Clarkson faces legal action for Mexican comment
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Zaxxon said:
Crikey, some of those comments are spot on. Respect for the yanks.
"Clarkson is a colossal simple minded dingleberry. His loathsome arrogance is exceeded only by his hideous orangutan like appearance. The pompous fool is intolerable and I have hopes to meet him one day so I can kick his plums so hard that they dangle out his nostrils............ I'm a fat American, and I enjoy Top Gear. "
You've gotta love Clarkson though.
audidoody said:
"Iris de la Torre, a jewellery design student in London"
Presumably, her visa and permission to stay/work in this country are all in order.
Hear, hear, check her out! Makes me sick. What has happened to our country?Presumably, her visa and permission to stay/work in this country are all in order.
TG is meant to be amusing. It's NOT serious! If you don't think so, and don't like, DON'T watch!
Or more preferable b. off back to your nice, safe, free and tolerant country of your birth.
And take the money-grabbing lawyers with you.
ErnestM said:
From fox news...
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/02/04/ge...
Don't forget to look at the comments...
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/02/04/ge...
Don't forget to look at the comments...
From comments said:
WillardS 5 hours ago
Oh crike, what did Ricky Gervais say NOW?
Oh crike, what did Ricky Gervais say NOW?
Ayahuasca said:
TG is hugely popular and makes a lot of money from Latin America.
Sorry, was hugely popular and made a lot of money.
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
t
ts.
Just cannot believe the number of posters here (probably outweigh the actual protestors) who've had a major sense of humour failure.Sorry, was hugely popular and made a lot of money.
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
t
ts.Do you really think that if a Mexican comic (or an Australian broadcaster, as referred to above, like that hasn't happened!) made joke, stereotypical, derogatory comments on the British we would actually be seriously insulted? Get off . .
Lost_BMW said:
Ayahuasca said:
TG is hugely popular and makes a lot of money from Latin America.
Sorry, was hugely popular and made a lot of money.
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
tts.
Just cannot believe the number of posters here (probably outweigh the actual protestors) who've had a major sense of humour failure.Sorry, was hugely popular and made a lot of money.
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
t
ts.Do you really think that if a Mexican comic (or an Australian broadcaster, as referred to above, like that hasn't happened!) made joke, stereotypical, derogatory comments on the British we would actually be seriously insulted? Get off . .
Anyway, my mate Alfonso was not amused and he want Tequila the TG team.
^ ^ ^
See, you've just done the same sort of thing! Do you think you have been offensive? Do you think any Mexican reading this should be so offended - even so much as to complain or sue?
Doubt it. So what's the fuss for? Nonsense in a politically correct society where humour will soon be frowned on if it refers to anything other than objects, the way things are going.
I'd like them to replace Hammond with Jimmy Carr. Now that should get the complaints flooding in . . .
See, you've just done the same sort of thing! Do you think you have been offensive? Do you think any Mexican reading this should be so offended - even so much as to complain or sue?
Doubt it. So what's the fuss for? Nonsense in a politically correct society where humour will soon be frowned on if it refers to anything other than objects, the way things are going.
I'd like them to replace Hammond with Jimmy Carr. Now that should get the complaints flooding in . . .
Think this helps to illustrate the issue:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/feb/05...
Some Points:
"I normally remain below the parapet when these frenetic arguments about comedy and taste break out. But this time, I've had enough of the regular defence you tend to hear – the tired line that it's "just a laugh", a bit of "harmless fun"."
Some of the Lads' comments again, in case you missed them. "Mexican cars are just going to be lazy, feckless, flatulent, overweight, leaning against a fence asleep looking at a cactus, with a blanket with a hole in the middle on as a coat" (Richard Hammond). Mexican food is "sick with cheese on it" (James May).
The BBC's initial mealy-mouthed apology was pitiful. It cited the more benign rivalry that exists between European nations (ah, those arrogant French, over-organised Germans), and in doing so neatly sidestepped one hugely important fact – ethnicity. All the examples it uses to legitimise this hateful rubbish are relatively prosperous countries full of white people. How about if the Lads had described Africans as lazy, feckless etc? Or Pakistanis?
"If I say anything remotely racist or sexist as Alan Partridge, for example, the joke is abundantly clear. We are laughing at a lack of judgment and ignorance. With Top Gear it is three rich, middle-aged men laughing at poor Mexicans. Brave, groundbreaking stuff, eh?"
There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them. Put simply, in comedy, as in life, we ought to think before we speak. This wasn't one of those occasions. In fact, the comments were about as funny as a cold sweat followed by shooting pains down the left arm. In fact, if I can borrow from the Wildean wit of Richard Hammond, the comic approach was "lazy", "feckless" and "flatulent".
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/feb/05...
Some Points:
"I normally remain below the parapet when these frenetic arguments about comedy and taste break out. But this time, I've had enough of the regular defence you tend to hear – the tired line that it's "just a laugh", a bit of "harmless fun"."
Some of the Lads' comments again, in case you missed them. "Mexican cars are just going to be lazy, feckless, flatulent, overweight, leaning against a fence asleep looking at a cactus, with a blanket with a hole in the middle on as a coat" (Richard Hammond). Mexican food is "sick with cheese on it" (James May).
The BBC's initial mealy-mouthed apology was pitiful. It cited the more benign rivalry that exists between European nations (ah, those arrogant French, over-organised Germans), and in doing so neatly sidestepped one hugely important fact – ethnicity. All the examples it uses to legitimise this hateful rubbish are relatively prosperous countries full of white people. How about if the Lads had described Africans as lazy, feckless etc? Or Pakistanis?
"If I say anything remotely racist or sexist as Alan Partridge, for example, the joke is abundantly clear. We are laughing at a lack of judgment and ignorance. With Top Gear it is three rich, middle-aged men laughing at poor Mexicans. Brave, groundbreaking stuff, eh?"
