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So you're not a fan.
I agree with many of your points in the Rant Thread, Gon2seed, but it is still the only car programme where petrolheads get the best information of the latest makes/models. It's a good show, great presenters, topical, and amusing all at the same time. I don't advocate powerful machines being driven in a dangerous way and I'm sure if I was in your line of work or any other emergency service I would have more of a voice on that. Hammond took his chances, he's not a hero, just frickin' lucky, if the show wasn't so popular the papers could have and would have put a hard line on the nature of the stunt and it's purpose to the viewers.
I agree with many of your points in the Rant Thread, Gon2seed, but it is still the only car programme where petrolheads get the best information of the latest makes/models. It's a good show, great presenters, topical, and amusing all at the same time. I don't advocate powerful machines being driven in a dangerous way and I'm sure if I was in your line of work or any other emergency service I would have more of a voice on that. Hammond took his chances, he's not a hero, just frickin' lucky, if the show wasn't so popular the papers could have and would have put a hard line on the nature of the stunt and it's purpose to the viewers.
I personally believe blaming Top Gear for the high road-based mortality is a bit like blaming death metal for a few kids shooting loads of other kids. It's all about the parenting.
I've been exposed to more than enough boy racer culture and death metal, but have never felt the urge to go out and thrape the shit out of a Vauxhall Nova, or shoot a shit load of my peers because I wasn't picked for football, because I was raised proper.
I've been exposed to more than enough boy racer culture and death metal, but have never felt the urge to go out and thrape the shit out of a Vauxhall Nova, or shoot a shit load of my peers because I wasn't picked for football, because I was raised proper.
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Have to say last nights episode og TG was the most boring ever. Roadworks?? Please don't gove one of the best programmes on telly a conscience.
Did anyone else think Hammond looked fooked?? Not surprising when you roll at 230 mph and your head acts as an instant brake. Nasty and lucky bastard!
People like taking risks for fun. People like doing things that cause death. Drugs, drinking, smoking, driving stupidly fast cars etc. Whilst i'm all for promoting certain safety and responsibilty when it comes to such matters, it won't stop people doing it.
Hammond was driving on an airstrip in in a specialised vehicle adhering to strict safety standards. He had the mother of all blow outs. Not his fault. Any young muppet who takes inspiration from this to drive like a moron on the public road is a fool. Like Jimbob said programmes like Top gear can't be blamed for this.
Did anyone else think Hammond looked fooked?? Not surprising when you roll at 230 mph and your head acts as an instant brake. Nasty and lucky bastard!
People like taking risks for fun. People like doing things that cause death. Drugs, drinking, smoking, driving stupidly fast cars etc. Whilst i'm all for promoting certain safety and responsibilty when it comes to such matters, it won't stop people doing it.
Hammond was driving on an airstrip in in a specialised vehicle adhering to strict safety standards. He had the mother of all blow outs. Not his fault. Any young muppet who takes inspiration from this to drive like a moron on the public road is a fool. Like Jimbob said programmes like Top gear can't be blamed for this.
gon2seed
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You are absolutely right of course, I just have the miss fortune to read the tabloids at work and they have been mounting a nausiating campaign to get Hammond beatified. There is no link, I just don't like the programme or its presenters, so I thought I would have a rant. Irrational, spurious arguements, biased and opioniated! But that's what makes a good rant. I felt better after. I think it was the the thought of being nice that really riled me! Of course I spend my life trying to fit in, smoothing my passage (ooer!), and generally wanting to be liked, as many of us do; but even though its a compliment, "nice" still sounds a bit wet!jimbob23 said:
Nice one, jimbob23. 
Augustus Gloop
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Clarkson on Sunday: "People who drive at 50 in the outside lane of the motorway are child molesters."
cookie_monster
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did anybody watch their american road trip last night.
i sat there for the entirety of the show, absolutely pissing myself.
loving the gay/pro-democrat/anti country & western slogans in the deep south....oh how wrong that was.
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i sat there for the entirety of the show, absolutely pissing myself.
loving the gay/pro-democrat/anti country & western slogans in the deep south....oh how wrong that was.
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Augustus Gloop
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Funniest thing I've seen for ages. A classic TV moment.cookie_monster said:
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i think ill probably watch the repeat on tuesday as well.MISS T said:
i cant think which bit was my favourite....but possibly either the cow or the clothes in the boot.
im not gonna do too many spoilers
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i know what you mean.. you could hear the genuine terror in may's voice when he obviously thought hammond was going to drive off before realising he needed a jump start lol..MISS T said:
i know he looked gay as a window, but for some reason seeing hammond in his pick-up really made me want to drive across america wearing a cowboy hat and shades..
cookie_monster
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me too, but i draw the line at 'brokeback' *blush*dirtybobby said:
although ive already got my cowboy boots!
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