JC Rascism?

Patrick Bateman · October 20th, 2005, 09:49 PM

I was watching a repeat of an episode of Top Gear today. During this episode on it's original broadcast JC said "which one would you steal" to a black man.

Im sure you all know the part im talking about. Well anyway I didn't think he was being rascist saying this but i noticed that in the repeat they had cut out that phrase.

Perhaps there were complaints made and it needed to be removed?

asphotos · October 20th, 2005, 10:03 PM

he isn't a racist, he hates everyone.

EVEN YOU!

jensked · October 20th, 2005, 10:09 PM

He says:
"What car would you steal?"
"well i'm sorry, but in my world, everyone under 20 is a thief"

I think he knew that was out of place, and he quickly said the second phrase...

swek · October 20th, 2005, 10:13 PM

This has already been discussed in the respective episode thread.

There's no JC racism, the guy just didn't get that Clarkson is like that to everyone and felt offended. Clarkson realized that and had to explain himself quickly, which didn't look too well.

Patrick Bateman · October 20th, 2005, 10:17 PM

I'm well aware it has already been discussed. The main purpose of the thread was to bring up that they had cut the phrase out of the repeats.

swek · October 20th, 2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

I'm well aare it has already been discussed. The main purpose of the thread was to bring up that they had cut the phrase out of the repeats.

Okay then. If you want my opinion they cut it out because not everyone might notice that it was a misunderstanding and not racism. If you ask me that's understandable sice there have been a few similar questions raised here.

I think that's okay since TG is about cars and more of an entertainment format. If it would have been a political show or sth. similar it would have been unacceptable.

Raven18940 · October 20th, 2005, 10:42 PM

If you ask me too many people are thin skinned about things like this. JMO

Kip_6666 · October 20th, 2005, 11:40 PM

He has used the staling thing in more thatn one episode. It comes up every few episodes when playing with the audience. But yeah, everyone young, who owns a car.. well stole it images/smilies/smile.gif

Ultra_Kool_Dude · October 20th, 2005, 11:43 PM

He also said somethng about stealing a car to a white kid in one episode so he's not being racist.

Everyone is too sensitive about racism. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

watto · October 21st, 2005, 02:52 AM

And when talking about young guys in hot hatches on housing estates he says "Like this guy!"

He's not being rude, just being a smart arse, there's no un-towards tone in his voice when he says these things... It's Clarkson, get over it.

SL65 · October 21st, 2005, 05:47 AM

^Exactly, its just him being a smart-arse. Dont take anything he says seriously...even about cars! Its all in the name of entertainment.

sydney_walker · October 21st, 2005, 09:00 AM

*cough*.....american....*cough* images/smilies/tongue.gif

Patrick Bateman · October 21st, 2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sydney_walker

*cough*.....american....*cough* images/smilies/tongue.gif

Actually im British images/smilies/tongue.gif

Overheat · October 21st, 2005, 12:17 PM

I love American Psycho - one of my favourite films of all time images/smilies/smile.gif

Re: the racism issue, this is just silly. If he'd have said the same thing to a white guy with a baseball cap, no-one would have cared.

Jezza is on an episode of Peep Show as an example of a racist, but it's used in an amusing light. Anyone who hasn't seen Peep Show btw, really should - it's sooooo funny.

Kip_6666 · October 21st, 2005, 12:19 PM

I've only seen the first two seasons of that, but boy are they funny.

SO i'm guessing he was in the third one?

Patrick Bateman · October 21st, 2005, 12:24 PM

He was in the 2nd series im sure. Marks new BNP friend was using him as an example of good white British people (i think images/smilies/huh.gif

)

Overheat · October 21st, 2005, 12:38 PM

You're correct.

Kip_6666 · October 21st, 2005, 12:54 PM

I'll have to take a proper look at them again.

Jimi Hendrix · October 21st, 2005, 01:50 PM

He is just stupid, that is what he is.

