Clarkson sacked? [Archive] - hibs.net Messageboard

Gatecrasher

20-03-2015, 10:54 AM

I know a lot of people don't like him and I agree he is a bit of an arse, however Top Gear is the only show I go out of my way to watch these days. I find most of the stuff on TV pish and if he is gone then I will miss the show big time. It will need to be something pretty special to replace it IMO.

Phil D. Rolls

20-03-2015, 11:02 AM

I've been reflecting on this today. I have had a good laugh at myself: I wanted him sacked for his racism, but I think it's unfair that he gets the bullet for banjoing his boss. Thankfully I can see the irony.

lord bunberry

20-03-2015, 11:24 AM

Haymaker

20-03-2015, 11:25 AM

The stig has just driven a tank to bbc hq with a petition of 1 million people to reinstate him.

Sylar

20-03-2015, 12:06 PM

Call me cynical but this is a programme that couldn't buy the PR and advertising they've had in the past few years...

Last season the Falklands fiasco, the year before that the racism furore and now this - Clarkson et al have become so popular that if the BBC punt them, I'd be willing to bet someone else will take the trio on in another show.

Pretty Boy

20-03-2015, 12:10 PM

I'm the same, top gear is my favourite show. If they try and make it with three new presenters it won't be the same IMO.

Chris Evans the early favourite to replace him apparently.

Personally I think they should go for Steve Coogan in full Alan Partridge mode. The 'banter' would probably be comparable to Clarksons imo.

Hibbyradge

20-03-2015, 12:19 PM

I can't stand Clarkson or what he represents and I don't watch Top Gear because of him.

If he gets replaced, I'll tune in.

easty

20-03-2015, 12:21 PM

Top Gear is *****, and the "predicaments" they find themselves in are are more staged than an episode of Eastenders.

Kato

20-03-2015, 12:25 PM

Dull show with dull patter from presenters up each other's dull jaxis.

That could describe any BBC magazine show I suppose.

Couldn't care less if they make it again or not. If I want to watch cars there are plenty out on the street.

Clarkson's face is too big for telly anyway, they should confine him to radio.

lord bunberry

20-03-2015, 12:48 PM

Chris Evans the early favourite to replace him apparently.

Personally I think they should go for Steve Coogan in full Alan Partridge mode. The 'banter' would probably be comparable to Clarksons imo.
We might end up with both. May and Hammond are both out of contract and will probably follow Clarkson to Sky or wherever he ends up. I like Chris Evans but I always feel that after a while of doing something it tends to become more about himself than anything else.

stoneyburn hibs

20-03-2015, 05:23 PM

Top Gear is *****, and the "predicaments" they find themselves in are are more staged than an episode of Eastenders.

Nailed it, and as time has passed the staged stuff is getting more ridiculous, almost like it is a kids show. As for Clarkson I'm neither here nor there but if they did sack him I don't think it will affect the popularity of the shower.

lord bunberry

20-03-2015, 05:44 PM

Top Gear is *****, and the "predicaments" they find themselves in are are more staged than an episode of Eastenders.
Of course it's staged but most things on TV are. I've not got a problem with that. I think the early shows weren't as staged as they are now, but after 22 series that's always going to be the case. I look at top gear more as an entertainment show than a factual one.

woodythehibee

20-03-2015, 05:47 PM

Of course it's staged but most things on TV are. I've not got a problem with that. I think the early shows weren't as staged as they are now, but after 22 series that's always going to be the case. I look at top gear more as an entertainment show than a factual one.
100% agree. Great entertainment show

marinello59

20-03-2015, 06:13 PM

I can't stand Clarkson or what he represents and I don't watch Top Gear because of him.

If he gets replaced, I'll tune in.

If Clarkson's Top Gear was a political party it would be UKIP.

Hiber-nation

20-03-2015, 06:46 PM

If Clarkson's Top Gear was a political party it would be UKIP.

Just what I said tonight when I saw him on ITV News!

Northernhibee

20-03-2015, 07:04 PM

If someone punches a member of staff at their work for not providing hot food after a days work, you'd fairly expect them not to have a job afterwards.

