britishtrident
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:14 PM |
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Top Gear --- time these yobs were taken off
I am getting fed up with the damaged being caused to our hobby by Top Gear. It makes the general populace think anybody with an interest in cars is a
senseless yahoo yob.
Every series they try and behave in a more and more outlandish stupid maner, giving the greens more ammunition to chip away at the hobby we enjoy.
I really dont want to know if the latest Merc gets to 60 in 0.001 of a second quicker or slower than its Jag or BMW rival, I really don't want
to see Clarkston turn yet another set of very expensive tyres into to smoke just because it pleases the 12 to 17 year olds who make up the vast
majority of the audience.
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JoelP
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:27 PM |
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its not a motoring show, its 3 blokes who happen to like cars being dumb. A bit like painless jackass. 
[Edited on 25/2/07 by JoelP]
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MattCraneCustoms
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:30 PM |
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I doubt Hammond would agree its painless . . .
[Edited on 25/2/07 by MattCraneCustoms]
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roadrunner
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:37 PM |
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Dont watch it then, you do have a remote dont you , it's the only regular thing on telly worth watching for me , so if you dont mind , watch
eastenders instead.
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shades
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:39 PM |
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Im the general populus and its about the only thing I'll sit down and watch...
Thanks
Adrian
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goeslike
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:49 PM |
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TOP GEAR - TOP SHOW
one of the best shows on the tv - if you don't have a remote get up and change over!!
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macnab
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 07:50 PM |
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The 17 year olds certainly seem to be running that 'Billy boys' site going by the continual swearing on it. The whole car scene seems to
have become a parody of itself populated by loud mouth know nothings...rather like Clarkson indeed.
[Edited on 25/2/07 by macnab]
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motorcrossrider
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 08:11 PM |
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If you cant enjoy for what it is dont watch it. I happen to find it harmless entertainment.
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macnab
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 08:15 PM |
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I don't watch it, it's awful.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 08:31 PM |
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Me neither - got better things to do...
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macnab
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 08:49 PM |
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sorting bolts has more appeal
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JoelP
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:01 PM |
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you missed a good one!
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:07 PM |
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its the best program on at the mo,
next to KNIGHT RIDER 
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Chenti
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:17 PM |
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Guys, if you dont like it, dont watch it...you have an off button if its that offensive...
Personally i think its the best thing on TV, if it was stopped due to those who cant switch the TV off, how could i watch it?
its about choice.....
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:19 PM |
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I don't watch it cos Clarkson's a prize pratt. Anyone can drive like an idiot
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macnab
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:30 PM |
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Clarkson, he does spoil topgear, I get the feeling he's just not that interested in cars!!but in other programs he's very witty. In the
documentaries I've seem him in he made them very interesting, funny and was an excellent presenter. Just a big kid at heart.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:30 PM |
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It would be a boring place to live if we where all perfect.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
I don't watch it cos Clarkson's a prize pratt. Anyone can drive like an idiot
Not everyone can drive like an idiot, report about it and make it entertaining though. The one I'd get rid of is James May, he's a perfect
jerk-off. Hammond is harmless eye candy for the ladies and third-sex amongst you. It's a laugh for what it is, but it's not meant to be
taken serious... is it??
Steve
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flak monkey
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:37 PM |
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Even my gf finds it incredibly amusing. Its not about the cars anymore, its all about having a bit of vehicular fun and theres nothing wrong with
that, certainly provides some amusement for me when my gf remembers to record it for me
Clarkson makes topgear, I think he is very funny even though I dont agree with his political views, but equally i know people who cant stand him.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 09:46 PM |
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Yup excellent entertainment...
They do just go a tad too far sometimes tho.
The feature on the "Level Crossings" and old prople was brilliant!
But then it spoilt it by writing off what appeared to be a perfectly good Espace.. if it was a MOT failure then fair enough I suppose.
Dragging a portercabin along Ripping up all the runway/taxi area/ whatever was just un-nessacery and not really that entertaining.. surely they could
have got a real tractor pulling sled.
And Writing off that Civic was just absoloutley appauling!
P.s will still be watching next week tho
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smart51
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 10:00 PM |
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I've always been a big fan of Top Gear but their antics are starting to wear a bit thin. It used to be a car programme with some daft bits,
which was good. It's now become a daft programme with some car bits which would be OK but the daft bits are just ludicrous, not allways that
original and a bit too long. Hopefully the next series will be good again.
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andyps
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 10:13 PM |
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I don't think the audience is largely 11 - 17 year olds. It is the most watched programme on BBC2 most weeks. Overall, it is a bit of harmless
fun which I personally enjoy watching. There is plenty of stuff on TV which I wouldn't watch just based on the trailers - two things happen
though if I don't like something:
1) I don't watch it.
2) I don't sit at a computer telling other people that it is not worth watching.
If you don't like Top Gear, I don't want to know.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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caber
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 10:50 PM |
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Hey don't get it taken off the air! it's my mother's (87!) favourite programme !
Caber
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Bitten hero
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 10:57 PM |
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If you dont like it the button maked OFF works well!!!
I detest big brother so do not watch it!!!! its called choice.
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Simon
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| posted on 25/2/07 at 11:41 PM |
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I think we're all aware of the "off" button on the telly, but I gotta admit that they are pushing the "motoring
programme" desciption to the edge of the envelope!
I watched about 10 mins, as I preferred Space 1999.
It would be nice if they did things that licence payers (as opposed to their 15 year old offspring) might like to see, such as articles on the
UK kit market (yeah personal preference). They could do a whole hour on it, and help a major part of the UK economy, promoting it.
Maybe that's just to boring for them!
I'm not sure I agree with BT, though I see where he's coming from
ATB
Simon
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