Part 2 of Andy Wilman's blog now available

Mineworksfine · June 4th, 2008, 12:56 PM

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/planett...eign-editions/

Gives a nice shout out to Final Gear, and makes a huge spelling mistake but we'll forgive him that one......

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fbc · June 4th, 2008, 1:00 PM

Another great read - and b#gger me, Andy's given me hope about the US TG, never thought that would happen.

I'm always impressed by how well Andy, JC and the lads can sum up so neatly what it is that makes TG so special and brilliant.

And respect to Viper, everyone behind-the-scenes of FinalGear, & the rest of our community for making this place deserving of Andy's acknowledgment.

Viper007Bond · June 4th, 2008, 1:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

makes a huge spelling mistake but we'll forgive him that one......

Are you talking about FinalGear vs. Final Gear? If so, I usually type "FinalGear", but honestly either will do. The name after all is a spoof on Top Gear and Fifth Gear, so Final Gear makes the most sense.

So really I guess the "official" spellings are FinalGear.com and Final Gear, in that order.

Blayde · June 4th, 2008, 1:04 PM

Woohoo, thank you Andy!

He is so right about Gear, can't compare it, just like it.

edit: maybe he meant presenterishness?

Mineworksfine · June 4th, 2008, 1:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Are you talking about FinalGear vs. Final Gear? If so, I usually type "FinalGear", but honestly either will do. The name after all is a spoof on Top Gear and Fifth Gear, so Final Gear makes the most sense.

So really I guess the "official" spellings are FinalGear.com and Final Gear, in that order.

Actually I was referring to schoolboy error in "If they just compare everything in the US show to what Jeremy, Richard and James do, they'll be disappointed, because those three did get their first and they are the bollocks at it." It should be "those three did get THERE first.....". Yes I know it makes me sound pedantic, a tad @n@l even, but I am a bit of a stickler for grammar and spelling even if I don't claim to be perfect myself. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Viper007Bond · June 4th, 2008, 1:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Actually I was referring to schoolboy error in "If they just compare everything in the US show to what Jeremy, Richard and James do, they'll be disappointed, because those three did get their first and they are the bollocks at it." It should be "those three did get THERE first.....". Yes I know it makes me sound pedantic, a tad @n@l even, but I am a bit of a stickler for grammar and spelling even if I don't claim to be perfect myself. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Haha, jesus, you are a nitpicker. images/smilies/lol.gif

IceBone · June 4th, 2008, 1:18 PM

I saw that too.

We are the grammar police. You will be corrected and taunted. Your grammatical and spelling errors will be eradicated. Resistence is futile.

Mineworksfine · June 4th, 2008, 1:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceBone

I saw that too.

We are the grammar police. You will be corrected and taunted. Your grammatical and spelling errors will be eradicated. Resistence is futile.

In that case why didn't you point out to Viper that Jesus should start with a capital J??? images/smilies/lol.gif

Speedtouch · June 4th, 2008, 1:22 PM

Woo for being the hardcore fans in constant fear of the BBC lawyers! images/smilies/lol.gif

Great article. Always nice to see FG scattered around.

IceBone · June 4th, 2008, 1:22 PM

I said spelling and grammar. Fuck punctuation! images/smilies/tongue.gif

ahpadt · June 4th, 2008, 1:23 PM

Great read. images/smilies/smile.gif

Viper007Bond · June 4th, 2008, 1:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

In that case why didn't you point out to Viper that Jesus should start with a capital J??? images/smilies/lol.gif

I don't believe in him, so I can spell him any damn way I please! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Glopaticki · June 4th, 2008, 1:32 PM

LOL whats with Viper suggesting subtitles? We aren't that hard to understand are we?

Well what about pikies? English aren't the most understandable bunch either, but i'm sure fellow aussies can translate any dialogue if need be images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Viper007Bond · June 4th, 2008, 1:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Glopaticki

LOL whats with Viper suggesting subtitles? We aren't that hard to understand are we?

The Brits are at least understandable, even if we don't understand some of the slang.

You Aussies on the other hand can sometimes have a really thick accent.

Cobol74 · June 4th, 2008, 1:39 PM

"thick accent.". ... That will please the Aussies!

Mineworksfine · June 4th, 2008, 1:41 PM

Just had another thought:

"And (b) each show must acknowledge the other one exists, so they can take the piss out of each other."

Given that two of the presenters of TGA have facial hair you know there's going to be some major piss-taking by Jeremy if they ever discuss it on the show, or do a joint venture, not to mention slagging the Aussies for giving the world nothing but crap beer and the rotary washing line!! Jeremy's views, not mine I hasten to add, although I can advise that it's not a good idea when entering Australia and the Immigration person asks if you have a criminal record to reply "Why? Is it still mandatory?"

SL65 · June 4th, 2008, 1:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

You Aussies on the other hand can sometimes have a really thick accent.

We don't all sound like that murderer from Wolf Creek images/smilies/tongue.gif

Gman333-X-ferrari · June 4th, 2008, 1:42 PM

Excellent; it's good to hear the progress of the Australian and US versions from Andy himself. And he's right, we can't watch these shows with the original and glorious Top Gear in mind. We need to watch the two offsprings for what they are, and not what they could/should be. But it's going to be nion impossible to not to draw any comparison.

And one big hooray for FinalGear/Final Gear for being acknowledge by Andy himself! images/smilies/ohmy.gif

maateuszz89 · June 4th, 2008, 1:48 PM

It's cool that he mentioned FinalGear. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

I'm wondering if he is a user or come here as a guest.

vikiradTG2007 · June 4th, 2008, 1:49 PM

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Originally Posted by maateuszz89

It's cool that he mentioned FinalGear. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

I'm wondering if he is a user or come here as a guest.

He mentioned logging in in some of his blogs, so maybe he's a member. But we have yet to find out who... Any "suspicions"?

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