There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them. Put simply, in comedy, as in life, we ought to think before we speak. This wasn't one of those occasions. In fact, the comments were about as funny as a cold sweat followed by shooting pains down the left arm. In fact, if I can borrow from the Wildean wit of Richard Hammond, the comic approach was "lazy", "feckless" and "flatulent".
Ayahuasca said:
Lost_BMW said:
Ayahuasca said:
TG is hugely popular and makes a lot of money from Latin America.
Sorry, was hugely popular and made a lot of money.
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
tts.
Just cannot believe the number of posters here (probably outweigh the actual protestors) who've had a major sense of humour failure.Sorry, was hugely popular and made a lot of money.
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
t
ts.Do you really think that if a Mexican comic (or an Australian broadcaster, as referred to above, like that hasn't happened!) made joke, stereotypical, derogatory comments on the British we would actually be seriously insulted? Get off . .
Anyway, my mate Alfonso was not amused and he want Tequila the TG team.
I don't know of one.
Tadite said:
Standard Guardianista Lentil-fondling twaddle.There is only one decent course of action the TG production team can now follow, and that is to have the presenters dressed as the Three Amigos for the next show:
Lest we forget:
Singing Bush: "Sheeee'll be coming round the mountain when she comes, she'll be coming round the mountain when she comes, sheeee'll be coming round the mountain, coming round the mountain...."
Amigos: "Excuse us, but are you the singing bush?"
Tadite said:
Think this helps to illustrate the issue:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/feb/05...
Some Points:
"I normally remain below the parapet when these frenetic arguments about comedy and taste break out. But this time, I've had enough of the regular defence you tend to hear – the tired line that it's "just a laugh", a bit of "harmless fun"."
Some of the Lads' comments again, in case you missed them. "Mexican cars are just going to be lazy, feckless, flatulent, overweight, leaning against a fence asleep looking at a cactus, with a blanket with a hole in the middle on as a coat" (Richard Hammond). Mexican food is "sick with cheese on it" (James May).
The BBC's initial mealy-mouthed apology was pitiful. It cited the more benign rivalry that exists between European nations (ah, those arrogant French, over-organised Germans), and in doing so neatly sidestepped one hugely important fact – ethnicity. All the examples it uses to legitimise this hateful rubbish are relatively prosperous countries full of white people. How about if the Lads had described Africans as lazy, feckless etc? Or Pakistanis?
"If I say anything remotely racist or sexist as Alan Partridge, for example, the joke is abundantly clear. We are laughing at a lack of judgment and ignorance. With Top Gear it is three rich, middle-aged men laughing at poor Mexicans. Brave, groundbreaking stuff, eh?"
There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them. Put simply, in comedy, as in life, we ought to think before we speak. This wasn't one of those occasions. In fact, the comments were about as funny as a cold sweat followed by shooting pains down the left arm. In fact, if I can borrow from the Wildean wit of Richard Hammond, the comic approach was "lazy", "feckless" and "flatulent".
Humourless git...http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/feb/05...
Some Points:
"I normally remain below the parapet when these frenetic arguments about comedy and taste break out. But this time, I've had enough of the regular defence you tend to hear – the tired line that it's "just a laugh", a bit of "harmless fun"."
Some of the Lads' comments again, in case you missed them. "Mexican cars are just going to be lazy, feckless, flatulent, overweight, leaning against a fence asleep looking at a cactus, with a blanket with a hole in the middle on as a coat" (Richard Hammond). Mexican food is "sick with cheese on it" (James May).
The BBC's initial mealy-mouthed apology was pitiful. It cited the more benign rivalry that exists between European nations (ah, those arrogant French, over-organised Germans), and in doing so neatly sidestepped one hugely important fact – ethnicity. All the examples it uses to legitimise this hateful rubbish are relatively prosperous countries full of white people. How about if the Lads had described Africans as lazy, feckless etc? Or Pakistanis?
"If I say anything remotely racist or sexist as Alan Partridge, for example, the joke is abundantly clear. We are laughing at a lack of judgment and ignorance. With Top Gear it is three rich, middle-aged men laughing at poor Mexicans. Brave, groundbreaking stuff, eh?"
There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them. Put simply, in comedy, as in life, we ought to think before we speak. This wasn't one of those occasions. In fact, the comments were about as funny as a cold sweat followed by shooting pains down the left arm. In fact, if I can borrow from the Wildean wit of Richard Hammond, the comic approach was "lazy", "feckless" and "flatulent".
Must be German...
Ayahuasca said:
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
^^^^ Exactly. It may not be illegal but it's very, very stupid. And given that it must have made its way through some sort of "editorial committee", even more stupid.No, didn't think so.
Ozzie Osmond said:
Ayahuasca said:
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
^^^^ Exactly. It may not be illegal but it's very, very stupid. And given that it must have made its way through some sort of "editorial committee", even more stupid.No, didn't think so.
PS...for the avoidance of doubt in the mind a certain Scottish member, that was a gag, not intended to be offensive and in no way Scottyphobic...I love your oats, Billy Connelly and your funny pound notes
mybrainhurts said:
Ozzie Osmond said:
Ayahuasca said:
Can anyone imagine them doing a similar stereotype joke about the jews? the Pakistanis? the scots? the muslims?
No, didn't think so.
^^^^ Exactly. It may not be illegal but it's very, very stupid. And given that it must have made its way through some sort of "editorial committee", even more stupid.No, didn't think so.
PS...for the avoidance of doubt in the mind a certain Scottish member, that was a gag, not intended to be offensive and in no way Scottyphobic...I love your oats, Billy Connelly and your funny pound notes
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