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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 Worth reading this too: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,22006440317,00.html Clarkson's article, if you haven't seen it. Cheers you up a bit. |
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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: http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/sto...457717,00.html http://www.transport2000.org.uk/news...sArticleID=239 |
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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 Worth reading this too: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,22006440317,00.html Clarkson's article, if you haven't seen it. Cheers you up a bit. The phrases "worth reading" and "by Jeremy Clarkson" do not belong in the same sentence. -- Stephen It's never too late, as a wise person once said. I think it was Kylie. |
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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: http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/sto...457717,00.html http://www.transport2000.org.uk/news...p?NewsArticleI D=239 18 months ago..... -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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Stephen Farrow wrote:
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 Worth reading this too: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,22006440317,00.html Clarkson's article, if you haven't seen it. Cheers you up a bit. The phrases "worth reading" and "by Jeremy Clarkson" do not belong in the same sentence. Have you actually read any of his work? I suspect not. -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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SteveH wrote:
Stephen Farrow wrote: 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 Worth reading this too: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,22006440317,00.html Clarkson's article, if you haven't seen it. Cheers you up a bit. 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. -- Stephen Drusilla: Do you love my insides? The parts you can't see? Spike: Eyeballs to entrails, my sweet. |
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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? -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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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. -- Stephen The chimp, playing hockey? Is that based on the Chekhov? |
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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. -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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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. -- Stephen I've Googled till I just can't Google no more. |
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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. -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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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. |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
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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. |
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On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:09:07 +0100, Charles piece
wrote: 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. Errr, have you read the Indy lately? A greater misnomer is hard to imagine. -- Fig |
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"Boltar" wrote in message
oups.com... 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. The BBC is obliged to benefit the public, not just show them what they want. Judging by the amount of speed-related crashes, maybe it's something the people need... 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. How about just balancing out good/bad so people don't get a one-sided view of things? Blaming it on "dreary little men" is a bit childish, isn't it? B2003 |
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d wrote: The BBC is obliged to benefit the public, not just show them what they want. Sorry? Sounds to me like you wish watching the BBC was some mandated compulsory activity , perhaps with some political and social propanda? Very 1950s russia. If you make programs no one wants to watch , no one will watch them. Unless you force them too of course. Judging by the amount of speed-related crashes, maybe it's something the people need... Using the same logic we shouldn't have crime dramas because some people murder or take drugs or Crimewatch because villains will copy what they see or any news at all in fact in case it gives some dropout some ideas. How about just balancing out good/bad so people don't get a one-sided view TG is entertainment, nothing more. Whats there to balance? of things? Blaming it on "dreary little men" is a bit childish, isn't it? Not really. The Health and Safety industry is killing many activities in this country. Some schools don't allow "violent" games like rugby in case little Johnny breaks his wrist and his muppet parents smell compensation money with full backing from dreary little men in the HSE (who probably weren't allowed to climb trees as a child and are getting their own back) , every council has to spend money making sure theres no cracks in paving stones in case some idiot trips , shops have to make sure they're signs everywhere warning of dangerous trip hazards like a mop , and on and on it goes. Its pathetic and so are the people who pander to it. B2003 |
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