I can promise you that absolutely none of Clarkson's problems have to do with his reviews of cars LOL

 

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.

 

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.

 

Nah it's spot on. Clarkson likes to pick a narrative and "bend" the truth to fit, he has on several occasions (that I've seen could be more) outright made stuff up and he knew full well he was doing it.

 

Show me a person who doesn't hold biases towards certain makes and I'll show you a person who's never driven a car.

 

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.

 

+1. coming from britain, i understand a lot of their 'style' and biases, although i'm not even sure they actually believe the stereotypes and cliches they present endlessly, but it sure is funny. clarkson is the brash private school (privileged) snob (or 'public school' as they say there for some strange reason) - a bit like john cleese. hammond is the 'blue collar' guy with the northern accent. and james may represents some affluent suburban guy with 'sensible' and reserved tastes - a bit like michael palin.

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.

 

If you saw his RCF piece, you'd understand my comment. It was pure, unencumbered, intentional misrepresentation, i.e., BS.

HIs pathetic attempt to disparage the new F was insulting to anyone with grey matter.

 

Do you read May's column (not his editorial column up front) in the Top Gear magazine, where he gives driving tips, explains how auto systems work, and occasionally gets into other car/bike subjects, then asks if he has earned a pint for his advice? It is very good......IMO one of the best in any auto magazine.

 

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.

 

that the two are separate? Charge him, fine him for his behavior - But as an entertainer, let him go back to entertaining us.

 

According to BBC news, the "inquisition" is now underway...

 

I saw it. It was funny. He hated the car, people have the right to love and hate things as they wish. Someone like Clarkson who is paid for his opinion is not obligated to deliver a certain opinion. I thought their bit about the SC430 being the worst car ever made was funny too, the way they left it for Hammond because he likes terrible things. I obviously think calling the SC430 the worst car ever made is ridiculous...and so do they. Its a comedy show.

Don't let it bother you. He can call my car rubbish all he wants, doesn't hurt me.

 

Exactly. Representing TG as a serious "car" show is ludicrous. It is entertainment, largely aimed at an automotive interest group.

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.

 

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.