So we have to wait until March '09 for it? - Page 2

TopGearManiac · September 29th, 2008, 11:10 PM

I think Carolla will be a great host. I love him in that G4 video, check it out:

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grievousjali · September 30th, 2008, 01:38 AM

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My feelings exactly, outside of toilet humour he's just a substanceless mouthpiece. Ego is fine if you have the funny to back it up with, and Carolla doesn't.

I am very cautiously optimistic about him... Did you hear him at all on Loveline on the radio? Every now and then I'd catch a bit of it, mostly recognizing that nasal voice and listening for a second- when he rants about stupid people (sometimes, including himself), annoying and idiotic things that go on in the world, etc, it's very good and quite funny. After the rant would end, my radio would get turned off. Thus the cautious optimism... as you said, the rest of it is just crude. Not interested.

*sigh* But in any case, it's a shame we have to wait for (as it stands) nearly half a year to actually see if we like the guy. On the other hand, I was excited about Tanner Foust from the start, so if anything it'll be cool to see him in TG context... in six months. images/smilies/dry.gif

tuesday · September 30th, 2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TopGearManiac

I think Carolla will be a great host. I love him in that G4 video, check it out:

+ YouTube Video

That was just... messed up. Surreal and messed up. Really well edited, too. I liked it.

The Hammer was very good as well. Not brilliant, but better than any of the Clarkson DVDs I've seen.

The guy I'm worried about is ~~Faust~~Foust. He's got the wooden MTV dialogue thing going on about 95% of the time, as though whomever he's talking to has to carry the conversation. But I'm sure he's more than cute enough to keep the female viewers fully lubricated, even if he doesn't have much personality.

Wizegui · September 30th, 2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Seasonone

Hopefully that's long enough to replace Adam Carolla.

xmurrx · September 30th, 2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by grievousjali

he rants about stupid people (sometimes, including himself), annoying and idiotic things that go on in the world, etc.

who else do we know that does that????? images/smilies/jc.gif

i love Carolla he is funny as hell, i think he will be great on tga, Foust is ok, but who i am worried about is the guy that doesn't have ANYTHING to do with cars that dude from HGTV or what ever it call

Seasonone · September 30th, 2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TopGearManiac

I think Carolla will be a great host. I love him in that G4 video, check it out:

+ YouTube Video

That's exactly why I don't like him, I found that in no way funny. "I can cut the cheese" images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

They staged and wrote the whole scene and that's the funniest thing they could think of? A fart joke?

tuesday · September 30th, 2008, 08:59 PM

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That's exactly why I don't like him, I found that in no way funny. "I can cut the cheese" images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

They staged and wrote the whole scene and that's the funniest thing they could think of? A fart joke?

That's kind of the point. It's funny because it's not funny. Carolla's being an over-the-top try-hard but the cops just aren't reacting to it at all -- no laughing, no eye rolling. And Carolla's not reacting to the cops not reacting. It's far more subtle and surreal than just a fart joke and a Tony Montana impersonation.

tuesday · September 30th, 2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xmurrx

who else do we know that does that????? images/smilies/jc.gif

i love Carolla he is funny as hell, i think he will be great on tga, Foust is ok, but who i am worried about is the guy that doesn't have ANYTHING to do with cars that dude from HGTV or what ever it call

Stromer (the HGTV pretty boy) and Carolla have good chemistry -- Stromer's a frequent guest on Carolla's radio show -- and Stromer has a good sense of fun and is a team player. Plus he's comfortable in front of the camera.

The video here is entertaining:
http://jalopnik.com/396259/who-is-eric-stromer

"Not the hair! Please, not the hair!"

Mike C · October 1st, 2008, 05:18 AM

I can't remember what car show it was, but they showed one of Adam Carolla's old Nissan race cars that he had restored. The interview with him was great, and I am excited to see him on Top Gear. Don't judge him based on his man show hummor.

Viper007Bond · October 1st, 2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I can't remember what car show it was, but they showed one of Adam Carolla's old Nissan race cars that he had restored. The interview with him was great, and I am excited to see him on Top Gear. Don't judge him based on his man show hummor.

