New episode of Top Gear 2-21-12

DaBears · 02-20-2012, 07:21 PM

It looks like Muscle cars will FINALLY be featured on Top Gear. What the heck took so long? This is the American version and we're well into Season 2 and we've seen almost nothing but Europe stuff.

Yes we saw the F-150 Raptor and Dodge Viper last year but not much beyond that. We did see a Camaro driven by the Stig but only because he was chasing them around the track in and old trans am.

Anyway, it looks like the Mustang will be mostly featured on tuesday's episode. They are racing a Mustang against a real mustang horse.

Looks like it will be fun to watch.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 02-20-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBears

It looks like Muscle cars will FINALLY be featured on Top Gear. What the heck took so long? This is the American version and we're well into Season 2 and we've seen almost nothing but Europe stuff.

Yes we saw the F-150 Raptor and Dodge Viper last year but not much beyond that. We did see a Camaro driven by the Stig but only because he was chasing them around the track in and old trans am.

Anyway, it looks like the Mustang will be mostly featured on tuesday's episode. They are racing a Mustang against a real mustang horse.

Looks like it will be fun to watch.

After years of watching the UK version I find the American version unbearable. It's just hard to watch for some reason.

DaBears · 02-20-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley;4****73

After years of watching the UK version I find the American version unbearable. It's just hard to watch for some reason.

There have been some episodes which are really dumb. But I still watch it cuz when it is good, its very entertaining.

King Sun · 02-20-2012, 09:18 PM

if its anything like last season it probably still sucks. Its like that tried to copy and paste the personalities,jokes, even the way the talk similar to the uk version

DaBears · 02-20-2012, 09:53 PM

I guess im in the minority. I dont think its great, but its not horrible.

69Z/28Camaro · 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM

i dont like the american version. the british one is just so much more funny. the challenges are pretty cool on this one though. might actually try to watch this muscle car episode

Phantom.5SS · 02-20-2012, 10:06 PM

The American version sucks.....just a copy cat show that cant think for itself.

TaylorRyanSS · 02-20-2012, 10:10 PM

I was at the taping of the one with the Camaro vs Challenger vs Mustang. Its coming out soon.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-20-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley;4****73

After years of watching the UK version I find the American version unbearable. It's just hard to watch for some reason.

+1. They dynamic between hosts and brash "whatever" approach of the UK version is missing. So it appears very scripted. Hopefully they can turn it around...it has potential...

JamesNoBrakes · 02-20-2012, 10:44 PM

They drove a car through BBC headquarters for gods sake. Not through the parking lot, but THROUGH THE BUILDING. They made cars into boats and all sorts of other stuff. They are actually funny and they have the funding and support to back up the show. Watching the american version is like spending a day with your parents.

fielderLS3 · 02-20-2012, 10:47 PM

Overall, the UK version is much better. The host have more of a chemistry, it is obviously better funded, and there is just something very unique about that British sense of humor that can't be found anywhere else.

Still, I like the American version too. It definitely has its moments, and the fact that it is a bit more focused on American cars is nice, particularly when they do the cheap car challenges.

DaBears · 02-21-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyanSS

I was at the taping of the one with the Camaro vs Challenger vs Mustang. Its coming out soon.

Really? Ive always said they need to do that episode for obvious reasons. I think its safe to say there are 3 hosts so each one of them will say one is better than the other 2.

But it will still be interesting to see how they test them out.

Scrappy Doo · 02-21-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley;4****73

After years of watching the UK version I find the American version unbearable. It's just hard to watch for some reason.

THIS

rez333 · 02-21-2012, 01:42 PM

If you watched the "Star in a reasonably priced car" segment on the UK version, the British guests are incredibly witty and can counter Clarkson, and the American guests appear stupid by comparison - they just don't know how to counter the wit of Jeremy Clarkson.

I wondered about this - why are Americans in general very "stupid" when it comes to interviews? Don't believe me - just check youtube for the huge difference. I have yet to see a British guest on Top Gear that wasn't witty, and I think only Jay Leno was the only American I've seen that could match Clarkson.

It's obviously got something to do with the education system. The Brits are learning something that Americans aren't. Heck that's why Americans routinely can't tell the difference between:

Their vs There vs They're
Irregardless vs Regardless ("irregardless" is not a word you twat!)
Oriented vs Orientated
Loser vs Looser

Drives me crazy.

02-20-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	New episode of Top Gear 2-21-12 It looks like Muscle cars will FINALLY be featured on Top Gear. What the heck took so long? This is the American version and we're well into Season 2 and we've seen almost nothing but Europe stuff. Yes we saw the F-150 Raptor and Dodge Viper last year but not much beyond that. We did see a Camaro driven by the Stig but only because he was chasing them around the track in and old trans am. Anyway, it looks like the Mustang will be mostly featured on tuesday's episode. They are racing a Mustang against a real mustang horse. Looks like it will be fun to watch.

02-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#6
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	i dont like the american version. the british one is just so much more funny. the challenges are pretty cool on this one though. might actually try to watch this muscle car episode __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

02-20-2012, 10:06 PM	#7
Phantom.5SS Hell yeah I'm Guilty..... Drives: 2010 2-SS ABM NON-RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colonie, NY Posts: 1,223 View My Garage	The American version sucks.....just a copy cat show that cant think for itself. __________________

02-20-2012, 10:10 PM	#8
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I was at the taping of the one with the Camaro vs Challenger vs Mustang. Its coming out soon. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

02-20-2012, 10:47 PM	#11
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Overall, the UK version is much better. The host have more of a chemistry, it is obviously better funded, and there is just something very unique about that British sense of humor that can't be found anywhere else. Still, I like the American version too. It definitely has its moments, and the fact that it is a bit more focused on American cars is nice, particularly when they do the cheap car challenges. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

02-20-2012, 09:18 PM	#4
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	if its anything like last season it probably still sucks. Its like that tried to copy and paste the personalities,jokes, even the way the talk similar to the uk version

02-20-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	I guess im in the minority. I dont think its great, but its not horrible.

02-20-2012, 10:44 PM	#10
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,377	They drove a car through BBC headquarters for gods sake. Not through the parking lot, but THROUGH THE BUILDING. They made cars into boats and all sorts of other stuff. They are actually funny and they have the funding and support to back up the show. Watching the american version is like spending a day with your parents.

02-21-2012, 01:42 PM	#14
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	If you watched the "Star in a reasonably priced car" segment on the UK version, the British guests are incredibly witty and can counter Clarkson, and the American guests appear stupid by comparison - they just don't know how to counter the wit of Jeremy Clarkson. I wondered about this - why are Americans in general very "stupid" when it comes to interviews? Don't believe me - just check youtube for the huge difference. I have yet to see a British guest on Top Gear that wasn't witty, and I think only Jay Leno was the only American I've seen that could match Clarkson. It's obviously got something to do with the education system. The Brits are learning something that Americans aren't. Heck that's why Americans routinely can't tell the difference between: Their vs There vs They're Irregardless vs Regardless ("irregardless" is not a word you twat!) Oriented vs Orientated Loser vs Looser Drives me crazy.

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