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Old 23 November 2008, 10:53 PM
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Default Where's the usual Top Gear's crap/great thread?

Was crap again .

Re-hashed theme of getting somewhere on a tank of fuel.

Wasn't this done a couple of years back in a V8 Audi? Yes, it was.

Rubbish

I like Harry Enfield, though.
Old 23 November 2008, 10:56 PM
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I thought it was quite funny in parts, but then I'm easily pleased.
Old 23 November 2008, 11:04 PM
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its entertainment
Old 23 November 2008, 11:05 PM
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I was surprised to hear Joy Division in the background...
Old 23 November 2008, 11:05 PM
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I half watched it as I was also w*rking (for a change) and it seemed average. Yes, a revisited idea but from a different (but again revisited) angle. Again, only one car reviewed and at a price less than 1% of the world could afford, but automotive **** is always nice to see. Shame they can't also fit in something realistic reviewed in an entertaining way too Veyron lap was no real surprise as it's too heavy and cumbersome for their track. Put them both 'round Silverstone or Monza and I bet there'd be a different result. I'll watch it properly when iPlayer get their act together if I've time and see if it's any better when I can concentrate on it. I'm gonna watch The Dark Knight until then
Old 23 November 2008, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
I was surprised to hear Joy Division in the background...
Didn't notice.

Which track?
Old 23 November 2008, 11:06 PM
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I missed it. Was watching Matilda on channel 5
Old 23 November 2008, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
I was surprised to hear Joy Division in the background...
Wasn't it New Order - Ceremony ?

The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary was there though
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Do you know, I cant remember. It was whilst JC was driving the Jaguar in the diesel > Blackpool challenge.....
Old 23 November 2008, 11:08 PM
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i would usually defend TopGear to the hilt but i have really noticed how crap its getting lately. Only good thing about it is James May! Jeremy Clarkson acts like a very bad Jeremy Clarkson impersonator these days.
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Originally Posted by 84of300
I missed it. Was watching Matilda on channel 5
Matilda finished at about 7.

You didn't drink too much wine and drop off in your rocking chair did you?
Old 23 November 2008, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
Wasn't it New Order - Ceremony ?

The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary was there though
Ceremony was a Joy Division song, written by Ian Curtis, as well as being New Orders first single. I cant say yes or no though, as I wasnt really paying attention.
Old 23 November 2008, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fatherpierre
Matilda finished at about 7.

You didn't drink too much wine and drop off in your rocking chair did you?

Oopps, I moved onto Men in Black. By Christ, you can tell you are a bluebottle, miss nowt
Old 23 November 2008, 11:15 PM
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I didn't think it was the best episode but it still entertained for an hour, which is what I was looking for
Old 23 November 2008, 11:24 PM
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How can the trip meter on the jag read zero, he gets to Blackpool and then he says the tank still had another 135miles in it??? Fookin Stoopid!!
Old 23 November 2008, 11:37 PM
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couldnt think of anything to go after *Top gear* '.....' this week


- Clearly their trip computer is pants , or its all balony

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Old 24 November 2008, 07:43 AM
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Anyone notice the damage on the Bugatti Veyron when stig was doing the hot lap. The damage was to the O/S sill section
Old 24 November 2008, 07:49 AM
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Enjoyed it as usual.
Old 24 November 2008, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Wish
Anyone notice the damage on the Bugatti Veyron when stig was doing the hot lap. The damage was to the O/S sill section
Yeah, I picked up on that!
Old 24 November 2008, 08:26 AM
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Wasnt bad..enjoyed it
Old 24 November 2008, 08:33 AM
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didnt anyone notice that V naughty looking brunette standing behind Hammond -- when I was sitting on the sofa
Old 24 November 2008, 09:14 AM
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Apparently, so I have been told, that the Veyron on the show was taken away by Bailiffs
Old 24 November 2008, 09:28 AM
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Thought it is really good last night. We had some friends over last night who never watch the show and they were in stitches.

For all those TG haters, just accept that the show isn't about reviewing ordinary cars. That's why it's called 'TOP-GEAR'!

And if it had stayed in the same format as pre-2002, it wouldn't be on at all.

If you don't like it, don't watch it!

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Old 24 November 2008, 09:31 AM
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I liked it - the Veyron and Zonda sounded awesome!

Bet Jag will sell a few more cars off the back of that test.
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I was looking at the audience to try and spot some nice blokes for us wimmins here, so that I could post them up this morning. Unfortunately there weren't any
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
didnt anyone notice that V naughty looking brunette standing behind Hammond -- when I was sitting on the sofa
yes
Old 24 November 2008, 10:26 AM
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Didn't notice the brunette, but spotted Clarkson's big new watch. How sad is that?! Was it Harry Enfield, or one of the Old Gits
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I was hoping May would get nicked for driving with his mirrors folded in. A biker really should know better than that.
Old 24 November 2008, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoobychick
I was looking at the audience to try and spot some nice blokes for us wimmins here, so that I could post them up this morning. Unfortunately there weren't any
Thats petrolheads for you

As to the show....1.Yes the Brunette was stunning


2.Can't remember the rest of the show except the Zonda


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