I believe that was Paul Newman's car.

smib · October 1st, 2008, 02:55 PM

People say that Howard Stern is nothing but a filthy racist sexist humorless pig that relies on filth and pre-pubescent humor to get a meager following. These people know this because they don't actually listen to his show. I listen every day and yes, there is a good amount of adult humor and content, as well as some immature humor, but that's not what the show, and most certainly what Howard himself, is about.

I think Adam will be good, but I'm also not afraid to say he's terrible for the job if that turns out to be true because I'm doing this crazy thing some people are into called reserving judgment.

RommieSG · October 2nd, 2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tuesday

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gea...#Premiere_date

That's about 6 more months. I knew American TV was slow, but I had no idea as to the true extent of the problem.

The article that was cited in reference to that was written in May. A lot may have changed since then, especially since they hadn't even shot the pilot by that point. It's merely listing it as a mid-season replacement which, as stated, could be as early as January. It could even be sooner, since America's Got Talent just ended it's run.

RommieSG · October 2nd, 2008, 12:16 PM

Damned double post.

dunny · October 7th, 2008, 01:23 AM

Did any of you carolla haters actually see the pilot? Were you there for the taping? I was. And while I had similar reservations concerning carolla, he surpassed all of my expectations. I really think the show will be good and the presenters are well suited for the job. Honestly, I went into the taping thinking of all the ways it WILL be bad and left feeling great about the show. Give it a chance and I bet it will surprise you images/smilies/cool.gif

RommieSG · October 7th, 2008, 05:29 AM

I'd love to see the pilot, to be honest. Think that'll be the first episode they show?

dunny · October 7th, 2008, 04:06 PM

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I'd love to see the pilot, to be honest. Think that'll be the first episode they show?

From what Andy the producer said.....I don't think the pilot will be episode #1 but it will be used sometime during the season. Who knows? I certainly hope it ends up being the first show because my wife and I got lots of "screen time" right behind Carolla during many of the segments images/smilies/tongue.gif

svb · October 7th, 2008, 06:14 PM

Was it never specifically stated in the pilot that it was the first episode?

GeigerSpeed · October 7th, 2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TopGearManiac

I think Carolla will be a great host. I love him in that G4 video, check it out:

+ YouTube Video

Carolla was a great a host and is a great guy.. this video is not a good example he's been funnier in other stuff...

plus Ali G did this already

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Dave2003 · October 8th, 2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Seasonone

That's exactly why I don't like him, I found that in no way funny. "I can cut the cheese" images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

They staged and wrote the whole scene and that's the funniest thing they could think of? A fart joke?

Hey I didnt like Charlie Cox on Top Gear Australia, but by the second episode I started to warm to him, maybe Adam will be the same?

T3Disciple · October 11th, 2008, 04:03 AM

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^ I agree, Viper.

I don't understand the negativity towards Adam. No one, besides those at the pilot filming, has seen him do anything Top Gear related, so how can you assume he will be terrible?

At least wait until the pilot/first season. The original Top Gear realized Jason Dawe was crap and brought in Cpt. Slow. If Corolla really is that bad then they'll do something about it, though I doubt they'll need to.

Have you seen the "Man Show"? 'nuff said......

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October 2nd, 2008, 12:16 PM	#33
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dunny Joined: Jul 24th, 2008 Last Online: October 23rd, 2008 Location: Ohio Age: 28 Posts: 11 Car: 320whp neon Rep Power: 0	Did any of you carolla haters actually see the pilot? Were you there for the taping? I was. And while I had similar reservations concerning carolla, he surpassed all of my expectations. I really think the show will be good and the presenters are well suited for the job. Honestly, I went into the taping thinking of all the ways it WILL be bad and left feeling great about the show. Give it a chance and I bet it will surprise you __________________ dunny '96 neon 11.948@116.98mph 320whp/313wtq @ 16psi

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RommieSG Joined: Jul 4th, 2008 Last Online: January 2nd, 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 44 Car: Ford Probe LX Rep Power: 0	I'd love to see the pilot, to be honest. Think that'll be the first episode they show? __________________

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Mike C Joined: Dec 26th, 2007 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Location: MN, USA Posts: 12 Car: 89 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 0	I can't remember what car show it was, but they showed one of Adam Carolla's old Nissan race cars that he had restored. The interview with him was great, and I am excited to see him on Top Gear. Don't judge him based on his man show hummor.

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