Clarkson on the one show.

[NTECUK]

Is this just a little bit overreacking.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15977813

[carelesschucca]

Unison should get a grip...

[Sally]

I love that man.

[daveyrach]

Massive over-reaction, I don't understand why people pay any attention to Clarkson, he makes comments about this all the time, so why are people so surprised and offended.

Personally I like Clarkson because he has his opinions and he doesn't sugar coat it for anyone & speaks his mind. But then again I am someone who does not agree with the strikes.

[Sally]

He says exactly what we all laugh and joke about with our mates, only difference he does it on national television with millions watching.

[carelesschucca]

And being honest do you think even Clarkson believes in half of his 'opinions'

[daveyrach]

He says exactly what we all laugh and joke about with our mates, only difference he does it on national television with millions watching.

I may even stretch to say he says what some of us are thinking.

[Sally]

And being honest do you think even Clarkson believes in half of his 'opinions'

Nope, but he loves the reaction he gets.

[Biker Biggles]

JC is a professional attention seeker and is very good at it
He certainly has the right initials for it.
But anyone who takes him seriously should see their doctor.

[grh1904]

Sky News this morning reported that a senior figure within one of the unions (UNISON ??) stated that all those public sector workers who didn't strike are "SCABS".

The UNISON website has an announcement that Dave Prentice (their General Secretary??) has called on the BBC to sack Clarkson IMMEDIATELY, and goes on to say that it is a democratic right to take action.

Hmmm, isn't it a democratic right to speak out against industrial action, and isn't Clarkson's comment akin to a union General Secretary calling their own members SCABS.

If the union leaders want the public to respect their right to strike, they in turn have to respect the rights of those that wish to speak out against it - after all isn't that a persons democratic right???

[grh1904]

went back & found the link to Prentice: -

http://unison.org.uk/asppresspack/pressrelease_view.asp?id=2544

[-Ralph-]

Ha, ha, Clarkson's a classic. As already said, he's a professional attention seeker and a wannabe comedian! Those making a fuss about this and taking it seriously are the ones I actually feel pity for, they really need to get a life!

The whole reason that he was bought on the show was to say something controversial.

How come nobody is moaning about the studio audience! They clearly thought it was pretty funny.

And Alex Jones and Matt Baker's reaction is not shock, it's a desperate attempt not to join the laughter. Look at the smirk that flashes across both faces as the camera flicks back to them when he says "guilt edged pensions".

NuuDnqSPnhA

[-Ralph-]

The whole reason that he was bought on the show was to say something controversial

Just gone back to watch the full episode. Listen to his introduction to the show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8uRDeDxT7k&feature=player_embedded

EDIT: it's an episode from last year, but the point of getting him on is clear.

[Biker Biggles]

Hes a sort of blokes version of Jade Goody which makes him entertainment rather than social comment.

[Messie]

Clarkson hates bikers. What if he'd said all bikers should be taken outside and shot in front of their family?

[slark01]

Clarkson hates bikers. What if he'd said all bikers should be taken outside and shot in front of their family?
Then I would say " yea whatever Clarkson. Can we have people with big ego's to be shot as well? ". ;-)

Ste

[-Ralph-]

Clarkson hates bikers. What if he'd said all bikers should be taken outside and shot in front of their family?

He's probably said something similar about bikers in the past. I doubt many bikers would take it seriously.

Do you usually take things said by Jeremy Clarkson seriously? About bikers? About the French? About politicians?

If the answer is yes, well there are places you can phone for help.

If no, then one day he makes a comment which is about your social group, and you take that seriously, but didn't take any of his previous comments about other groups seriously, then where does the problem lie?

[Messie]

True. I'm not that offended really but I do think the horrible man should sometimes shut up. Not sure that The One Show was the right time and place for such a comment.
Not going to get my knickers in a twist over it though ;)

[Reeder]

I happen to agree with him.

[The Idle Biker]

I can't stand Clarkson, I don't understand what people see in him at all. It's not because of what he says, its the way that he says it. In such a smug, self righteous, pompous, condescending, I know it all manner. I don't understand why he gets air time. He's not funny and he's not as clever as he thinks he is.

I don't even like him on Top Gear that much, I don't even like Top Gear much, I quite like James May though, but I'm not a Gay.

[maviczap]

He was desperate for attention, just so he could sell his DVD for Christmas, mission accomplished I'd say.

