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Thread: Clarkson suspended from the BBC
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11th March 2015, 23:22 #11
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I like his books.
They make for excellent Bathroom Readers.
I'm currently reading Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac; after readin La Rabouilleuse.
I like great literature but if you are otherwise engaged; taking the Browns to the Superbowl, you don't want something terribly mentally taxing.
Hitting someone is idiotic and should be grounds for dismissal.The Old Republic was a stupidly run organisation which deserved to be taken over. All Hail Palpatine!
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12th March 2015, 01:33 #12
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Yes hitting a workmate is inexcusable and can't be tolerated. But did he actually hit the producer? All that has been said is that he apparently aimed a punch at, which is not to say he actually hit him. Having said that I am in no way excusing or condoning his childish actions.
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12th March 2015, 09:14 #13
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Yeah, I get all that. I can remember being hugely underwhelmed by TG the first few time I watched it - looking at guys thrash exotica is cool for the first couple of times, but the contrived yob carry-on, combined with the absolute self absorption of Clarkson and the lack of personality of Hammond and May made it dreary beyond compare. And I wish I could see it differently.
The idea that being a hairy oaf with Herculean levels of entitlement is what attracts people to Clarkson is possibly the most dismaying aspect. IMO, it's time has passed - there are many, many others who do it better, provide interesting insight and have engaging personalities all through the internets (I'm sure I don't need to labour that point, people who frequent this type of website are usually enthusiasts - with the exception of crash.net - and know what's getting around).
Though it's continued popularity leaves me looking a bit like Robinson Carusoe....
Anyway, as you all were.
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12th March 2015, 10:29 #14
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Clarkson's writing is, in my opinion, his greatest strength.
The best response I have seen to the incident so far has come from James May: "The man is a knob, but I quite like him".
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...type=2&theater
As I understand it Clarkson and Wilman sold the Top Gear rights to the BBC a few years ago, so the BBC could carry on the show without them (and their contracts expire at the end of this year).
For better or for worse though, those three have made Top Gear "their" show and it wouldn't be the same without them. Its no secret that Sky have been sniffing round the TG team for years, so it wouldn't surprise me to see a move happening some time soon..."If in doubt... flat out!"
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12th March 2015, 11:45 #15
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I haven't watched Top Gear for years as I thought it went really crap. I do appreciate though how much money it makes the BBC and it would be a mistake to drop Clarkson as he seems to be the draw of the show across the world. I did hear Piers Morgan had put his hand up for the job but I think it would be less embarrassing to completely drop the program altogether than put a scumbag like that in the seat. Sack Hammond and I think Top Gear could be a good show again.
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12th March 2015, 12:45 #16
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The Old Republic was a stupidly run organisation which deserved to be taken over. All Hail Palpatine!
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13th March 2015, 05:55 #17
Hammond is useless so rollo you are in with a shout ..What do people think about Fifth Gear? I haven't kept up much with TG (although I do read the mag sometimes) as its hard to find on tele here nowadays but 5th gear is boring apart from the cars
Tito Vilanova = :champion:
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14th March 2015, 22:18 #18
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TG has got a bit stale with the same three for many years now.
Clarkson should be shown the door.
Chris Harris is probably an adequate driver and replacement. Give the Stig a speaking role (digitise his voice like Stephen Hawking)or even if his voice is recognised and identity is revealed, keep the helmet on.
Cut the budget so they are not driving so many fancy cars. I would rather see them hammering everyday cars than Lambos and beemers etc.
Have guest presenters (like BTCC drivers) so Hammond and May can have a break away from the show.
TG cancelled according to this.
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/je...ood-93287.htmlLast edited by Zeakiwi; 15th March 2015 at 01:11.
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15th March 2015, 17:18 #19
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Clarkson is Top Gear, take a look back to how boring it was until he came along, it wouldn't be half the show without him. He is more than a presenter too, he does a lot of behind the scenes editing and producing.
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15th March 2015, 20:00 #20
Turned out to be an interesting race. Glad I decided to watch it. Too bad Logan went out. At least it was from racing hard and not his own mistake.
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