Clarkson - in "The Indo"

RobAMerc · 02-09-2008 2:04pm #1

Anyone else read this and think "Christ that lad has to get over it"?
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/clarkson-and-co-to-bring-top-gear-show-to-dublin-1467331.html

Talk about missing the point why he's there because of the chip on his shoulder. I am embarrassed

suckslikeafox · 02-09-2008 2:11pm

From my reading of it, its the writer that seems to have a problem with something

Honey-ec · 02-09-2008 2:19pm

suckslikeafox wrote: »

From my reading of it, its the writer that seems to have a problem with something

+1. Major attitude problem emanating from the writer. Wonder what his problem is.

RobAMerc · 02-09-2008 2:19pm

sorry - yea, thats what I meant - I am glad I'm not the only one to spot that.

pburns · 02-09-2008 2:21pm

suckslikeafox wrote: »

From my reading of it, its the writer that seems to have a problem with something

I think that's what RobAMerc is saying...

Anan1 · 02-09-2008 3:08pm

I thought the writer gave Clarkson a pretty easy ride, along with the obvious free publicity.

mikedragon32 · 02-09-2008 3:11pm

The hack sounds like a tree hugging sandle wearing republican to me.

Perhaps a little jealous that three other journalists get to play with some of the worlds coolest toys in front of a global audience of half a billion viewers.

Can't wait to see the show.

Anan1 · 02-09-2008 3:17pm

mikedragon32 wrote: »

The hack sounds like a tree hugging sandle wearing republican to me..

Not too many of them in the Indo..

mikedragon32 wrote: »

Perhaps a little jealous that three other journalists get to play with some of the worlds coolest toys in front of a global audience of half a billion viewers.

Can't wait to see the show.

Or perhaps Clarkson just bores him? I love cars, and Clarkson live bores me. His articles can be good, but on the screen I find him snore-inducing.

Mars Bar · 02-09-2008 3:41pm

Oh I love Clarkson! If I had the money I'd definitely go...

RobAMerc · 02-09-2008 3:43pm

I'm torn between liking the guy who's very obviously passionate about cars and engineering ( Anyone see the bit the did about Brunel on BBC ?? ) and hating the idiot who'd say anything just to be controversial in order to get a sound bite. But the hack in this column behaves inexcusably in my opinion.
I thought as a modern Ireland we'd moved on from this kinda bullsh*t.

Anan1 · 02-09-2008 4:07pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

I'm torn between liking the guy who's very obviously passionate about cars and engineering ( Anyone see the bit the did about Brunel on BBC ?? ) and hating the idiot who'd say anything just to be controversial in order to get a sound bite.

Agreed

RobAMerc wrote: »

But the hack in this column behaves inexcusably in my opinion.
I thought as a modern Ireland we'd moved on from this kinda bullsh*t.

So stop reading the indo.;)

maidhc · 02-09-2008 4:13pm

Anan1 wrote: »

Or perhaps Clarkson just bores him? I love cars, and Clarkson live bores me. His articles can be good, but on the screen I find him snore-inducing.

I agree.

mcwhirter · 02-09-2008 4:16pm

Is the Irish Independent, Republican by any chance?:cool:

It's why I don't buy it any more, its a RAG in disguise.

-Chris- · 02-09-2008 4:16pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

I thought as a modern Ireland we'd moved on from this kinda bullsh*t.

+1

Between comments on tanks on O'Connell bridge to the general tone of the article, the Indo never ceases to depress me.

ART6 · 02-09-2008 4:40pm

I like Clarkson. He speaks with words or realism for the oppressed motorist, which is what the Indo doesn't do. Anyway, why can't we drive tanks across O'Connel Bridge? Bring on the revolution:D

rebel.ranter · 02-09-2008 5:21pm

Anan1 wrote: »

Agreed

So stop reading the indo.;)

I agree. I would like to see this show.

Seth Brundle · 02-09-2008 5:28pm

mcwhirter wrote: »

Is the Irish Independent, Republican by any chance?:cool:

It's why I don't buy it any more, its a RAG in disguise.