Bit like Reeder ;)

[Littlepeahead]

It's a bit like all these people getting worked up about there being no females in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist and moaning at the BBC. The BBC don't do the shortlist, it's put together by the sports journos and these days budgets are so tight that many only cover football with occasional golf and racing. Even at county cricket the media centres are almost empty these days, PA just farm out the reports.

But it does wind me up all the people protesting on behalf of the female sports. We all know the women's rugby team are better behaved and more talented than the men's. But where's the news story in that.

In the end the whole kerfuffle is just publicity for Clarkson/The One Show/Sports Personality Awards etc.

I personally think he's funny, but I'd no more take him seriously than I would expect anyone to take my Facebook post yesterday seriously that said all the female sports women should just get over it, knowing full well that it would be read by several members of the England women's cricket team who are friends and amazing athletes too.

[maviczap]

Wouldn't take the Brain of Britain to have male & female categories, or is that too simple

[NTECUK]

But no ones up in arms about the comment on the reasons why his train stops .
I,d have thought that would be more controversial.

[plowsie]

I personally think it was hilarious...the man is brilliant, his lack of care for opinions of other people is brilliant.

A very arrogant man Clarkson may be, but by eck he's funny.

Complain all you like, this is nothing like the Brand & Ross thing, BBC won't sack him *



*Watch him get sacked now!

[Littlepeahead]

Wouldn't take the Brain of Britain to have male & female categories, or is that too simple

It could go that way next year. The award should go to Alastair Cook as he's the best looking. Never mind personality - you don't have to look at that do you.

[flymo]

Unison need to get a grip. Their rep said something along the lines of "this is totally unnaceptable by anybodys standards". Well, they dont represent me. I though it was funny when taken in the context it was intended, total over-reaction.

'Incitement to hatred' ? - my ****.

[daveyrach]

He's probably said something similar about bikers in the past. I doubt many bikers would take it seriously.

Do you usually take things said by Jeremy Clarkson seriously? About bikers? About the French? About politicians?

If the answer is yes, well there are places you can phone for help.

If no, then one day he makes a comment which is about your social group, and you take that seriously, but didn't take any of his previous comments about other groups seriously, then where does the problem lie?

+1

[Berlin]

"I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it"

[Reeder]

He was desperate for attention, just so he could sell his DVD for Christmas, mission accomplished I'd say.

Bit like Reeder ;)

Sorry, didn't realise I had a DVD out?:confused:

[maviczap]

Sorry, didn't realise I had a DVD out?:confused:

Yes, that's why he was on the One show, plugging the damn thing

[Reeder]

He was desperate for attention, just so he could sell his DVD for Christmas, mission accomplished I'd say.

Bit like Reeder ;)

Sorry, didn't realise I had a DVD out?:confused:

Yes, that's why he was on the One show, plugging the damn thing

I think you misread my response?

[HoL]

Have you got a DVD out Reeder?

[Reeder]

I don't think so.

[Reeder]

I better phone my agent and check.

[HoL]

So what the hell did I buy in the pub last night? Knew I shouldn't have trusted that guy :(

[MisterTommyH]

His comment about the train was much worse, but still funny.

I don't think anyone at Unison head office is actually offended by what he said. It's a calculated strategy by them to keep themselves and their handywork in the news for another cycle, stirring their own members up as they go.

How many strikers would have been offended if they hadn't made such a fuss? Only those who watched, now they've publicised and re-published the quote shouldn't they be liable for any offense felt by people who head the comment via the Unison statement?

[missyburd]

Ridiculous. Huge overreaction and the folks need to get over themselves. For the half of the population he's offended the other half will agree, can't please everyone. And as for that UNISON secretary woman comparing the comments to something Gaddafi would say, well how extreme a comparison can you get! It's not like Jezzer's actually going to go out and shoot them unlike the aforementioned dictator is it?


Do you usually take things said by Jeremy Clarkson seriously? About bikers? About the French? About politicians?

Or about lorry drivers and prostitutes. And hippies. :p

Clarkson hates bikers. What if he'd said all bikers should be taken outside and shot in front of their family?

Then we'd just laugh and call him a prat. This is what Clarkson does, this is why he is so successful because he says what he thinks and winds people up. I'm sure James May and Hamsterman would have more than enough material with which to take him down with but they're used to him and give it back threefold. People are too bloody sensitive.

[maviczap]

I think you misread my response?

