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Let's think this through for a moment.
TopGear has always been about cars - for the most part politically incorrect cars. After all, here we have three petrol-heads reviewing and playing (literally) with some of the most expensive gas guzzlers in the world that the majority of it's viewers cannot ever afford.
In a climate of lower emissions, alternative fuels, battery powered cars and minding your P's and Q's - Top Gear is as politically incorrect as possible. And that is what makes it entertaining to watch.
The contrived pranks and jibes between the presenters are amusing and the witty banter is what makes it eminiently watchable.
In a nutshell, its meant to be politically incorrect. So why are people so surprised and shocked at some of the comments sneaked in - and why is the presenter "blamed" when those same comments could be left on the digital cutting room floor by the producers at any point in time.
Watch closely and you'll find that the majority of the so-called "offensive" comments are in fact not during live appearances (which are to my understanding also pre-recorded) so where's they hype? Well, the BBC can't take a back seat and blame Clarkson and issue warnings because they as producers leave the comments in - because it's good for ratings, that's why.
How can anyone expect to believe that the BBC is upset as a broadcaster with comments made by Clarkson et al when they're the ones chosing to air those comments without censure? Seriously?
No folks, the BBC are the ones who use the politically incorrect humour of Top Gear to get viewers and enjoy a chuckle behind closed doors while wagging a finger in public.
No, I'm not justifying the recent spat with producer Tim Osrin, I'm saying that one should contextualise it. Long hard days on the road filming into late night with demanding schedules and production staff are going to let tempers fray.
So why is the BBC making such an issue over something that happened behind closed doors? This is a storm in a teacup that could have been resolved internally. I don't see people boycotting Bobby Brown concerts even though he's a wife beater, I don't see people burning their One Direction tickets because they were caught smoking weed? Why?
Here's the simple reality. Jeremy Clarkson is an entertainer and his occasionally contentious sense of humour is part of the show and most often scripted not spontaneous.
Is it not time we all stopped trying to be politically correct and minding our P's and Q's and just said what's on our minds? Or has being PC gone too far already?
TopGear has always been about cars - for the most part politically incorrect cars. After all, here we have three petrol-heads reviewing and playing (literally) with some of the most expensive gas guzzlers in the world that the majority of it's viewers cannot ever afford.
In a climate of lower emissions, alternative fuels, battery powered cars and minding your P's and Q's - Top Gear is as politically incorrect as possible. And that is what makes it entertaining to watch.
The contrived pranks and jibes between the presenters are amusing and the witty banter is what makes it eminiently watchable.
In a nutshell, its meant to be politically incorrect. So why are people so surprised and shocked at some of the comments sneaked in - and why is the presenter "blamed" when those same comments could be left on the digital cutting room floor by the producers at any point in time.
Watch closely and you'll find that the majority of the so-called "offensive" comments are in fact not during live appearances (which are to my understanding also pre-recorded) so where's they hype? Well, the BBC can't take a back seat and blame Clarkson and issue warnings because they as producers leave the comments in - because it's good for ratings, that's why.
How can anyone expect to believe that the BBC is upset as a broadcaster with comments made by Clarkson et al when they're the ones chosing to air those comments without censure? Seriously?
No folks, the BBC are the ones who use the politically incorrect humour of Top Gear to get viewers and enjoy a chuckle behind closed doors while wagging a finger in public.
No, I'm not justifying the recent spat with producer Tim Osrin, I'm saying that one should contextualise it. Long hard days on the road filming into late night with demanding schedules and production staff are going to let tempers fray.
So why is the BBC making such an issue over something that happened behind closed doors? This is a storm in a teacup that could have been resolved internally. I don't see people boycotting Bobby Brown concerts even though he's a wife beater, I don't see people burning their One Direction tickets because they were caught smoking weed? Why?
Here's the simple reality. Jeremy Clarkson is an entertainer and his occasionally contentious sense of humour is part of the show and most often scripted not spontaneous.
Is it not time we all stopped trying to be politically correct and minding our P's and Q's and just said what's on our minds? Or has being PC gone too far already?
