Clarkson in "common theme of thinking for past few thousand years" shocker

theboyG · May 21st, 2007, 10:31 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6676839.stm

note : this goes beyond cars - so no 'only 100 years of cars' smartness images/smilies/smile.gif

Blythy · May 21st, 2007, 10:40 PM

The regulator decided the use of the word "gay" was not necessarily offensive,

right.....

but Clarkson's use of the term was "clearly linking the reference to homosexual people".

like the way gay exclusively refers to happy people.

To clarify, the daihatsu copen is as gay as a little dog in a handbag, and no matter how you put it, it's just so.

Lilleput · May 21st, 2007, 10:44 PM

Five people complained about Clarkson's terminology

What is important to remember here is that if Ofcom stops making reports on harmful or offensive material they will get closed so once in a while they will come forward with some petty accusations like this.

theboyG · May 21st, 2007, 10:54 PM

It's like this. You see a Mini Cooper S Convertable driving down the road - a male is driving

Is he :

a. A hairdresser
b. An embarrased BMW Service Technician
c. A RAC man who forgot his uniform driving a customer home
d. Seriously in need of some social information

There are plenty of stereotypes around - every single one of us falls into one category or another.

Tho I ain't gay or nowt.

Ooh - Any Dream Will Do is on...l8rs....

essentialatom · May 22nd, 2007, 5:46 AM

How To Suck The Life Out Of Anything 101:

"Last year, he was cleared of making a racist slur about Germany because this was adjudged to be amusing rather than offensive."

Thanks for the adjudication, Ofcom! I didn't know there for a second whether I found it funny or offensive. Now I've been put straight.

otispunkmeyer · May 22nd, 2007, 9:10 AM

lol im pretty sure the only people who even gave a damn about what he said were those 5 people and people at ofcom trying to justify their existance.

some people are so sad. it must be sad to be gay and so uptight that they must complain about trivial stuff, i bet they never see the light of day either

Peter3hg · May 22nd, 2007, 3:57 PM

He didn't even get it right. It should just be Ginger not Ginger Beer like Septic for an American or Hank for being hungry. The rhyming element is supposed to be dropped.

the infinite jar · May 24th, 2007, 5:11 AM

I love how they said he's "capable of giving offence to homosexuals". Gee, thanks for the tip, who doesn't Jeremy Clarkson have the capability to offend?

BlaRo · May 24th, 2007, 5:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter3hg

He didn't even get it right. It should just be Ginger not Ginger Beer like Septic for an American or Hank for being hungry. The rhyming element is supposed to be dropped.

I get the first two (septic especially), but Hank? images/smilies/wacko.gif

Another question about rhyming slang: are there only a certain number of slang that can be used, those that have been around for seemingly hundreds of years that anyone will get? Or can people just make up new phrases and get away with that? I'd imagine it would get confusing, quick, if people stopped using those cliches to describe things.

Peter3hg · May 24th, 2007, 9:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaRo

I get the first two (septic especially), but Hank? images/smilies/wacko.gif

Another question about rhyming slang: are there only a certain number of slang that can be used, those that have been around for seemingly hundreds of years that anyone will get? Or can people just make up new phrases and get away with that? I'd imagine it would get confusing, quick, if people stopped using those cliches to describe things.

Hank is used if you are hungry as in Hank Marvin - Starvin'. As far as I know hen can usually be made up but people don't usually know them so there's no point.

Cobol74 · May 24th, 2007, 10:15 PM

Point of Information :

Hank Marvin, lead guitarist with the Shadows, Cliff Richards' original support band.

images/smilies/smile.gif

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Marvin

BerserkerCatSplat · May 25th, 2007, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the infinite jar

Gee, thanks for the tip, who doesn't Jeremy Clarkson have the capability to offend?

Canadians. He only tried once. images/smilies/canadian.gif

Wizegui · May 25th, 2007, 1:16 AM

Twice actually. Once when he reviewed the W140 S Class.

LoneWolf · May 25th, 2007, 9:37 PM

JC, my hero! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

AndyHayes · May 25th, 2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theboyG

It's like this. You see a Mini Cooper S Convertable driving down the road - a male is driving

Is he :

a. A hairdresser
b. An embarrased BMW Service Technician
c. A RAC man who forgot his uniform driving a customer home
d. Seriously in need of some social information

There are plenty of stereotypes around - every single one of us falls into one category or another.

Tho I ain't gay or nowt.

Ooh - Any Dream Will Do is on...l8rs....

