Are we being weaned off Captain Slow? - Page 4

Lindstrim · July 1st, 2008, 09:51 AM

Look at the news in 11x01 when they were discussing the new Hyandi Coupe. If May wasnt there I dont think the whole Genesis thing might not of been as funny, as we know that Clarkson and May have similar tastes in music. (6x01 news I think)

The Fishman · July 1st, 2008, 01:35 PM

He will be doing another series of Oz and James big wine adventure in NZ.

Mineworksfine · July 1st, 2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lindstrim

Look at the news in 11x01 when they were discussing the new Hyandi Coupe. If May wasnt there I dont think the whole Genesis thing might not of been as funny, as we know that Clarkson and May have similar tastes in music. (6x01 news I think)

Have to admit that part did work particularly well for me. Was a Genesis fan in my teens so the references all made perfect sense and I was ROFLMAO - Mrs Herworksfinetoo simply looked puzzled.

udip21 · July 1st, 2008, 06:49 PM

This has been going on for quite sometime now. I have noticed since the last series especially during the news section, James isn't given even time or attention. Even when he says something funny, we can barely hear the audience laugh when the camera shifts and Jeremy goes "hey listen up now..." or something; or we are provided with an unconnected shot. Whether the producers think his comments sometimes aren't funny enough might be the reason, but i honestly do find them humorous.

Anyone else notices this?

liquid_rockface · July 1st, 2008, 11:12 PM

I was very disappointed to see how minuscule a part James had in 11x02. Not much in 11x01 either. WE WANT MORE JAMES MAY!!!

La Chaton · July 2nd, 2008, 08:31 AM

I must say I have never been a huge fan of James, but he is an irreplaceable part of the show, and I would hate to see him go.

I don't think they're getting rid of him, I mean, he's never been a huge part of the show, and he hasn't done a car review in ages. It's probably just coincidence that he hasn't had many segments in the recent eps.

udip21 · July 21st, 2008, 01:04 PM

TopGear have been watching this. images/smilies/smile.gif

Here's Andy Wilman's response to our topic (from his blog) -

"Secondly, if Final Gear boys are still tuned in, one of you wrote a couple of weeks ago that James hadn't been in the series much, and that we therefore must be grooming the viewers for him leaving. Pleeeeeese. Go and put that fertile conspiracy theory brain of yours to better use. Find out if Kennedy was shot in Dallas, or during a faked moon landing.

I think you're right, there's not been enough James and Richard solo films this run - it's a bit of a Rubik's Cube putting a show together and that's the way the cards have fallen. Hopefully we'll sort it in the next series, but no, James isn't going. He'll go when he gets grumpy and fed up with the show, and to my memory he's been grumpy and fed up with the show since the day he started. "

Mineworksfine · July 21st, 2008, 01:10 PM

[quote=udip21;745219]TopGear have been watching this. images/smilies/smile.gif

QUOTE]

Comforting to have the issue cleared up. Thanks again Andy. images/smilies/cheers.gif

Is it within the rules on finalgear.com to suggest closing one's own thread? If so then images/smilies/dancinglock.gif

as I think it has served its purpose.

TwistedImagination · July 21st, 2008, 02:42 PM

Good to see Andy finally clearing it up. Though personally I wasn't worried, almost all of the films are done before they move into full production in June and a certain presenter was busy drinking is way around California for most of March, April and May during TG's pre series shooting time.

LurkerPatrol · July 21st, 2008, 03:38 PM

[quote=Mineworksfine;745224]

Quote:

Originally Posted by udip21

TopGear have been watching this. images/smilies/smile.gif

QUOTE]

Comforting to have the issue cleared up. Thanks again Andy. images/smilies/cheers.gif

Is it within the rules on finalgear.com to suggest closing one's own thread? If so then images/smilies/dancinglock.gif

as I think it has served its purpose.

Report your own post (click on the "!!" next to the reputation button) and if an admin is feeling nice they'll close dat right up for ya when they get some free time

Adunaphel · July 21st, 2008, 03:40 PM

No need to close this, it'll die by itself.

Vector · July 21st, 2008, 07:16 PM

In to say I told you so.

Jaco2k · July 21st, 2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Is it within the rules on finalgear.com to suggest closing one's own thread? If so then images/smilies/dancinglock.gif

as I think it has served its purpose.

...not before I add that I am in Finland (although not from Finland), have zero reputation points and I really couldn't care less if he stays or goes - no one is irreplaceable. images/smilies/wink.gif

On a side note, there was more of him on 11x05 and I am sure this feeling is coming because the show is more quickly paced lately, which is a good thing.

DarkReaper · July 22nd, 2008, 03:09 AM

This thread has officially been pwned. images/smilies/drums.gif

Viper007Bond · July 22nd, 2008, 03:43 AM

Gonna close this so we can keep all the post-blog discussion in one place: http://forums.finalgear.com/top-gear...-thread-28996/

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La Chaton Not A Dude Joined: Jun 23rd, 2008 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 248 Car: Umm.. the imaginary one in my mind Rep Power: 10	I must say I have never been a huge fan of James, but he is an irreplaceable part of the show, and I would hate to see him go. I don't think they're getting rid of him, I mean, he's never been a huge part of the show, and he hasn't done a car review in ages. It's probably just coincidence that he hasn't had many segments in the recent eps. __________________ Only squares have signatures... oh, wait.... I am the self-proclaimed queen of run-ons. +1 my post. C'mon, you know you want to. No, I haven't been lost to the internet forever just been VERY busy and visiting through my phone frequently.

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udip21 Joined: Jul 1st, 2008 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	TopGear have been watching this. Here's Andy Wilman's response to our topic (from his blog) - "Secondly, if Final Gear boys are still tuned in, one of you wrote a couple of weeks ago that James hadn't been in the series much, and that we therefore must be grooming the viewers for him leaving. Pleeeeeese. Go and put that fertile conspiracy theory brain of yours to better use. Find out if Kennedy was shot in Dallas, or during a faked moon landing. I think you're right, there's not been enough James and Richard solo films this run - it's a bit of a Rubik's Cube putting a show together and that's the way the cards have fallen. Hopefully we'll sort it in the next series, but no, James isn't going. He'll go when he gets grumpy and fed up with the show, and to my memory he's been grumpy and fed up with the show since the day he started. "

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Lindstrim Joined: Nov 18th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 12 Car: Toyota Corrola 1994 Rep Power: 0	Look at the news in 11x01 when they were discussing the new Hyandi Coupe. If May wasnt there I dont think the whole Genesis thing might not of been as funny, as we know that Clarkson and May have similar tastes in music. (6x01 news I think)

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udip21 Joined: Jul 1st, 2008 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	This has been going on for quite sometime now. I have noticed since the last series especially during the news section, James isn't given even time or attention. Even when he says something funny, we can barely hear the audience laugh when the camera shifts and Jeremy goes "hey listen up now..." or something; or we are provided with an unconnected shot. Whether the producers think his comments sometimes aren't funny enough might be the reason, but i honestly do find them humorous. Anyone else notices this?

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