It really doesn't matter if 1m people have signed a petition set up by some right wing blogger, I'd bet if they all took a punch in the face from Clarkson that number would be far lower. In fact, those who have sent insults and death threats to the producer on the wrong end of it are rather morally questionable.

lord bunberry

20-03-2015, 07:18 PM

If Clarkson's Top Gear was a political party it would be UKIP.
:rolleyes:

marinello59

20-03-2015, 07:51 PM

:rolleyes:

And on that bombshell.....:greengrin

lord bunberry

20-03-2015, 08:01 PM

And on that bombshell.....:greengrin
What would it be if it was a desert :greengrin

snooky

20-03-2015, 08:23 PM

What would it be if it was a desert :greengrin

"Dune tools" ?

CB_NO3

20-03-2015, 09:59 PM

If Clarkson's Top Gear was a political party it would be UKIP.
Spot on. Plus men in their 40s should not be watching shows about fast cars lol. On a serious note the guy is an arrogant, tory, anti-scottish prick of a man. I am just gutted the Argies never got a hold of him.

snooky

21-03-2015, 02:03 PM

Reading his comments, it's good to see that he's gone out with his dignity intact. :rolleyes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31981751

Sacked? I'd far rather he was fired ....... like, out a 300mm Howitzer into the middle of the Irish Sea.

Can't stand the man, his sidekicks and his prog.

SON OF PADDY

21-03-2015, 03:54 PM

Spot on. Plus men in their 40s should not be watching shows about fast cars lol. On a serious note the guy is an arrogant, tory, anti-scottish prick of a man. I am just gutted the Argies never got a hold of him.

You've nailed it ! He's a horrible big ****.😂

lord bunberry

21-03-2015, 07:39 PM

You've nailed it ! He's a horrible big ****.😂

Don't watch it if you don't like it. The vitriol directed at clarkson has been much worse than anything he's come out with

Hibbyradge

22-03-2015, 08:59 AM

Don't watch it if you don't like it. The vitriol directed at clarkson has been much worse than anything he's come out with

The vitriol against him isn't being broadcast to millions and millions of people around the world.

I do agree that people shouldn't watch the show.

Phil D. Rolls

22-03-2015, 09:02 AM

If Clarkson's Top Gear was a political party it would be UKIP.

I don't know about that, but if it was a woman it would be Katie Hopkins.

bigwheel

22-03-2015, 09:12 AM

Don't watch it if you don't like it. The vitriol directed at clarkson has been much worse than anything he's come out with

hmmm....so are you including his use of the "n" word, his nazi salutes? the Hyundai company complaining of his racist and bigoted language, his falklands reg plate in Argentina? His punching of a producer??

so there's a little taste of the man....I wonder why people don't like him?- he seems such a great guy.....

lord bunberry

22-03-2015, 10:01 AM

hmmm....so are you including his use of the "n" word, his nazi salutes? the Hyundai company complaining of his racist and bigoted language, his falklands reg plate in Argentina? His punching of a producer??

so there's a little taste of the man....I wonder why people don't like him?- he seems such a great guy.....
The only people who find his language racist and bigoted are people looking to be offended. He says and does lots of things to provoke a reaction which is part of his appeal. Whenever he says something there's a queue of people lining up to stick the boot in.

lord bunberry

22-03-2015, 10:06 AM

The vitriol against him isn't being broadcast to millions and millions of people around the world.

I do agree that people shouldn't watch the show.
If he was as bad as people here make out then why is he so popular all around the world. If I'm being honest I cringe at some of the things he says and does but I always find myself tuning in.

Hibbyradge

22-03-2015, 10:44 AM

The only people who find his language racist and bigoted are people looking to be offended.

Really?

I don't want to be offended by anyone, but I don't want to hear high profile people on the BBC use terms like "Slope" and "******". Clarkson regularly says offensive things.

His one-eyed Scottish idiot remark was also a belter. Not only does he know he's said something offensive, he repeats it a moment later. He actually did the same with the "Slope" comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs7V-hnTV30

He says and does lots of things to provoke a reaction which is part of his appeal.

It certainly doesn't appeal to me.

Anyone can say offensive things. Anyone.

And to do so deliberately "to provoke a reaction" isn't justification.

It makes him the worst kind of troll.

Whenever he says something there's a queue of people lining up to stick the boot in.

You're blaming people for finding his offensive comments offensive.

The criticisms arrive when Clarkson says something offensive. It's not the complainants' fault.

I bet there are no complaints when he decides not to be offensive.

Hibbyradge

22-03-2015, 10:47 AM

If he was as bad as people here make out then why is he so popular all around the world.

