Its time for the BBC to sack Clarkson?

Participant · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:49

easyrider said:
On a show I pay for.

You're not the only one that pays a licence fee. Just so you know. I pay it too and I say he stays.

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:49

Foxtrot26 said:
awww come on now where did his comments incite violence,

do you honestly believe there are people out there who will go out and shoot public servants because someone on tv suggested it

I wouldn't put anything past the numskulls that watch Top gear

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:50

Robbie G said:
You're not the only one that pays a licence fee. Just so you know. I pay it too and I say he stays.

Thats fine...But don't know me for wanting to complain about it.

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:51

Droolinggimp said:
Never seen the interview but Clarkson is awesome dude.

See what I mean?

The Dread Pirate · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:51

easyrider said:
I wouldn't put anything past the numskulls that watch Top gear

says the numbskull that can't even spell numbskull

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:52

Capn' $qu!ff said:
says the numbskull that can't even spell numbskull

Damn Chrome dictionary!

Jay794 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:53

easyrider said:
I watch other things on the BBC Like Frozen Planet etc... and I enjoy the One show...

I shouldn't have to turn off my TV at prime time just because some tool spouts crap about something he knows little about with his 1 million salary.

I have a right to complain about the service the BBC provides...Just like I have a right to complain about a fly in my soup at a restaurant.

The fly yes, but with the amount of channels available on tv today, then regardless of paying for the TV license, no I don't think you do have a right to complain, because like I said a few pages back.

Stop bitching and change the f-ing channel. Then you don't have to put up with Clarkson or his opinion

Slam62 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:53

definitely should be fired, a pathetic immature dinosaur

Droolinggimp · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:54

I might complain about Frozen planet as it shows animals killing animals and I am offended my license fee is paying for this.

It was a joke leave it be and forget about it and carry on with your life stop getting all angry and offended.

Dread to think what you would be like at a live stand up show, what with all the swearing and risqué topics being talk about.

marc2003 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:54

for someone who is complaining about the "uneducated" fans of clarkson, your spelling is atrocious.

Swifty55 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:54

Dirk said:
Can't stand the bloke. I would actually watch Top Gear again if they got shot of the awful presenters. As it is, i haven't seen it in years.

Clarkson, May and Hammond make Top Gear what it is today. Without them, Top Gear would just be another "Fifth Gear"...

As for those taking Clarksons comment so offensive, they need to get a grip.

Arnie · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:55

I hate this culture where the "faux-offended" masses can coerce someone into apologizing or resigning. Pathetic.

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:56

Jay794 said:
The fly yes, but with the amount of channels available on tv today, then regardless of paying for the TV license, no I don't think you do have a right to complain,

The BBC is a service...ITV is not...ITV is paid for by advertisers.

the BBC is paid for by me hence why I have every right to complain about what they Broadcast.

If they decide to fund it by other methods then thats fine Broadcast what they want.

What dont you get? Its a very simple concept to understand?

Droolinggimp · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:56

easyrider said:
See what I mean?

Dont drive, well educated, have a good well paid job that lets me talk and advise customers. Am I not allowed to like JC or Topgear :confused:

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:56

Droolinggimp said:
I might complain about Frozen planet as it shows animals killing animals and I am offended my license fee is paying for this.

Hence why it was shown after 9pm.....

BS post

dangermouse425 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:57

JC is a bit like Frankie Boyle.

Frankie Boyle's humour was originally quite dark, a bit sordid and quite "edgy". Lots of people liked it and he got a reputation for saying things that were a bit OTT.
Since this was his appeal, he turned it up to 11 and just became rude, offensive and way over the top; but the people that originally liked his slightly less offensive previous work loved it even more.

Clarkson is the same, he's made a few slightly un-PC comments in the past, and got praise/slating for it aplenty, but it's free publicity for Top Gear and his other projects. He now has a reputation for saying stuff like this, and people expect him to deliver. If he presented Top Gear in a calm, mature and toned-done fashion, his fans would be disappointed.

If you don't like either of them you don't have to watch it. Unfortunately it's part of their act, and they're just TV presenters or comedians. If you don't like that kind of entertainment, go and watch Downton Abbey.

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:57

Droolinggimp said:
Dread to think what you would be like at a live stand up show, what with all the swearing and risqué topics being talk about.

The difference is context and timing...I love Bill Hicks

Go and google him and make sure you pause Top Gear first

easyrider · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:59

dangermouse425 said:
If you don't like either of them you don't have to watch it. Unfortunately it's part of their act, and they're just TV presenters or comedias.

Yes on Shows not for children or familys

What don't you get?

hood1971 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:59

easyrider said:
So if that remark was about Black people the black comunity should stop being so sensitive?

BS post I'm afraid

easyrider said:
The quality of some of the replies in this thread from the people supporting Clarkson...Merely supports my theory of the uneducated lapping him up.

easyrider said:
I don't want my kids listening to these comments pre watershed.

Just add the "thats what the nazi would have done" and you have the complete list of things to say when you have lost an argument.

Jay794 · 1 Dec 2011 at 16:59

easyrider said:
The BBC is a service...ITV is not...ITV is paid for by advertisers.

the BBC is paid for by me hence why I have every right to complain about what they Broadcast.

If they decide to fund it by other methods then thats fine Broadcast what they want.

What dont you get? Its a very simple concept to understand?

I understand your point, I just think you're taking it slightly too far having to bitch to us about it for 5 pages.

Be offended by all means, as you said it's your right, but be offended in your own house, in your head, keep it to yourself man. Why is is so difficult for you to understand my concept? I hate X-Factor, thus I do everything possible to avoid watching it, I'm not going to come on here and bitch about how bad I think it is