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Old 14th November 2009, 23:16   #1 (permalink)
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Old 14th November 2009, 23:20   #2 (permalink)
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Old 15th November 2009, 00:43   #3 (permalink)
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Yay, more staged "accidents" where we're supposed to be in stitches.

Top Gear was better when they actually reviewed cars, supercars or not. But now all they do is ridiculous "challenges" that couldn't be any more staged, and we're supposed to believe that (1) they don't know what's coming, and (2) that the "accidents" that occur along the way aren't staged.

Not to mention the fucking weird way the last season ended with Clarkson practically driving along in tears in that Aston Martin.
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Old 15th November 2009, 07:26   #4 (permalink)
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its obviously staged but as long as its as funny as it is, than Iğm not complaining
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Old 15th November 2009, 12:00   #5 (permalink)
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its obviously staged but as long as its as funny as it is, than Iğm not complaining
aye, i agree, lighthearted and great fun.

just whats needed on a sunday evening
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Old 15th November 2009, 12:26   #6 (permalink)
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Yay, more staged "accidents" where we're supposed to be in stitches.

Top Gear was better when they actually reviewed cars, supercars or not. But now all they do is ridiculous "challenges" that couldn't be any more staged, and we're supposed to believe that (1) they don't know what's coming, and (2) that the "accidents" that occur along the way aren't staged.

Not to mention the fucking weird way the last season ended with Clarkson practically driving along in tears in that Aston Martin.
Totally agree. The staged parts aren't even funny, as they are ridiculously blatantly staged.
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Old 15th November 2009, 13:14   #7 (permalink)
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Totally agree. The staged parts aren't even funny, as they are ridiculously blatantly staged.
Remember that Vietnam special, were Clarkson was going on about dying on a moped as he's never done it before. Guess what

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Old 15th November 2009, 16:36   #9 (permalink)
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Yay, more staged "accidents" where we're supposed to be in stitches.

Top Gear was better when they actually reviewed cars, supercars or not. But now all they do is ridiculous "challenges" that couldn't be any more staged, and we're supposed to believe that (1) they don't know what's coming, and (2) that the "accidents" that occur along the way aren't staged.

Not to mention the fucking weird way the last season ended with Clarkson practically driving along in tears in that Aston Martin.
I think you entirely missed the point he was making about Astons and I can't be arsed to explain it to you so you'll have to sit down and figure it out on your own.

It can be a bit staged these days but when they get it right its still hilarious - the time trial in Mallorca last season, for example, when they bought those three cars in an auction in Kings Lynn and then raced around Mallorca with a midget, a bimbo and a none English speaking Spanish guy - absolutely hilarious stuff.
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Old 15th November 2009, 16:38   #10 (permalink)
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Remember that Vietnam special, were Clarkson was going on about dying on a moped as he's never done it before. Guess what

lol... that hair... and the hankie round his neck...
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Old 15th November 2009, 16:50   #11 (permalink)
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I think you entirely missed the point he was making about Astons and I can't be arsed to explain it to you so you'll have to sit down and figure it out on your own.
No, I'm pretty sure I got it. I just couldn't really give a shit if Clarkson wants to off himself because he thinks the days of 'elf and safety have killed off the wonderful British supercar. They clearly haven't, he's just a pompous melodramatic twunt.

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It can be a bit staged these days but when they get it right its still hilarious - the time trial in Mallorca last season, for example, when they bought those three cars in an auction in Kings Lynn and then raced around Mallorca with a midget, a bimbo and a none English speaking Spanish guy - absolutely hilarious stuff.
You found that hilarious? I thought it was so scripted it was cringeworthy. Yeh, the uncomfortable silences when Hammond just "happened" to mention that the other guy was a dwarf, or make some slight height related joke. Yup, that guy took real genuine offence, how hilarious. Or the non-English speaker. Indeed, completely accidental, and none of it was pre-planned. And the bimbo being completely bored; she knew she was going on Top Gear, and she was clearly playing up to the bored bimbo role.

I don't know, I just don't think it's very funny anymore. Hasn't been for a while, ever since each show became more and more about ridiculous challenges.
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Quickly! Someone tell me WHEN it is on in the UK and on what BBC channel.

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Watching them back endlessly on Dave, it's not really changed too much since May came in. It's always been staged, it's always been ridiculous... but it's always been funny! You take it for what it is. I'll be watching tonight
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Watching them back endlessly on Dave, it's not really changed too much since May came in. It's always been staged, it's always been ridiculous... but it's always been funny! You take it for what it is. I'll be watching tonight
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Old 15th November 2009, 21:40   #15 (permalink)
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No, I'm pretty sure I got it. I just couldn't really give a shit if Clarkson wants to off himself because he thinks the days of 'elf and safety have killed off the wonderful British supercar. They clearly haven't, he's just a pompous melodramatic twunt.



