Noel Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 How did the producers not see that train wreck coming down the tracks prior to last nights screening on BBC. Some of the media are panning it 'Flop Gear' this morning, but that almost seems too kind - it was total and utter rubbish. CE's high pitched stage voice was so irritating and unnatural. He is better than that. IMHO, it was nearing its sell by date anyway before the entertaining 'ego' got fired last year. Quote
Dave Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I agree Noel, it's an old format that has peaked. Chris Evans was trying too hard and trying to be like Clarkson. Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 It's been poor for a while but I watched it last night. Take Evans out of it (who was shockingly bad) and it was pretty much the same. Amazing how passionate people are about the show. Don't think many shows could generate this level of feeling. Quote
Noel Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) It's been poor for a while but I watched it last night. Take Evans out of it (who was shockingly bad) and it was pretty much the same. Amazing how passionate people are about the show. Don't think many shows could generate this level of feeling. Interesting human behavioural patterns alright. I'd forgotten it was even on till I got a hail of WhatsApp's and texts during the afternoon from family and friends suggesting I watch it. It was sooooo boring I actually fell asleep during the stars in cars segment and had to watch it back - waste of time. CE is normally a good media guy, but his high pitched screaming and fast talking really dumbed it down IMHO. I guess a lot of the negativity towards E1 may have been overspill from folk who were angry about JC being let go last year. Some may warm to it a bit when they smooth out the edges, but IMHO it needs a major overhaul, not just edge smoothing. It'll probably get canned at the end of this season. Just got rid of my proxy server too, so won't be bothering to watch Amazon Prime's 'Grand Tour' show either when it airs in the autumn with the 3 ageing amigos. Edited May 30, 2016 by Noel Quote
skinner75 Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I recorded it, and will give it a look tonight. I wouldn't be a fan of Chris Evans either. The car shows I tend to go for a lot more are the likes of Car SOS or Wheeler Dealers, where a regular car is brought back from being in a sorry state, to full health Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I recorded it' date=' and will give it a look tonight. I wouldn't be a fan of Chris Evans either. The car shows I tend to go for a lot more are the likes of Car SOS or Wheeler Dealers, where a regular car is brought back from being in a sorry state, to full health[/quote'] Really enjoy wheeler dealers, Edd China is excellent. Also don't miss jay lenos garage on YouTube. New video every Monday. Mind you I like the older stuff, rather than the latest neon coloured, carbon fibre anatomy attachments that top gear et al usually feature! Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Interesting human behavioural patterns alright. I'd forgotten it was even on till I got a hail of WhatsApp's and texts during the afternoon from family and friends suggesting I watch it. It was sooooo boring I actually fell asleep during the stars in cars segment and had to watch it back - waste of time. CE is normally a good media guy' date=' but his high pitched screaming and fast talking really dumbed it down IMHO. I guess a lot of the negativity towards E1 may have been overspill from folk who were angry about JC being let go last year. Some may warm to it a bit when they smooth out the edges, but IMHO it needs a major overhaul, not just edge smoothing. It'll probably get canned at the end of this season. Just got rid of my proxy server too, so won't be bothering to watch Amazon Prime's 'Grand Tour' show either when it airs in the autumn with the 3 ageing amigos. [/quote'] The stars in the resonably priced car was really the worst bit. Interviews were awful, which should've been a strong point for Chris Evans. The lap footage looked painfully slow, but the rallycross idea is a good one! Quote
Richard EH Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I thought it was ok, matt le blanc quite funny, Chris Evans is a good presenter so I'm sure he'll settle into it. Sabine Schmitz is hilarious too, more air time for her, and her crazy driving! Cheers for now Richard. Quote
Noel Posted June 1, 2016 Author Posted June 1, 2016 The stars in the resonably priced car was really the worst bit. Interviews were awful, which should've been a strong point for Chris Evans. The lap footage looked painfully slow, but the rallycross idea is a good one! Agree - it may improve with time, but I'm not hugely optimistic. CE needs to calm down and give a more subtle delivery worthy of his talent. Quote
jhb171achill Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 Mr cantankerous here, but am I the only person who thinks that the only competition ever to take place on that programme was "who is the bigger, and less watchable utter moron"? - Evans or Clarkson? Both insufferably irritating giant ego people. Never watched it, always thought it was a load of rubbish presented by attention-seeking know-alls.... Rant over. Quote
Noel Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Mr cantankerous here, but am I the only person who thinks that the only competition ever to take place on that programme was "who is the bigger, and less watchable utter moron"? - Evans or Clarkson? Both insufferably irritating giant ego people. Never watched it, always thought it was a load of rubbish presented by attention-seeking know-alls.... Rant over. Yes I tend to agree, but Clarkson was at times at least entertaining being an "insufferably irritating giant ego" and an "attention-seeking know-all". The Boris Johnson of motor journalism. Anyway after seeing part of episode two, I doubt TG will be around for another season - It is dead in the water. PS: And I'm not expecting 'The Grand Tour' to be much better. All well past their sell by date. Edited June 6, 2016 by Noel Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 Yes I tend to agree' date=' but Clarkson was at times at least entertaining being an "insufferably irritating giant ego" and an "attention-seeking know-all". The Boris Johnson of motor journalism. Anyway after seeing part of episode two, I doubt TG will be around for another season - It is dead in the water. PS: And I'm not expecting 'The Grand Tour' to be much better. All well past their sell by date.[/quote'] Actually thought the second episode was much improved. Think it has a way to go but all is not lost. Whatever happens I hope the hyperbole and online wallowing on social networks dies down. Though I have my doubts! Quote
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