[Closed] Top Gear, what a load of prats,

Infantile schoolboy humour. What's not to like?

Nothing really, if you're an infantile schoolboy. Gob-stoppers anyone?

So what you're saying is, Frankie Boyle does jokes funnier than Top Gear.

Amazing.

Granted, the 'urg that is so gay', 'yo bruv, that shirt is well gay' thing is getting old, but to suggest TG-esque comedy is going to breed a new batch of young Bernard Mannings, is a bit of a leap. The kiddies are all too busy playing on the X-boxes to listen to three balding greying old giffers anyway, huh?

Haz I Pwnd U yet?

Seems like they couldn't be arsed thinking up fresh ideas for this series. Bit disappointed really.

really stating the obvious that they are prats. Always have been.

They did used to be more entertaining though.

The direction and filming in the features is still very good.

It's quite refreshing when 99.9% of TV is either totally sterile for fear of offending anyone, or X Factor style reality drivel.

Is that a real statistic? If so, let us have a link or reference - I'm not so sure that 99.9% of TV is made up of Lark Rise To Candleford and X-Factor type stuff - but if it is, then I'm obviously watching a different country's TV.

Or was it just made up on the spot?

I think the real statistic is 90.786583749083509485248720578%

Of course, he could have been exaggerating for comic effect, which is stupid really, becuase Frankie Boyle does that kind of thing so much better, he shouldn't have even bothered.

There was a nice clip on 'The Impression Show'.

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DrJ - Member
Infantile schoolboy humour. What's not to like?
Nothing really, if you're an infantile schoolboy. Gob-stoppers anyone?

I'm 33, but happy to admit my sense of humour hasn't advanced that much since school. I think it makes a nice change to prat about a bit when the rest of life is so serious.

Also, I really don't see how edging away in jest from a creepy guy in a tracksuit with a paedo-tache who puts their arm around you is tantamount to homophobia? Get real.

Would anyone rather we went back to the Top Gear of old where a range of very dull presenters test drive the latest Ford Orion or Nissan Micra and comment on how a rear wash-wipe is an optional extra on the 1.3L but not on the 1.3 LX or how disappointing the mpg is?

cheap shot, troll etc.......it's Top Gear, its fun for people who like it and for people who don't like it, it's something new to moan about other than their tyre pressures

I like it so there - if you don't, turn the channel

I bet you people are the types that complained to Ofcom about the Brand/Ross thing without hearing it

deadlydarcy - Member
It's quite refreshing when 99.9% of TV is either totally sterile for fear of offending anyone, or X Factor style reality drivel.
Is that a real statistic? If so, let us have a link or reference - I'm not so sure that 99.9% of TV is made up of Lark Rise To Candleford and X-Factor type stuff - but if it is, then I'm obviously watching a different country's TV.

Or was it just made up on the spot?

Of course it was made up on the spot, it's a perfectly common turn of phrase. Couldn't you find anything else to be pedantic about?

paedo-tache

what exactly does a paedo-tache look like? I was thinking of growing a comedy tache for Christmas (I was thinking Mexican style) to amuse my 7 year old nephew. I really need to stear clear of paedo-tache territory.

at what point did the world come down to this? if you dont like something dont watch it! get a grip on reality, try going outside instead of moaning about something you cant do anything about, im goin for a ride.

May I just say I watched Top Gear last night, and may I state for the record that it invoked no urges whatsoever to assault, maim or murder any homosexuals from Sheffield.

I did laugh on a number of occasions though.

Thanks.

at what point did the world come down to this? if you dont like something dont watch it!

Great philosophy - don't express an opinion about anything, just ignore it. Could be an improvement for TG, though. "The cornering on this Bonga X93 sucks!!" "Never mind, just go in a straight line".

Of course it was made up on the spot, it's a perfectly common turn of phrase

Hmmm, I don't know...sometimes, you hear "ninety per cent" and some times "ninety five per cent" and sometimes "ninety nine per cent" too. Would you say that 99.9% of the time, people use "99.9%" over the others? It may have been pedantic, but just chucking in a ridiculous statistic to strengthen your point actually weakens it.

Frankie Boyle does that kind of thing so much better

On that we are very much agreed - best leave these kind of gross exaggerations to those who who are good at them...and I think you and Len are struggling.

Made me laugh like a drain for the whole hour & thats all that matters, if it contains traces of homophobic & racism then all the better!

I just think there's something fantastically ironic about a man with well groomed hair and wearing a bead necklace making a joke about another man being gay.

Unless of course these are now indicators of a chaps masculinity ?

I bet you people are the types that complained to Ofcom about the Brand/Ross thing without hearing it

You couldn't be further from the truth.

And for all the people saying 'change the channel', for the millionth time, I quite like Top Gear, but there is quite a bit of it that makes me cringe, and I seriously wonder about the people who find those bits amusing.

if it contains traces of homophobic & racism then all the better!

:facepalm:

and I think you and Len are struggling.

Damn! Play me off Johnny!

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Next up, the whited-up Jackson 3.

I wish I had a clue what you're talking about. Is your trolling failing and you're getting a bit wound up yourself now?

no hes referncing family guy when a joke fails these guys have to make a quicj exit in a music hall style

funnily enough family guy often focuses on gay issues and homophobia and its way more entertaining than top gear

Yeah, are there any internerd forums you know of where I can complain that TG is less funny than some other show? Like Family Guy? I really need to spend my time ineffectually complaining about it.

The original point i was trying to make and it appears failing with some,is that the use of homophobic language and actions is not funny,it panders to a certain element in society who are always looking for the weakest to pick on,and if clarkson etal,say and show its ok,then they accept it,like sheep.

