A heartfelt message to Andy Wilman.

Mineworksfine · July 15th, 2008, 7:59 PM

The consensus on here seems to be that Andy reads this forum so I have devised a cunning plan to establish the truth once and for all....

Dear Mr Wilman,

Many of us here on finalgear.com are convinced that you read our random musings and pontifications on your fine televisual creation. There are, however, a few naysayers who one might say fall into the category of "heretics" or "non-believers".

In order to silence these infidels once and for all I feel it would be in keeping with the Top Gear ethos if you could somehow arrange for Mr Clarkson to utter the phrase "Strepsils* and Custard" during the News segment of the final show in the current run. That way we will all be sure that in some small way our opinions count for something, and our modest lives will be forever enriched by this knowledge.

Yours sincerely

Mineworksfine Esq

Bit wordy I know but then he DID go to Repton!!!

*Strepsils for non UK members - a kind of throat lozenge that tastes a bit like cherries and menthol. Needless to say the flavour would be revolting if combined with custard

PS BIG MESSAGE FOR ALL YOU TROLLS - THIS IS A JOKE! DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK I AM ACTUALLY THAT BOTHERED ABOUT THE QUESTION OR EXPECT ANY OF THE ABOVE TO HAPPEN? GET A GRIP PEOPLE, IT'S CALLED HUMOUR!

Elvis313 · July 15th, 2008, 8:31 PM

If he's really gonna say that and if I'll be drinking while watching, there'll be beer all over my keyboard...

again

anti-net · July 15th, 2008, 8:32 PM

We know Andy Wilman reads Top Gear, hes mentioned the forum in some of his blog posts before he hasn't recently though.

epp_b · July 15th, 2008, 8:35 PM

Here we go again...

Seriously, how did you manage to get that many rep icons with posts like this?

Prost264 · July 15th, 2008, 8:42 PM

^ Indeed.

He already acknowledged Finalgear, what else do you want? This is stupid.

Mineworksfine · July 15th, 2008, 8:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prost264

^ Indeed.

He already acknowledged Finalgear, what else do you want? This is stupid.

That's the point. It's a bit of harmless silliness. Don't take it seriously.

PS A big thank you the the gutless member who negative repped me at 8.24pm without having the cojones to put their name. You know who you are and I hope that self-satisfied smugness makes you feel good about yourself.

LurkerPatrol · July 15th, 2008, 9:02 PM

Yeah I don't really understand the point of this. I'm glad that we got Richie the helm, I'm glad that Andy acknowledges the existence of FG and has blessed it by referencing it in his blog. I don't think we need anymore.

If Jeremy does say "Strepsils and Custard" I'm going to come.

Mineworksfine · July 15th, 2008, 9:14 PM

[QUOTE=LurkerPatrol;740980} If Jeremy does say "Strepsils and Custard" I'm going to come.[/QUOTE]

Finally someone sees the point. The odds of this actually happening are infinitessimal, but how good would we all feel if it DID happen?

Or put it in a way that most will understand:

How would you feel if you won a Lotto jackpot? Great? Thought so.

And the odds? 13.98 million to one - doesn't stop you getting a Lucky Dip when you pick up your paper and Marlboro Lights does it? Thought not.

LurkerPatrol · July 15th, 2008, 9:29 PM

I absolutely love this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

Yeah I don't really understand the point of this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Finally someone sees the point.

Totally going in the forum quotes thread images/smilies/tongue.gif

Anyways, no I don't actually see the point of this. This is like praying or writing a letter to santa. You want the big man way the fuck up there *demonstrates the enormity using his hands spaced way the fuck apart* to listen to tiny little ants way the fuck down here.

If he says it, that's cool, but asking him like this here in this thread just makes you look bad man.

No offense or animosity towards you and your feelings, I'm just throwing my feelings out there. The whole "If he says it I'm going to come" is just me being the same immature douchebag that I always am. images/smilies/bangin.gif

Godspeed.

joe1989 · July 15th, 2008, 9:35 PM

haha awasome post mineworks! i'v given you some plus rep. I wonder if your andy...That could be ture...However if you where owuld you be posting? Not sure but what ever awasome post and i like your joke!