You forgot e. Estate Agent
at least thats who drives them here in Ireland

LadyBella · June 1st, 2007, 3:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

Canadians. He only tried once. images/smilies/canadian.gif

He insulted Vancouver in a recent Times column! I remember because my UK friends were tormenting me with it. images/smilies/canadian.gif

...We're not really that boring... are we? images/smilies/cry.gif

Ottobon · June 1st, 2007, 3:56 AM

big freaking whoop, he burned a german flag on old top gear, I would think that would be 100x more offensive to the whole country of germany than "ginger beer" is to gay people

thedguy · June 2nd, 2007, 12:11 AM

OMG!!! Think of the Children, will somebody PLEASE think of the children, they may have no idea WTF he is even talking about but they could possibly be hearing something offensive, but they aren't sure.

Why am I reminding myself of the episode where Butter's is wondering WTH "bi-curious" is?

dMa · June 3rd, 2007, 6:10 AM

why do people take clarkson's insults so seriously

he insults everyone and he's damn entertaining

He makes fun of americans and russians all the time, I dont care, come on, we are bigger than that. Well, most of us...

AnGuRuSO · June 3rd, 2007, 11:28 AM

Where does your quote

"common theme of thinking for past few thousand years"

come from?

May 21st, 2007, 10:31 PM	#1
theboyG Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 156 Car: 911(996) and BMW 330i (aka Crap!) Rep Power: 24	Clarkson in "common theme of thinking for past few thousand years" shocker http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6676839.stm note : this goes beyond cars - so no 'only 100 years of cars' smartness

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Blythy Joined: Sep 27th, 2005 Last Online: October 24th, 2009 Posts: 1,009 Car: Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2 Oh fuck yeah! Rep Power: 23	The regulator decided the use of the word "gay" was not necessarily offensive, right..... but Clarkson's use of the term was "clearly linking the reference to homosexual people". like the way gay exclusively refers to happy people. To clarify, the daihatsu copen is as gay as a little dog in a handbag, and no matter how you put it, it's just so. __________________

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Lilleput Evo-less Joined: Jun 10th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2009 Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 3,019 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 77	Five people complained about Clarkson's terminology What is important to remember here is that if Ofcom stops making reports on harmful or offensive material they will get closed so once in a while they will come forward with some petty accusations like this. __________________ Last edited by Lilleput; May 21st, 2007 at 10:47 PM.

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theboyG Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 156 Car: 911(996) and BMW 330i (aka Crap!) Rep Power: 24	It's like this. You see a Mini Cooper S Convertable driving down the road - a male is driving Is he : a. A hairdresser b. An embarrased BMW Service Technician c. A RAC man who forgot his uniform driving a customer home d. Seriously in need of some social information There are plenty of stereotypes around - every single one of us falls into one category or another. Tho I ain't gay or nowt. Ooh - Any Dream Will Do is on...l8rs....

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essentialatom Joined: Jun 29th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Solihull / Warwick University Age: 21 Posts: 539 Car: None any more, my brother pranged it a bit... Rep Power: 21	How To Suck The Life Out Of Anything 101: "Last year, he was cleared of making a racist slur about Germany because this was adjudged to be amusing rather than offensive." Thanks for the adjudication, Ofcom! I didn't know there for a second whether I found it funny or offensive. Now I've been put straight.

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otispunkmeyer Joined: May 15th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Loughborough UK Age: 23 Posts: 3,358 Car: '03 Skoda Superb (Comfort) 160HP Rep Power: 39	lol im pretty sure the only people who even gave a damn about what he said were those 5 people and people at ofcom trying to justify their existance. some people are so sad. it must be sad to be gay and so uptight that they must complain about trivial stuff, i bet they never see the light of day either

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the infinite jar Joined: Apr 24th, 2007 Last Online: August 6th, 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 130 Car: 1991 Ford Taurus SHO, 1986 Yamaha Maxim XJ750X Rep Power: 16	I love how they said he's "capable of giving offence to homosexuals". Gee, thanks for the tip, who doesn't Jeremy Clarkson have the capability to offend?

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Ottobon Banned Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: May 27th, 2009 Location: Detriot Metro Area Posts: 3,313 Car: 2 Rust buckets and a confused 1999 American. Rep Power: 0	big freaking whoop, he burned a german flag on old top gear, I would think that would be 100x more offensive to the whole country of germany than "ginger beer" is to gay people

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thedguy ^ will bore you to death Joined: Jun 18th, 2004 Last Online: 9:03 AM Location: Under the Counter at McD's Posts: 7,433 Car: 1990 Mazda MX-5 & 91 318i. Rep Power: 148	OMG!!! Think of the Children, will somebody PLEASE think of the children, they may have no idea WTF he is even talking about but they could possibly be hearing something offensive, but they aren't sure. Why am I reminding myself of the episode where Butter's is wondering WTH "bi-curious" is? __________________

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dMa Joined: Dec 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 202 Car: 98 Nissan Altima, YEAH Rep Power: 14	why do people take clarkson's insults so seriously he insults everyone and he's damn entertaining He makes fun of americans and russians all the time, I dont care, come on, we are bigger than that. Well, most of us...

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