Top Gear Season 10 Discussion

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:18pm

The S.S Ultimate Penile Compensator looks like utter crap

I mean really..it's just..argh. And the name really doesn't do it any favours

Lost Soal · Post by **Lost Soal** » 2007-10-14 03:22pm

Prepare for the anti-smoking complaints.

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:22pm

Ooh, Clarkson got burned!

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2007-10-14 03:24pm

Lost Soal wrote:Prepare for the anti-smoking complaints.

That was the best ad against smoking I've ever seen. Don't smoke - you'll end up like James May!

Now, for the sinking and the burning and the WAHAY silliness...

ETA: "There was a small fire... the welding..."

ETA2: this is going to be epic.

Lost Soal · Post by **Lost Soal** » 2007-10-14 03:32pm

"One day their going to want one!"
What for? To commit suicide?

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:34pm

...Yeah, The channel looks a tad rough....

Lost Soal · Post by **Lost Soal** » 2007-10-14 03:35pm

They had one good idea at least. Have a farewell drink

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2007-10-14 03:39pm

Is it just me or is Holland saying the exact same things - even the same damn Ramones anecdote - as he did on Ross two days ago?

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:45pm

Bounty wrote:Is it just me or is Holland saying the exact same things - even the same damn Ramones anecdote - as he did on Ross two days ago?

It's called "Doing the Circuit" Due to the fact the UK has a quite small amount of celebs, the chat shows get them all at the same time when they need to do some Plugging. Helen Mirren had been on Ross a few weeks ago as well.

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2007-10-14 03:46pm

I'm aware of that, I just thought the man had more than one blowjob anecdote.

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:48pm

Bounty wrote:I'm aware of that, I just thought the man had more than one blowjob anecdote.

I actually despise Jools Holland anyway, the only thing I like him for is the new year countdown. He's an arrogant and smug bastard.

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:50pm

...There's a reason why even the huge fucking cross-channel ferries bounce around whilst crossing. And they are finding it out

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2007-10-14 03:52pm

"And this made us be in trouble"

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 03:56pm

*blinks* The coastguard has bloody planes? That's cheating!

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2007-10-14 03:59pm

Holy shit, they drove a Nissan across the Channel

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-14 04:01pm

What the fuck?! No TG next week due to sodding Darts?!

Masami von Weizegger · Post by **Masami von Weizegger** » 2007-10-14 04:12pm

Man, I'm glad I go to see that before I jet off. Brilliant.

Vanas · Post by **Vanas** » 2007-10-14 04:19pm

For a machine based on a canal barge, I'm quite impressed by how well the Dampervan mk.II held out. And I daren't think how they'll make anything better than the Channel Crossing again.

Master Arachnos · Post by **Master Arachnos** » 2007-10-15 11:05am

Dartzap wrote:What the fuck?! No TG next week due to sodding Darts?!

Erm, that'll be snooker then

Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-15 12:08pm

Argh! That's even worse!

Who the hells actually watches snooker?!

Lost Soal · Post by **Lost Soal** » 2007-10-15 01:44pm

Probably the bbc directors.

As to the two questions in the OP, I need to decide something.
Does Jeremy's burning engine and burnt mouth count as setting something on fire, and does Hammond sinking count as a crash?

Lost Soal · Post by **Lost Soal** » 2007-10-15 02:18pm

Remember what I said about the smoking stunt?

Daily Mail wrote:More embarrassment for the BBC as Clarkson flouts the smoking ban
Last updated at 18:52pm on 15th October 2007

BBC chiefs faced more embarassment as Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May openly flouted the smoking ban on the popular motoring show.

Anti-smoking campaigners called for an apology from the BBC after the speed-mad Top Gear presenters lit up Porsche branded pipes and puffed away during the news section of the controversial programme.

Clarkson was then shown 'eating' the pipe's bowl before running from the stage having burned his tongue.

The show was filmed at a hanger near Godalming in Surrey. An investigation is underway by the local Waverley Borough Council.

A spokesperson said that it's environmental health department had not yet seen the footage, but would be investigating the matter further after it had been brought to their attention.

The BBC said they had received a number of complaints from viewers but initially claimed they had not broken the law because the presenters had smoked a herbal honey mixture and not tobacco.

