I have never liked Clarkson or been interested in cars...

JCTJennings · November 9th, 2007, 07:18 PM

... I mean I have 2 cars, but I see them as functional and fairly mundane.

My brother-in-law watches Top Gear and constantly drones on about how good it is. I figured it was symptomatic of his status as a middle aged bore. I mean...a show that includes Clarkson and is centered around cars must surely be doubly crap.

Then, while channel surfing one night my wife and I stumbled across the episode where the chaps went to America. They bought cars in the US with the aim of getting from Miami to New Orleans, with challenges along the way.

We thoroughly enjoyed the show. However my narrow minded attitude persisted. I assumed it was a one-off, until again I strayed by an episode on caravaning. It represented my thoughts on caravaning perfectly. I was laughing so much I may have embarassed myself in my trousers.

At this point the penny dropped. I loved Top Gear (please don't tell my brother-in-law). Are there any more converts out there?

I am now downloading the Polar Challenge. I hope to watch it this evening with my wife.

I would really appreciate anyone recommending further episodes to download.

Blind_Io · November 9th, 2007, 07:28 PM

Welcome.

My Recommendation: All of them.

MattD1zzl3 · November 9th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Get the newest episode 10X04, very much like the american special, only in africa.

Gibby · November 9th, 2007, 07:35 PM

My mum was exactly the same, last year she was saying how she could not bare watching it. These Days she can't bare to miss an episode!

wooflepoof · November 9th, 2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Welcome.

My Recommendation: All of them.

at LEAST all of them

Labcoatguy · November 9th, 2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby

My mum was exactly the same, last year she was saying how she could not bare watching it. These Days she can't bare to miss an episode!

To be fair, most people don't bare while watching Top Gear, except for the weirdest images/smilies/hamster.gif

fans.

(couldn't resist)

James May's Hair · November 9th, 2007, 07:39 PM

Welcome indeed. Before you know it, you'll be using 'oh cock' as an exclamation and wanting to use Guardian readers as kindling. Oh, and don't eat lentils. images/smilies/smile.gif

JCTJennings · November 9th, 2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James May's Hair

Welcome indeed. Before you know it, you'll be using 'oh cock' as an exclamation and wanting to use Guardian readers as kindling. Oh, and don't eat lentils. images/smilies/smile.gif

I read the Guardian and I hate The Sun. I am getting concerned for my safety around here.

Hehe...thanks for the welcome guys. images/smilies/wink.gif

BigDaveDogg · November 9th, 2007, 07:53 PM

All the car vs public transportation episodes will go along nicely with the ones you seem to already like. I don't know the season and episode numbers for certain off the top of my head, if someone else doesn't post them, I'll post them later.

Scoop · November 9th, 2007, 08:07 PM

If u are downloading the Polar Challange watch it as soon as it's note, it is absolutely epic and i know i sound like Clarkson but it really is briliant, they did one of the hardest things in the world in their cocking about style and they really got there, mostly drunk and like everyone said above download all the episodes, ok some are better then the others but all of them have that Top Gear spirit that we love.

Blythy · November 9th, 2007, 08:21 PM

If you want ultimate top gear - stunts, races, quirkiness, cool wall ness, news - 04x01.

if you want fucking around - 6x02, or any episode from season 8/9

Ottobon · November 9th, 2007, 08:41 PM

I think Clarkson purposely tries to get stupid people to hate him so that only somewhat intellegent people will listen/talk to him. I.E. people who don't actually listen to what hes saying and or people who cant take a joke.

WirelessMonkey · November 9th, 2007, 09:25 PM

As for the episodes, did you watch them on Dave? (UKTV G2) if so alot of the good stuff got cut out of the episodes. Ok the best bits got taken out so we could hear about some product we dont care about. SO GET DOWNLOADING NOW

JCTJennings · November 9th, 2007, 09:47 PM

Hi WirelessMonkey. I did see them on Dave.

I now have four episodes to watch on this Friday night. Lucky old Mrs Jennings. images/smilies/blink.gif

bartboy9891 · November 9th, 2007, 10:21 PM

A lot of the more recent episodes aren't about cars at all. So you'd enjoy those.

Speedtouch · November 9th, 2007, 10:21 PM

I would personally advise [09.06], with their home-made limos. Hilarious outcomes.

Other than that, yes, all of them.

images/smilies/welcome.gif

as well.

Donington · November 9th, 2007, 10:26 PM

I would suggest watching the last two episodes that were on. One is Rolls/Veyron/tiny peel microcar in an office. The other is an Africa special. Where Richard meets his new best friend...his car.

Both very good episodes imho.

swordznsorcery · November 10th, 2007, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtouch

I would personally advise [09.06], with their home-made limos. Hilarious outcomes.