Sorry did someone say something

[HoL]

Sorry did someone say something

Reeder was saying something about releasing a single for Christmas?

[Littlepeahead]

I mean just look at the way the man dresses? Why would amyone take seriously the spoken word of someone who is happy to appear on national TV wearing stone washed jeans and brown suede tasselled brogues.

(Now I've offended all the stone wash jean and tasselled brogue wearing Orgers haven't I?)

[missyburd]

think you might have done that earlier talking about sparkly bikinis and reindeer antlers, won't somebody think of the poor confused children? :-P

[Bluefish]

No I don't agree with him, totally irresponsible, they should just be sacked and think themselves lucky....

[missyburd]

No I don't agree with him, totally irresponsible, they should just be sacked and think themselves lucky....
[-X ;) :smt082

[dizzyblonde]

I was cooking last night, and thought
'did he really say that? yes...yes he did....look at them squirming!'

Lo and behold, no shock at all for it to be ALL OVER the media by morning!

So what, its what Jezza does best, I personally found it absolutely hilarious, but then I have a dark and sinister sense of humour at times.

[Bluepete]

Sorry, didn't realise I was out?:confused:

Good for you lad. Be proud!

Pete ;)

[Panda82]

This country needs to get a sence of humor. I was on strike yesterday and watched clarkson on the one show. What no one is mentioning is his comments two minutes before where he agreed with the strikes. I wasn't offended by his comments I even giggled a little it was all just a jest but some people like to get offended just for the sack of it.

[CT0312]

The union just wants some attention. Think of all the air time and publicity they got because of it. They said he was like Gaddafi in the interview. Hehe
Clarkson is an entertainer by living. Acts a bit silly but funny.

[Terah]

No point in wasting an opportunity for righteous indignation.

[metalmonkey]

The first thing that should happen is to air drop that Unison bitch into a country where free speech isn't allowed:smt071

[-Ralph-]

He was desperate for attention

Bit like Reeder ;)

:smt082

:winner:

Reeder, you should add Clarkson to your 'bestest mates ever' list ;)

[yorkie_chris]

I reckon we should all complain to the BBC for apologising for it. No way any sane person would kowtow to the whim of whatever soft lefty c***s who can't see the humour in that.

[The Idle Biker]

I reckon we should all complain to the BBC for apologising for it. No way any sane person would kowtow to the whim of whatever soft lefty c***s who can't see the humour in that.

What's all this then? News at 10 trailer, the mans man is apparently apologising. Interesting...lets see..

[Specialone]

I'm more disturbed that this country have to get their knickers in a twist over something so trivial and obviously meant in jest.

It's a good distraction for the unions anyway cos their planned mass disruption on Wednesday didn't happen, so a huge fail.

[The Idle Biker]

I'm more disturbed that this country have to get their knickers in a twist over something so trivial and obviously meant in jest.


The country hasn't got it's knickers in a twist at all. He's an irrelevance and just reinforced his status as a boorish pr&t and a diva.

[-Ralph-]

5000 people got their knickers in a twist, that's still too many IMO. Some mothers'll have 'em mind you! Maybe Unison got their knickers in a twist, maybe they just wanted the publicity.

[flymo]

I reckon we should all complain to the BBC for apologising for it. No way any sane person would kowtow to the whim of whatever soft lefty c***s who can't see the humour in that.

that's a great idea. Sent my comments already.

[metalangel]

I for one think everyone complaining about 'being taken outside and executed' should be taken outside and executed.

[Specialone]

I think the people complaining should go down their local shops and buy a life cos they obviously haven't got one.

[Lozzo]

What's ironic is... politically correct or not, he's actually right.

[plowsie]

What's ironic is... politically correct or not, he's actually right.
I'm suprised it took someone this long to come up with that.

Lozzo got bottle #FACT

[Balky001]

Clarkson. I don't think he ever means what he says. He's a journalist and presenter so only slightly less shallow than the average politician.

He's contrary and amusing for his career. He loves to adopt mainstream opinion to wind people up regardless of his own view (power rangers, traffic taliban, caravans etc). Actually he is a bit like a Alan B'Stard. However, in this instance I can't believe anyone sane person could take offence without having some political motivation behind it.

[Reeder]

I happen to agree with him.

I'm suprised it took someone this long to come up with that.

Lozzo got bottle #FACT

:cyclops:

[Balky001]

:cyclops:

Poor Reeder.