Who here hates Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear?

[Big John]

Anyone else bored with 'hate' threads ?

Here's a ground breaking idea - if you don't like it /him - don't watch it !!!
Simple eh ? :)

[DeepSouth]

Originally Posted by Big John

Anyone else bored with 'hate' threads ?

Here's a ground breaking idea - if you don't like it /him - don't watch it !!!
Simple eh ? :)

I just looked at all the responses and I couldn't actually find much evidence for hate - except perhaps the thread title which was expressed in a negative rather than positive way.

[boris bubbanov]

Originally Posted by Nick JD

It's the style of British humour. It's usually deprecating, often self-deprecating as opposed to American humour where everyone is cool and polite.

The idea isn't to be offended, it's to come back with a witty retort.

A sociologist could watch the two verions of The Office to see the same thing.

+1

I can enjoy the program, and still not feel I wanna have a beer with the guy.

If everyone on the show behaved like Pat Boone or Andy Williams, that would be kinda boring.

On part of my Mom and Dad's honeymoon, they stayed at a resort in the Catskills and a very young Don Rickles was in charge of entertainment. When the microphone was off, he was just another guy; very friendly and well mannered.

They don't call it show business for lack of a reason.

[elicross]

Originally Posted by Ricky D.

It's that boring sophomoric cleverness. Put Jon Stewart, Letterman, and SNL in the same category.

I can't imagine putting Jon Stewart, Letterman, and SNL in the same category -- let alone in a category with Top Gear.

Unless that category was "Television Ricky D. thinks is boring, sophomoric, and clever."

[elicross]

Originally Posted by DeepSouth

I think we might call that college or university humour over here. We don't really have the word or concept of "Sophmore".

We don't have the word "Sophmore" over here, either.

[boris bubbanov]

Originally Posted by DeepSouth

I think we might call that college or university humour over here. We don't really have the word or concept of "Sophmore".

My friend has a dog named "Sophie".

Is that close enough?

[Ricky D.]

Originally Posted by elicross

I can't imagine putting Jon Stewart, Letterman, and SNL in the same category -- let alone in a category with Top Gear.

Unless that category was "Television Ricky D. thinks is boring, sophomoric, and clever."

Sounds like that stuff is right up your alley, Elicross. Boring pseudo-cleverness. Misquoting my post is the best you can do?

[MandyMarie]

I love him. And there's something about him...ugh, I can't believe I'm admitting this...that's strangely attractive. But then again, I'm the girl that wants to shout "SHOW ME HOW TO DO THAT CORRECTLY!" when someone nails a handbrake turn.

[Stratburst]

I love that show. Jeremy Clarkson is the Don Cherry of the BBC: he gets paid a ****load of money to say obnoxious and politically incorrect things on television.

A brilliant interview with AC/DC's Brian Johnson:



"I'd just pissed on Sputnik!"

[harold h]

Me (raises hand).

[getbent]

this thread is kind of prurient and tasteless. I'm disappointed...

Just kidding!

What did this jeremy guy do, put a bar of dove soap in guppy bowl?

or is it guppie...?

turn of the tv, but don't go to the rave!

[Paul in Colorado]

I've never seen it, but my brother-in-law likes it.

Sorry, that's all I got.

[Jupiter]

Only see random clips on YouTube, but I like him well enough on Top Gear.

[Tim Armstrong]

If you don't laugh at this, I don't really want to know you!

Tim

[elicross]

Originally Posted by Ricky D.

Sounds like that stuff is right up your alley, Elicross. Boring pseudo-cleverness. Misquoting my post is the best you can do?

Just confirming that you have no sense of humor.

For the record, two-thirds of "that stuff" is right up my alley. I love Jon Stewart's and Letterman's shows. I think SNL is rarely funny. Which is why I said I couldn't imagine putting the three in the same category.

(And I quoted your post by clicking the "Quote" button. If you think you were misquoted, take it up with vBulletin.)

[elicross]

Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

If you don't laugh at this, I don't really want to know you!

Tim

I find that boring, sophomoric, and clever.

Wait -- did I say "boring"? I meant hilarious. It's still the funniest thing I've seen them do on Top Gear...and, in my opinion, that's saying a lot.

[DeepSouth]

So did you see when they turned the Reliant Robin into a space shuttle. IMO the most amazing Top Gear episode ever. No-one can tell me that's not the most amazing thing ever!

You can fast forward to about 8:10 for the launch

[elicross]

Originally Posted by DeepSouth

So did you see when they turned the Reliant Robin into a space shuttle. IMO the most amazing Top Gear episode ever. No-one can tell me that's not the most amazing thing ever!

It really was great. I remember seeing it on TV. For sheer technical achievement, the Reliant space shuttle has to be the most amazing thing they've attempted -- and almost achieved. I don't think I believed it was really going to launch until it did. I figured they'd just have it explode on the pad, a fiery Top Gear punchline with a long, elaborate setup. When it lifted off, I was amazed.

[redstringuitar]

Clarkson and co are like a full fat deli in a health spa....with the motto: "don't worry, they do coffins in XXL too".

Top Gear is a complete breath of fresh air in these sanctimoniously cynical times, IMO. Clarkson, May and Hammond work really well together, light entertainment at it's best... long may it continue!

[itsGreg]

Clarkson for prime minister!