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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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oh christ, this is absurd. TG did nothing wrong, and i give them respect for showing the crash for people to see how dangerous driving-even on a closed circuit- can be.

Also, doesn't anyone realize that humor is one way humans deal with tragedy?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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some people they are just idiots... if you don't like the show don't watch it, damnit. no one is forcing you....
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Well, free speech is one thing, but it is a fact beyond debate that alcohol and speed, especially with immature or unskilled drivers, are the top two killers on the road today. I basically have to agree with the comments about BBC and top gear being irresponsible. If you are a bird or a mouse you don't go around glorifying hungry cats.
I didn't realize Richard was doing drugs and alcohol when he was speeding irresponsibly on public roads without taking any safety precautions whatsoever.............. Damn that's very irresponsible indeed!
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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50 calling and complaining....I would hardly call that a lot of people. In fact it's probably the same 20 people making multiple calls.

Sometimes bad press is blown out of proportion. This is how the voice of a few unhappy people can cause corporate changes. Imagine how many people watched the show and thought their comments were humorous? I was one of hundreds of thousands that laughed out loud with Clarkson's comments.

Top Gear is not journalism. It's purely entertainment and humor. Let the un PC humor continue damn it!!!
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Top Gear is junk.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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NO matter what, someone will always be upset.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
TopGear=Realtalk.
Heck they beat up Lexus and I still love the show!
Watch the second episode. Jeremy actually said he was impressed with the GS450h. It was the first car he brought up
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Watch the second episode. Jeremy actually said he was impressed with the GS450h. It was the first car he brought up
If you want to see the season 9 episode 2. Download the show and it is at 14min and 47 sec into the show. Make sure to to see the Veyron high speed run int the beginning.

http://thepiratebay.org/tv/74/S09/

Chu...
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