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[url= http://www.****/tvshowbiz/article-2548802/Top-Gear-switches-low-gear-hosts-Jeremy-Clarkson-James-May-experience-streets-London-cyclists.html ]Looks like his bosses have suggested he needs to try it out himself!
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Impressed that singletrack does not allow direct links to the Daily mail! Keep up the good work.
Embarrassed the STW doesn't allow links to the DM. It'd be understandable if it was for the Grauniad. The readers tend to wear sandals and socks (at the same time), be vegan and be complete A-holes.
Two things from the article.
1. "I don’t mind if cyclists want to come on the road with their silly Victorian distractions, I’m not bothered, but they must behave themselves."
2. Woohoo. Top Gear on Sunday!
re. #1. They're not silly, but you can't argue with the sentiment. All road users should behave themselves.
re. #2. Woohoo!!!
That's the first article I've seen in a while that seems to be a bit of 'healthy debate'. It's probably the DM's hatred of cyclists AND Clarkson that's caused it, but the more this topic is discussed in the media, the better, as far as I'm concerned.
I agree with #1 - behave on the road or face the consequences the same as other road users.
The number of people on here who spout sanctimonious shite about RLJ, positioning, etc then whinge when a car drive for biker is a millimeter in "the wrong place" .....
On the road? Then you get the same penalties REGARDLESS of what form of transport you use....
This made me laugh. The BBC/Guardianista luvvies must be choking on their soya lattes that the filthy hoi polloi prefer this over the PC multi culti drivel that makes up most of the output.
Embarrassed the STW doesn't allow links to the DM. It'd be understandable if it was for the Grauniad. The readers tend to wear sandals and socks (at the same time), be vegan and be complete A-holes.
As opposed to the closed minded, racist, homophobes that read the Mail? Whilst the guardian is the wet lettuce of news papers, at least it's not full of bile and venom targeted at anyone who isn't middle class white British. It is the epitome of gutter journalism and thrives on perpetuating fear and hatred of anything unfamiliar or unknown.
just posted a thread about the producer being interviewed on bbc radio 2 talking about clarkson/hammond filming yesterday.
As far as I can see STW does allow links to the Mail, just not direct links.
The thing about behaving themselves, problem is that there are lots of different views on what that entails.
pulled from my parallel thread closed:
Just heard Evans interviewing the producer of Top Gear, part of the interview mentioned that Hammond and Clarkson where seen cycling in London yesterday and the question was what were they doing? The answer was filming a 'public information' type film about cycling... I think we should not be happy about this but frankly get ready to go to war with the BBC. Clarkson on a bike can only mean sarcasm as the king of cars MISINFORMATION for the drivers of the world.
The BBC/Guardianista luvvies must be choking on their soya lattes that the filthy hoi polloi prefer this over the PC multi culti drivel that makes up most of the output.
Clarkson is one of the BBC's main "luvvies" you must be really really incredibly stupid to not realise that.
Clarkson on a scooter in vietnam was the finest TV for a generation. On a bike in London should be good too...
I think we should not be happy about this but frankly get ready to go to war with the BBC. Clarkson on a bike can only mean sarcasm as the king of cars MISINFORMATION for the drivers of the world.
Maybe wait till the program is aired before jumping to conclusions?
jumping to conclusions
hahaha... based on his twitter storm last week I dont think its a leap in imagination to see where it goes.
Now you know why he started the 'storm'.
'Public information film for cyclists'? Can't see a lot of balance creeping into that, particularly after Clarkson's recent twitter spat. I do wonder if the whole issue has prompted this as a late addition to this run of Top Gear, given that it's being filmed and edited even as the first show goes to air.
Happy to be proved wrong, though.
based on his twitter storm last week I dont think its a leap in imagination to see where it goes
While Jeremy may be anti cycling in London both May and Hammond are avid cyclists so the way the piece is produced will no doubt cast Clarkson as the bad guy but the tone of the piece may also highlight cycling using May and Hammond to counteract Clarksons oafish behaviour.
With Top Gear being one of the biggest programs the BBC has the exposure could do cycling good.
you guys are way more optimistic about Clarkson than me... I'll go get a beer and see if it helps even at this hour.
I think people really do not see that Clarkson has a persona that exists to sell copy. Look at his charity work. I believe that is the the true man.
Would I play a part that brought me riches? Damn sure I would. No different than any other actor.
I read the Guardian and like Top Gear - do I win a prize?
STW's blocking of DM links is great - it's a hateful publication that doesn't need the oxygen of any more publicity.
Well I'll look forward to the Cycling programme they do, rather feel it'll be part of a Top Gear insertion myself but non the less I sit in anticipation waiting to watch Jezzer and Hamster riding thorugh Lonjon.
Wonder if they'll pop into Rapha for a coffee??
Clarkson is a parody of himself IMHO. I used to enjoy his books but stopped getting them a long time ago. He doesn't really bother me, but I can understand why he irritates some.
please no more [s]Lance[/s] Jeremy threads - please make it stop
both May and Hammond are avid cyclists so the way the piece is produced will no doubt cast Clarkson as the bad guy but the tone of the piece may also highlight cycling using May and Hammond to counteract Clarksons oafish behaviour.
They may be singing from similar hymn sheets in some respects though.
http://www.topgear.com/uk/richard-hammond/Richard-on-cyclists-2013-09-30
I think people really do not see that Clarkson has a persona that exists to sell copy. Look at his charity work. I believe that is the the true man.
I'm sure he's kind to animals, too. Did you forget the bit about cheating on his wife with his ex, then taking out a super-injunction against her?
martinhutch - Member
'Public information film for cyclists'?
Funny that, I heard the interview and don't remember Andy Wilman saying anything about a public information film for cyclists.
