Topic: The Cookie Box MkII - On stranger tides (Read 3393760 times)

Nathan|C · « **Reply #2375 on:** December 07, 2009, 18:17:45 »

The Belfast-Holyhead Stena HSS Ferry featured in last nights Top Gear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma2unQGgfKM

--tractorman-- · « **Reply #2376 on:** December 07, 2009, 18:44:22 »

I watched it, very good, when the guy tried to do the loop the loop in the tunnel he was damn lucky! Nice little car, shame its french

*no offence to the french intended*

Kevinmcg_ships · « **Reply #2377 on:** December 07, 2009, 19:03:48 »

Quote from: --tractorman-- on December 07, 2009, 18:44:22

I watched it, very good, when the guy tried to do the loop the loop in the tunnel he was damn lucky! Nice little car, shame its french *no offence to the french intended*

French car or not, Jeremy Clarkson is an idiot for destroying a brand new car. Was it really necessary? I wonder if the BBC licence payer's money was used to purchase the car? And who footed the bill to salvage the car from the sea? I certainly hope it's not us mugs (the public)

If the Fifth Gear on Channel 5 (i.e. it's not funded by the public) had tried to do the same thing, I very doubt they would have been allowed to destory a new car in this manner, not because it's pointless but they probably can't afford it. The BBC can.

Nathan|C · « **Reply #2378 on:** December 07, 2009, 19:11:35 »

Apparently the Twingo that went in the water was a body shell

But the bit where he smashes into stuff in the ShipYard isn't really neccassary..that is a waste of money $:-\$

I reckon Renault gave them the car as a publicity stunt, like they did with Suzuki (Car Ice Hockey) and Toyota (Car Football) where all the cars were pretty smashed..

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #2379 on:** December 07, 2009, 21:05:39 »

2 more pages!

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #2380 on:** December 07, 2009, 21:29:46 »

I'm sure Renault will be paying enough to Top Gear to say "Whatever" about their car...Look at that Mini Fiat, How well it has taken off now...I'd say as a result of the Top Gear show a while ago, which said it was excellent.

Jack.

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #2381 on:** December 07, 2009, 21:40:59 »

24 degrees!

McGherkin · « **Reply #2382 on:** December 08, 2009, 19:40:15 »

Seriously, Top Gear is not about wasting money. If you didn't laugh when the twingo went into the water, you probably don't get the point of top gear and that's fine. but most people think it's mainly a car show, but in actual fact it's a comedy show with a car theme.

Captain Cadet · « **Reply #2383 on:** December 08, 2009, 19:48:56 »

Quote from: McGherkin on December 08, 2009, 19:40:15

Seriously, Top Gear is not about wasting money. If you didn't laugh when the twingo went into the water, you probably don't get the point of top gear and that's fine. but most people think it's mainly a car show, but in actual fact it's a comedy show with a car theme.

TRUE jump land to ferry last time

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #2384 on:** December 08, 2009, 22:33:58 »

Comedy?

Oh how riveting. I can't understand why some people are getting upset (here and on youtube) over a car they don't own. But that said, it wasn't riveting. I am not riveted. I am not remotely riveted to the screen.

laganviking · « **Reply #2385 on:** December 08, 2009, 22:54:58 »

Quote from: Nathan|C on December 07, 2009, 18:17:45

The Belfast-Holyhead Stena HSS Ferry featured in last nights Top Gear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma2unQGgfKM

Belfast - Stranraer

Have to say it was good to see them in Belfast (my port of registry

) Think there might have been a bit of CGI or what ever it is called....going on in that film such as the tunnel scenes and the "in a rush to catch the ferry" scenes

Kevinmcg_ships · « **Reply #2386 on:** December 08, 2009, 23:58:32 »

Quote from: Stuart2007 on December 08, 2009, 22:33:58

Comedy?

Oh how riveting. I can't understand why some people are getting upset (here and on youtube) over a car they don't own. But that said, it wasn't riveting. I am not riveted. I am not remotely riveted to the screen.