P.S: I like Top Gear tests, but I can't stand Clarkson

Z Draci · October 21st, 2005, 04:48 PM

Those who hate Clarkson are those who have been offended by him.
You are in a minority group that's full of people with whom I'd never want to be associated. (i.e. hippies, vegans, and environmentalists)

October 20th, 2005, 09:49 PM	#1
Patrick Bateman Joined: Oct 20th, 2005 Last Online: May 15th, 2006 Location: American Gardens Building, West 81st, 11th Floor Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	JC Rascism? I was watching a repeat of an episode of Top Gear today. During this episode on it's original broadcast JC said "which one would you steal" to a black man. Im sure you all know the part im talking about. Well anyway I didn't think he was being rascist saying this but i noticed that in the repeat they had cut out that phrase. Perhaps there were complaints made and it needed to be removed? __________________ "We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tommorow" Ted Bundy

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jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: October 10th, 2008 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,923 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 36	He says: "What car would you steal?" "well i'm sorry, but in my world, everyone under 20 is a thief" I think he knew that was out of place, and he quickly said the second phrase... __________________

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Patrick Bateman Joined: Oct 20th, 2005 Last Online: May 15th, 2006 Location: American Gardens Building, West 81st, 11th Floor Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	I'm well aware it has already been discussed. The main purpose of the thread was to bring up that they had cut the phrase out of the repeats. __________________ "We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tommorow" Ted Bundy

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Raven18940 Joined: Apr 16th, 2005 Last Online: February 19th, 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	If you ask me too many people are thin skinned about things like this. JMO __________________ 2001 Saab 9-5 aero....don't laugh, it's fast.

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swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: 04:57 PM Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,304 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 41	This has already been discussed in the respective episode thread. There's no JC racism, the guy just didn't get that Clarkson is like that to everyone and felt offended. Clarkson realized that and had to explain himself quickly, which didn't look too well.

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Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: 05:12 PM Location: The Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 2,951 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 1 Rep Power: 29	He has used the staling thing in more thatn one episode. It comes up every few episodes when playing with the audience. But yeah, everyone young, who owns a car.. well stole it __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

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Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: March 15th, 2008 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,684 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	He also said somethng about stealing a car to a white kid in one episode so he's not being racist. Everyone is too sensitive about racism. __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

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watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 10:38 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,130 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 53	And when talking about young guys in hot hatches on housing estates he says "Like this guy!" He's not being rude, just being a smart arse, there's no un-towards tone in his voice when he says these things... It's Clarkson, get over it. __________________ Thanks to Red_Bull for the avatar!

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SL65 NOT the owner of this place! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 11:28 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 8,991 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 37	^Exactly, its just him being a smart-arse. Dont take anything he says seriously...even about cars! Its all in the name of entertainment.

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sydney_walker Joined: Aug 22nd, 2005 Last Online: April 7th, 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	cough.....american....cough

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 24	I love American Psycho - one of my favourite films of all time Re: the racism issue, this is just silly. If he'd have said the same thing to a white guy with a baseball cap, no-one would have cared. Jezza is on an episode of Peep Show as an example of a racist, but it's used in an amusing light. Anyone who hasn't seen Peep Show btw, really should - it's sooooo funny. __________________

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Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: 05:12 PM Location: The Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 2,951 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 1 Rep Power: 29	I've only seen the first two seasons of that, but boy are they funny. SO i'm guessing he was in the third one? __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

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Patrick Bateman Joined: Oct 20th, 2005 Last Online: May 15th, 2006 Location: American Gardens Building, West 81st, 11th Floor Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	He was in the 2nd series im sure. Marks new BNP friend was using him as an example of good white British people (i think ) __________________ "We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tommorow" Ted Bundy

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 24	You're correct. __________________

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October 21st, 2005, 12:54 PM	#18
Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: 05:12 PM Location: The Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 2,951 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 1 Rep Power: 29	I'll have to take a proper look at them again. __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

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Jimi Hendrix Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 06:19 AM Posts: 356 Rep Power: 18	He is just stupid, that is what he is. P.S: I like Top Gear tests, but I can't stand Clarkson

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Z Draci Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: May 23rd, 2007 Location: Glendora/Riverside, CA Posts: 915 Rep Power: 0	Those who hate Clarkson are those who have been offended by him. You are in a minority group that's full of people with whom I'd never want to be associated. (i.e. hippies, vegans, and environmentalists) __________________ *"The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." - Sir William Lyons*