Jeremy Clarkson Hates America! And Corvettes! And Mustangs! And Buicks!

i love this guy

— DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 11:38:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Jeremy Clarkson actually loves the Corvette C6, he just doesn't like the Z06 that much.

— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 11:51:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

but the Germans were kicking the "shat" out of them till we saved their ass like so many others in our history.....

— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 5:31:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The Brits hate us for saving their ass. Not to mention kicking their ass. Twice.

And Clarkson is NOT a journalist. He is a comedian.

— Tour18 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 7:14:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i think the guy is funny......but anyone that takes his reviews seriously are crazy he is way to bias, and misinformed to be taken as anything but entertainment

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 12:08:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

Clarkson is entertaining, just as Letterman is. These celebrities do their best work when political beliefs don't get in the way. Since they have an audience, they take it one step further and try to offer you something more that is not so good.

It is like Porsche making a SUV. It is not what they are known for but since they are well received in other arenas, they feel they are justified in throwing this on consumers.

Sadly, just as people get a kick out of Clarkson's biased opinions, people eat up Porsche SUVs. What might be just right for a few, sometimes is tripe for the whole.

— Shredmo (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 12:13:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Never liked him, never even liked Top Gear that much. I'll stick to my magazines and Youtube videos of real people doing fun stuff in there cars.

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 12:49:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

He's an entertainer more than an autojournalist...kind of like some people thinking a blog is "news".

— 09CTSVforMe (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 1:07:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

evilm , you're an idiot for making such a stupid comment, and it's insulting to those who fought and died for the greater cause. But hey, at least u did finally get your arses in gear and join us. Better late than never as they say.

And if you had let us be defeated by Germany, we'd all be speaking German now. Auf Wiedersehen!

— Czelinski (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 1:09:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The truth hurts, sure Clarkson is over the top, but for the most part he is on the money. The American auto industry is going the same way the British industry went, down the toilet. Now the British auto industry is foreign owned, the best of it German and the rest was Ford until recently. Even The Range Rover was a German project taken over by Ford. The US industry caters for the lowest common denominator and churns out a lot of crap. The latest Mustang not even offering IRS as an option, its 2008 for godsakes. The US makers have been chasing the quick bucks, over reliant on trucks and SUV's, now high gas prices are forcing them to rethink again, but always chasing the market and never anticipating. Not a good recipe for success.

— steve27t (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 1:22:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Take Clarkson for what he is: a car guy with British humor and strong opinions. I like how he's opinionated. Its a refreshing change of pace from the publications/shows in the US where the hosts have to say good things, or they'll lose sponsorships. And the nice thing about Top Gear is that you have two other guys to put Clarkson in his place when he's wrong.

Top Gear = best show on TV, hands down.

— polkbkk (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 1:24:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

clarkson can juggle my lug nuts.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 1:53:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

"At least Americans have clean, staight teeth."

Yeah, with pieces of fast food in between them.

— Czelinski (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 3:40:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

I'd put my 20 year old Jeep up against a 20 year old Land Rover any day. At least it still runs and doesn't require a specialized mechanic to fix it.

Oh, and I'd like to see him haul 40 sheets of drywall in his Atom.

Some people actually WORK for a living.

— dodahman (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 4:33:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

What's really funny is that Clarkson loves the RRS...because its British...if it was German or heaven forbid Asian or American he'd hate it for being an overpriced, overweight, thirsty pig.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 5:22:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

No one likes us Americans anyway and we get no respect for anything and since the iron curtain went down it's only been more visible.We are only liked, or wanted when they want or are getting something from us.....

— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 5:53:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

My favorite part is when he is comparing the track prowess of a Dodge Crew cab truck to a Ariel Atom...WTF? It is so bias it actually gets entertaining...

— Porschinator (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 7:15:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I think that this is just a racist post... Car companies I am sure that includes the Americans aren't just going to sit their and let the other car companies kick their @$$... Im very sure that they have brains too. Just like the Merc wont just sit there and let Lexus catch up... its the quality control... I am sure Jeremy doesn't "HATE" any cars... it's his job to introduce the car's pros and cons... if u say he hates America... I've seen him call an Aston Martin with a Floppy paddle gear box and the bmw x3 that is made of 85% recylced material... do u know how embarrassing that makes a B/C Benchmark look out on the market especially today?.... Honestly for an x3 I would have much rather chose a Jeep... someone that actually makes an SUV able to go off road...

