Clarkson and Biker Comments (again)

[keti]

At this rate someone's gonna have to start a petition to petition the original petition
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[ashley_46]

I think people are overlooking one fact. Had it been a comment about blacks, asians, gays etc then he would of been out instantly for inciting racial or homophobic violience or some such charge. Fair enough he is funny and most of his views are resonable but saying to put cheeswire across roads to decapitate bikers and that he wants to shoot us in the face. Could you really see him getting away with that about any other group of people. Also the quote about slagging off vauxhaull did he say he wanted to kill then.

Im not saying im outraged but he does have a responsibility to act in a reasonable manner since the show goes out at 8pm. Where do we draw the line on his comments. At what point does it cross over from just a bit of banter to something more serious. He's a loud mouthed hypocrite really. He loves his loud car engines and yet whinges and whines about how he gets bikers coming along past his house at weekends. If he doesnt like it why not move somewhere more quiet. Its not like he's short of money, especially after selling out to BT.

[Bendy]

People don't choose to be black, asian or gay. We choose to be bikers so I don't believe it's a fair comparison.

[keti]

Good point, well made!
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[ashley_46]

Fair point but why should we have to put up with it. Just because we choose to ride bikes does that mean we are fair game to insults and abuse. Maybe some of you see it as a joke but what about the small percentage of people who listen to him. A large proportion of people think Clarkson had a part to play in Rover folding. He has a hell of a lot of influence and if only 1 person acts upon the cheeswire idea then surely thats 1 person too many.

What would you say if he decides all car drivers should sit right up against the middle of the lane in traffic so bikers cant filter. Or if he says they should open their doors when the see a bike filtering. Would it still be a joke just to wind up his co presenters. As i origianlly said, personally i didnt take offence but i can see why a lot of people did. Can you imagine his reaction if the government tried to ban fast sports cars or put a decible limit on Ferraris and Aston Martins. He'd be ranting and raving about how unfair it is and how the guardianistas are trying to take over.

[Walloper]

Has anyone listened closely to some of Ainsleys comments during Ready Steady Cook?
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[Aikman666]

I think the guy is quite funny. He acctually slags folk off on the show, just because he can! And you've got to remember, the show isnt live on tv, so the show is scrutinised by producers etc. before it gets aired. Don't you think that if they watched the show and found something offensive they would just edit it out. Like everything else its just a joke, take it in your stride, the man probably doesnt mean anything by it, just wants more of a reaction from his audience.
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[Bendy]

[Bendy]

Incidentally... a lot of people seem to take issue with Clarkson slagging off bikes cos he doesn't ride one.

How many of you slag off cars and don't drive?

[gavking]

It's a car driver focused show. He makes banter about anything that isn't a fast car costing loads. It's no different to a load of the people on here whittleing on about "F**king 'cagers'". It's a rivalry of different groups of people forced to use the same space and want to do things in a different way.

Grow the fuck up or just don't watch the show
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[Keen]

[Collier]

[spitfire]

Clarkson is just a wind up...you just need to keep it in context....he rant's about stuff he doesn't like

I have a bike and a Diesel car so he would potentially offend me all the time but I think he is funny....I'm sure if you met him off camera it would be different, he would probably admit to being scared of bikes or something.....god knows what he has against diesel cars though!

I think you should have an appreciation of all things engineering based, I love my bikes and cars, I also have an interest in trucks, trains and aircraft (although I dont own any of the last 3)

[Bendy]

[Kickstart]

Lets just club together, buy one of those Astons and spend a few days driving past his house at high revs.

We can even wear leathers doing it.

Once we have finished with it I volunteer to dispose of the used Aston.

It might persuade him to concentrate on those truely deserving of ridicule, caravan owners.

All the best

Keith
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[Keen]

Bendy- no its fine, I'll let him off but he shouldn't mock it just because he's afraid to do it himself.

If he has real reasons for disliking bikes or bikers and he expressed them then fine... but instead he just makes meaningless derogitory comments. That just shows that his dislike isnt justified, its just born out of resentment and self-loathing cos deep down he knows he's a big lanky nancy boy
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[Blink]

Sack him because of that comment?

Losers, Clarkson may be a stupid, lanky balding tosser but he is still quite amusing. Who gives a shite, they will NEVER sack him because of a homo online petition.

Had to be said.
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[Keen]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Think it was a Ducati Monster around Monaco about 5~10 years ago.

All the best

Keith
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[ashley_46]

Ducatti monster

Monaco(iirc)

5-10 years ago doing a feature in Monaco

Damn beat me to it

[yambabe]

He also wobbled around some FarEastern cities on a small scooter in one episode of his own show IIRC.
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[Andy99]

I find most of what he says against bikes quite funny at at the end of the day it's just an act.
However there are alot of idiots out there who will hear him feel the same and do it.Does anyone remember the lads that were caught spreading oil on the cat and fiddle a few years back or how about the person who put some kind of cord between two trees on a green lane to stop bikers using it.

By all means let clarkson witter on insulting us on our clothing and choise of transport or insinuating were all homosexuals,i'm not bothered and find it quite amusing but the BBC should act now he's wanting to kill people.
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