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Decrepit Dakkanaut






Burtucky, Michigan

I want to thank you for the TV show called TopGear. I watched it a few weeks ago with nothing else on the tv and Im friggin hooked on it. Its hilarious, they dont seem scripted (unlike the American versions) and did I mention hilarious? So thank you Englishmen/women for this awesome show.
   
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Seattle WA

And Red Dwarf, thank you all for Red Dwarf.


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Both are great shows. Which load/series/whatever of topgear is on in the USA?


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I agree with Red Dwarf, Top Gear I can take it or leave it. mostly leave it.

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Decrepit Dakkanaut






Burtucky, Michigan

Didnt know there were different versions. Uhm.... if this helps, these fellas are the hosts.


The shows are just crazy and always leave me laughing.

The "American" version is on History channel. Ive watched it a few times and its just DULL!
   
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The english version of top gear (the one pictured) is awesome. Watching them take a VW bug through africa was amazing.

You guys can have doctor who back.

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KingCracker wrote: they dont seem scripted (unlike the American versions).


Jeremy Clarkson writes pretty much the whole thing.

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ShumaGorath wrote:

You guys can have doctor who back.


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Apparently they are going to make another Series (or two) of Red Dwarf next year....but its going to be series 10 instead of series 9.....

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KingCracker wrote:they dont seem scripted (unlike the American versions)


I agree the English version is scripted but the American version is obvious about it
   
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Gibbsey wrote:
KingCracker wrote:they dont seem scripted (unlike the American versions)


I agree the English version is scripted but the American version is obvious about it


The American version is tailored to a much stupider audience, as is the lions share of American television these days.

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In N Out Burger
Fat Tire
The Decemberists
Air support!

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mattyrm wrote:In N Out Burger
Fat Tire
The Decemberists
Air support!


Wait..
Fat Tire
The Decemberists
Air support!


Wait a god damn second.

Fat Tire
The Decemberists


Oh no..

The Decemberists


All respect lost.

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You didnt have any respect in the first place you insolent cur!

Whats wrong with the Decemberists?!

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ShumaGorath wrote:
mattyrm wrote:
The Decemberists


All respect lost.


Aren't you the guy that just said he was looking forward to Transformers 3?

Speaking of British programming:


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Top Gear is past its sell-by date now, I think. The producers are looking for a way to go out with dignity.

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Kilkrazy wrote:Top Gear is past its sell-by date now, I think. The producers are looking for a way to go out with dignity.


And explosions.....
   
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Top Gear used to be a genuine magazine show about cars and had some good presenters who really knew their stuff. Clarkson became the star because of his outspoken nature ("like snapped knicker elastic" was one of his more infamous remarks).

The show then evolved around him and did away with most of the car reviews (unless they were loud and fast) in favour of the challenges which are kind of amusing but the chaotic "incidents" are obviously fixed.

I can't stand the celebrity interviews where Clarkson fawns over his guests like a little toady. This reached a nadir with the appearance of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. Clarkson's tongue was so far up their arses, neither will ever need to buy toilet paper again.

Out of the three current presenters, the only one I respect is James May who shows a genuine knowledge of his subject. He does some great alternate shows including James May's Toy Stories which included rebuilding a 10 mile rail link with a Hornby train set and a life size Spitfire Airfix kit. The fellow is a genius.

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Flashman wrote: He does some great alternate shows including James May's Toy Storys which including rebuilding a 10 mile rail link with a Hornby train set and a life size Spitfire Airfix kit. The fellow is a genius.




That sounds awesome.

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Burtucky, Michigan

ShumaGorath wrote:
Gibbsey wrote:
KingCracker wrote:they dont seem scripted (unlike the American versions)


I agree the English version is scripted but the American version is obvious about it


The American version is tailored to a much stupider audience, as is the lions share of American television these days.




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mattyrm wrote:Whats wrong with the Decemberists?!


They make bad music.

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Kilkrazy wrote:Top Gear is past its sell-by date now, I think. The producers are looking for a way to go out with dignity.


I actually think its more popular this year than it has been ever before....

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James May is definitely the one and only. Clarkson has his moments, and Hammond too. Can't beat a bit of May.

As Flashman said, this series is great. Begin your descent into awesomeness.




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rodgers37 wrote:
Kilkrazy wrote:Top Gear is past its sell-by date now, I think. The producers are looking for a way to go out with dignity.


I actually think its more popular this year than it has been ever before....


Even so, the producers really are looking for a way to close up shop. Nothing lasts forever, and it's best to go out at the top of your game.

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Kilkrazy wrote:
rodgers37 wrote:
Kilkrazy wrote:Top Gear is past its sell-by date now, I think. The producers are looking for a way to go out with dignity.


I actually think its more popular this year than it has been ever before....


Even so, the producers really are looking for a way to close up shop. Nothing lasts forever, and it's best to go out at the top of your game.


Tell that to Dr. Who.

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