I think some people are upset because it was THEIR money which was being used to destroy a perfectly good car, as the BBC is funded by the public.

If the car was provided free of charge by Renault and was allowed to be trashed with their blessing, then I have no problem with this. But Mr Clarkson or the BBC did not point out this fact during the Top Gear programme, so some viewers were left wondering if their money was wasted in this manner.

People were really angry when MPs* claimed millions of pounds on dodgy expenses, the bankers are getting bumper bonuses despite being bailed out by the taxpayers etc, so I see no reason why the way BBC spend their money shouldn't be scruntised in the same way as the others.

* Members of Parliament for you non-British guys!

laganviking · « **Reply #2387 on:** December 09, 2009, 00:05:32 »

I know TG are mad, but they aren't THAT mad as to dump a perfectly good, brand new Twingo into the Lagan!

You can look at it whatever way you want...I'd rather my taxpayer money went towards TG

rather than say, Songs of Praise or Cash in the Attic, or those other drewy Beeb programmes.

Its the nature of the programme, hence its millions of worldwide viewers. If you object as much, do as Mr Needham did and address a letter about it...you can imagine the reply.

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #2388 on:** December 09, 2009, 00:12:52 »

Quote from: laganviking on December 09, 2009, 00:05:32

I know TG are mad, but they aren't THAT mad as to dump a perfectly good, brand new Twingo into the Lagan!

You can look at it whatever way you want...I'd rather my taxpayer money went towards TG rather than say, Songs of Praise or Cash in the Attic, or those other drewy Beeb programmes.

You mean where the producers of the show then buy the stuff they find to sell...

Kevinmcg_ships · « **Reply #2389 on:** December 09, 2009, 00:15:16 »

Quote from: The Ferry Man on December 09, 2009, 00:12:52

You mean where the producers of the show then buy the stuff they find to sell...

Ooh yeah, I heard about that too. As if the BBC already is not in enough trouble about misleading their viewers.......

laganviking · « **Reply #2390 on:** December 09, 2009, 00:21:13 »

Seems like TG is the best of a bad bunch then

I'd like to see the producer getting his hands on the twingo

Capt. Matt · « **Reply #2391 on:** December 09, 2009, 00:34:14 »

Evening All
Lets talk about:
Tiger Woods

Lol

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #2392 on:** December 09, 2009, 00:44:03 »

Quote from: Capt. Matt on December 09, 2009, 00:34:14

Evening All
Lets talk about:
Tiger Woods

Lol

What is the difference between a golf ball and tiger's cadillac?

He can drive a golf ball more then 400 yards!

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #2393 on:** December 09, 2009, 10:36:21 »

Quote from: Agent|Austin on December 09, 2009, 00:44:03

What is the difference between a golf ball and tiger's cadillac?

He can drive a golf ball more then 400 yards!

lol - this should go in th joke of the day...

Morning All...

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #2394 on:** December 09, 2009, 11:15:03 »

Morning, we are staying on page 98 for along time!

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #2395 on:** December 09, 2009, 11:19:40 »

Quote from: Agent|Austin on December 09, 2009, 11:15:03

Morning, we are staying on page 98 for along time!

Not as long as we have been at 26%...

But without WM, the cookie box has slowed...

McGherkin · « **Reply #2396 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:20:32 »

the progress report needs restoring.
i miss it...

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #2397 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:21:37 »

no wm, no season, rarely fred...

what part of the world does WM come from, btw? (or what world is maybe a better question)

CaptainMike1 · « **Reply #2398 on:** December 09, 2009, 14:38:16 »

Quote from: The Ferry Man on December 09, 2009, 11:19:40

Not as long as we have been at 26%...

But without WM, the cookie box has slowed...

Without WM the whole forum has slowed!

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #2399 on:** December 09, 2009, 14:40:34 »

Oh hell, do you feel that? It's the whole world stopping turning without WM.

He'll be back. Probably under a new name, but he'll be back.

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