Its in disguise? :eek:

Jason O'Brien does come across as an low calibre journalist but then again, he works for the Indo so we shouldn't hold any expectations!

colm_mcm · 02-09-2008 6:13pm

Saw this yesterday, a terrible piece of journalism.

dr.bollocko · 02-09-2008 6:31pm

It reads like an angry lesbian vegetarian wrote that after eating a **** sandwich.

mike65 · 02-09-2008 6:35pm

I think he thinks he writes witty and astringent prose as found in the Guardian or similair, Poor chap.

Mike

10-10-20 · 02-09-2008 7:33pm

I actively encourage Clarkson to drive a tank across O'Connell Bridge and up Talbot Street. He may then urinate on the vehicles of the staff of the Indo.

Now, that I would laugh at.

Bobo78 · 02-09-2008 8:06pm

Anyone got any info where could i get the tickets and how much would they cost?

Thanks!

Seth Brundle · 02-09-2008 8:12pm

http://www.rdstickets.com/event_gearinfo.aspx?S=62
http://www.topgearlive.ie/

Buffman · 02-09-2008 9:00pm

Yet another example of biased one sided 'journalism' which seems to be that 'papers' trademark. Top Gear is one of the best shows on tv, even with it's scripts and sometimes cringe worthy moments. This hack comes across as a tree hugger who has never even watched an episode.

E92 · 02-09-2008 9:44pm

ART6 wrote: »

I like Clarkson. He speaks with words or realism for the oppressed motorist, which is what the Indo doesn't do. Anyway, why can't we drive tanks across O'Connel Bridge? Bring on the revolution:D

Clarkson may be controversial, but he is constantly defending the motorist's and more specifically, the car enthusiast's, interests.

I like his wit and no bullsh!t approach, particularly on "Global Warming", speed cameras etc.

pburns · 02-09-2008 10:02pm

People here were talking about a Boards get-together before.

Would this maybe be a good opportunity? A car-oriented event close to Dublin city centre. Other attractions nearby also if anyone wants to make a night of it? And a chance to share the experience with like-minded petrol-heads rather than dragging along an unwilling partner/friend?

Wishbone Ash · 02-09-2008 10:02pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Saw this yesterday, a terrible piece of journalism.

I had to wait until this morning.

Wishbone Ash · 02-09-2008 10:05pm

E92 wrote: »

I like his wit and no bullsh!t approach, particularly on "Global Warming", speed cameras etc.

It was great initially but he is becoming very predictable and boring in recent years flogging the same dead horse.

Arthur Daley · 03-09-2008 12:32am

The article does make one good point. 75 euros for a 75 minute show, that's a bit strong!

eroo · 03-09-2008 12:39am

I honestly think the journalist has never seen Top Gear!Otherwise,he would know what to expect!Clarkson is blunt,yet very funny.That is obvious and well known I would've thought!!

Anan1 · 03-09-2008 2:24am

Ah come on lads, some people love Clarkson, others think he's a plank. The journalist falls into the latter category. Live and let live, eh?

RobAMerc · 03-09-2008 8:35am

Anan1 wrote: »

Ah come on lads, some people love Clarkson, others think he's a plank. The journalist falls into the latter category. Live and let live, eh?

Sorry Anan1 - I cannot agree - this article imo has little to do with Clarkson at all and is simply unashamed bigotry against the British.
I don't see where his dislike of Clarkson shows through other than his being British.

maidhc · 03-09-2008 8:59am

RobAMerc wrote: »

I don't see where his dislike of Clarkson shows through other than his being British.

I think it is pretty clear! He doesn't like top gear or the presenters. It is a rubbish article, but the viewpoint is reasonable.

Seth Brundle · 03-09-2008 9:03am

Arthur Daley wrote: »

The article does make one good point. 75 euros for a 75 minute show, that's a bit strong!

Whilt strong, people pay a lot more for concerts, etc.

mikedragon32 · 03-09-2008 9:15am

The ticket cost includes entry to an exhibition too, which the INDO hack fails to mention.

I've bought mine this morning!

eth0_ · 03-09-2008 9:20am

"We were more interested, however, in any concerns the three stars might have in bringing a quintessentially British programme before a solely Irish audience."

That journalist is a complete moron.

mike65 · 03-09-2008 9:23am

What does that even mean? Somehow I don't think Clarkson et al are expecting to be chased out of town.

Mike.

