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VoetbalWizard · 14th November 2009, 23:16

Can't wait.

Justin · 14th November 2009, 23:20

Cool, didn't realise it was back already

Count Duckula · 15th November 2009, 00:43

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.

TuTuHimm · 15th November 2009, 07:26

its obviously staged but as long as its as funny as it is, than Iðm not complaining

jdmufc · 15th November 2009, 12:00

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Originally Posted by TuTuHimm

its obviously staged but as long as its as funny as it is, than Iðm not complaining

aye, i agree, lighthearted and great fun.

just whats needed on a sunday evening

Biscuit1871 · 15th November 2009, 12:26

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Originally Posted by Count Duckula

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.

gambit28 · 15th November 2009, 13:14

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Originally Posted by 1871_Biscuit

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

Rooney1987 · 15th November 2009, 16:30

Looking forward to this tonight.

BaldwinLegend · 15th November 2009, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Count Duckula

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.

EZee · 15th November 2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by gambit28

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...

Count Duckula · 15th November 2009, 16:50

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Originally Posted by BaldwinLegend

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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Originally Posted by BaldwinLegend

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.

Lester Freamon · 15th November 2009, 21:21

Quickly! Someone tell me WHEN it is on in the UK and on what BBC channel.

EDIT: I found out, never mind.

B Cantona · 15th November 2009, 21:34

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

Lester Freamon · 15th November 2009, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Brad

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

Spot on.

Marching · 15th November 2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Count Duckula

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?

jveezy · 15th November 2009, 23:01

Not up on Torrentleech yet.

F-Red · 15th November 2009, 23:02

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Originally Posted by jveezy

Not up on Torrentleech yet.

Given that the show finished 1 minute ago, i'm not surprised that its not up there.

dogrob · 15th November 2009, 23:08

A good start to series 14 and actually got to watch it as it was broadcasted using FilmOn HDI player.

Nearco · 15th November 2009, 23:09

They certainly don't struggle for high quality guest. A list Hollywood stars even.

TuTuHimm · 15th November 2009, 23:37

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".

niMic · 15th November 2009, 23:40

It was good, then?

Spoony Youngblood · 15th November 2009, 23:46

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Originally Posted by TuTuHimm

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.

Justin · 16th November 2009, 10:58

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Originally Posted by dogrob

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

R_Nick · 16th November 2009, 11:10

That road was incredible, would have loved to have been there in any of those cars!

Xander45 · 16th November 2009, 11:21

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Originally Posted by R_Nick

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.

R_Nick · 16th November 2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Xander45

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!

Lester Freamon · 16th November 2009, 17:16

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.

Xander45 · 16th November 2009, 17:17

It's true, who thought a show about three idiots driving round a track could be so artistic.

I_live_cement · 16th November 2009, 20:04

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Originally Posted by gambit28

Remember that Vietnam special, were Clarkson was going on about dying on a moped as he's never done it before. Guess what

Alan Partidge.

olesmyhero · 17th November 2009, 03:45

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Originally Posted by The Caveman

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.

Yes.

Rooney1987 · 23rd November 2009, 02:13

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.

Leg-End · 23rd November 2009, 02:22

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.

Biscuit1871 · 23rd November 2009, 02:54

Another 1 hour long sequence of staged jokes....

B Cantona · 23rd November 2009, 02:59

In fairness tonight's episode was particularly incessant in that regard. Not one of the best that's for sure

dumbo · 23rd November 2009, 04:00

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.

VeevaVee · 23rd November 2009, 05:29

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.

VoetbalWizard · 23rd November 2009, 15:55

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.

R_Nick · 23rd November 2009, 15:56

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.

Lester Freamon · 23rd November 2009, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Leg-End

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.

R_Nick · 23rd November 2009, 20:56

The NSX is a great car, you seriously cannot deny that. The chassis was designed by Senna ffs.

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14th November 2009, 23:20	#2 (permalink)
Justin First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 24,499	Cool, didn't realise it was back already

15th November 2009, 00:43	#3 (permalink)
Count Duckula Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tali'Zorah vas Normandy. Posts: 16,104	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.

15th November 2009, 07:26	#4 (permalink)
TuTuHimm Can definitely write definitely correctly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Probably Posts: 2,770	its obviously staged but as long as its as funny as it is, than Iðm not complaining

15th November 2009, 16:30	#8 (permalink)
Rooney1987 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bradford Posts: 4,398	Looking forward to this tonight.

15th November 2009, 21:21	#12 (permalink)
Lester Freamon Aka Caveman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Republik of Berbonia Posts: 6,809	Quickly! Someone tell me WHEN it is on in the UK and on what BBC channel. EDIT: I found out, never mind.

15th November 2009, 21:34	#13 (permalink)
B Cantona Desperate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hated, Adored, Never Ignored Posts: 40,401	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

15th November 2009, 23:01	#16 (permalink)
jveezy Coach Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Luis Obispo, California, USA Posts: 13,809	Not up on Torrentleech yet.

15th November 2009, 23:08	#18 (permalink)
dogrob Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Just Watching The Wheels Go Round And Round Posts: 1,054	A good start to series 14 and actually got to watch it as it was broadcasted using FilmOn HDI player.

15th November 2009, 23:09	#19 (permalink)
Nearco youth team player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Preston Posts: 2,866	They certainly don't struggle for high quality guest. A list Hollywood stars even.

15th November 2009, 23:37	#20 (permalink)
TuTuHimm Can definitely write definitely correctly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Probably Posts: 2,770	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".

15th November 2009, 23:40	#21 (permalink)
niMic may peace and blessings of God be upon me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: And I'm all out of bubblegum. Posts: 9,803	It was good, then?

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R_Nick All I want for Easter is a tagline Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: At the end of the tunnel there is always light, it just might be a train. Posts: 35,373	That road was incredible, would have loved to have been there in any of those cars!

16th November 2009, 17:16	#27 (permalink)
Lester Freamon Aka Caveman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Republik of Berbonia Posts: 6,809	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.

16th November 2009, 17:17	#28 (permalink)
Xander45 Know-It-All Champion May 2009 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: We fought like hell, but in the end we caved like a house of soufflé cards. Posts: 16,944	It's true, who thought a show about three idiots driving round a track could be so artistic.

23rd November 2009, 02:13	#31 (permalink)
Rooney1987 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bradford Posts: 4,398	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.

23rd November 2009, 02:22	#32 (permalink)
Leg-End First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: "SAF - you're an old dick - but I respect you." Posts: 8,009	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.

23rd November 2009, 02:54	#33 (permalink)
Biscuit1871 Cock Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SODMG Posts: 28,547	Another 1 hour long sequence of staged jokes....

23rd November 2009, 02:59	#34 (permalink)
B Cantona Desperate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hated, Adored, Never Ignored Posts: 40,401	In fairness tonight's episode was particularly incessant in that regard. Not one of the best that's for sure

23rd November 2009, 04:00	#35 (permalink)
dumbo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,217	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.

23rd November 2009, 05:29	#36 (permalink)
VeevaVee First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,295	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.

23rd November 2009, 15:55	#37 (permalink)
VoetbalWizard First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: at the altar of ryan giggs Posts: 10,453	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.

23rd November 2009, 15:56	#38 (permalink)
R_Nick All I want for Easter is a tagline Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: At the end of the tunnel there is always light, it just might be a train. Posts: 35,373	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.

23rd November 2009, 20:56	#40 (permalink)
R_Nick All I want for Easter is a tagline Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: At the end of the tunnel there is always light, it just might be a train. Posts: 35,373	The NSX is a great car, you seriously cannot deny that. The chassis was designed by Senna ffs.