Television: Top Gear (UK) News and Discussion Thread
02-04-2011, 10:02 PM
#3241
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They may have gone a bit far, but they constantly make fun of other countries. I think the only difference this time was all of their jabs were made in one segment, whereas the jabs against any other country is a small joke here and there.
02-05-2011, 03:01 PM
#3243
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I haven't laughed that much during a TG episode in a while. Fucking awesome.
The Mexican jokes were a bit much (well maybe not) but I was still laughing. They pick on everyone so I'm just become used to it. I think the Mexican ambassador filed a complaint because everyone would be pissed at him if he let them get away with it.
The Mexican jokes were a bit much (well maybe not) but I was still laughing. They pick on everyone so I'm just become used to it. I think the Mexican ambassador filed a complaint because everyone would be pissed at him if he let them get away with it.
02-05-2011, 11:48 PM
#3244
Punk Rocker
02-06-2011, 02:39 AM
#3245
IMO stereotypes do not become stereotypes if there was not some truth behind them. The mexican ambassador needs to grow a sense of humor. Is Top Gear even broadcast in Mexico? I'd be willing to bet that less that 1,000 people in Mexico saw it anyways.
02-06-2011, 11:42 AM
#3246
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I don't recall the Albanian ambassador flipping out every time Clarkson mentions how little he care for them.
I do think it's funny that Britons even have an opinion on Mexicans in the first place. How often do they run into one? Or anyone from Central or South America for that matter?
Makes me wonder if Hammond's sum total experience with Mexicans is "Speedy Gonzalez".
I do think it's funny that Britons even have an opinion on Mexicans in the first place. How often do they run into one? Or anyone from Central or South America for that matter?
Makes me wonder if Hammond's sum total experience with Mexicans is "Speedy Gonzalez".
02-06-2011, 12:10 PM
#3247
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Id like to see if they mention it in this weeks episode.
02-06-2011, 12:13 PM
#3248
02-06-2011, 02:12 PM
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I will say something about Clarkson and crew: They are equal opportunity mockers, saying cutting words about all ethnicities and even commenting on themselves.
If anything, Albanians should be far more offended by the guys as they are derided as "illegals" on a regular basis on the show.
If anything, Albanians should be far more offended by the guys as they are derided as "illegals" on a regular basis on the show.
02-06-2011, 03:43 PM
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02-06-2011, 03:52 PM
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Thanks 
Although I doubt it'll get much downloading, apparently there's some game on soon.
If TG does apologize, the apology will be a joke as well. I think a while back, the BBC came under fire for overadvertising a book.
Clarkson said something like "Recently people have been complaining about the BBC excessively supporting X book by Y author. So let us redress that balance, don't buy it." It'll be some stupid joke like that.
EDIT: They've already apologized:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...to-Mexico.html
Although I doubt it'll get much downloading, apparently there's some game on soon.
If TG does apologize, the apology will be a joke as well. I think a while back, the BBC came under fire for overadvertising a book.
Clarkson said something like "Recently people have been complaining about the BBC excessively supporting X book by Y author. So let us redress that balance, don't buy it." It'll be some stupid joke like that.
EDIT: They've already apologized:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...to-Mexico.html
02-06-2011, 07:11 PM
#3255
GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Watching now, Jonathan Ross is the star. Having no idea who he is I looked him up & found this:
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a3...gear-race.html
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a3...gear-race.html
02-06-2011, 07:30 PM
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OMG it's so funny I mentioned stereotyping Albanians! That made up the first 1/3 of the show. 
When do we hear from the Albanian ambassador? 
When do we hear from the Albanian ambassador?
02-06-2011, 07:56 PM
#3258
GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lol
02-06-2011, 10:34 PM
#3259
Haven't watched tonight's episode yet, so maybe they did.
02-06-2011, 10:51 PM
#3260
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2hrs left on mine to d/l. Not that many seeds. Maybe the Superbowl is to blame. 
02-07-2011, 12:12 AM
#3261
Great episode, imo. Actually watched the whole SIARPC segment for once.
02-07-2011, 03:05 AM
#3262
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02-07-2011, 08:53 AM
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I'd rather have the Focus Flat black FTMFW.
That was a great episode overall. I enjoyed the SIARPC segment, and a funny one is pretty rare. Especially the part when Ross was hacking at Jeremy during their "excercise"
Anybody else get the sense that Bentley really pissed TG off somehow?
Flat black FTMFW.That was a great episode overall. I enjoyed the SIARPC segment, and a funny one is pretty rare. Especially the part when Ross was hacking at Jeremy during their "excercise"
Anybody else get the sense that Bentley really pissed TG off somehow?
02-07-2011, 10:44 AM
#3265
99 TL, 06 E350
Great episode. Sadly James May dies again in this show.
BTW...the earlier seasons have faster downloads now. I already have season 8-now. I started downloading season 1 and its downloading fast.
BTW...the earlier seasons have faster downloads now. I already have season 8-now. I started downloading season 1 and its downloading fast.
02-07-2011, 08:15 PM
#3266
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No, why do you say that?
Probably more seeders. I think the full season packs, especially the older ones, arent HD. Thats a big reason for the quicker downloads.
Probably more seeders. I think the full season packs, especially the older ones, arent HD. Thats a big reason for the quicker downloads.
02-12-2011, 02:47 AM
#3271
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02-12-2011, 10:55 AM
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Top Gear never disappoints.
02-12-2011, 04:55 PM
#3273
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Jeremy Clarkson - The voice of reason.
02-12-2011, 05:12 PM
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haha at Clarkson. Hammond is the one who should say sorry. "Imagine waking up and finding out that youre mexican." Even if its not racist its still not funny. oh well he doesnt say the funny things anyway
did kate moss really go up to him at a party?
did kate moss really go up to him at a party?
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02-12-2011, 05:57 PM
#3275
Pagani Zonda R V12 tomorrow... 
02-13-2011, 02:12 AM
#3276
Clarkson rules
02-13-2011, 09:29 AM
#3277
Tonight's a second-hand challenge as well. 
02-13-2011, 03:34 PM
#3278
Suzuka Master
It should be up at any moment now!
edit: but I'm gonna have to wait for the hd rip
edit: but I'm gonna have to wait for the hd rip
02-13-2011, 03:55 PM
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02-13-2011, 03:56 PM
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