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PyroUK · 23-02-15, 11:32 AM

I agree, one of the best shows ruined by the Peugeot bit, I was hoping it was going to be an ironic turn around and then they would say they have made this new car that is brilliant but no....

Shame

carelesschucca · 23-02-15, 12:47 PM

Clarkson also does my nut in by putting an R into Peugeot!!! bloody English should learn to speak proper....

Red Herring · 23-02-15, 01:17 PM

I think the "message" they were sending about certain drivers who weren't petrol heads was quite funny, however it did wear a bit thin eventually.

L3nny · 23-02-15, 02:20 PM

I was thinking about last night's episode and have decided it wasn't a mindless load of tosh by a bunch of idiots that have ran out of ideas but it was actually a clever analogy of the progression of the Top Gear format as well as a comment on the state of the BBC television and television as a whole.

The comment that they decided to make bad cars and were REALLY good at it relates to the fact Top Gear is nothing about cars and a cheesy entertainment show for people with no interest in motoring that against all common logic has become extremely successful and a huge cash cow for the BBC.

Either that or it was two blokes messing about in old cars for a laugh because they thought it might be funny.

DarrenSV650S · 23-02-15, 05:00 PM

It did go on a bit, but I thought it was funny. I was also expecting it to lead to the new GTI

Sir Trev · 24-02-15, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

It did go on a bit, but I thought it was funny.

I was laughing so much Lady Poppy came to see why. Bit like the caravan section the same two did a series or so ago where they kept going to the DIY store, then the dump, then washing the cars over and over. Bit too long and I do wonder what Peugeot will say as a result. By the by, a mate had one of the first 406 saloons and still says it was one of the best cars he's ever had - I'm worried about him now!

24-02-15, 12:30 PM

I wouldn't say anything if I were them. IF they are just trying to build cars a cheap as possible to sell to people who just want to get from A to B (which is a perfectly valid business model) then their customers aren't watching Top Gear, so to say anything would only serve to draw attention to it.

L3nny · 02-03-15, 03:50 PM

I want a Velociraptor, that is all.

pookie · 02-03-15, 03:56 PM

I want Gillian Anderson

Going to watch that episode again .. seems like they may have got the format right

Bluepete · 02-03-15, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

I want Gillian Anderson

You can't have her.

She's mine!

Ohhhhhh, Gillian Anderson.

Pete

23-02-15, 11:32 AM	#161
PyroUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poole Posts: 1,083	Top Gear is back I agree, one of the best shows ruined by the Peugeot bit, I was hoping it was going to be an ironic turn around and then they would say they have made this new car that is brilliant but no.... Shame __________________ 2011 Triumph Daytona 675, Arrow exhaust and QS!

23-02-15, 12:47 PM	#162
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Top Gear is back Clarkson also does my nut in by putting an R into Peugeot!!! bloody English should learn to speak proper.... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

23-02-15, 01:17 PM	#163
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: Top Gear is back I think the "message" they were sending about certain drivers who weren't petrol heads was quite funny, however it did wear a bit thin eventually.

23-02-15, 02:20 PM	#164
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Top Gear is back I was thinking about last night's episode and have decided it wasn't a mindless load of tosh by a bunch of idiots that have ran out of ideas but it was actually a clever analogy of the progression of the Top Gear format as well as a comment on the state of the BBC television and television as a whole. The comment that they decided to make bad cars and were REALLY good at it relates to the fact Top Gear is nothing about cars and a cheesy entertainment show for people with no interest in motoring that against all common logic has become extremely successful and a huge cash cow for the BBC. Either that or it was two blokes messing about in old cars for a laugh because they thought it might be funny. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

23-02-15, 05:00 PM	#165
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: Top Gear is back It did go on a bit, but I thought it was funny. I was also expecting it to lead to the new GTI

24-02-15, 12:30 PM	#167
ClunkintheUK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top Gear is back I wouldn't say anything if I were them. IF they are just trying to build cars a cheap as possible to sell to people who just want to get from A to B (which is a perfectly valid business model) then their customers aren't watching Top Gear, so to say anything would only serve to draw attention to it.

02-03-15, 03:50 PM	#168
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Top Gear is back I want a Velociraptor, that is all. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

02-03-15, 03:56 PM	#169
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Top Gear is back I want Gillian Anderson Going to watch that episode again .. seems like they may have got the format right __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

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