New show "Top Gear"
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,042
Likes: 1
From: Greensboro NC
For those that "love" Clarkson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMuO-8S_0Wg
Even the Uk version of TG has some very dull moments. but nothing as bad as the US imitation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMuO-8S_0Wg
Even the Uk version of TG has some very dull moments. but nothing as bad as the US imitation.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,116
Likes: 5
From: Livonia MI
Really haven't heard any good comment's on this new show, but happened accross it the other day when flipping through the channel's. After a few minute's, had enough and not even sure what they were driving. Really didn't care, either.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 251
Likes: 1
From: Edwardsville IL
I think this is aimed at a younger crowd. Im 25, and I loved it! Yea, the commercials are annoying, the camera work isnt perfect, and you can tell that a lot of things are imitations of UK Top Gear, but who cares? If this was the first Top Gear type show ever, people would be loving it.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 575
Likes: 3
From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
Just watched it this morning, I think they're trying too hard and it's too scripted. If they just loosen up, ad lib a bit and have good time with what they're doing it would probably be a much better show. The guys don't seem to have a 'chemistry' yet, maybe it'll develop over time. I'm sure if the Brit Top Gear guys just met today to do a show it would be a different dynamic than what we're used to. I've been trying to get season one on netflix (not available yet) just to see the difference to today's show. Maybe put Bob Goldthwait, Dennis Miller, and some washed up NASCAR driver on as the hosts it might be a little more entertaining.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From: Nottingham
The problem with taking shows across the pond is the presenters, TG is really about the guys and the commentry/jokes as much as the cars, altho some of the stunts are good, if you havent seen the reliant robin space shuttle episode you have to see it 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b4WzWFKQ20 The video doesnt explain that the release bolts didnt fire, hence the crash.
The UK office is a classic with typical brit humour and cringe worthy lines, that is one thing that could be taken over to you guys, Rikki Gervais actually said that it had to be re-wrote to integrate your style of humour.
If you like the reliant shuttle, check out Jeremy and the reliant when he flips it on every corner
another classic if you like limo's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6dCu...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b4WzWFKQ20 The video doesnt explain that the release bolts didnt fire, hence the crash.
The UK office is a classic with typical brit humour and cringe worthy lines, that is one thing that could be taken over to you guys, Rikki Gervais actually said that it had to be re-wrote to integrate your style of humour.
If you like the reliant shuttle, check out Jeremy and the reliant when he flips it on every corner
another classic if you like limo's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6dCu...eature=channel
Last edited by wev; Nov 27, 2010 at 12:14 PM.