Seth Brundle · 03-09-2008 9:33am

He alos mentioned that "The BBC show -- ostentatiously about cars -- is screened in over 110 countries and claims to attract a global audience of up to 500 million viewers."
Why does he think Ireland might be the only counrty in the 110 viewing countries to be hostile? The idiot probably has never watched it before.

Why the need to use the word ostentatiously? Would he describe Wildlife on One as being ostentatiously about wildlife?

mike65 · 03-09-2008 9:40am

Its on RTE right now, John Kenny (sports fella) is talking to the lads.

www.rte.ie/radio1

Too late its over, the tank was mentioned (obviously), Clarkson said that was really intended for the German market.

Mike

Seth Brundle · 03-09-2008 9:44am

CHeers Mike.
There is also a decent article in the IT - http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/motors/2008/0903/1220372012566.html

BoardsRanger · 03-09-2008 9:53am

mikedragon32 wrote: »

The ticket cost includes entry to an exhibition too, which the INDO hack fails to mention.

I've bought mine this morning!

how much did you get the tickets for? the cheapest i could find were €100 each! bit harsh but would love to go

Seth Brundle · 03-09-2008 9:55am

There are also tickets for €75 apparently
Ticket Hotline: 0818 300 275

BoardsRanger · 03-09-2008 10:03am

kbannon wrote: »

There are also tickets for €75 apparently
Ticket Hotline: 0818 300 275

cheers, will try get them now - hopefully it will be worth the money

biko · 03-09-2008 10:10am

I don't see what all the fuzz is about. It'd be cool to go but 75 is a bit much for it.

-Chris- · 03-09-2008 10:12am

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/motors/2008/0903/1220372012566.html

Different paper, same soundbites, much better tone to article.

18 year waiting list to get on the show???

regi · 03-09-2008 11:10am

kbannon wrote: »

He alos mentioned that "The BBC show -- ostentatiously about cars -- is screened in over 110 countries and claims to attract a global audience of up to 500 million viewers."
Why does he think Ireland might be the only counrty in the 110 viewing countries to be hostile? The idiot probably has never watched it before.

Why the need to use the word ostentatiously? Would he describe Wildlife on One as being ostentatiously about wildlife?

Surely he means 'ostensibly' too?

Biro · 03-09-2008 11:16am

eth0_ wrote: »

"We were more interested, however, in any concerns the three stars might have in bringing a quintessentially British programme before a solely Irish audience."

That journalist is a complete moron.

Maybe if there was a decent "quintessentially" Irish programme on offer we might be more interested. There isn't one in the RTE camp anyway.

mikedragon32 · 03-09-2008 12:14pm

BoardsRanger wrote: »

how much did you get the tickets for? the cheapest i could find were €100 each! bit harsh but would love to go

I took the €100 ones. They include a €50 voucher* for BT menswear, so that'll be of some use. I'm a man and I wear clothes.

*terms and conditions apply

dodgyme · 03-09-2008 12:25pm

mike65 wrote: »

Too late its over, the tank was mentioned (obviously), Clarkson said that was really intended for the German market.

Mike

Oh that is ok then. I do the odd time watch top gear (if nothing else on) and at times it is funny but they are complete dip sticks, possibly why they are liked by people, people like dipsticks. It seems to me that the lads of TG have the chips on the shoulder as they cant seem to contextualise anything without dragging down some other nationality. Sometimes it is funny other times they look like g*bsh1tes. I would never pay money to see this 'show'

Bobo78 · 03-09-2008 12:27pm

mikedragon32 wrote: »

I took the €100 ones. They include a €50 voucher* for BT menswear, so that'll be of some use. I'm a man and I wear clothes.

*terms and conditions apply

Where did you both the tickets already? I thought that they are going on sale on 10 th of September.

BoardsRanger · 03-09-2008 12:27pm

mikedragon32 wrote: »

I took the €100 ones. They include a €50 voucher* for BT menswear, so that'll be of some use. I'm a man and I wear clothes.

I also got these tickets- however i didnt know at the time that the voucher was only to be used in the menswear section. my 2nd ticket is for my GF and the only way i could get her to come along with was to tell her she could have a €100 voucher for brown thomas. but she doesnt know she will be shopping in the mens department! ha

Clarkson - in "The Indo"

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