James May on Top gear

[Neil]

The problem with the UK Top Gear presenters is the lack of beards. Not even a tache amongst them.

The more hirsute the man, the more they tend to know about engines.

May seems to know a bit about that sort of thing.

I highly suspect Clarkson is more clued up on engines and the technical side of things that he plays for pay. I don't mean he's any sort of expert, I just suspect when "in character" he plays it deliberately more ignorant on that score than he truly is, to appeal to his demographic.

I just don't buy that somebody working as a journalist with such an interest in the automobile, and automobile journalism is quite as retarded on the subject as he makes out when he's playing for pay.

What we need, next, is Rage in the Cage for them, they should have some fold-up metal chairs just handy for each episode, and it could end with them playing at hitting some expensive exotic cars in the studio, then turning the chairs on each other.

I also think they should come out in the studio, slightly more in character, with a bit more attitude, some pounding anthems, and moody looks on their faces. Just needs a bit more attitude, somehow...

edit: oh and a bit more of the grudge thing between some of 'em - kayfabe - it's not just for Christmas or "Pro" wrestling, it's for other sports entertainment programmes, too...

 

[jimihendrix]

The world of motoring and transport, technology is diverse and fascinating enough to support a regular hour long programme, without resorting to overriding all the factual, journalistic elements in favour of indulging the egos and comic aspirations of three rather silly chaps who really should remember they are journalists/presenters with a sense of humour rather than humorists moonlighting as journalists/presenters.

Ipso facto, they just ain't funny.

I'm glad i dont watch TV or have to fork out for a TV licence.

I find Harry Metcalfe far more interesting than those three goons on Top gear, sack the big Clarkson clown and get Harry on there

But then i'm guessing that most Top gear viewers would find Harry "boring" as he would'nt be slagging off, Cyclists, Truck drivers or smashing old cars up :roll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuetmJ-VQ10