Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 .... I also think that if you are going to watch a programme then I'm sure you know the content so if you switch on 'Little Britain' you know the sort of humour you're going to get. It's your choice to watch it. If you don't know the content of the programme prior to switching it on then that's your fault. People on the other end of the phone or in a cafe when someone rushes in and shouts 'hit the deck!' have no such control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) If somebody sees something on a comedy show offensive, then they can turn it off. It's a different matter when somebody phones you up.... Maybe I'm not explaining myself properly but I find comedy, where the target of the humour can potentially be upset, distasteful. Actually I think it's me who has a different perception. On the phone call I didn't think offence had been taken because the call was MADE but because it was broadcast. I indeed think the "joke" was in very poor taste and I'm surprised at Ross - no idea about Brand at TBH I'd never heard of him before this. I think the whole thing has been turned into some kind of publicity stunt now and some unknown girl has done rather well out of it.... Maybe I shouldn't have watched "Have I got News for You" I was nodding and agreeing with Ian Hislop! I actually don't care enought about some girl I've never heard of being targetted by some comedian I've never heard of to have bothered to find out much about the call - I believe you could listen to it online but I couldn't be bothered. I feel loss as I like to listen to Rossy on a Saturday morning and watch him on some Friday nights. I feel sympathy for Andrew Sachs to have the whole matter put into the public eye, especially as it wasn't entirely fictional! Edited November 5, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 .People on the other end of the phone or in a cafe when someone rushes in and shouts 'hit the deck!' have no such control. I agree wholeheartely with that - it's about as much fun as any other so called "reality" show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think that Jeremy Clarkson has his tongue firmly in his cheek most of the time and that people tend to take his humour too much at face value. The whole Ross and Brand issue is entirely different it was personal and extremely childish, I think they were pushing boundaries and expected it not to be broadcast, I feel for Andrew Sachs, he graciously accepted their apologies and I think that the BBC have done the right thing. It is possible that Brand used it as a vehicle to get out of his contract and move to pastures new. There should not have been so much publicity I am sure that has caused far more anguish for Andrew Sachs than the original incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I saw Family Guy last night and it was hugely offensive. I hope people don't start targeting shows like that while everyone's on the outrage bandwagon. It looks like even BBC news is a target of causing 'off with his head' offence now too. There was an astonishing outburst by John Bolton, a big US Republican politico cheese, because a reporter dared to politely question and disagree with a prominent Republican in Colorado during the election broadcast: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/us_elections_2008/7709966.stm The comment comes after the interview. Astonishing! He had his facts right and Bolton is calling for him to be fired! Heaven knows what he'd have made of Rossgate! Anna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I saw Family Guy last night and it was hugely offensive. I hope people don't start targeting shows like that while everyone's on the outrage bandwagon. .... I love family guy, it has me howling A different kettle of fish altogether though, it's on very late at night and it's an adult cartoon. I have a T shirt with Stewie Griffin on and it says "What the deuce are you lookin' at?" I just think it's really funny. Amazing to think that one guy voices almost all the male characters (and he's really cute in real life too ) Seth something or other I think his name is, not sure without googling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 You think thats an "adult" cartoon? I thought it was firmly aimed at the teen market - they all watch it. See it's on late at night. us Togs are tucked up in our duvets then and the teens watch all the fish on telly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think there's a lot of people out there who need to grow up, lighten up, and get upset about something that really matters for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I love family guy, it has me howling A different kettle of fish altogether though, it's on very late at night and it's an adult cartoon. I have a T shirt with Stewie Griffin on and it says "What the deuce are you lookin' at?" We all watch & love family Guy. I have got devon an 'Evil Monkey' T Shirt for Christmas, which I know she will love I am not so keen on South park though,although it does have its moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Amazing to think that one guy voices almost all the male characters (and he's really cute in real life too ) Seth something or other I think his name is, not sure without googling it. Seth MacFarlane, Poet. A god amongst men. Have you seen Robot Chicken too? That's another one of his projects. It's very geek-humour-tastic, and there aren't a lot of chickens in it. My OH loves it - there's a lot of Star Wars send ups in it. Rhapsody, is that James May you've got doing the foxy hair stroke?! It sort of reminds me of the Alan Partridge pole dance. You know, really wrong, but still engaging. I've said too much, haven't I?! Anna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 The comment comes after the interview. Astonishing! He had his facts right and Bolton is calling for him to be fired! Heaven knows what he'd have made of Rossgate! Anna x He was just disputing a few facts! I feel like telling Bolton to err get lost! "thats the kind of bias in the media that drives Americans crazy" His moaning drives me crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Amazing to think that one guy voices almost all