You found that hilarious? I thought it was so scripted it was cringeworthy. Yeh, the uncomfortable silences when Hammond just "happened" to mention that the other guy was a dwarf, or make some slight height related joke. Yup, that guy took real genuine offence, how hilarious. Or the non-English speaker. Indeed, completely accidental, and none of it was pre-planned. And the bimbo being completely bored; she knew she was going on Top Gear, and she was clearly playing up to the bored bimbo role.

I don't know, I just don't think it's very funny anymore. Hasn't been for a while, ever since each show became more and more about ridiculous challenges.
Do you still watch it? If you do, why? And if not, why bother posting in a thread on it?
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Not up on Torrentleech yet.
Given that the show finished 1 minute ago, i'm not surprised that its not up there.
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Old 15th November 2009, 23:08   #18 (permalink)
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A good start to series 14 and actually got to watch it as it was broadcasted using FilmOn HDI player.
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They certainly don't struggle for high quality guest. A list Hollywood stars even.
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The only thing I don't like about Top Gear is Hammond, you can always see if things are staged or not by his "acting".
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Old 15th November 2009, 23:46   #22 (permalink)
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The only thing I don't like about Top Gear is Hammond, you can always see if things are staged or not by his "acting".
Yeah, I can't stand him either. But Count's right it's cringeworthy at times. . . yet it's still a decent watch. So, I guess I'm sitting on a comfortable fence.
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Old 16th November 2009, 10:58   #23 (permalink)
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A good start to series 14 and actually got to watch it as it was broadcasted using FilmOn HDI player.
Yeah, it's brilliant watching their GT trip in HD.

The Aston, Ferrari and the Lambo. WOW
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Old 16th November 2009, 11:10   #24 (permalink)
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That road was incredible, would have loved to have been there in any of those cars!
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That road was incredible, would have loved to have been there in any of those cars!
Hell i'd love to have been on that road in a Morris Miner.
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Old 16th November 2009, 11:28   #26 (permalink)
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Hell i'd love to have been on that road in a Morris Miner.
That could actually be one of the most frustrating experiences possible, a beautiful sweeping road and a shit car that won't let you have much fun on it!
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I loved the part with the 760Li and the S63 AMG just for the way it was shot, absolutely sensational. I love Top Gear but even if you hate it, the car scenes are a great watch with the sound off. BBC know how to produce a show, they really do. Great camera work, great editing, stunning end product.
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It's true, who thought a show about three idiots driving round a track could be so artistic.
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Remember that Vietnam special, were Clarkson was going on about dying on a moped as he's never done it before. Guess what

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I loved the part with the 760Li and the S63 AMG just for the way it was shot, absolutely sensational. I love Top Gear but even if you hate it, the car scenes are a great watch with the sound off. BBC know how to produce a show, they really do. Great camera work, great editing, stunning end product.
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Don't know if anyone watched Top Gear but they asked on the show which car manufacturer that has made the most great cars over the years. This is a tough one.
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Honda is up there, Civics, Integra, NSX, S2000, Accord, cant fault them.

But there are plenty of manufacturers that have made great cars and knowing Top Gear they will be the kind nobody can afford.
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Another 1 hour long sequence of staged jokes....
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In fairness tonight's episode was particularly incessant in that regard. Not one of the best that's for sure
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I don't really mind that it's mostly scripted but I hate that the scripts get more and more clunky every series. And Hammond becomes more insufferable each show.

The shows James May does for the BBC are far more enjoyable than Top Gear these days.
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I used to love Top Gear a few series ago. Thought it was the best thing on TV.
But Jesus, tonights was pathetic. The show is, as already pointed out, becoming more and more scripted. Everything ends up unfunny as it's either obviously going to happen or afterwards obviously faked. Or both, usually.
Did they really expect us to believe the car rolling down the hill was an accident? And it breaking down right in front of a bus? And making a wrong turn so they end up on a dual carriageway?

It used to be just the races that were staged. Now the whole show is. Sort it out Top Gear. Oh yeah, and Hammonds just annoying now. His joke hair doesn't help.
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i hope that mclaren has given the lads a mp4-12c to thrash around. i am drooling at a fezza 458 italia / macca mp4 shootout.
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Agree with the consensus that last nights episode was pretty lame.

The question about the manufacturer with the most great cars is a good one though.
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Honda is up there, Civics, Integra, NSX, S2000, Accord, cant fault them.

But there are plenty of manufacturers that have made great cars and knowing Top Gear they will be the kind nobody can afford.
Nonsense, of that list there is not ONE great car in the true sense of the word. All of them very good but none of them great,

Ford is up there for sure, just for the Model T, Mustang and GT40 as mentioned in the show. Citroen is in with a shout with Traction Avant, DS, 2CV, SM among others. My brain is throwing a blank on me. Ferrari with the 250 GTO, 250 GT California, F40 to name a few. Alfa Romeo: 33 Stradale, 8C Competizzione, both great if only for design. Bugatti: 57, EB110, Veyron. Mercedes-Benz: A host of good candidates. Please fill in my list, I can't be bothered anymore.
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The NSX is a great car, you seriously cannot deny that. The chassis was designed by Senna ffs.
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