But the embarrassed broadcaster was forced to backtrack after being told it is illegal to light anything that is capable of being smoked in a workplace.

The stunt on Sunday's show featured as part of a discussion of Porsche branded products that are sold on the super car manufacturer's website.

After joking about the available range of keyrings and t-shirts, Clarkson, May and co-host Richard Hammond each pulled out a pipe from under their chair.

Clarkson and May lit their pipes but Hammond - who recently revealed he had quit smoking - said he was not a fan of the pipe and did not light up.

As May reclined in his grandad-style armchair, Clarkson turned his pipe around and put it into his mouth joking "this is the 911 version - the hot bit goes at the back".

The Porsche Design website says the pipe is made of 40 year old Bruyere wood that "refines the taste of tobacco and turns the enjoyment of pipe smoking into a unique experience."

It adds: "The cooling ribs cut into the material along the lines of the famous air-cool Porsche Boxster engines creating a thermal effect that cools the pipe bowl to a pleasant temperature."

Amanda Sandford, from anti-smoking campaign group ASH, said it was an obvious breach and called for an apology.

She said: "It was a blatant breach of the law and the BBC should offer an immediate apology that acknowledges what they have done.

"I understand it was meant to be a light hearted part of the programme but it does not excuse the fact that they were flouting the law.

"It is inappropriate to have people smoking and breaking the law as blatantly as they did.

"The law is designed to stop people from smoking exposure in workplaces such as the television studio where the incident took place.

"The BBC could be fined over the incident but I think that is unecessary in this case, as long as they apologise and say it will not happen again.

"If it was really necessary for them to smoke they could have done the filming outside.

"It is supposed to be a programme about cars that has a young following and I do not think it is necessary to feature smoking on a programme like that."

The incident has ignited a fierce debate on internet chat rooms.

Posting on the Yahoo webforum, a user calling himself Bonzo the Magnificient wrote: "Not being a lawyer, I don't know if Clarkson and May broke the 'thou shalt not smoke in the workplace' law on last night's show.

"Personally, I hope they did and in the process of puffing away on their Porsche pipes, managed to raise two fingers to the anti-smoking lobby.

"It was quite an amusing piece anyway, especially when Jezza put the wrong end in his big mouth."

A BBC spokesman said: "During an item in last night's Top Gear, making fun of car merchandise, the presenters lit up branded pipes, which contained herbal tobacco.

"We are very upfront about the style and tone of the show, so viewers know what to expect.

"There were no complaints from members of the audience present during the filming."

Businesses and authorities that fail to stop people smoking in prohibited areas can be fined £2,500.

This is the latest in a string of incidents calling into question the BBC's longheld reputation for integrity.

Earlier this month the And earlier this month BBC 1 controller Peter Fincham was forced to step down in the wake of the row over the faked documentary footage of the Queen.

And last month the corporation was forced to sack a former Blue Peter editor and issue an apology for lying to children over an online poll to name a new kitten.

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Dartzap · Post by **Dartzap** » 2007-10-15 02:21pm

They did nothing wrong - people "on stage" as it were, are allowed to smoke as part of an act - its only in Scotland where its utterly banned - and I bet the audience were asked in advance as well.

Bounty · Post by **Bounty** » 2007-10-28 11:11am

Now that the balls have gone back to the damp, dark place where they belong, Top Gear's back!

Tonight, on Top Gear:

This week you can see the battle of the budget busters as the mighty Bugatti Veyron races the Eurofighter. Jeremy also takes commuting to bold new heights as he drives the world's smallest car to the Top Gear office.

Plus, James will be climbing aboard the new Rolls-Royce and probably having a thoroughly nice time. And the new Ferrari will be getting a comprehensive thrashing on the test track.

Also in the studio, Jeremy chats to Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones and we take an exclusive look at the new million-euro Lamborghini Reventon.

Starglider · Post by **Starglider** » 2007-10-28 11:48am

I hope they get hold of an SSC Ultimate Aero TT at some point, so they can point out how much it is outclassed by the Veyron.

Using insane amounts of boost to get a V8 up to 1180hp (but RWD only) then stripping everything but the seats out of the car to get to 273 mph does not make for a superior sports car - Shelby's 'we're the fastest! look at us! we are the best!' PR around it is pretty sad.