the male characters (and he's really cute in real life too ) Seth something or other I think his name is, not sure without googling it. Seth MacFarlane, Poet. A god amongst men. Have you seen Robot Chicken too? That's another one of his projects. It's very geek-humour-tastic, and there aren't a lot of chickens in it. My OH loves it - there's a lot of Star Wars send ups in it. .... no, not seen it I've seen another one of his, "American Dad", funny but not as funny as Family Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I love family guy, it has me howling A different kettle of fish altogether though, it's on very late at night and it's an adult cartoon. I have a T shirt with Stewie Griffin on and it says "What the deuce are you lookin' at?" We all watch & love family Guy. I have got devon an 'Evil Monkey' T Shirt for Christmas, which I know she will love I am not so keen on South park though,although it does have its moments Not being a TV watcher, I had to google to see what the t shirts look like and they are fab Rosie would love one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I have never watched either, but I know my boys love them. Not necessarily a recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Just Googled Seth MacFarlane , as I had no idea he did most of the family Guy voices The chap is obviously a genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 If somebody sees something on a comedy show offensive, then they can turn it off. I couldn't agree more Poet The same goes for the forum. We often have posts reported that some find offensive. If I don't like the title of a topic, I don't read it. Simple I am amazed that people are complaining about Clarkson. I find him really funny, but can understand why some take offense. Best thing is to not watch him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think he is funny too, & have never been offended by anything he has said. And I have really enjoyed his books. In fact the only time I have ever been even slightly upset was when he took my Panda off of the wall of cool beacause Jame May drives one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Alexander loves Top Gear, in fact it seems to be aimed towards his age group, because in his recent Doctor Who magazine ( from the BBC!) there was a questionnaire, where one of the questions was what TV do you like to watch, with some tick box answers, one of which was Top Gear. I don't usually watch TG, but on Sunday I was sat at the computer on this forum, with half an eye on the telly behind me which Der was watching. I saw the Clarkson remarks, & we both raised our eyebrows at each other at the content. Der obviosly knew what he said was a bit close to the knuckle & he acknowledged this to me. As someone else has written, it does show us car drivers how difficult it is to drive a car ( the bit where a car got squashed by the trailer going round a bend was a bit ) & I doubt I would be able to drive anything bigger than my current tank ( Picasso). The way Clarkson was going on " Change gear, change gear, change gear" etc in a rapid voice was funny to me, just the way he said it. He didn't need to put in the bit about murder a prostitute,that didn't add to his dialogue IMHO, the way that he said it was funny anyway. Talking about the murder of human beings in such a flippant way on a TV programme which is supposed to be primarily about cars was unneccessary & in bad taste. Clarkson could have made any other number of comments in that clip without using the one he did which would have been more suited to the context , and still kept the edgy humour - ( squash a squirrel? hog the middle lane?)- all of which we know that lorry drivers do on the motorway. How would I feel if I was the mother of a murdered prostitute? How would Clarkson feel if one of his childern ever got murdered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I thought Harry Enfield's skit about Clarkson was hilarious. Did anyone see it? With all the Clarksons wandering up and down the beach and being sheered by the farmer and herded by the sheep dog. There were battery Clarksons in cages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 .........here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waL3GyGlzaM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It's a direct take from "Whicker Island" - Monty Python. Showing our age now!!!! Harry Enfield has remarkable observation skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Jules, I think this article goes a little way to explain why Clarkson is funny when he's coming out with things that shouldn't ordinarily be funny: http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=7b6440f7-9bcf-4936-ac3f-cfd36474f4fd He and a select band of other comedians act as a sort of social safety valve for our collective fears. When you consider the number of comics around, there is only a tiny band which the public lets get away with being truly outrageous, but the permission is nonetheless given by the public at large. And it is normally given only once other factors have been proven by the comedian. People like Clarkson and the late great Bill Hicks are seen as being figures we can empathise with and love, and that loveability is an important part us allowing them permission to be our safety valve. We feel they are like us - nice, likeable, but frustrated and fearful - and their articulation of that fear in such a brusque context is the articulation of our fears, which we dare not face, and so laugh at. It is a necessary form of relief with some sound psychology behind it - even if I'm explaining that psychology a bit wonkily! Anna x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 .........here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waL3GyGlzaM Poet, that is soooo funny ! I had never really found Harry Enfield all that amusing, but that is very clever. Apparently HE went to DH's old school, which is where DS is now. I'll email it to him so he can see what an "old boy" has done with one of their favourite presenters! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Driving through Grindleford in Derbyshire today......I am sure I saw Jeremy Clarkson in a Landrover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