Mineworksfine · July 15th, 2008, 9:36 PM

Look, 's just a larf innit? And I thought you had seen the point that it's just a bit of harmless mucking about, hence your remark about coming if he says it.

LurkerPatrol · July 15th, 2008, 9:44 PM

Man you need to calm down. Some people will agree with what you're doing, and some people won't. Don't take it to heart and start typing in caps.

I don't actually agree with you, hence why I wrote "I don't see the point of this". But if he does say it that would be hilarious and interesting.

I'm sorry for ever hurting your feelings or whatever but let's not start a flame war/a "you suck you're a troll go to hell" war. I gave you +rep to negate any -rep you get.

Deviate · July 15th, 2008, 10:03 PM

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/Deviate_3s/internet-serious-business-cat.jpg

epp_b · July 15th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Alright, another goofy pictures thread! images/smilies/lol.gif

Labcoatguy · July 15th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

I have ...a cunning plan

That's enough, Baldrick. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

j8mie · July 15th, 2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

Here we go again...

Seriously, how did you manage to get that many rep icons with posts like this?

Simple. He posted creepy photos of semi-attractive women in the audience on Top Gear, which seemed to strike a cord with some folk on here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurkerPatrol

Man you need to calm down. Some people will agree with what you're doing, and some people won't. Don't take it to heart and start typing in caps.

I don't actually agree with you, hence why I wrote "I don't see the point of this". But if he does say it that would be hilarious and interesting.

I'm sorry for ever hurting your feelings or whatever but let's not start a flame war/a "you suck you're a troll go to hell" war. I gave you +rep to negate any -rep you get.

Your funny. I like you images/smilies/lol.gif

Mineworksfine · July 15th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j8mie

Simple. He posted creepy photos of semi-attractive women in the audience on Top Gear, which seemed to strike a cord with some folk on here.

Or B\ - I have the decency to deal with any issues I have with fellow forum members using the Private Message function, rather than pander to the trolls in public. For a more detailed response to your incredibly well-thought post please check your latest notifications. I'm going to bed.

Viper007Bond · July 16th, 2008, 12:45 AM

This thread makes us look like ungrateful bastards IMO.

What more do you want from the man? He has already been awesome enough to mention us in multiple blog posts and now you want him to get something said on the show for no point whatsoever?

LurkerPatrol · July 16th, 2008, 2:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

Alright, another goofy pictures thread! images/smilies/lol.gif

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/business.jpg

Deviate · July 16th, 2008, 2:39 AM

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/Deviate_3s/helloseriousbusiness3amlw5.jpg

July 15th, 2008, 7:59 PM	#1
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,931 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 134	A heartfelt message to Andy Wilman. The consensus on here seems to be that Andy reads this forum so I have devised a cunning plan to establish the truth once and for all.... Dear Mr Wilman, Many of us here on finalgear.com are convinced that you read our random musings and pontifications on your fine televisual creation. There are, however, a few naysayers who one might say fall into the category of "heretics" or "non-believers". In order to silence these infidels once and for all I feel it would be in keeping with the Top Gear ethos if you could somehow arrange for Mr Clarkson to utter the phrase "Strepsils* and Custard" during the News segment of the final show in the current run. That way we will all be sure that in some small way our opinions count for something, and our modest lives will be forever enriched by this knowledge. Yours sincerely Mineworksfine Esq Bit wordy I know but then he DID go to Repton!!! Strepsils for non UK members - a kind of throat lozenge that tastes a bit like cherries and menthol. Needless to say the flavour would be revolting if combined with custard PS BIG MESSAGE FOR ALL YOU TROLLS - THIS IS A JOKE! DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK I AM ACTUALLY THAT BOTHERED ABOUT THE QUESTION OR EXPECT ANY OF THE ABOVE TO HAPPEN? GET A GRIP PEOPLE, IT'S CALLED HUMOUR! __________________ WARNING!* Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention. Last edited by Mineworksfine; July 15th, 2008 at 8:55 PM.