Popularity is no measure of decency.

Bernard Manning was rich and very popular. As was Jimmy Saville.

If I'm being honest I cringe at some of the things he says and does but I always find myself tuning in.

If he stuck to reviewing cars and stopped spouting his racist, sexist and right wing views, more people would tune in. Possibly even me.

bigwheel

22-03-2015, 10:58 AM

The only people who find his language racist and bigoted are people looking to be offended. He says and does lots of things to provoke a reaction which is part of his appeal. Whenever he says something there's a queue of people lining up to stick the boot in.

Is that right...so if you find the n word or the term "slope" racist it's because you are lining up to stick in the boot ...well , that's new logic to me

CropleyWasGod

22-03-2015, 02:35 PM

Let's not forget Ipswich lorry drivers and sex workers.

Phil D. Rolls

22-03-2015, 03:09 PM

He is what he is - a rugby club buffoon.

bigwheel

22-03-2015, 03:20 PM

He is what he is - a rugby club buffoon.
Or perhaps he is what he comes over as ...a bigot, mysogonist and racist ?

Phil D. Rolls

22-03-2015, 04:37 PM

Or perhaps he is what he comes over as ...a bigot, mysogonist and racist ?

By no means mutually exclusive with rugby clubs, and buffoons.

Kato

23-03-2015, 08:51 AM

The only people who find his language racist and bigoted are people looking to be offended.

Strange logic.

Hibbyradge

23-03-2015, 09:46 AM

Clarkson's waiter speaks out.

Interview With Jeremy Clarkson’s Waiter

Sylar

23-03-2015, 02:06 PM

Clarkson's waiter speaks out.

Interview With Jeremy Clarkson’s Waiter

Yer link's broken D...

Hibbyradge

23-03-2015, 02:31 PM

Yer link's broken D...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48h-q-FEBSw

Hibbyradge

12-04-2015, 12:37 PM

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/bbc-confident-it-can-find-a-new-prick-2015032696705

snooky

21-05-2015, 11:23 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32819280

"A Huge Hole" - you are so (ironically) spot on, Jeremy.

stoneyburn hibs

16-06-2015, 06:46 PM

Chris Evans is the new Top Gear presenter :aok:

A bit of a marmite character for some, I like him and think he will be a success.

snooky

16-06-2015, 06:55 PM

Chris Evans is the new Top Gear presenter :aok:

A bit of a marmite character for some, I like him and think he will be a success.

Frying pan/fire situation for me. :cb

lord bunberry

16-06-2015, 07:30 PM

Chris Evans is the new Top Gear presenter :aok:

A bit of a marmite character for some, I like him and think he will be a success.
I like Chris Evans but I'm surprised he's took this job. He will have to change the format completely IMO or it won't work. I look forward to seeing the show when it comes back on. Does anyone know when that will be?

RyeSloan

17-06-2015, 12:36 AM

I like Chris Evans but I'm surprised he's took this job. He will have to change the format completely IMO or it won't work. I look forward to seeing the show when it comes back on. Does anyone know when that will be?

I suppose Evans has the credentials to successfully re invent the show. To be honest I found it a bit tired anyway so hopefully this will freshen up things.

Hibby70

17-06-2015, 05:51 AM

Agree, You were as well watching Top Gear on Dave as it was just the same show every week with a different car and country.

Gatecrasher

17-06-2015, 06:50 AM

A very mixed response going by the people I have spoken with, I can't stand him personally so I just hope Clarkson hammond and may agree something with Netflix or sky.

DH1875

17-06-2015, 07:06 AM

A very mixed response going by the people I have spoken with, I can't stand him personally so I just hope Clarkson hammond and may agree something with Netflix or sky.

Will Hammond and May not be back on Top gear?

Gatecrasher

17-06-2015, 07:18 AM

Will Hammond and May not be back on Top gear?

they said they would be going where Clarkson is going, BBC are trying to convince them otherwise though.

Kato

17-06-2015, 04:01 PM

For everyone missing the old Top Gear presenters

http://viz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/026_viz222_Top_Gear.jpg

DH1875

18-06-2015, 03:28 PM

they said they would be going where Clarkson is going, BBC are trying to convince them otherwise though.

See that May was in the papers today saying that he hasnt been asked back.
Also see that Jodie Kidd is in line for his job.