Clarkson faces legal action for Mexican comment

[The real Apache]

The Spruce Goose said:

The irony of the comments must be lost, as I would guess the California economy is built on Mexican labour..

He needs to even it out next week and insult the welsh they haven't had one for a while..

California's broke isn't it?

[Shaw Tarse]

944fan said:

Wow a grand total of 70 people have complained. Out of hwo many millions who watch it?

How many of those who complained watched it?

[Sticks.]

Given thatthe programme's obviously aimed at children, perhaps they should have given it a little more thought

[furtive]

plasticpig said:

There is no such thing as a Mexican race

Not since 1992 when Mansell won anyway

[7mike]

JonnyFive said:

Why is she taking them to court?

Perhaps she's been here long enough to realise 'being offended' can be a nice little earner.

[Six Fiend]

Mexicans are not a race...




More of a sit down and snooze

[Alfa numeric]

7mike said:

JonnyFive said:

Why is she taking them to court?

Perhaps she's been here long enough to realise 'being offended' can be a nice little earner.

I'd say it's more likely that the pressure group wanted publicity to sue and needed a Mexican to persue their chosen avenue. She's merely the first one they found that would help.

[audidoody]

Good thread here:

http://forums.theregister.co.uk/forum/1/2011/02/03...

[m8rky]

A member of staff in one of my fellow managers sections is a Mexican and normally a jovial chap we had a joke with him about it and to our surprise he didnt see the funny side of it all,perhaps it is something they are a bit touchy about?

[NoNeed]

I may sue regarding comments made about brummies and birminghma a few years ago


How much would I get?

[SplatSpeed]

send them to mexico!

[eskidavies]

clarkson for Prime minister

[deeen]

m8rky said:

A member of staff in one of my fellow managers sections is a Mexican and normally a jovial chap we had a joke with him about it and to our surprise he didnt see the funny side of it all,perhaps it is something they are a bit touchy about?

Truth hurts?

[car crazy]

boredofmyoldname said:

Miserable bd.

I am shocked that nobody Australian is having a pop for the comments made during that episode too.

Why do people get so offended by TV? He should just start an I hate top gear facebook group.

The crims can't comment at the moment there all in jail

[anonymous-user]

The real Apache said:

California's broke isn't it?

About the same as the Uk, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.. et al.... economies..

Your point being?

The Mexicans are California serf labour..

To me the joke is a pretty dated one that wasn't really that funny, but appeals to a broad amount of people who love stereotypes..

Like the Hyundai dog thing that clarkson did at the Motor show back in 1990's (I was there in the audience).

[Spiritual_Beggar]

You'd have thought the Mexicans would have more important things to worry about;


Like, restoring Law & Order in their country, which is currently in a state of war (pretty much) between rivalling drug cartels!

[carmonk]

Wasn't funny, but legal action? Ridiculous. Whilst I'm happy every time Clarkson comes unstuck (I still root for Eric Bana to hit him every time I watch 'Love The Beast', when he tells Bana, "All muscle cars are crap") the idea of taking legal action against someone for a joke is madness.

[shirt]

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.

typical lazy mexican student, cba'd working but wants free money

can we start with the mexican jokes now please?

[dudleybloke]

never let a day go by!

[pacman1]

shirt said:

Can we start with the mexican jokes now please?

Anyone name me two Mexican firefighters?