I see you're based here in the UK. Ever watch the late night signed repeats? In the SignZone on BBC1 in the early hours. One man, on his own, attempting to sign for all three presenters, plus the voiceover, whilst Hammond is pulling off the steering wheel of James's limo, or when they're talking about peeling squirrels and the like. It's hysterical. And clearly it's very hard to sign whilst giggling. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Gives the show a whole new dimension. images/smilies/smile.gif

LurkerPatrol · November 10th, 2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Welcome.

My Recommendation: All of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooflepoof

at LEAST all of them

Which means watch everyone of them more than once images/smilies/tongue.gif

Welcome convert!

Dsemaj · November 10th, 2007, 12:50 AM

Ooooh, nevermind! I get it now! *smacks head*

November 9th, 2007, 07:18 PM	#1
JCTJennings Joined: Nov 9th, 2007 Last Online: July 10th, 2008 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	I have never liked Clarkson or been interested in cars... ... I mean I have 2 cars, but I see them as functional and fairly mundane. My brother-in-law watches Top Gear and constantly drones on about how good it is. I figured it was symptomatic of his status as a middle aged bore. I mean...a show that includes Clarkson and is centered around cars must surely be doubly crap. Then, while channel surfing one night my wife and I stumbled across the episode where the chaps went to America. They bought cars in the US with the aim of getting from Miami to New Orleans, with challenges along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed the show. However my narrow minded attitude persisted. I assumed it was a one-off, until again I strayed by an episode on caravaning. It represented my thoughts on caravaning perfectly. I was laughing so much I may have embarassed myself in my trousers. At this point the penny dropped. I loved Top Gear (please don't tell my brother-in-law). Are there any more converts out there? I am now downloading the Polar Challenge. I hope to watch it this evening with my wife. I would really appreciate anyone recommending further episodes to download.

November 9th, 2007, 07:28 PM	#2
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BigDaveDogg Joined: Aug 30th, 2007 Last Online: 02:21 PM Location: Illinois Posts: 974 Car: GSX-R600K7 Rep Power: 35	All the car vs public transportation episodes will go along nicely with the ones you seem to already like. I don't know the season and episode numbers for certain off the top of my head, if someone else doesn't post them, I'll post them later. __________________

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Scoop Joined: Oct 12th, 2007 Last Online: November 4th, 2008 Location: Constanta, Romania Age: 19 Posts: 39 Car: 2003 Daewoo Matiz LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	If u are downloading the Polar Challange watch it as soon as it's note, it is absolutely epic and i know i sound like Clarkson but it really is briliant, they did one of the hardest things in the world in their cocking about style and they really got there, mostly drunk and like everyone said above download all the episodes, ok some are better then the others but all of them have that Top Gear spirit that we love. __________________ I met The Stig

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MattD1zzl3 Joined: May 6th, 2007 Last Online: 04:05 AM Location: Miamishire Age: 22 Posts: 1,918 Car: '97 Toyota Camry, '95 Camaro Z28, '79 Camaro Z28 Rep Power: 23	Get the newest episode 10X04, very much like the american special, only in africa.

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James May's Hair Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 514 Rep Power: 29	Welcome indeed. Before you know it, you'll be using 'oh cock' as an exclamation and wanting to use Guardian readers as kindling. Oh, and don't eat lentils.

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Blythy Joined: Sep 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 975 Car: Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2 Oh fuck yeah! Rep Power: 14	If you want ultimate top gear - stunts, races, quirkiness, cool wall ness, news - 04x01. if you want fucking around - 6x02, or any episode from season 8/9 __________________

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Ottobon Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: 06:06 AM Posts: 3,073 Car: Too many Rep Power: 30	I think Clarkson purposely tries to get stupid people to hate him so that only somewhat intellegent people will listen/talk to him. I.E. people who don't actually listen to what hes saying and or people who cant take a joke.

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WirelessMonkey Joined: Jul 26th, 2007 Last Online: October 30th, 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Age: 16 Posts: 339 LFS Status: Rep Power: 6	As for the episodes, did you watch them on Dave? (UKTV G2) if so alot of the good stuff got cut out of the episodes. Ok the best bits got taken out so we could hear about some product we dont care about. SO GET DOWNLOADING NOW __________________ "Great news! The Dacia Sandero..." - James May Click here for the best pics I took at BritCar

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JCTJennings Joined: Nov 9th, 2007 Last Online: July 10th, 2008 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Hi WirelessMonkey. I did see them on Dave. I now have four episodes to watch on this Friday night. Lucky old Mrs Jennings.

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Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,742 Rep Power: 33	I would personally advise [09.06], with their home-made limos. Hilarious outcomes. Other than that, yes, all of them. as well. __________________ Eyre Photography

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Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 06:31 AM Location: London, Englandshire Posts: 2,774 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 44	I would suggest watching the last two episodes that were on. One is Rolls/Veyron/tiny peel microcar in an office. The other is an Africa special. Where Richard meets his new best friend...his car. Both very good episodes imho.

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