Monday, 4 April 2011

C is for Clarkson

That's right, I said it, Jeremy Clarkson. I love that man. And James May. And the short one. But today is the letter C so it's Clarkson day.


Why do I love this guy?
Well, he's not afraid to speak his mind, he's completely politically incorrect, and he's funny too. I recently picked up his book on Kindle. It's a collection of his 'World According to Clarkson' from his Sunday Times weekly column. Laugh out loud! Rolling on the floor laughing! (I wish they would make acronyms for these expressions!)

For Crying Out Loud (v. 3)

I first started enjoying the wit of this man from watching Top Gear. I'm a Top Gear fanatic! I've seen every episode from 2002 (all 16 series including the specials--the Bolivia special is my favourite). Why!? Because I love cars. Oh, another C word.

Especially the...
*sigh*
and...

Fiesta being chased by baddies!
and this...


 Oh wait, that's not a car. Never mind.

Picture source: here, here, and maybe here
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46 comments:

  1. can't say I agree on this one with you, Clarissa.
    I would agree with most of British press which considers him a snobbish, rude, offensive and ignorant person. His rude, brutal and politically incorrect jokes on many poor nations around the world, which he uses in almost every show, is something I find highly disrespectful.

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  2. if i cannot sleep, it cause i toss and turn or is it the bed?
    jeremy [iZombie]

    explanation:
    http://izombielover.blogspot.com/2011/04/c-is-for-comments-and-crazy-charlie.html

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  4. Dez, yes. You're right. Recently he made a comment about Mexico that many here found offensive. I'm sorry if I offend you.

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  5. OH no. Not my favourite geezer but I did see him in the flesh once at Holborn station!! Why he was using the tube I don;t know but there he was - over six feet tall with his tight jeans and curly hair. And yes, he looked most grumpy! LOL! Take care
    x

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  6. Clarkson is hilarious. My dad and I watch Top Gear. My favorite part is when celebrities come on to race the track. I drive stick, but can't imagine trying to drive one with everything set up for a British car. Good luck with the challenge.

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  7. Hi,

    Hee hee, his jokes tend a bit crappy. He's a complete tosser when it comes to driving cars. He has no conscience with regards fuel economy nor sense of green credentials. But, he's canny and has made pots of money out of being offensive, politically incorrect and a crashing bore! ;)

    best
    F

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  8. Clarkson? I would never have guessed. And on that bomb shell...
    -mood

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  9. eeks! i don't know all that much about the top gear guys- i've only seen one or two episodes- but he's pretty funny on those. james may though- he's my favorite! such a charmer! like a grown kid! :)

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  10. Clarissa - What an interesting choice for "C!" I'm impressed that you chose "outside the box," so to speak.

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  11. You MUST be a bloke in drag! I've never heard of any woman liking The Clarkson.

    However, I agree with you; a very witty guy, and if he offends people occasionally, so bloody what!

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  12. Loved this! We have watched Top Gear for years and Clarkson makes me laugh. Ticks me off sometimes too, but he makes me laugh.

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  13. I can honestly say, I have never heard of him. He sounds like Archie Bunker from the 70's sitcom, All in the family. Although Archie was a complete bigot, he was endearing ... sometimes.

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  14. I like him, too. Everyone is offended by something. If no one stood out we would be one boring bunch. I may not agree with him all the time but I believe in free speech.

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  15. I love Top Gear. Of course, I love cars and the stig. The show is quite funny.

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  16. You're adorable! I don't know who this person is but I love that you have such a passion for someone and it makes me want to know more about this character... oh yes, research! This is when Google is my bestie.

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  17. I like him, Clarissa. He's funny and says it the way we would all like to sometimes. Yes, he's offensive but most of the time he's just telling the truth and the truth hurts. His only downfall for me is the recent news that he's been cheating on his wife, which amazes me because he's not exactly a "looker". :-)

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  18. I want his job! Get paid to drive a Bugatti - pure heaven. Dig Top Gear and watch it all the time.

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  19. I got distracted by that last picture. It's scary.

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  20. I hadn't heard of Clarkson. But I'm always up for a good laugh. Thanks for letting me know.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.

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  21. I haven't heard of him either but I bet I'd like him too - I tend to enjoy politically incorrect :-)

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  22. LOL! Love this post!

    I haven't seen this show...gonna have to check it out. ;)

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  23. Now I know who Clarkson is, and how others feel about him, too. But I'll look him up and make my own decision. Thanks, Clarissa for this C.
    Ann Best, Long Journey Home

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  24. LOL, I have no idea who he is but now I must know!! I will youtube him post haste. I'll probably laugh. I have a pretty odd sense of humors.

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  25. I'll check his book out. I like the cars though. =)

    http://tigeronmybookshelf.blogspot.com/

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  26. Okay, I had to come back after I watched a little. Hilarious and I now have a new BBC fave. Thanks!

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  27. Uh, never heard of the guy...I thought when I saw your name it'd be highlighting YOU being that you are Clarissa, aren't you?

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  28. I haven't come across him before, but I do like reading funny stuff.

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  30. I am not familiar with Jeremy Clarkson! How is that possible? I'll have to check him out and get some LOL going on... and you killed me w/the whole "they should create acronyms for these phrases." Nut~ :D <3

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  31. Aha, so that is clarkson? Cute car. I assume they built it around him ;)

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  32. Oh yea, Clarissa. I forgot myself. Oh well, next time.

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  33. I love Top Gear too! Love all three but they're getting too much exposure over in Oz with all their spin off shows (that'd be the other two, not that I minded tripping through France drinking wine with James May.)

    Great to hear you're a fan.

    Thanks for travelling to Columbia with me. D is for ...?

    Denise<3

    L'Aussies Travel Blog A - Z Challenge Posts

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  34. Love these cars. I have a thing for dream machines. Have not watched Top Gear, but several friends do, so I'll have to check it out.

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  35. I love your site and as I browsed your blog I decided to award you the Creative Blog Award.
    Go to http://astorybookworld.blogspot.com/p/awards.html and pick up your award.
    ~Deirdra

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  36. Honey I live in Kentucky, we have trouble getting local programs. :) But I'll check him out.
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  37. Sounds like an author my hubby would love to read. I reading books by people who speak their minds. Thanks for the suggestion!

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  38. lol, I love that first pic...hahahaha. It's a car made for people my size! ;)

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  39. As a family we love Top Gear! All three of them are such characters. I like James, how he drives like an old woman and Richard Hammond - the short one - is just so cocky. But I love how out spoken and politically incorrect Jeremy is.
    The cars are pretty fantastic too!
    Oh and Stig .... I'm a fan. Thanks for the great post.

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  40. I have never watched Top Gear, but I've heard rave reviews about it. I might check it out now! Thanks.

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  41. I can't say I love him but he definitely has his moments.

    Jai

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  42. I have no idea who this is. I am off to find out. I hate PC so I may like him.

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  43. Well said!

    I like him, too :)

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  44. My mum has a Fiesta that colour :)

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  45. LOL, nice post :)

    I haven't heard of him though, but will look up...

    Following you from A-Z challenge!

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