DodgeDusk Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11493270/Jeremy-Clarkson-to-be-sacked-by-the-BBC.html For those unaware, Jeremy Clarkson got suspended from the BBC on March 10th due a report saying that he physically assaulted a member of Top Gear's production team in a hotel after a day's filming, due to the hotel not serving hot food for the rest of the day. Full details are in the link above I wouldn't be surprised if Top Gear ended because of this. Or, to be more precise, the Top Gear people currently know. I'm not a huge fan of Clarkson, but I do think he has his moments. Saying that, his actions here are inexcusable, in my opinion I wasn't sure if this should have been posted in General or Entertainment. I decided on the latter since this has affected what is arguably one of, if not the most-viewed entertainment show on television. Apologies if it's in the wrong sub-forum EDIT: Made the title more accurate Edited March 24, 2015 by DodgeDusk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Top Gear is done. Finito. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyFireMage Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 That's kind of a downer. My family liked their show. =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 can't say i'm especially surprised rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excellen Browning Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 End of Top Gear. Moment of silence for one of teevee's greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynstein Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 TBH, Clarkson's type of humour was dated. I liked Top Gear best when they did car analysis, but whenever they went on trips, they (especially Clarkson) would make derogatory remarks about the places they've been in. There's also the fact Clarkson's staunch nationalism gets boring really quick if you're not British/don't support Britain. The Falklands/Malvinas thing was very bad. It's like going to one of the most patriotic places in the US and taunting Americans for the Vietnam War. You just don't do that. I don't see James May and Richard Hammond following Clarkson, though. Hammond does a lot more at the BBC than co-presenting Top Gear, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) I mean, he was a good entertainer (and Top Gear's a money-printing machine), but he drunkenly king-hit a producer. He was never gonna get back from that. Wouldn't be too surprised if Top Gear's guys set up a basically identical show under another name and another broadcaster, but it just wouldn't be the same. I think Top Gear UK (dunno about the spin-offs) is done for sure, though. Edited March 25, 2015 by Parrhesia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) The Falklands/Malvinas thing was very bad. It's like going to one of the most patriotic places in the US and taunting Americans for the Vietnam War. You just don't do that. they did go into the bible belt and spray paint homoerotic and antireligious phrases on each others' cars. granted, that episode was hilarious. Edited March 25, 2015 by dondon151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) RIP, the best entertainment show, in the wuuurld. Truly depressing. There is a glimmer of hope in this news story, though: http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-03-24/bbc-still-deciding-jeremy-clarksons-fate/ If this falls through though, there is a chance Clarkson could go and work with Netflix. If Hammond and May followed, they could potentially make their own car entertainment program. Edited March 25, 2015 by Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmar Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Honestly, I'm really just surprised it took him this long to punch someone in the mouth. Top Gear is probably done for, but honestly accidentally letting the Indestructible Four-by-Four get washed out with the tide was probably the high point anyway. (Like Cerberus said, Hammond does his fair share of other BBC stuff, and May does on occasion too. Or was the big gay wine adventure on another channel? I forget.) Edited March 25, 2015 by Emmar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magical CC Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 TBH, Clarkson's type of humour was dated. I liked Top Gear best when they did car analysis, but whenever they went on trips, they (especially Clarkson) would make derogatory remarks about the places they've been in. There's also the fact Clarkson's staunch nationalism gets boring really quick if you're not British/don't support Britain. The Falklands/Malvinas thing was very bad. It's like going to one of the most patriotic places in the US and taunting Americans for the Vietnam War. You just don't do that. I don't see James May and Richard Hammond following Clarkson, though. Hammond does a lot more at the BBC than co-presenting Top Gear, for example. He taunted Americans for the Vietnam War? I didnt know he is that awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irysa Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think Clarkson being a massive wanker is kind of the point of Top Gear. He's the snarky glue that keeps everything together, Hammond and May are only entertaining because of how Clarkson plays off them. May is bland and dorky, Hammond is hyperidealistic and modern, both are only actually endearing due to the contrast of Clarkson's cynical middle ground where he can mock them for it. It's like doing a comedy sketch without the straight