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Old 01-05-11 | 08:52 AM
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I love how the white Camry cut off the Porsche on the highway, typical drivers who dont check their blind spot lol
Old 01-19-11 | 11:14 AM
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Well, I don't know about anyone else but my wife and I watched this Sunday's (1/16) episode...the Alaskan Adventure...and we laughed our azzes off the entire time!

I don't care who you are "Blurple" was funny!

I also like the fact that it's about an American adventure, using American vehicles.

While I LLLOOOVVEE the original Top Gear UK, there are just so many times when I simply do not get the references that they assume everyone gets.

When Clarkson starts talking about an adventure from "The hills of Devonshire down to the muddy lowlands of Warwickshire on Avon...and we all know what THAT drive is like this time of year, don't we?" - No, we don't! I've never heard of either of those places and don't know a damn thing about British topography!
Old 01-19-11 | 12:09 PM
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episodes are getting better progressively.

but I cringe every time I hear tanner say, "Take it away, Stig"
Old 01-19-11 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Habious
Well, I don't know about anyone else but my wife and I watched this Sunday's (1/16) episode...the Alaskan Adventure...and we laughed our azzes off the entire time!

I don't care who you are "Blurple" was funny!

I also like the fact that it's about an American adventure, using American vehicles.

While I LLLOOOVVEE the original Top Gear UK, there are just so many times when I simply do not get the references that they assume everyone gets.

When Clarkson starts talking about an adventure from "The hills of Devonshire down to the muddy lowlands of Warwickshire on Avon...and we all know what THAT drive is like this time of year, don't we?" - No, we don't! I've never heard of either of those places and don't know a damn thing about British topography!
Yea i laughed last night when I saw a rerun i guess, it was an American truck battle but I was pleased to see the Toyota made it all the way.

Originally Posted by RXSF
episodes are getting better progressively.

but I cringe every time I hear tanner say, "Take it away, Stig"
its ok i guess but yes its not the same still perfer the OG TopGear UK with the OG stig
Old 09-04-11 | 08:56 PM
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Great episode tonight! "Beating Tanner"

- Tanner gets a hold of a real LFA to challenge Rutledge and Farrara's time racing an LFA in a video game (same track).

- What can or cannot be drifted. Tanner's drifting abilities put to the test.

- Tanner goes for the indoor speed world record.

- A Playboy Bunny is this weeks guest.

Must see! Reruns play during the week. Or catch it On Demand.
Old 09-04-11 | 10:44 PM
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lol im on this week's episode
Old 09-04-11 | 11:09 PM
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I can't believe Tanner tried to drift in a bus.
Old 09-05-11 | 05:29 PM
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Great episode, I have enjoyed this season much better then the previous one
Old 09-05-11 | 06:14 PM
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Best episode of this season, which otherwise has been pretty boring compared to the first season.
Old 09-06-11 | 01:54 PM
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Not a huge fan of the US Top Gear, mainly because of the hosts that are just not that good but I still try to watch it when I catch it on tv. I enjoy the "The Car Show" on Speed Channel more, it has much more humor in it.
Old 09-06-11 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by UDel
Not a huge fan of the US Top Gear, mainly because of the hosts that are just not that good but I still try to watch it when I catch it on tv. I enjoy the "The Car Show" on Speed Channel more, it has much more humor in it.
This.....

I watched the recent episode where they were getting the 'affordable' exotics. It was an O K episode at best. Their humor is weak, their dialogue sounds forced, and you just don't feel that 'bond' between them like you do with Jeremy, Richard, and James.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
lol im on this week's episode
Where?
Old 09-07-11 | 07:52 AM
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im standing behing the playboy bunny when they intro her ~34:30 in.
Old 09-07-11 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by UDel
Not a huge fan of the US Top Gear, mainly because of the hosts that are just not that good but I still try to watch it when I catch it on tv. I enjoy the "The Car Show" on Speed Channel more, it has much more humor in it.
You're kidding right? The car show is horrible. Adam Corolla is not funny and why is the black guy there? I gave it a few chances and it has always dissapointed.

TGUS isn't bad. It's better than nothing when TGUK is on break. It'll take a little more time to build up some chemistry between the hosts.
Old 09-07-11 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 91dx
You're kidding right? The car show is horrible. Adam Corolla is not funny and why is the black guy there? I gave it a few chances and it has always disappointed.
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I really enjoy The Car Show. And Corolla is hilarious.

What's wrong with John Sally? He's a co-host just like the others? The way you said it doesn't sound too good, just a heads up.

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