Top Gear returns on Sunday 27th June at 8pm
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^My centiments exactly.
That and Tom Cruise was weirding me out a little bit, just something about his body language.
Agreed, I really don't understand the moaners.
I can't stand Eastenders, but I certainly wouldn't force myself to sit through it and go on to complain on the 'Eastenders' thread on OcUK.
I've watched Top Gear for years now in both formats, and I love the way the show is made now. I don't want to watch a show where men with beards tell me the about the rear seat legroom of a Kia, or the difference in CO2 output in a range of affordable cars. I can go to a dealership for that information.
What I can't do however, is drive a Toureg Dakar car down a mountain, pull doughnuts with Cameron Diaz in a V8 Jag or max out a Veryron on a private test track in Germany.
And that's why I will continue to love Top Gear and remain utterly confuddled by people who complaing about it every week.
Well I guess I must be either thick-skinned or stupid as I certainly don't feel my intelligence insulted; I open a can of beer, put my feet up and enjoy an hour of entertainment on a Sunday night.
such as the "race" where the camera shots just don't add up and are just there to look flash, the "oh look it fell off the cliff" and the lets fill a bit of time on the cheap by getting someone to plug something for 10 mins
As soon as it finished last night, I went straight to YouTube to relive some classic moments in F1. I'm sure lots of other people did the same.
Fantastic Episode. Only 2 episodes leftDamnit!!
certainly brought into perspective just how crap modern F1 is in comparision
I think the whole show is produced with tongue firmly placed in cheek. Nobody really expects a hard-fought neck and neck race to the finish, well I don't anyway. What I do expect is some stunning photography, stupid stunts and driving 130mph over a frozen lake.
Granted, I do find that SIARPC is frequently the low point of the show, and is often where I'll have a well-timed fag break while the Z-listers do their plug.
And as for the "whoops-it-fell-over-and-caught-on-fire-and-bumped-into-May's-car-and-fell-off-the-cliff"; well I can only say it amuses me and appeals to my inner-child.
F1 Died the Day Senna Did
And as for the "whoops-it-fell-over-and-caught-on-fire-and-bumped-into-May's-car-and-fell-off-the-cliff"; well I can only say it amuses me and appeals to my inner-child.
it can be humourous if not done to death
can you imagine trying to radio team orders through to Senna ?
"Prost is behind you but qucker
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That was a great show, one of the best a bit more grown up, and about motoring not clowning around as usual with robin reliants.
This was my first time seeing an episode of the new series. On the whole i thought it was great, though found the first bit with the ice/snow race boring. I never thought much of Diaz previously, but i found myself tilting my head slightly with a satisfied smile on my face whenever she was on the screen. Like others, thought both American's lap times were definitely fixed, too much of a coincidence. I've never been into F1, but thought the part on Senna was great. Seemed like a mental driver from the footage. Liked his attitude, the way he drove straight into the other driver on the first bend because of the circumstances, and the way he spoke of it afterwards. Feel like i missed out on something by not paying attention to F1 whilst he was around.
Can't believe i forgot to mention the Bugatti, awesome car. Surprised to see James driving it though.
Can't believe i forgot to mention the Bugatti, awesome car. Surprised to see James driving it though.
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This. Do people forget that Tom Cruise has had so much experience in driving etc?
Actually my other half was moved by the Senna bit, for the 'human' element of the story. But yes as a petrolhead I really enjoyed the episode.
I must admit I did not look at the footage in detail but I did see Cameron Diaz miss a gear-shift and not hitting perfect exit speeds so I was really surprised to see her at the top.