man basically, except the straight man is a twat as well (but you get my point). This however, leads to the inevitable reality that massive wankers will continue to act like massive wankers off the set. If they ever do find someone to replace Clarkson, the same thing will inevitably happen unless the new guy just manufactures his wankery, which won't be as convincing, so it won't be as amusing. tl;dr - wankers on tv can be a laugh but employing them is a peril in itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) The Falklands/Malvinas thing was very bad. It's like going to one of the most patriotic places in the US and taunting Americans for the Vietnam War. You just don't do that. The people who assaulted the TG crew in the Falklands misinterpreted a car's fucking license plate and decided they want blood for it. I'm pretty sure a majority of the attackers didn't even know why they were attacking the crew aside from the fact that they were British. Completely fucking ridiculous. Edit: Also update: https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/580668592448016385 Jeremy Clarkson himself hasn't heard a thing amid all these sacking reports. I'm still hopeful something can be done. Edited March 25, 2015 by Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynstein Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 The people who assaulted the TG crew in the Falklands misinterpreted a car's fucking license plate and decided they want blood for it. I'm pretty sure a majority of the attackers didn't even know why they were attacking the crew aside from the fact that they were British. Completely fucking ridiculous. Oh trust me, they know. The Malvinas defeat was very painful to the Argentinians. And I don't believe one bit the BBC's version that it was just a coincidence. I'm not that stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Oh trust me, they know. The Malvinas defeat was very painful to the Argentinians. And I don't believe one bit the BBC's version that it was just a coincidence. I'm not that stupid. Hey look, that licence plate slightly references a date/place where Britain fucked us sideways after we initiated a war with them. Let's murder them. Fucking crazy bastards. You cannot defend their actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 it was bound to happen. he's an asshole. too bad, though Hey look, that licence plate slightly references a date/place where Britain fucked us sideways after we initiated a war with them. Let's murder them. Fucking crazy bastards. You cannot defend their actions. please don't speak about issues you don't know anything about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 It's entirely possible that another network will create a similar show with Clarkson, the concept's too popular to not try and remilk. There's a lot of British humour the trio produce that's lost on the rest of the world, I can't think of many Brits who actually watch it for the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 i've been hearing a lot of rumours going on about a possible netflix joint. that'd be pretty cool, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 please don't speak about issues you don't know anything about Genuinely curious here; please enlighten me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Genuinely curious here; please enlighten me. sincerely don't want to derail this thread. plus it's a heavy kinda thing. you can hit me up privately though if you wanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynstein Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'll come out of the closet and say I love TG. BBC HD aired a Top Fails episode here and it showed the rednecks bullying Clarkson and co. for provoking them. It was pretty wild. Apparently Hammond left TG too. They'll probably reunite somewhere else, and BBC's attempt to continue TG without them will fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I know both May and Hammond have stated he will not continue presenting Top Gear without Clarkson. And it's not a bad thing to love TG. It's a hugely popular show simply because of the three presenters and their shenanigans, so it's no surprise this whole thing has caused a shitstorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynstein Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I know both May and Hammond have stated he will not continue presenting Top Gear without Clarkson. And it's not a bad thing to love TG. It's a hugely popular show simply because of the three presenters and their shenanigans, so it's no surprise this whole thing has caused a shitstorm. The thing is that Clarkson is a conservative and the world is becoming more and more allergic to politically incorrect humour, at least in certain circles. But I love TG for the fluff it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 wonder what's gonna happen with the magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 The thing is that Clarkson is a conservative and the world is becoming more and more allergic to politically incorrect humour, at least in certain circles. This is a bad thing, if it is indeed true. People in positions of power are obviously going to react to some things though if it concerns them because Top Gear has such a massive global fanbase/influence, and anything said on TG - whether it's intended as a joke or not - could actually be taken seriously by some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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