Top Gear thread

[Onslaught]

The one liners during the news was pretty lame. 

Yes, some of the jokes seem forced. I don't think the redneck guy can deliver them well when their on stage. He's better during the challenges and stuff.

And what's with the crowds on the show? I've seen the same Asian guys and one girl every time.  I don't mind the girl really.

[Mustangfan2003]

One or two Buick jokes may be fine but you get to a point where you need to stop. 

[SVT666]

This was a really good episode.  Rutledge's one liners during the challenge had me LOLing.

[The Pirate]

This was a really good episode.  Rutledge's one liners during the challenge had me LOLing.

I think my beard is falling out!

[BimmerM3]

Then why do you like TGUK so much?  The ONLY pro driver they have is the Stig...and he doesn't talk.

Wow, thanks for pointing that out. I had no idea.

That was my entire point. I just think it's cool to get feedback from a racer's perspective. It's one of the few things (maybe the only thing) lacking in TGUK.

But yes, very good episode!  I especially enjoyed the camping portion.  Chemistry is gaining, though I suspect they filmed that episode quite some time ago...?  Wasn't the off-road portion in one of the previews from months ago?

Yeah, that was included in the trailer released awhile back, but that's not that surprising. They always film the segments in the off-season for TGUK.

[BimmerM3]

And what's with the crowds on the show? I've seen the same Asian guys and one girl every time.  I don't mind the girl really.

Haha... I hadn't noticed that. Are they wearing the same clothes? I wonder if they just filmed several episodes on the same day.

[Vinsanity]

Haha... I hadn't noticed that. Are they wearing the same clothes? I wonder if they just filmed several episodes on the same day.

Probably. I remember the audience taping took place over the span of about a week, and there were two taping sessions per day. Also, it's very possible that some people were able to book tickets to watch more than one taping session.

[MX793]

Yes, some of the jokes seem forced. I don't think the redneck guy can deliver them well when their on stage. He's better during the challenges and stuff.

And what's with the crowds on the show? I've seen the same Asian guys and one girl every time.  I don't mind the girl really.

They likely filmed the several episodes' worth of studio segments in a single day.

[r0tor]

The boss 302 sounds.... ummm.... really frikkin good

[SVT666]

The boss 302 sounds.... ummm.... really frikkin good

That is the understatement of the year.

[giant_mtb]

The crowd is disgustingly, annoyingly fake in their smiling and clapping.

[Onslaught]

The crowd is disgustingly, annoyingly fake in their smiling and clapping.

I said that after the first one.

[giant_mtb]

[MaxPower]

I've only seen the drift and moonshine episodes but I think it's good. Especially when you don't compare it to TGUK, which has the benefit of years of experience and host interactions behind it.

[Byteme]

The crowd is disgustingly, annoyingly fake in their smiling and clapping.

That's true of about show shot with a live audience, including the UK version, IMHO.  The audience is directed, as are the presenters or actors. 

Ever notice how the UK version always seems to have the attractive gals with decent racks on the front row? I assure you that's not the luck of the draw.

[giant_mtb]

That's true of about show shot with a live audience, including the UK version, IMHO.  The audience is directed, as are the presenters or actors. 

Ever notice how the UK version always seems to have the attractive gals with decent racks on the front row? I assure you that's not the luck of the draw.

Of course, I've noticed that as well, but the American audience is way too fake.  I mean, you can kind of tell that the UK audience is being "directed" in some way, but at no point do their applause, laughter, or smiles seem non-genuine.  They might know when things/jokes/transitions are coming, but they're nothing compared to the pathetically, fakely happy audience of the U.S. version.

[SVT666]

Of course, I've noticed that as well, but the American audience is way too fake.  I mean, you can kind of tell that the UK audience is being "directed" in some way, but at no point do their applause, laughter, or smiles seem non-genuine.  They might know when things/jokes/transitions are coming, but they're nothing compared to the pathetically, fakely happy audience of the U.S. version.

I think what you're referring to is the editing.  They are editing out some of the questions and talking and splicing it together so it sounds totally fake....because it is.

[Mustangfan2003]

Looks like a good show minus Kid Rock. 

[Rich]

Sweet shots of the velociraptor. Still seems kinda cheesy, the only other episode I've seen was the first

[Mustangfan2003]

Yeah it is a bit cheesy since these guys are trying too hard to be funny, but the segments are pretty good. 

[Rich]

The original Mercedes SL was the fastest car in the world?  Lol the SLS is such fail in comparison

[The Pirate]

They are getting critical of cars, which is refreshing to see.  Hopefully that doesn't screw the advertising income...

[Rich]

SLS clip was great. Exactly how I feel about the car, just doesn't do it for me

[Mustangfan2003]

LOL Stig driving a Raptor

[Rich]

Velociraptor on the track is awesome

[Mustangfan2003]

The truck did pretty decent out there.  I know it had 600hp but still. 

[The Pirate]

Velociraptor on the track is awesome

Yes it is!  Faster than I thought it'd be too.

[Mustangfan2003]

Only what about 10 seconds slower than the Evo?

[r0tor]

The raptor segment was pure win

[Mustangfan2003]

Looks like they are doing a British Leyland type test with GM cars, should be interesting.