He did say they were making a public information film like the ones that the government used to make but didn't say anything about it being [i]FOR[/i] cyclists.
Look at his charity work. I believe that is the the true man.
It such a big part of him there is no mention on wiki- I can only assume this is because he shuns publicity
As for clarkson I find it reprehensible that he says stuff he does not believe in just to make money and idiots adore him when he is essentially mocking them
He has a platform and people actually listen to him and revere what he says. He could use this for good or for profit. i believe that is what we should judge him on not his "charity" work.
It is unlikely to make cycling safer but lets keep our fingers crossed
Jeremy tweeted: 'It's weird to have so many angry cyclists following me here. In real life, it's usually the other way round.'
I'm afraid that is undeniably funny 😆
As for clarkson I find it reprehensible that he says stuff he does not believe in just to make money and idiots adore him when he is essentially mocking them
No, he's mocking [i]you[/i] which is why he's adorable. 😀
I heard the interview too, did I really hear Andy willman 'jokingly'talk about a road sweeper going past may and hammond and missing the chance to take a sharp left turn, would seem to sum up the attitude generally! OTOH
James Toseland sounds a decent chap give him the gig?
Why is he mocking me ? Bit hard really as I dont watch or read his output and apart from STW I have no idea what he does or says tbh.
I accept he, like his followers, get a semi out of thinking they have annoyed folk and laughing at their great wit for doing this and I pity them both equally.
Its an endearing quality but easy
Apologies i did not think you/the fanboys were that stupid 😉
See
I accept he, like his followers, get a semi out of thinking they have annoyed folk and laughing at their great wit for doing this and I pity them both equally.
^This. The spluttering of the permaoffended brings me pleasure. Without you Clarkson couldn't exist.
I should thank you for doing your bit. Thanks.
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Lycra on the ouside of jeans, labels still on the clothes.
I'd imagine he'll cycle around a bit then tell everyone to stay in the gutter "out of the cars way".
Why is he mocking me ? Bit hard really as I dont watch or read his output and apart from STW I have no idea what he does or says tbh
How can you comment on him if you don't 'know' him (i.e. read/watch his output)
That makes you as bad as the daily mail readers who spout vitriol about stuff they've never seen or experienced.
Lycra on the ouside of jeans, labels still on the clothes.
I assume you've never seen the show? That's sort of a running gag, notably the labels piece. They did the same in Shere when kitting up in track day cars in the rain.
The spluttering of the permaoffended brings me pleasure. Without you Clarkson couldn't exist.
So he could not exist without someoen who does not rea dhis stuff, but his books or watch his programmes....Logic really is your strong suit.
Are you so deluded you think the "permaoffended" are the ones who buy his books and read his columns and make him rich? Now i knew his fans were gullible but really are you this gullible/stupid?
I should thank you for doing your bit. Thanks.
Happy to help you get a semi at how rude and edgy you are * swoons
I think its strange you wish to offend and get excited by it as you try to get a rise from someone.
Happy days upsetting folk...I wish you luck.
How can you comment on him if you don't 'know' him
Good point if it was what i said
Nice use of the DM to get a reaction- what next tree hugging tofu weaver?
Serious point
What is the fun in getting a reaction by simply provoking those you disagree with ?
I am dangerously close [ possibly past the line even] to doing the same tbh
Really what is the point?
Shitty page bumpy glitch appears to be back!
I am dangerously close [ possibly past the line even] to doing the same tbhReally what is the point?
You're amusing me. Please carry on.
What is the fun in getting a reaction by simply provoking those you disagree with ?
Have you ever read a politics thread on here, Junky? 😉
The number of times someone writes something along the lines of, "If it annoys [Group x], then that's great!". Not sure you've ever berated anyone for that.
has he got ducktape across his mouth aswell? can't really make out. Piece will obviously be a pisstake just wondering whether clarkson or cyclists will be the butt of the joke. Coz jokes like
aren't really that funny when you consider how often it occurs and how dangerous it actually is.a road sweeper going past may and hammond and missing the chance to take a sharp left turn,
that line gets trotted out all the time, sounding a little tired. He certainly likes to live up to his "persona" and it sells (so does the DM), but the more we hear about him the more it sounds like either it was the real him all along or he's becoming the parody he created.I think people really do not see that Clarkson has a persona that exists to sell copy
He can be a funny bloke right enough but I think he seriously believes some of the stuff he's joking about.
I am not saying i have never done it Cpt [ though denial of the obvious is a STW trait as well 😉 ] and I tend to fight fire with fire [ which is not always wise either to be fair]. However, I was , perhaps rather optimistically, expecting an answer as to what the posters got from doing this. Unfortunately I got 5ths type reply
Junkyard. Have a look at what he does for "Help For Heroes". The lack of crowing about this only makes him go up in my estimation.
A great deal of the Top Gear access to the Military is due to this work. Think back on all the the episodes the military are involved. It is not because it appeals to the simple minded Squaddie.
meh, the mans obviously a dick his stupid twitter spat has proved that hes actually as bigotted in real life as his 'TV persona'
made all the more depressing by the popularity of the way past its sell by date show, but as pointed out above it does appeal to the simple minded*
this looks like a half arsed effort buy the beeb to try and counter act some of the negative publicity, that as shown in the pic will just result of more pisstaking of cyclists, i suppose we'll just have to take it on the chin, or infact not watch it!
* yeah I know im a condescending-tofu-loving-bbc-guardian-farage-hating-lefty,
Honestly can't believe these idiots are still on the TV. I guess it's the mentality of the majority of the population that keep them on there.
It's not even that Clarkson is anti-cycling - they're just not funny or entertaining. It's badly scripted, predicable dribble.