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Jeremy Clarkson Suspended From BBC Top Gear for Punching Producer.
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Posted on 03/11/2015 3:04:07 PM PDT by sinsofsolarempirefan

Jeremy Clarkson made light of his suspension by the BBC, as an online petition for him to be reinstated topped 500,000 signatures.

The Top Gear presenter told reporters he was "just off to the job centre" as he left his home in London.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Society; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: automotive; bbc; clarkson; topgear; uk
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1 posted on 03/11/2015 3:04:07 PM PDT by sinsofsolarempirefan
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

I don’t get it - punching a producer is a bad thing?


2 posted on 03/11/2015 3:05:14 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan
Let me guess.. The producer is either gay or a young female wanting to make the show more "inclusive" and "politically correct"?

Hey BBC, THE SHOW IS A SUCCESS BECAUSE IT'S NOT ANY OF THOSE THINGS, IDIOTS.

3 posted on 03/11/2015 3:08:57 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

He appears to have 20-30 lbs on the producer. I suppose the idea of self-control is simply too antiquated to broach with this guy.


4 posted on 03/11/2015 3:12:44 PM PDT by muir_redwoods ("He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative." G.K .C)
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

The Brits will admit that he’s a jerk, but they also admit that he’s their jerk.


5 posted on 03/11/2015 3:15:54 PM PDT by Jonty30 (What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults)
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan
Good grief!

It's a ‘guys’ car show. It's about doing lots of crazy stuff. Guys should be guys! Go outside. Settle it. Buy each other beers tonight.

I am getting so sick of the ultra politically correct, candy assed world that is attempting to be rammed down our throats!

6 posted on 03/11/2015 3:21:37 PM PDT by I cannot think of a name
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To: CivilWarBrewing

I do think they want it replaced by Top Eco-Sensitive Government-approved Gear


7 posted on 03/11/2015 3:29:03 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

The producer looks like he should be punched.


8 posted on 03/11/2015 3:33:56 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

The producer does look like a punk. And Jeremy has never seemed like the sort who would take much s#!+ from anyone, save his costars. The three of them rattle each other’s cages all the time. Difference might be they are all “lads”. The producer more resembles a wannabe “lassie”.


9 posted on 03/11/2015 3:40:51 PM PDT by katana (Just my opinions)
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

The show needs all three of the guys to work. The personality of each is the formula for success.


10 posted on 03/11/2015 3:40:55 PM PDT by Professional Engineer (You all can go to hell, I'm going to Texas.)
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

Do a Top Gear challenge. See which Presenter can knock the producer the farthest.


11 posted on 03/11/2015 3:53:54 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: I cannot think of a name
It's a ‘guys’ car show. It's about doing lots of crazy stuff. Guys should be guys!

True, but I’m a “gal” and I love Top Gear and watching the guys doing lots of crazy stuff.

I am getting so sick of the ultra politically correct, candy assed world that is attempting to be rammed down our throats!

I’m with ya brother!

12 posted on 03/11/2015 4:05:47 PM PDT by MD Expat in PA
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To: Billthedrill

Isn’t this the same guy that slugged Piers Morgan?


13 posted on 03/11/2015 4:14:50 PM PDT by Rodamala
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To: Rodamala

The same.

14 posted on 03/11/2015 4:17:30 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: I cannot think of a name

The producer is his boss.

He punched his boss, and now he is out of a job.

Not sure what magical period in the past had this type of behavior ever be seen as manly and acceptable.


15 posted on 03/11/2015 4:21:21 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: GeronL

Is a GREAT program and I’m proud to say I’ve seen ALL of them, and many more than once. IMO, the best show on television and you don’t necessarily have to be ‘into cars’.


16 posted on 03/11/2015 4:37:04 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: sinsofsolarempirefan

When May was asked today by the press what happened, he said, “I have no idea, I was blind drunk at the time.” So, it’s likely safe to assume there was some alcohol involved.

Lots of stories in the UK Press today about how this could cost the BBC tens of millions of dollars, and that the show brings in so much money worldwide, that BBC uses to subsidize other programming, that it could cause an increase in the UK TV license fees.

And that SKY TV wants Clarkson, and is willing to pay big for him.


17 posted on 03/11/2015 4:42:43 PM PDT by tcrlaf (They told me it could never happen in America. And then it did....)
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To: blueunicorn6
James May @MrJamesMay · Mar 10
No Top Gear this weekend, apparently. How about 633 Squadron instead?
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18 posted on 03/11/2015 4:48:22 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: muir_redwoods

He punched Piers Morgan too, that’s a good thing right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfzu2ObrYzc


19 posted on 03/11/2015 5:03:01 PM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marylin vos Savant)
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To: Rodamala

YES!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfzu2ObrYzc


20 posted on 03/11/2015 5:03:28 PM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marylin vos Savant)
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