Not thinking for one moment,that the mate they go to the pub or rideing with may be gay,and may be hideing his sexuality,from the bigots he has for so called freinds.

Also why refuse to sit down on a seat that has been sat upon by another man,just how childish can one be.

As for the off button,yes thats easy,but the programe does have some good bits,and it was just the homophobic bit that caused offence.

As for the off button,yes thats easy,but the programe does have some good bits,and it was just the homophobic bit that caused offence.

it was hardly homophobia, it's not like they started jumping homosexuals in the street.

Seems to me if you're going to get all pi55ed off about that mabye we should start picking the forums to bits. I beleive Jey has some sort of conotation, there's usually a weekly post on here regarding obese people. What about BMW/Audi drivers, drivers in general, van drivers, traffic wardens, buses, bus lanes, taxi's, singlespeeders and so on and so forth

mabye its more about growing a pair

Who mentioned him being gay? You assume that was the reason, I thought it was just because he was a very odd young man who confessed to having a fizzing behind his penis whilst driving a Citreon AX...

I really need to spend my time ineffectually complaining about it

Well, you're certainly setting the bar here today for inneffectuality. However, when the troll gets more wound up than the trollees, now that's funny.

Hey I'm not wound up, I'm having a whale of a time.

(was that fattist? Apologies to any porkie bloaters out there)

mabye its more about growing a pair

Damn Straight!

I like Top Gear - it gives me a fizzing feeling behind my penis.

Does that mean I should go out & beat myself up or does it mean I dont take it too seriously..

I'd just like to add, Clarkson's constant anti Audiisms (repeated with his 'slating' of the R8 last night) are just becoming too much. He can go on and on about his other isms as much as he likes but anti Audi is taking things just a bit too far.

That's all.

I don't remember anything mentioned about said young man being gay! I though it was because he looked greasy & unwashed and perhaps a little out of the ordinary, It wasn't a very nice reaction they gave the young man who may have learning difficulties of some sort, so it was uncomfortable humour of sorts. 😕

RepacK - Member
I like Top Gear - it gives me a fizzing feeling behind my penis.

Does that mean I should go out & beat myself up

Errr, more like 'off' probably....

I must have dozed off. Which bit was the homophobic bit? Was it before or after the odd looking audience member came up and sat next to James?

I must have dozed off. Which bit was the homophobic bit? Was it before or after the odd looking audience member came up and sat next to James?

No that was it, he was [i]obviously[/i] gay, and TG was [i]obviously[/i] making grossly offensive homophobic jokes. Luckily, several STW members have leapt to the aid of the poor, effeminate gays, who are completely incapable of defending themselves, the poor little lambs.

🙄

deadlydarcy - Member
Of course it was made up on the spot, it's a perfectly common turn of phrase
Hmmm, I don't know...sometimes, you hear "ninety per cent" and some times "ninety five per cent" and sometimes "ninety nine per cent" too. Would you say that 99.9% of the time, people use "99.9%" over the others? It may have been pedantic, but just chucking in a ridiculous statistic to strengthen your point actually weakens it.

Like I said, it's a turn of phrase which means 'most'...are you really arguing about this? Can I no longer say most X Factor is crap or are you worried I might offend Simon Cowell?

Is anyone on here actually a homosexual who was really offended by someone edging away from a creepy guy with a moustache who said he had a fizzing sensation behind his penis giving him a hug? If not then you really need to get a life rather than being offended and outraged on someone elses behalf. I must have missed the part when they said 'homosexuality is an assault to God and all gays should be beaten with sticks'

This thread is not giving me a fizzing feeling behind my penis. 🙁

This thread is not giving me a fizing feeling behind my penis.

Top Gear has become an instituion which is why people who don't like it watch it. I remember going for weekends away to GT years ago and leaving at 4pm to be back in time for TG because it was perfect Sunday evening TV. Now its just too painful to watch but being Sunday evening, usually with nothing to do its often on in the background. Jeez that makes me sound really dull.

Ricky Gervais should do an office-style parody of Top Gear; it would the only thing to make it more cringeworthy. Unfortunately its also how he is so it would be a show about twunts by a twunt. That could work.

If there was only one empty seat on a bus and it was next to the guy with the 'tache fom top gear last night.....I'd stand! 😆

Like I said, it's a turn of phrase which means 'most'...are you really arguing about this? Can I no longer say most X Factor is crap or are you worried I might offend Simon Cowell?

No no no, this is no good at all. Frankie Boyle would be much better in this scenario, fizzy penis or no.

BRING BACK WILLIAM WOOLLARD!
There, I said it.

jon1973 - Member
paedo-tache
what exactly does a paedo-tache look like? I was thinking of growing a comedy tache for Christmas (I was thinking Mexican style) to amuse my 7 year old nephew. I really need to stear clear of paedo-tache territory.

I think if you are growing a moustache to amuse a 7 year old boy then I would probably think again about what you just said... 😉

Now [i]that[/i] is more Boyle-esque material.

This outrageous outrage has outraged me outrageously.

west kipper - Member
BRING BACK WILLIAM WOOLLARD!

Just a Minute's not as good without him as well... Gawd rest his soul Guvnor...

Or was that Willie Rushton? I always get them muddled up 🙂

Yoda.

AND WHY IS THAT.

Like others have said. Where is the homophobic parts? i would lean away from a women if she said she had a fizzing feeling there as well as not wanting to sit in the seat in the same way they did. I though that it was all just crude willy type jokes and set up but funny never the less.