Clarkson terminated from Top Gear
03-15-15, 06:26 PM
#106
Lexus Fanatic
I can promise you that absolutely none of Clarkson's problems have to do with his reviews of cars LOL
03-15-15, 07:40 PM
#107
Lexus Fanatic
Yes, I agree....that's probably true. But, in my last post, I wasn't addressing the legal issues as much as I was the idea, from another poster, that he was deliberately and intentionally misrepresenting vehicles that he reviewed. Given Clarkson's passion as a car enthusiast (and from what I have seen and read, though I generally read more of his stuff than watch the TV show), I find that a little hard to believe.
03-15-15, 07:46 PM
#108
Lexus Fanatic
Yeah I was agreeing with you 
He has biases, one of those biases is that he dislikes Lexus. The LFA really won him over, and what I think soured him on the RC-F is it didn't remind him of the LFA as much as he thought it would.
He has biases, one of those biases is that he dislikes Lexus. The LFA really won him over, and what I think soured him on the RC-F is it didn't remind him of the LFA as much as he thought it would.
03-15-15, 07:47 PM
#109
Lexus Champion
Let's be fair here for a moment. I can't comment directly on any Tesla or RC-F incident involving Clarkson because i haven't watched them...OK, there, you may have a point; I don't know.
But to come out and claim that he has been deliberately misrepresenting cars over the years, for a long time, might be going overboard.
But to come out and claim that he has been deliberately misrepresenting cars over the years, for a long time, might be going overboard.
03-15-15, 07:51 PM
#111
Lexus Fanatic
And again...TopGear is a comedy show about cars. They make no attempt at trying to present themselves as impartial. Each of them has their things they love and hate and it comes across in their "reviews"...
This isn't Car & Driver TV.
This isn't Car & Driver TV.
03-15-15, 09:43 PM
#112
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
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the interplay of the 3 archetypes is what makes the show work, along with great writing and some amazing camera work and editing for their non-studio pieces.
03-15-15, 10:27 PM
#113
Let's be fair here for a moment. I can't comment directly on any Tesla or RC-F incident involving Clarkson because i haven't watched them...OK, there, you may have a point; I don't know.
But to come out and claim that he has been deliberately misrepresenting cars over the years, for a long time, might be going overboard. Based on the Clarkson reviews I have seen or read (and I do read Top Gear magazine fairly regularly and occasionally watch the TV show), he can be stubborn, rambling, political, and sometimes talk more about the car's surroundings than about the car itself. But that doesn't necessarily mean that he's lying or intentionally trying to mislead people....after all, despite his faults, he is considered a professional and someone dedicated to his work. He's just impulsive about his feelings, that's all.....and tends to show it.
But to come out and claim that he has been deliberately misrepresenting cars over the years, for a long time, might be going overboard. Based on the Clarkson reviews I have seen or read (and I do read Top Gear magazine fairly regularly and occasionally watch the TV show), he can be stubborn, rambling, political, and sometimes talk more about the car's surroundings than about the car itself. But that doesn't necessarily mean that he's lying or intentionally trying to mislead people....after all, despite his faults, he is considered a professional and someone dedicated to his work. He's just impulsive about his feelings, that's all.....and tends to show it.
HIs pathetic attempt to disparage the new F was insulting to anyone with grey matter.
03-16-15, 06:30 AM
#114
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
james may represents some affluent suburban guy with 'sensible' and reserved tastes - a bit like michael palin.
03-16-15, 06:32 AM
#115
Lexus Fanatic
Perhaps so. I'll at least respect your opinion on it. I won't comment further on that particular piece since I didn't see it.
03-16-15, 09:34 AM
#116
The arguments made to retain Clarkson are based on on his economic value to BBC and the entertainment value he provides to his fans. What does this say of his supporters who are willing to overlook his felonious behavior just so they can continue to get their entertainment fix?
03-16-15, 10:09 AM
#118
Lexus Fanatic
Don't let it bother you. He can call my car rubbish all he wants, doesn't hurt me.
Last edited by SW17LS; 03-16-15 at 10:32 AM.
03-17-15, 10:06 AM
#119
Out of Warranty
Nobody had his channel selector welded to BBCA, so for those who want to cry about an individual program, I offer a selection of two options, both of which appear on your TV's remote: One changes the channel, the other one turns it OFF.
03-17-15, 08:49 PM
#120
Lead Lap
ok i've read through this thread and so far nobody has given adequate background. the top gear trio were out filming all day which is a very time consuming and tiring process. by the time clarkson got to the hotel (he was kinda drunk) it was like 9:30 at night, they were all starving, and the only food available for them was some cheese and crackers.
the bbc recently made it a duty of the producers to arrange the catering for the show, enter oisin tymon. it was his fault there was no food, and if you're dealing with a hungry, tired, drunk jeremy clarkson, the last thing you want is for him not to get the steak he was looking forward to.
now clarkson's behavior certainly wasn't very professional, but isn't that part of why we (except Pamperme unless he's trolling) love clarkson? his lack of political correctness and overly british behavior is crucial to top gear's success. so he punched someone who had messed up, it's still just ONE punch... not like he beat the guy senselessly or anything. did oisin deserve to be punched? probably not, but he sure as hell won't be making the same mistake again. i think there comes a point where when one person has done so much to contribute to making such an excellent product that has improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people and brought an organization THAT much money and publicity, they should be able to get away with more than most people.
the world would probably be a better place if more people got punched. it teaches you a lesson that a mere scolding simply cannot do. what happens when you get a cut? it heals. the human body really isn't all that fragile, the producer didn't even file a complaint, clarkson did.
no top gear isn't cancelled for good, and no clarkson hasn't been fired.
the bbc recently made it a duty of the producers to arrange the catering for the show, enter oisin tymon. it was his fault there was no food, and if you're dealing with a hungry, tired, drunk jeremy clarkson, the last thing you want is for him not to get the steak he was looking forward to.
now clarkson's behavior certainly wasn't very professional, but isn't that part of why we (except Pamperme unless he's trolling) love clarkson? his lack of political correctness and overly british behavior is crucial to top gear's success. so he punched someone who had messed up, it's still just ONE punch... not like he beat the guy senselessly or anything. did oisin deserve to be punched? probably not, but he sure as hell won't be making the same mistake again. i think there comes a point where when one person has done so much to contribute to making such an excellent product that has improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people and brought an organization THAT much money and publicity, they should be able to get away with more than most people.
the world would probably be a better place if more people got punched. it teaches you a lesson that a mere scolding simply cannot do. what happens when you get a cut? it heals. the human body really isn't all that fragile, the producer didn't even file a complaint, clarkson did.
no top gear isn't cancelled for good, and no clarkson hasn't been fired.