Does your other half understand your Top Gear obsession?

Mineworksfine · July 13th, 2008, 09:11 AM

JC once said of his audience "obviously you haven't got wives or girlfriends so you've brought your sisters along.....".

Now I don't believe that for a minute and I'm sure that in fact most TG fans are in loving, stable relationships, but what does your other half think about your love of the show? Are they understanding/patronising/in total agreement or do they use that hour on a Sunday to have a long soak in the bath with a good book?

For me? Well....

Some say she can tell what a celebrity's lap time will be before they are even introduced, and that if it were her husband who stuffed a jet car on an airfield in Yorkshire she'd have put a pillow over his face in the ICU and collected on the insurance! All I know is she's called Mrs Hersworksfinetoo!

Suspense · July 13th, 2008, 09:15 AM

My girlfriend enjoys watching Top Gear as much as I do images/smilies/smile.gif

She's not as into cars as me obviously, but she finds the show entertaining and makes sure to catch it each week.

Deviate · July 13th, 2008, 09:18 AM

She enjoys the show for its entertainment value (humor) and likes cars (she drives an RX8), but she's not NEARLY as obsessed with cars as I am (her RX8 is an automatic).

upyourego · July 13th, 2008, 09:33 AM

My wife will watch Top Gear with me if she likes the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car or if they're doing some silly stunt - she's looking forward to the Fox Hunting episode but couldn't care less about tonight's one.

However my kids love it - 7 year old girl and 4 year old boy. The three of us sit on the sofa on a Sunday night watching Top Gear - daughter loves the humour and stunts - son loves the fast cars. My wife sits on the computer occasionally laughing when she hears/sees something funny.

tone76 · July 13th, 2008, 09:53 AM

Mrs Tone is a fan, but of the cocking about rather than of the cars. The best bit is that my 18 month old son is also a fan, and he keeps pointing at the cars and saying 'car'. Unless, of course, there is something really cool - like a DB9 - then he'll say 'cool!'.

I'm trying to teach him to say 'Stig'. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

L2D · July 13th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I've never touched a girl.

Signed,
99.9% of FinalGear images/smilies/wink.gif

watto · July 13th, 2008, 10:02 AM

No. Not at all.

She doesn't understand how a stupid car show can be so good and she refuses to watch it...

Adunaphel · July 13th, 2008, 10:03 AM

Mrs. Adu likes the show, but she's not nearly as obsessed with it as me. She does have an account here, but hasn't really used it lately, with the stress that is a 2 month old daugter images/smilies/smile.gif

mazdaddy · July 13th, 2008, 10:19 AM

yup, my missus' likes the specials (Africa, America, Arctic) and the news, but can genuinely watch an episode an enjoy it. And she drives an Alfa 166.

zephyrus17 · July 13th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tone76

Mrs Tone is a fan, but of the cocking about rather than of the cars. The best bit is that my 18 month old son is also a fan, and he keeps pointing at the cars and saying 'car'. Unless, of course, there is something really cool - like a DB9 - then he'll say 'cool!'.

I'm trying to teach him to say 'Stig'. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Aww man, that is so cute.. images/smilies/wub.gif

I don't have a girlfriend anymore.. So.. images/smilies/sad.gif

And all the female friends I have don't like it anyhow.

tone76 · July 13th, 2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zephyrus17

Aww man, that is so cute.. images/smilies/wub.gif

Yeah, he's a human Cool Wall. That's my boy! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Cobol74 · July 13th, 2008, 10:52 AM

No Mrs Cobol74 hates it - mind you she hates the Simpsons too. ... What ya gonna do?

zephyrus17 · July 13th, 2008, 10:54 AM

South Park?

Cobol74 · July 13th, 2008, 10:59 AM

Nope not that either. ... Likes Heroes and Dr Who though so all is not lost.

the Interceptor · July 13th, 2008, 11:04 AM

There is no Interceptress to date. My sister loves the show though. She is in the dilemma that she pretty much hates car shows and everything about cars except getting from A to B, but she loves the guys cocking about. So she's stuck between ultimate boredom and pure excitement when we watch TG.

