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dnieves · 03-10-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NWFRS

He's worth his weight in gold.

Even if he's dropped, someone will pick him up.

Although it WOULD ruin TopGear...not quite to the American TopGear level of ruined...but ruined nonetheless. :-(

American Top Gear <ugh!> -talk about a no chemistry snore fest. I really wanted to like it especially with Jeremy's frequent snide anti American remarks (funny how he always gushes over American celebrities). Don't get me wrong, I think Jezza is a riot but he has that British/Eurotrash superiority complex. Adam Ferrara comes across as a NY caricature, Rutledge is a poor man's James May and Tanner is a weak Richard Hammond/Stig hybrid. One good thing about the US Top Gear frequently shows American muscle cars.

Don't discount The Hamster, Captain Slow, and The Stig. The orangutan needs them just as much!

rice_classic · 03-10-2015, 10:51 PM

Interesting thought.. He's just suspended nothing has mentioned fired but let's think about this..

HBO is launching its streaming service and it could really benefit from having a hugely popular show like Top Gear in its lineup especially considering that HBO broadcasts in the UK. HBO has the money AND Top Gear could retain its crucially important sense of ridicule without the fear of losing sponsors which it currently enjoys being on the BBC but yet by being on the BBC it can't be too offensive because the BBC is a government owned network and the show is a form of representation. With HBO, Jeremy would actually have greater freedom for irreverence.

Top Gear UK brought to you by HBO spells out all kinds of win. Someone should email HBO right now.

brandonblt2 · 03-10-2015, 10:57 PM

Apparently he tired to punch one of the producers

jdmblood · 03-10-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonblt2

Apparently he tired to punch one of the producers

where did you get that? he doesnt seem like the violent type to me

REAV3R · 03-11-2015, 12:24 AM

^^Eh?!?

Did we forget the Piers Morgan incident(s)? That whole HBO Top Gear thing... Now THAT sounds like Clarkson-UNLEASHED! HA! Love me some Top Gear UK!

Nickel · 03-11-2015, 01:08 AM

They know the show is nothing without him, I feel like they're just playing politics because he makes them feel stupid because they probably are just a bunch of tight asses? Worse case scenario, JC starts another motoring show and every single fan of Top Gear goes with him.

rice_classic · 03-11-2015, 01:57 AM

Netflix or HBO. For the love of GAWD!

DAEMANO · 03-11-2015, 05:32 AM

If Clarkson swung on a producer, try not to forget, the producer is also a co-worker. Most workplaces have a zero tolerance policy for matters like this, so it's likely that Clarkson had to be suspended during the investigation. It's probably not a matter of political correctness or the BBC not knowing Clarkson's value, but instead a legal matter about non-threatening work environment

brandonblt2 · 03-11-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jdmblood

where did you get that? he doesnt seem like the violent type to me

Here's the link
http://www.carthrottle.com/post/why-...remy-clarkson/

MightyMeeple · 03-11-2015, 10:44 AM

Publicity stunt.

f0rge · 03-11-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO

If Clarkson swung on a producer, try not to forget, the producer is also a co-worker. Most workplaces have a zero tolerance policy for matters like this, so it's likely that Clarkson had to be suspended during the investigation. It's probably not a matter of political correctness or the BBC not knowing Clarkson's value, but instead a legal matter about non-threatening work environment

DON'T YOU COME IN HERE WITH YOUR LOGIC!

babydriver · 03-11-2015, 11:54 AM

I wonder if this behavior is somehow linked to his crazy driving of the RC-F in last week's segment? Not that the two incidents are related, but maybe it reflects a more fundamental problem with JC's inability to control his temper, a classic symptom of bipolar disorder. I suppose more will come out later.

This is not the first time that a star got too big for his britches.

Mr.Impreza · 03-11-2015, 12:02 PM

I think behind the scenes working at Top Gear is hard and there is a lot of rules and red tape and i believe his just fed up with it because the show has gotten so popular that ever little thing he says offends someone compared to the earlier years, from season 10 and under the show wasn't as huge.

Anyways, just my opinion on this matter.

jdmblood · 03-11-2015, 01:37 PM

im just mad at him over his shitty rcf review

03-10-2015, 10:51 PM	#16
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Interesting thought.. He's just suspended nothing has mentioned fired but let's think about this.. HBO is launching its streaming service and it could really benefit from having a hugely popular show like Top Gear in its lineup especially considering that HBO broadcasts in the UK. HBO has the money AND Top Gear could retain its crucially important sense of ridicule without the fear of losing sponsors which it currently enjoys being on the BBC but yet by being on the BBC it can't be too offensive because the BBC is a government owned network and the show is a form of representation. With HBO, Jeremy would actually have greater freedom for irreverence. Top Gear UK brought to you by HBO spells out all kinds of win. Someone should email HBO right now. __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

03-11-2015, 12:24 AM	#19
REAV3R Former Boost Junkie Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Schofield Barracks Posts: 119 Thanks: 119 Thanked 64 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^Eh?!? Did we forget the Piers Morgan incident(s)? That whole HBO Top Gear thing... Now THAT sounds like Clarkson-UNLEASHED! HA! Love me some Top Gear UK! __________________ "Asking the front wheels of a car to do their normal job of steering while handling more than 170hp is like asking a man to wire a plug while juggling... penguins... while making love... to a beautiful woman while on fire, on stage... in front of the Queen. It's all going to go wrong." ~ J.Clarkson

03-11-2015, 01:57 AM	#21
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Netflix or HBO. For the love of GAWD! __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

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MightyMeeple Slower than Fast Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Research Triangle Park, NC Posts: 431 Thanks: 290 Thanked 220 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Publicity stunt. __________________ *Build Thread*

03-11-2015, 11:54 AM	#26
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03-10-2015, 10:57 PM	#17
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Nickel Nick Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2013 10 Series GT86 #182 of 2500 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 96 Thanks: 40 Thanked 49 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They know the show is nothing without him, I feel like they're just playing politics because he makes them feel stupid because they probably are just a bunch of tight asses? Worse case scenario, JC starts another motoring show and every single fan of Top Gear goes with him.

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