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Post 1 \| New	Posted July 22nd, 2009
Azz the barbarian. grrr Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 1,784 Type: Administrator	So whilst we've been away Top Gear has returned for another series. It's not bad, the daft stunts are less daft than previously. Worth watching just for Clarkson talking to Olivier Panis. "I mentioned Agincourt once, but I think I got away with it" hehe. That new jag they tested was a bit tasty, the xfr I think (struggle to keep up with jag names). If I was at the point of buying a fifty grand car I'd be very tempted. Maybe next year rodders. Anyone watching, or have you all grown sophisticated in my absence? ------------------ azz.gouranga.com est. 1998 (I am oldskoolier than joo)

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Posted July 22nd, 2009

Azz
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So whilst we've been away Top Gear has returned for another series.

It's not bad, the daft stunts are less daft than previously. Worth watching just for Clarkson talking to Olivier Panis. "I mentioned Agincourt once, but I think I got away with it" hehe.

That new jag they tested was a bit tasty, the xfr I think (struggle to keep up with jag names). If I was at the point of buying a fifty grand car I'd be very tempted. Maybe next year rodders.

Anyone watching, or have you all grown sophisticated in my absence?

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Post 2 \| New	Posted July 22nd, 2009
Maindrian Anti-Hero Deluxe Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 2,490 Type: Moderator	No fear, I don't think any of us can pull off sophisticated to save our lives. I've been enjoying Top Gear, I don't honestly think they could ever do a "bad" show. If there are bad ones, it's because the challenge didn't interest me or whatever. Speaking of which, I did lose a little interest once the Capri died off this week. I'm actually quite keen on how the challenges have gone from "racing a jet across France" or whatever, to three blokes in some knackered old rear wheel drive cars, being twats. Or the Post Office challenge, or even the car vs. bike vs. train thing. ------------------ Maindrian and Touge's videos of vague annoyance - Est. 2007

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Posted July 22nd, 2009

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No fear, I don't think any of us can pull off sophisticated to save our lives.

I've been enjoying Top Gear, I don't honestly think they could ever do a "bad" show. If there are bad ones, it's because the challenge didn't interest me or whatever. Speaking of which, I did lose a little interest once the Capri died off this week. I'm actually quite keen on how the challenges have gone from "racing a jet across France" or whatever, to three blokes in some knackered old rear wheel drive cars, being twats. Or the Post Office challenge, or even the car vs. bike vs. train thing.

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Post 3 \| New	Posted July 23rd, 2009
ameer cunt smasher! Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 3,050	Maindrian wrote: I don't honestly think they could ever do a "bad" show. Cheap Alfa Romeo challenge episode... I haven't hated this season that much at all. I downloaded the whole thing but haven't watched them in their entirety, just mostly fast forwarded past the talky bits, but no, it certainly seems much better than it has been! Very enjoyable car reviews, less stupid slapstick, huzzah huzzah. ------------------

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Posted July 23rd, 2009

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Maindrian wrote:

I don't honestly think they could ever do a "bad" show.

Cheap Alfa Romeo challenge episode...

I haven't hated this season that much at all. I downloaded the whole thing but haven't watched them in their entirety, just mostly fast forwarded past the talky bits, but no, it certainly seems much better than it has been! Very enjoyable car reviews, less stupid slapstick, huzzah huzzah.

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Post 4 \| New	Posted July 23rd, 2009
Azz the barbarian. grrr Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 1,784 Type: Administrator	and Sienna Miller. How can you go wrong? yum ------------------ azz.gouranga.com est. 1998 (I am oldskoolier than joo)

Post 5 \| New	Posted July 26th, 2009
Maindrian Anti-Hero Deluxe Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 2,490 Type: Moderator	Am enjoying todays eppy. It was bloody odd seeing my native accent pop up on telly... HO SHIT, THAT BLOKE FROM AC/DC. ------------------ Maindrian and Touge's videos of vague annoyance - Est. 2007

Post 6 \| New	Posted July 27th, 2009
2na Beans, eating it! Joined: Feb '03 Posts: -97,252	Last one I saw was the Vietnam special, still good as ever, I like the non car related shenanigans as long as it's not scripted. ------------------ I hope you like me and I fit in with your life.