Richmondgal · July 13th, 2008, 11:11 AM

No Richmondguy in my life, but my parents sometimes watch it every now and then. My sister makes fun of me and my Richard Hammond obsession.

skylock · July 13th, 2008, 11:15 AM

My bf does not like it. He just doesn't get british humor I guess. And he doesn't understand the cool wall. He thinks James is dim witted. Jeremy to bossy, and Richard just fluff. The challenges are boring. In short he is just plain nuts.

But he will sit with me while I watch and let me talk about it all night without one time telling me to shut up.

Because he knows when I am happy, he is happy. images/smilies/smile.gif

Mineworksfine · July 13th, 2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobol74

No Mrs Cobol74 hates it - mind you she hates the Simpsons too. ... What ya gonna do?

What ya gonna do? Arsenic, cement, shovel, new patio.......maybe? images/smilies/wink.gif

Shawn · July 13th, 2008, 11:21 AM

My other half likes the show as much as I do, because it too is a 20-something, slightly overweight computer and car nerd.

Final Daihatsu · July 13th, 2008, 11:36 AM

There is no FDaihatsess for now (never was in the first place images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

), but my sister loves the show for its cocking about and Richard Hammond.

July 13th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#1
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: 08:23 PM Location: Hove, East Sussex, UK Age: 39 Posts: 881 Car: Seat Ibiza FR, Fiat Multipla Rep Power: 39	Does your other half understand your Top Gear obsession? JC once said of his audience "obviously you haven't got wives or girlfriends so you've brought your sisters along.....". Now I don't believe that for a minute and I'm sure that in fact most TG fans are in loving, stable relationships, but what does your other half think about your love of the show? Are they understanding/patronising/in total agreement or do they use that hour on a Sunday to have a long soak in the bath with a good book? For me? Well.... Some say she can tell what a celebrity's lap time will be before they are even introduced, and that if it were her husband who stuffed a jet car on an airfield in Yorkshire she'd have put a pillow over his face in the ICU and collected on the insurance! All I know is she's called Mrs Hersworksfinetoo! __________________ If you want to prove your masculinity, don't buy a sports car, just get a people carrier and fill it with children. That way when the guy in the Porsche pulls up next to you at the lights you can point in the back and say "Hey, mine works fine!"

July 13th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#2
Suspense Joined: Jul 7th, 2006 Last Online: 07:51 AM Location: Sydney Posts: 69 Rep Power: 11	My girlfriend enjoys watching Top Gear as much as I do She's not as into cars as me obviously, but she finds the show entertaining and makes sure to catch it each week.

July 13th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#3
Deviate Joined: Mar 24th, 2007 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX Age: 27 Posts: 389 Car: e34 525it Rep Power: 13	She enjoys the show for its entertainment value (humor) and likes cars (she drives an RX8), but she's not NEARLY as obsessed with cars as I am (her RX8 is an automatic). __________________

July 13th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#4
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: 12:18 PM Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 27 Posts: 1,037 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 33	My wife will watch Top Gear with me if she likes the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car or if they're doing some silly stunt - she's looking forward to the Fox Hunting episode but couldn't care less about tonight's one. However my kids love it - 7 year old girl and 4 year old boy. The three of us sit on the sofa on a Sunday night watching Top Gear - daughter loves the humour and stunts - son loves the fast cars. My wife sits on the computer occasionally laughing when she hears/sees something funny. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

July 13th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#5
tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: 08:12 PM Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 716 Car: 2008 Mazda2 Neo, 2005 Honda Jazz VTi Rep Power: 22	Mrs Tone is a fan, but of the cocking about rather than of the cars. The best bit is that my 18 month old son is also a fan, and he keeps pointing at the cars and saying 'car'. Unless, of course, there is something really cool - like a DB9 - then he'll say 'cool!'. I'm trying to teach him to say 'Stig'. __________________ Does a Mazda go 'mooz-mooz' when it's in reverse?