— shabaru (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 7:45:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

lol wow , Americans are really patriotic , that's good ahaha. Europeans hate us but they all trying to be like us , go to europe and watch these little fake rappers and R&B artists , they hate us because we're big and strong just like it is with Russia these days , they're getting stronger , and stronger day by day and all these little jelous countries liek Lithuania , Ukrain , Georgia are talking sh*t , because they're small and they have no power in this world, But Americans are selfish bastards tough , and they do what they want , and they fat , have no style , are dumb as sh*t etc. and Americans cars are sh*t though comparing to Europeans and Japanese cars , but i get the point how ya'll get offended , i would too , and i wouldn't ever buy an american car just like i would never buy a British car - for old people.

— NUggAitsME (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 8:39:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Why the hell would he try to take a Cadillac Escalade, with 22" wheels, off-roading? Why didn't he take a Jeep, which is clearly at the forefront of American off-roaders, but he took a Range Rover, which is also the forefront of British off-roaders (besides Defender)?

Anyway, who doesn't hate Buicks? I also don't like Mustangs or Corvettes very much, but I respect them.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2008 10:49:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Its just a show guys calm down. Its called entertainment!!!

— xlr8 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/22/2008 2:06:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

at least it's doing what Clarkson wanted it to... it's provoking a reaction!

I'd say he succeeded very nicely ;)

Amazingly some of you seem to take it seriously - COME ON - haven't you seen his road trip in America on Top Gear.... What Clarkson writes and broadcasts is purely entertainment and provocation. It's his job. He makes money from doing it. Lots of money

— racinghart (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 7:19:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This is sooooo old

— KillBot (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 5:39:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Jeremy Clarkson clearly has a anti-america bias. But he does give American's credit when credit is due. Have you listened to the Corvette Z06 review. He said that this was the first time that he has ever had fun in an American car. He does make fun of the interior though........ but lets be honest it has a horrible interior. Its all plastic and it does feel rather cheap. It is also true that American cars are not as great as European Cars. To be quite frank, a Cadillac DTS or a Lincoln Town car is Not a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or an Audi A8 or BMW 7-Series. A Jeep is also no Range Rover(My mom owns a grand cherokee and my dad has a range rover and there is no comparison.) So lets stop the Jeremy Clarkson bashing cause we don't agree with his views, cause then he would be getting the reaction he wanted.

— MTB5492 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/25/2008 3:30:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Do you think Michael Richards (of Seinfeld-fame) is generally a funny comedian? Focusing on a particular standup comedy routine, do you think he was funny when he directed racial epithets at a specific class of people? Whether you answer "yes" or "no" to those questions, Richards has the free speech rights to say whatever he wants, even if it offends a class of people.

But in reaction to Richards' "statements", people that were offended by what Richards said exercised their right to disassociate themselves from his offensive speech. By doing so, they exercised something mightier than censorship, they exercised their right to spend their money elsewhere. At this very moment Richards can still say whatever offensive utterance he wants, and he can do it with full protection of the First Amendment, but most people will respond with "not on my dime." Since he can't get a gig, Richards no longer has any opportunity to offend the very audience paying his wages.

We Americans are currently embroiled in a similar situation with Jeremy Clarkson. If you believe he's funny, and aren't offended that he hates you because you're an American, then watch his television show. You may delude yourself in whatever fantasy convincing yourself he doesn't really hate you ("it's tongue-in-cheek", "he's really just jealous", "it's British humor", etc.), but know this fact: he hates Americans, and this means you.

If you think he's offensive, and it's obvious I do, then you need to do something that will allow him to continue exercising his right to spew his hatred of everything/everyone American, while also showing your strength as a consumer. Boycott his television show and tell every station that runs his show that you're doing so. Boycott the sponsors of his television shows, and tell them that you're doing so. Get others of a like mind to do the same thing (that's why I'm doing this). If enough people will "do something", he'll get the point soon enough and he'll either apologize, or he'll go on spewing his hate...but not on my dime.

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"I hate the Americans." - "Don't Stop Me Now", written by Jeremy Clarkson

"If you're thinking of coming to America, this is what it's like: You've got your Comfort Inn, you've got your Best Western, and you've got your Red Lobster where you eat. Everybody's very fat, everybody's very stupid, and everybody is very rude. It's not the holiday program, it's the truth."- Jeremy Clarkson

"If this were America, it would be full of people doing... whatever it is they do. Incest, mostly, I think." - Jeremy Clarkson while comparing a rural British village with a rural American village

"...I mean, the Americans are good for a lot of things, incest mostly..." - Jeremy Clarkson

"America: 250 million wankers living in a country with no word for wanker" - Jeremy Clarkson

"Most Americans barely have the brains to walk on their back legs." - Jeremy Clarkson

"In some pa

— Clark (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2008 7:10:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1