Post 7 \| New	Posted July 27th, 2009
Azz the barbarian. grrr Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 1,784 Type: Administrator	Very enjoyable. Shame next week is the last in the series! That beamer is the car I'm eyeing up next. In a couple of years I'll be trading mine in, and should be able to pick up a two year old z4 for a decent price. Unless I get a pay rise and I'll buy something shinier :) ------------------ azz.gouranga.com est. 1998 (I am oldskoolier than joo)

Post 8 \| New	Posted July 29th, 2009
Fragdieb2 Avatar is missing! Joined: Mar '03 Posts: 1,780	Last episode was quite cool, but what's disturbing is that it was the third "used cars for a bit of money" feature this season. Are they running out of ideas that much? ------------------ -temporary placeholder for a new cool signature-

Post 9 \| New	Posted July 30th, 2009
Maindrian Anti-Hero Deluxe Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 2,490 Type: Moderator	I don't mind that at all. Those are often my favourite episodes. ------------------ Maindrian and Touge's videos of vague annoyance - Est. 2007

Post 10 \| New	Posted August 1st, 2009
Delfi Programmer Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 842	DESTROY MOAR CARAVANS! ------------------ www.mathpudding.com

Post 11 \| New	Posted August 2nd, 2009
Maindrian Anti-Hero Deluxe Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 2,490 Type: Moderator	This evening was nice. I liked it. ------------------ Maindrian and Touge's videos of vague annoyance - Est. 2007

Post 12 \| New	Posted August 3rd, 2009
Fragdieb2 Avatar is missing! Joined: Mar '03 Posts: 1,780	Definitely. Pretty sad that the season is over again already, but at least it ended with a pretty nice episode. ------------------ -temporary placeholder for a new cool signature-

Post 13 \| New	Posted August 3rd, 2009
Azz the barbarian. grrr Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 1,784 Type: Administrator	S'bugger we do such short series over here. Although they do seem to be on about three seasons every couple of years or so. Good stuff, Jay Leno was cool which is surprising because I find him quite grating on his own show. Not sure what to watch on sundays now though. ------------------ azz.gouranga.com est. 1998 (I am oldskoolier than joo)

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Posted November 15th, 2009. Updated November 15th, 2009

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It's back on this weekend...in a couple of hours actually.

I enjoyed the interview with Jay Leno as well. When they were reading through his car collection (page 1 of 3!) it was just incredible...I didn't realise he was rich enough to own all those exotics. They were well-chosen, too. And his genuine love of cars was really apparent.

I wonder what Wintry specials they'll have this series? I enjoyed the Toyota Igo (or was it Yaris?) ice hockey, made a change from car football. Oh, and the race between a bobsleigh and a WRC Evo! The Arctic Special as well

There's so many epic features it's easy to forget how many great things they've already done!

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Post 15 \| New	Posted November 15th, 2009
Azz the barbarian. grrr Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 1,784 Type: Administrator	Yeah I just found out it's on tonight. This is a Good Thing for sure. Fingers crossed it doesn't descend into the sillyness of a couple of series ago.. ------------------ azz.gouranga.com est. 1998 (I am oldskoolier than joo)

Post 16 \| New	Posted November 17th, 2009
Knob Bend. Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 805	It went past that point ;) ------------------ Knott Anymore

Post 17 \| New	Posted November 17th, 2009
2na Beans, eating it! Joined: Feb '03 Posts: -97,252	I watched a repeat of the Winter Games episode of Top Gear last night; to me this is the golden era of Top Gear, no over the top rehearsed pranks, just the 3 blokes messing about and then going to the pub between awesome car stunts. ------------------ I hope you like me and I fit in with your life.

Post 18 \| New	Posted November 18th, 2009
Fragdieb2 Avatar is missing! Joined: Mar '03 Posts: 1,780	I'm not sure what to think about the latest episode... it was entertaining and I never felt bored watching it, but there wasn't a real highlight as well, when I try to remember something special from it now, there's nothing that sticks out, apart from the awesome landscape shots in the end. ------------------ -temporary placeholder for a new cool signature-

Post 19 \| New	Posted November 26th, 2009
Dan Wei Joined: Jan '05 Posts: 292	The hosts are an issue. Not a bad program, just someone needs to break their collective shins with a mallet.

Post 20 \| New	Posted November 26th, 2009
Azz the barbarian. grrr Joined: Feb '03 Posts: 1,784 Type: Administrator	Whut? hush your mouth, Jezza is the king of all that is. Highly unlikely given who he writes for, red rag oik he is. It's just a little.. cliched now I guess, the way they always sabotage their own tasks. Was much funnier when you genuinely believed they tried and failed miserably. Now they just seem like set ups for the slapstick humour. Still enjoyable though. ------------------ azz.gouranga.com est. 1998 (I am oldskoolier than joo)

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Posted November 26th, 2009

Azz
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Whut? hush your mouth, Jezza is the king of all that is. Highly unlikely given who he writes for, red rag oik he is.

It's just a little.. cliched now I guess, the way they always sabotage their own tasks. Was much funnier when you genuinely believed they tried and failed miserably. Now they just seem like set ups for the slapstick humour.

Still enjoyable though.

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