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General Category => Non FJ - Jokes / Humor => Topic started by: Lotsokids on January 14, 2011, 01:35:04 AM

Title: Top Gear!
Post by: Lotsokids on January 14, 2011, 01:35:04 AM
The more I watch these guys, the more I laugh. :rofl2:

V8 Blender:

The V8 Beef, Bovril and Brick smoothie - Top Gear - BBC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlMLqdvHzI#ws)

V8 Rocking Chair:

The V8 Rocking chair - Top Gear - BBC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ9-yw6EgCQ#ws)
Title: Re: Top Gear!
Post by: mikeholzer on January 14, 2011, 06:19:44 AM

Jeremy Clarkson is a comedy genius, and a car guy to boot.

Over here we now have an "American" version of the show, which, while moderately entertaining, sucks horribly by comparison. The American version has Tanner Faust (some Tokyo Drift guy), Rutledge Wood (some NASCAR guy), and Adam Ferrara (supposed actor and comedian. Only thing I've ever seen him on is Rescue Me, and he wasn't funny there, either). Oh, and The Stig. It's a straight rip-off.

Title: Re: Top Gear!
Post by: jwh on January 14, 2011, 06:58:31 AM
they had a good couple of christmas specials over here recently (uk), one was a us road trip and the other was following trail of the three wise men
from iraq to bethlehem in cheap convertibles, new series on soon.
Title: Re: Top Gear!
Post by: mikeholzer on January 14, 2011, 07:44:26 AM

I saw the Three Wise Men episode and I thought it was really good. The BMW purchase seemed a little sketchy, though, as it appeared to be outside the purchase price rule. I wouldn't have thought that the Fiat would be the best selection, but in the end that was the car which prevailed.

Ooh, sorry; spoiler alert.

Title: Re: Top Gear!
Post by: carsick on January 14, 2011, 09:50:44 PM
Man, I love that show. The kids and I must have watched almost every clip on Youtube.  Best line- " The chassis is 30% stiffer, and truth be told, so am I ! "
Title: Re: Top Gear!
Post by: Lotsokids on January 15, 2011, 01:38:23 AM
Quote from: carsick on January 14, 2011, 09:50:44 PM
Man, I love that show. The kids and I must have watched almost every clip on Youtube.  Best line- " The chassis is 30% stiffer, and truth be told, so am I ! "

One of my favorite lines was when they were testing a Chrysler Crossfire and they read from their data sheet that it was "aerodynamically limited" to 155 MPH. Ha ha ha!

Top Gear - Chrysler Crossfire - Jeremy Clarkson (Road Test and Review) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmJ8AMxaI9E#)