July 13th, 2008, 10:02 AM	#7
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 12:24 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,319 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 55	No. Not at all. She doesn't understand how a stupid car show can be so good and she refuses to watch it... __________________ Thanks to Red_Bull for the avatar!

July 13th, 2008, 10:03 AM	#8
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 02:49 PM Location: Eindhoven, Dutchikistan Age: 28 Posts: 3,503 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 65	Mrs. Adu likes the show, but she's not nearly as obsessed with it as me. She does have an account here, but hasn't really used it lately, with the stress that is a 2 month old daugter __________________ 01001001 00100000 01000001 01001101 00100000 01010100 01001000 01000101 00100000 01010011 01010100 01001001 01000111

July 13th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#9
mazdaddy Joined: Jul 3rd, 2007 Last Online: November 3rd, 2008 Posts: 125 Car: Mazda3 Rep Power: 6	yup, my missus' likes the specials (Africa, America, Arctic) and the news, but can genuinely watch an episode an enjoy it. And she drives an Alfa 166.

July 13th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#12
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 08:07 PM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,758 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 50	No Mrs Cobol74 hates it - mind you she hates the Simpsons too. ... What ya gonna do? __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

July 13th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#13
zephyrus17 Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: October 17th, 2008 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	South Park?

July 13th, 2008, 10:59 AM	#14
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 08:07 PM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,758 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 50	Nope not that either. ... Likes Heroes and Dr Who though so all is not lost. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

July 13th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#15
the Interceptor Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 10:57 AM Location: Germany Posts: 1,921 Car: BMW E36 323i superleggera (-85 kg to date) Rep Power: 47	There is no Interceptress to date. My sister loves the show though. She is in the dilemma that she pretty much hates car shows and everything about cars except getting from A to B, but she loves the guys cocking about. So she's stuck between ultimate boredom and pure excitement when we watch TG. __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Last edited by the Interceptor; July 13th, 2008 at 11:13 AM..

July 13th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#16
Richmondgal Previously Known As aussiekorean Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 10:12 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 313 Car: (I want a) Holden Monaro Rep Power: 13	No Richmondguy in my life, but my parents sometimes watch it every now and then. My sister makes fun of me and my Richard Hammond obsession. __________________ RG's Torque Stuff about the new car I have...other than that, not much "This is a car program. There will be no cushions. There will be no rag rolling. No one will sing and at the end of the series, no one will have a recording contract. This is our new base. And this is our purpose built test track. There are no traffic jams here, well apart from this one and no bus lanes either. This is Top Gear." - Jeremy Clarkson, Season 1, Episode 1.

July 13th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#17
skylock Not A Dude Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 01:33 PM Posts: 496 Rep Power: 35	My bf does not like it. He just doesn't get british humor I guess. And he doesn't understand the cool wall. He thinks James is dim witted. Jeremy to bossy, and Richard just fluff. The challenges are boring. In short he is just plain nuts. But he will sit with me while I watch and let me talk about it all night without one time telling me to shut up. Because he knows when I am happy, he is happy. __________________ Judy People were crashing cars long before Top Gear existed. James May

July 13th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#19
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 08:45 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,238 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 84	My other half likes the show as much as I do, because it too is a 20-something, slightly overweight computer and car nerd.

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Final Daihatsu Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 07:35 PM Location: Israel Age: 16 Posts: 984 Car: Giant Iguana LFS Status: Rep Power: 15	There is no FDaihatsess for now (never was in the first place ), but my sister loves the show for its cocking about and Richard Hammond. __________________ O o /¯/ \| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯ ¯ \| IMA FIRIN' MAH LAZER! \| BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! \| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯ ¯ \_\

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