Stephen Farrow wrote:

SteveH wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote:

SteveH wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote:

The phrases "worth reading" and "by Jeremy Clarkson" do not belong in
the same sentence.
Have you actually read any of his work?
Yes I have, thank you.
The books, or the newspaper rants?
Both. He's a hack.

And you have no sense of humour.

Really? I have no sense of humour because I fail to appreciate the
burblings of a hack writer whose work cynically panders to the lowest
common denominator?

Clarkson's books and columns amply demonstrate that he wouldn't
recognise genuine wit if it sat on his face. The fact that you're
engaging in such a spirited defence of such a ****-poor excuse for a
writer strongly suggests that neither, unfortunately, would you.

I actually doubt you've done any extensive reading of Clarkson's writing
given that you appear to hate him so much.
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SteveH wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote:

SteveH wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote:

SteveH wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote:

The phrases "worth reading" and "by Jeremy Clarkson" do not belong in
the same sentence.
Have you actually read any of his work?
Yes I have, thank you.
The books, or the newspaper rants?
Both. He's a hack.
And you have no sense of humour.
Really? I have no sense of humour because I fail to appreciate the
burblings of a hack writer whose work cynically panders to the lowest
common denominator?

Clarkson's books and columns amply demonstrate that he wouldn't
recognise genuine wit if it sat on his face. The fact that you're
engaging in such a spirited defence of such a ****-poor excuse for a
writer strongly suggests that neither, unfortunately, would you.

I actually doubt you've done any extensive reading of Clarkson's writing
given that you appear to hate him so much.

Then you would be wrong (and I don't "hate" him - he's not worth the
effort), a state with which I imagine you are *quite* familiar.


--

Stephen

Philippa: Can we make this brew fairly speedy? I'm
worried about the traffic.
Twinkle: Well, I'm worried about burning me flipping mouth.
I've got a sex life to think of, you know.

In article ,
(SteveH) wrote:

http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/sto...457717,00.html

http://www.transport2000.org.uk/news...p?NewsArticleI
D=239

18 months ago.....

Exactly. As the man said, "a little less fawning". Would you rather read
a factual article about Princess Diana written in July 1997, or one
written in September 1997?

(Yes, I know... neither. But you see my point!)


Adrian

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SteveH ) gurgled happily, sounding much like they
were saying :

Clarkson's books and columns amply demonstrate that he wouldn't
recognise genuine wit if it sat on his face. The fact that you're
engaging in such a spirited defence of such a ****-poor excuse for a
writer strongly suggests that neither, unfortunately, would you.

I actually doubt you've done any extensive reading of Clarkson's
writing given that you appear to hate him so much.

Clarkson's column in CAR 15ish years ago was far more entertaining than any
of his recent output - since he started to believe his own hype - and yet
still came a poor second to the other regular columnists (Bulgin,
Llewellyn, Bishop) and contributors (Cropley et al)

Marc Brett wrote:

On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:09:00 GMT, "Heavyhorses"
wrote:

Found this "save top gear" petition link on another forum, if you are
remotely interested, sign online he-
http://www.petitiononline.com/tg100/petition.html

A bit less fawning and a bit more sense from the other side:

Sense from the Guardian and Transport 2000? I suppose if you're
some yoghurt knitting car hating hippie who lives in a treehouse then
perhaps it would seem like sense. To quote from the article you
mentioned: TG apparently "should be replaced by a programme promoting
sensible driving in sensible vehicles". Yeah , that'll really pull the
viewers in. I can just see people lining up to what some pasty faced
humourless "saftey campaigner" showing us how to drive at 29.99mph
down a high street followed by an exciting clip about pedestrian
crossing
ettiquette.

Perhaps we should ban all programs about anything exciting or fast
and live in a dull grey little world run by dreary little men who
wouldn't
know fun if it smacked them in the face. Like you perhaps.

B2003

Stephen Farrow wrote:
Really? I have no sense of humour because I fail to appreciate the
burblings of a hack writer whose work cynically panders to the lowest
common denominator?

What common demoninator would that be? People who like cars? People
who are right wing?

Clarkson's books and columns amply demonstrate that he wouldn't
recognise genuine wit if it sat on his face. The fact that you're

So point us in the direction of a journalist who in your opinion does
have
geniune wit.

B2003

In message , Stephen Farrow
writes
Really? I have no sense of humour because I fail to appreciate the
burblings of a hack writer whose work cynically panders to the lowest
common denominator?
So you only ever read the Independent, and wouldn't dare look at
anything else just incase it had a hint of bias.
--
Charles.

In message , Stephen Farrow
writes
The phrases "worth reading" and "by Jeremy Clarkson" do not belong in
the same sentence.
You've either never read a book by him or you've no sense of humour.
--
Charles.

Boltar wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote:
Really? I have no sense of humour because I fail to appreciate the
burblings of a hack writer whose work cynically panders to the lowest
common denominator?

What common demoninator would that be? People who like cars? People
who are right wing?

People who are stupid enough to think that his opinions are actually
worth reading.


Clarkson's books and columns amply demonstrate that he wouldn't
recognise genuine wit if it sat on his face. The fact that you're

So point us in the direction of a journalist who in your opinion does
have
geniune wit.

Almost anyone would be an improvement.

--

Stephen

I know all the games... pin the thing on the thing... pass the thing...

Charles piece wrote:
In message , Stephen Farrow
writes
The phrases "worth reading" and "by Jeremy Clarkson" do not belong in
the same sentence.
You've either never read a book by him or you've no sense of humour.

We've covered this already. Do try and keep up.

--

Stephen

Rose: If you're an alien, why do you sound like you're from the north?
The Doctor: Lots of planets have a north.