July 15th, 2008, 8:32 PM	#3
anti-net Joined: Mar 17th, 2007 Last Online: September 16th, 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK and Birmingham, UK for uni Age: 19 Posts: 1,271 Rep Power: 23	We know Andy Wilman reads Top Gear, hes mentioned the forum in some of his blog posts before he hasn't recently though. __________________ My Twitter You'd be surprised how close it is. I've actually got 57 cubic feet of cheese in there, and if you covert cheese into dogs, that's 4.3 great Danes - J.Clarkson

July 15th, 2008, 9:02 PM	#7
LurkerPatrol Come see me eat nipples.. Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 2:07 AM Location: San Diego, California Age: 22 Posts: 2,167 Car: ?rac tahW Rep Power: 235	Yeah I don't really understand the point of this. I'm glad that we got Richie the helm, I'm glad that Andy acknowledges the existence of FG and has blessed it by referencing it in his blog. I don't think we need anymore. If Jeremy does say "Strepsils and Custard" I'm going to come. __________________ Warning: Age of poster not necessarily an indicator of maturity level. Differentiate twice before breakfast - my professor

July 15th, 2008, 9:14 PM	#8
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,931 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 134	[QUOTE=LurkerPatrol;740980} If Jeremy does say "Strepsils and Custard" I'm going to come.[/QUOTE] Finally someone sees the point. The odds of this actually happening are infinitessimal, but how good would we all feel if it DID happen? Or put it in a way that most will understand: How would you feel if you won a Lotto jackpot? Great? Thought so. And the odds? 13.98 million to one - doesn't stop you getting a Lucky Dip when you pick up your paper and Marlboro Lights does it? Thought not. __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention.

July 15th, 2008, 9:36 PM	#11
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,931 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 134	Look, 's just a larf innit? And I thought you had seen the point that it's just a bit of harmless mucking about, hence your remark about coming if he says it. __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention.

July 15th, 2008, 8:31 PM	#2
Elvis313 Joined: Jul 13th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Braunschweig, Germany Age: 22 Posts: 721 Car: Ford Fiesta Mk6 Rep Power: 46	If he's really gonna say that and if I'll be drinking while watching, there'll be beer all over my keyboard... again

July 15th, 2008, 8:35 PM	#4
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 3:22 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,310 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 140	Here we go again... Seriously, how did you manage to get that many rep icons with posts like this?

July 15th, 2008, 8:42 PM	#5
Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Last Online: 3:54 AM Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,603 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	^ Indeed. He already acknowledged Finalgear, what else do you want? This is stupid.

July 15th, 2008, 9:35 PM	#10
joe1989 Joined: Mar 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 20 Posts: 95 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GLX EXec Slaoon Rep Power: 15	haha awasome post mineworks! i'v given you some plus rep. I wonder if your andy...That could be ture...However if you where owuld you be posting? Not sure but what ever awasome post and i like your joke!

July 15th, 2008, 9:44 PM	#12
LurkerPatrol Come see me eat nipples.. Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 2:07 AM Location: San Diego, California Age: 22 Posts: 2,167 Car: ?rac tahW Rep Power: 235	Man you need to calm down. Some people will agree with what you're doing, and some people won't. Don't take it to heart and start typing in caps. I don't actually agree with you, hence why I wrote "I don't see the point of this". But if he does say it that would be hilarious and interesting. I'm sorry for ever hurting your feelings or whatever but let's not start a flame war/a "you suck you're a troll go to hell" war. I gave you +rep to negate any -rep you get. __________________ Warning: Age of poster not necessarily an indicator of maturity level. Differentiate twice before breakfast - my professor

July 15th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#13
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July 15th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#14
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 3:22 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,310 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 140	Alright, another goofy pictures thread!

July 16th, 2008, 12:45 AM	#18
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 12:33 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,182 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 292	This thread makes us look like ungrateful bastards IMO. What more do you want from the man? He has already been awesome enough to mention us in multiple blog posts and now you want him to get something said on the show for no point whatsoever? __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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