC a lot, which keeps the abstinence at bay. And there's teh interwebz, of course.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on July 27, 2012, 02:23:22 AM
*bump*

Watched the one with the cheap Alpha Romeo challenge.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on July 27, 2012, 06:18:44 AM
I have just seen the Albanian mafiosa one

Where they compare the Rolls Royce Ghost with the Merc and the Bentley.  They go to Albania and Bentley refuse to send them one and Clarkson ends up with a Yugo  :zoinks:

...and the word 'car' translates to gentleman sausage  :hahaha:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on July 27, 2012, 02:09:15 PM
It's a good one.

And last night I saw the one where Clarkson let the Renault Espace have a close encounter with a train.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Phallacy on July 27, 2012, 09:02:57 PM
I've watched a lot of the clips on Youtube. They can be pretty amusing. I liked the bits on the Reliant Robin and the Marauder. And the road trip in Alabama was hilarious. :D

And yes, the US version is boring. Why would you start out a show like that with a "competition" between three boring pick up trucks? Are they trying to be Motor Trend in TV show form?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Queen Victoria on July 27, 2012, 10:31:40 PM
Quote from: odeon on July 27, 2012, 02:09:15 PM
It's a good one.

And last night I saw the one where Clarkson let the Renault Espace have a close encounter with a train.

Ah yes, train encouters.  My Grandma Minnie would load up the grandkids in her Merc (in the 1950's) and take a ride in the "country".  She'd look for trains to race over the railroad crossings.  It was scary for us, but in retrospect I'm certain the train were further away than they seemed to be.  I'm sure however that she caused quite a few early retirements among the train crews.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on July 28, 2012, 02:48:45 PM
Your Grandma Minnie seems to have been a fun-loving person. .laugh:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on September 16, 2012, 02:40:10 PM
Just seen the one about the dinky 'peel' car
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/7f7199f3-758e-437b-90f0-4e233f87bb72/Large%20Image.jpg?p=100820_01:17)
awwww isn't it cute?
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andy.carter/images/jeremy_clarkson_p50.jpg)
he even takes it in the studio lift and gets stuck because it has no reverse gear :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on September 16, 2012, 11:00:18 PM
Watched three of them yesterday. :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on February 27, 2014, 12:31:26 AM
The first episode of the second series was on BBC Entertainment last night. It was James May's first appearance.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: Queen Victoria on February 27, 2014, 01:06:52 PM
My TV watching is limited.  I've caught them perhaps 5 times.  I wouldn't go looking for them deliberately, but they're okay if nothing else is on that I want to watch.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on February 27, 2014, 05:19:37 PM
Haven't seen it in ages.  :(
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on February 27, 2014, 11:49:02 PM
Everybody needs a Top Gear episode every now and then.

I watched two, yesterday.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 01, 2014, 02:01:51 AM
And another three, last night. I'm in Top Gear mode at the moment.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 01, 2014, 05:10:39 AM
I could not be arsed watching Top Gear, yesterday.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 01, 2014, 02:50:44 PM
You should. It will make you feel better. :orly:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 01, 2014, 03:33:13 PM
Quote from: odeon on March 01, 2014, 02:50:44 PM
You should. It will make you feel better. :orly:

I know, laughing is healthy.

Yesterday I was too tired to enjoy it.

Will watch next week, with the offspring. Great way to end the week with a marathon Top Gear evening.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: 'andersom' on March 01, 2014, 03:33:44 PM
With crisps, of course.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 02, 2014, 04:06:46 AM
That goes without saying. But don't forget the beer.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 07, 2014, 01:56:05 PM
The new series is starting on Sunday night, BBC2   8)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 08, 2014, 03:28:36 AM
But the new series has been on for a couple of weeks already, hasn't it? I've downloaded heard about three of them.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 08, 2014, 03:35:38 AM
 :dunno:  not on my telly.   :hahaha:     man in my TV tells me Sunday.

Aaaagh you have bootleg copies of top gear :o :o :o :o :o



'I'm telling'  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 08, 2014, 03:39:15 AM
:M I've only heard about others watching the new series, obviously.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 08, 2014, 03:48:19 AM
So, you will be waiting with baited anticipation for my top gear report on Monday


...cus you won't have seen it  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 08, 2014, 03:50:16 AM
Exactly. Obviously I'll have to wait until a station picks it up.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 10, 2014, 12:10:21 AM
I watched read about episode #5, series 21, the other day. Their news section made me lol.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on March 10, 2014, 03:21:18 PM
Only just seen episode 1,  the Golf GTI,  Fiesta XR2 and the Nova  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on March 10, 2014, 11:10:07 PM
You've got some catching up to do. :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on October 04, 2014, 12:47:49 AM
Oh this is priceless  :zoinks:

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/03/top-gear-argentina-jeremy-clarkson-bbc (http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/03/top-gear-argentina-jeremy-clarkson-bbc)
The cast and crew of TV’s Top Gear have had to flee Argentina after they were pelted with stones by a crowd incensed that one of their vehicles had a number plate that appeared to refer to the Falklands conflict.

The crew, including presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond were filming in Patagonia, southern Argentina, as part of a programme featuring a remote highway passing through Chile and Argentina.

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/10/3/1412362299339/3235496e-e726-4752-b34e-2500154c62c8-460x276.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on October 04, 2014, 02:16:18 AM
It would appear that for once, they didn't mean to offend anybody.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on October 04, 2014, 02:35:33 AM
Registration ending 982 FLK  is just a normal plate, and not private, or special order.  So yes it seems like it was an accident.

 
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on October 04, 2014, 02:38:32 AM
I wonder if they stone everyone who happen to remind them of the Falklands.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on October 04, 2014, 02:59:10 AM
Do you think they might hold a bit of a grudge against us Brits?  :zoinks:
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on October 04, 2014, 03:00:04 AM
Quote from: bodie on October 04, 2014, 02:59:10 AM
Do you think they might hold a bit of a grudge against us Brits?  :zoinks:


Noooo. Of course not. This is completely unrelated.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: renaeden on October 04, 2014, 10:01:31 PM
I like the car in front with the offending numberplate.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: earthboundmisfit on October 04, 2014, 10:08:21 PM


Maybe it was a bunch of rabid Porschephiles still pissed off about a front engined car?
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on October 05, 2014, 02:07:07 AM
I wonder if it's part of a Top Gear special or just a shorter challenge.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: bodie on October 05, 2014, 05:04:24 AM
I think it was the shortest challenge! 

Clarkson is well known,  infamous,  for being opinionated and right wing.  He probably wanks to his shrine of Maggie Thatcher.  I suspect his reputation arrived in Argentina before he did.   I also suspect they were looking for 'something' to get disgruntled over.

He has had several warnings from bosses at the beeb.  Ed Milliband has criticised him for mocking the poor, the unemployed, the lefties.   He shouldn't say that really because to do so implies that poor people have no sense of humour.  Of course they do.

It was a bad idea by BBC bosses to send them.

I actually like him,  despite his right wing views.
Title: Re: The Top Gear Thread
Post by: odeon on October 05, 2014, 11:35:06 PM
I find Clarkson to be hugely entertaining. He's the right kind of grumpy.