1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
You don't dump on NASCAR down there.
Any Top Gear Fans? (On Topic)
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Good luck trying to find a hotel room anywhere along I-95 south of DC on a race weekend.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
You can have fun on their airfield " track" while playing Gran Turismo 5.
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
And on that bombshell...
clean hairy
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From what I could find, the overnight ratings show it continues its slide towards oblivion.
At least I have all seasons from 10-23 to watch.
Noticed on youtube, BBC now has "never seen before footage" that is being released.
At least I have all seasons from 10-23 to watch.
Noticed on youtube, BBC now has "never seen before footage" that is being released.
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
They're saying that the ratings generally rise after the BBC iPlayer views are included. I guess it's pretty big in the UK. But still nowhere near the viewer levels of the previous presenters.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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You could always turn it off and pick up a good book.
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
I usually do
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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"Craft Beers of Cleveland" doesn't count.
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
Have you ever actually watched the program? I enjoy their irreverent look at autos and driving issues. What is it that you particularly enjoy about the program? Are you a fan of the previous presenters or the new ones. How do you like the Stig?
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
Actually I have read that book and it was a fascinating look at the history of brewing in Cleveland and how it mirrors the growth of brewing on a national level. Next on my list is one on the history of Jacobs Field and its impact on the Cleveland economy.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I have never nor will I ever watch the show.
I like making fun of car guys.
I just don't get the fascination of driving my fancy car to a car show and either sitting next to it all day while people walk by and look at it or walking around and looking at all of the other cars with their owners sitting next to them.
I like making fun of car guys.
I just don't get the fascination of driving my fancy car to a car show and either sitting next to it all day while people walk by and look at it or walking around and looking at all of the other cars with their owners sitting next to them.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I would think your next read would be "How Lebron Brought a Title to Cleveland and Then Went Back to Miami to Hang With Dwayne and Chris".
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
Then you miss the point of the program. They did a segment mocking those types of people and it was hilarious. Perhaps you should watch it. It's available on Netflix. You might get a chuckle or two and you would actually have some credibility while commenting on this thread.
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
That's somewhat humorous. The latest buzz is Dwayne Wade might come to Cleveland. Wouldn't that be a kick in the pants.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I hadn't heard that. That would be a kick in the pants.
BTW, why do you have to call me an idiot? I'm just having a little fun with you "car guys" who are by far the most boring group of people I have ever met. Who the hell wants to sit in a parking lot or grassy field on a hot weekend either walking around looking at other cars or sitting there while complete strangers look at yours.
BTW, why do you have to call me an idiot? I'm just having a little fun with you "car guys" who are by far the most boring group of people I have ever met. Who the hell wants to sit in a parking lot or grassy field on a hot weekend either walking around looking at other cars or sitting there while complete strangers look at yours.
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
Why do you feel the obsessive need to belittle people whose hobbies and interests differ from yours? I am by no means a car guy that lives to go to car shows but if that is what they enjoy, God love them.
oldngray
nowhere special
Top Gear is not aimed at those serious car guys. If anything it mocks them. It does provide some useful information mixed in with the humor though.
And if you don't like to watch those shows ... don't watch them.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I drive by a local shoe store on my way back to the building. Every Friday night the car guys gather to show off their rides. They back in to a space, lift up their hoods, pull out a lawn chair and sit there for the next 2-3 hours.
The ironic part is that there are few if any actual spectators. It is the same people parking in the same spots sitting in the same chairs looking at the same cars week after week after week.
The ironic part is that there are few if any actual spectators. It is the same people parking in the same spots sitting in the same chairs looking at the same cars week after week after week.
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