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By *bfoxxx OP Man over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that.

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

he is a self absorbed twat....

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Shame the NHS petitions and similar aren't getting as much support. The NHS is of more use to most of us than Clarkson.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that."

Its a voluntary Contribution

Gimp

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that.

Its a voluntary Contribution

Gimp"

Who does the money go to?

Not that I'll be signing. He is a bulky boy who believe's own hype.

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By *errygTV/TS over a year ago

denton

clarkson knows if the beeb sack him, he will get a job, no doubt he has had offers already, and his 2 sidekicks will join him, he is already a millionaire and more than likely has investments

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By *bfoxxx OP Man over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

"he is a self absorbed twat....

Some say. . .

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By *bfoxxx OP Man over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that.

Its a voluntary Contribution

Gimp"

I didn't see how to proceed without contribution. ??

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By *eavenNhellCouple over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that.

Its a voluntary Contribution

fool and there money easily parted

Gimp

I didn't see how to proceed without contribution. ?? "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that.

Its a voluntary Contribution

Gimp

Who does the money go to?

Not that I'll be signing. He is a bulky boy who believe's own hype. "

It goes toward the upkeep of the server space and to advertize the change org website, The Clarkson petition is just one of Hundreds on there.

Gimp

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By *bfoxxx OP Man over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

We've had all the opinions,likes and dislikes on threads already.

I am just commenting that the petition asks for the quid.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that.

Its a voluntary Contribution

Gimp

I didn't see how to proceed without contribution. ?? "

Well if you fill it in and then click on Sign it will then say cannot contribute now..no problem.

Gimp

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By *ere-for-my-convenienceWoman over a year ago

West Midlands

My _iew is this

If he was earning minimum wage and attacked his boss he'd have got the sack

I like the show with him in it because it's a great show

But why should he get better treatment for violent behaviour just because he's famous

So I'll not be adding my name

Bring Noel Edmonds back or Quentin whatever his name is

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"My _iew is this

If he was earning minimum wage and attacked his boss he'd have got the sack

I like the show with him in it because it's a great show

But why should he get better treatment for violent behaviour just because he's famous

So I'll not be adding my name

Bring Noel Edmonds back or Quentin whatever his name is "

Exactly. It all makes me quite sad so many people seem to support him because of his celebrity status. Nothing changes, ever.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"he is a self absorbed twat....

Some say. . . "

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By *ere-for-my-convenienceWoman over a year ago

West Midlands

"My _iew is this

If he was earning minimum wage and attacked his boss he'd have got the sack

I like the show with him in it because it's a great show

But why should he get better treatment for violent behaviour just because he's famous

So I'll not be adding my name

Bring Noel Edmonds back or Quentin whatever his name is

Exactly. It all makes me quite sad so many people seem to support him because of his celebrity status. Nothing changes, ever."

You're quite right

Bad behaviour is bad behaviour if your the village idiot or the king

Let him learn the lesson and some humility

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My _iew is this

If he was earning minimum wage and attacked his boss he'd have got the sack

I like the show with him in it because it's a great show

But why should he get better treatment for violent behaviour just because he's famous

PLEASE any one except for that twat Edmonds

So I'll not be adding my name

Bring Noel Edmonds back or Quentin whatever his name is "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Quiten willson does the classic car show on Thursday very good too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Quinten

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago
Forum Mod

Where does that money from the petition go?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My _iew is this

If he was earning minimum wage and attacked his boss he'd have got the sack

I like the show with him in it because it's a great show

But why should he get better treatment for violent behaviour just because he's famous

So I'll not be adding my name

Bring Noel Edmonds back or Quentin whatever his name is

Exactly. It all makes me quite sad so many people seem to support him because of his celebrity status. Nothing changes, ever."

It makes me quite Sad that because he is a Celebrity so many people have condemned Him before the facts are known.

Innocent until proven guilty whether it be a Pauper or a King

Gimp

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Quentin

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By *eovilcouple76Couple over a year ago

yeovil

Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too. "

Then I'd expect you to be sacked too. Do you often "smack" people when you get cold meat?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Then I'd expect you to be sacked too. Do you often "smack" people when you get cold meat?"

Yes

But She so does enjoy it

Gimp

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Won't be getting my signature. Can't stand the self obsessed knob!!

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Then I'd expect you to be sacked too. Do you often "smack" people when you get cold meat?

Yes

But She so does enjoy it

Gimp"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Noel Edmonds did it before. Show cancelled

Quentin Wilson did it before. Show cancelled

A lot of people really haven't given it any thought.

The show only works because of the chemistry between the three presenters. People forget that it took several series to get that right.

Dominic Littlewood was one presenter that was let go because it didn't work.

The petition was free to sign, there was a request for a £3 donation to help finance and promote the the site and petition. I signed it and did not pay.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"he is a self absorbed twat....

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By *carineMan over a year ago

Armthorpe, Doncaster

This is a good thing. It`s been a while since the last accurate Idiot Count.

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too. "

Couldn't agree more!

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

Most people manage to make, or make arrangements for, their own dinner, even after a hard day at work. It's not like he couldn't afford to go to a restaurant. Perhaps he should have taken the production team who had also done a hard day's work.

He's a spoilt uppity baby.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"1 million sign.

I went to add my signature, and the site wanted £3-00 as a donation.

Oh yeah?

Nice little earner.

I'll have to fry that."

Personnally I like top gear but cannot stand clarkson,he's a 1st class big mouthed numpty

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

He's a spoilt uppity baby."

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

"he is a self absorbed twat....

...but, self-deprecating with it. Which makes it tolerable.

As James May mentioned, the guy is an idiot. But, quite likeable with it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Won't be getting my signature. Can't stand the self obsessed knob!!"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Won't be getting my signature. Can't stand the self obsessed knob!!"

Lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too. "

What a ridiculous attitude. Condoning physical violence when you don't get what you want!

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"Shame the NHS petitions and similar aren't getting as much support. The NHS is of more use to most of us than Clarkson."

Bur not as entertaining maybe

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Shame the NHS petitions and similar aren't getting as much support. The NHS is of more use to most of us than Clarkson."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Shame the NHS petitions and similar aren't getting as much support. The NHS is of more use to most of us than Clarkson.

Bur not as entertaining maybe

oh i dont know. i'll have a chuckle when someone in casualty tries to say i'd prefer top gear rather than treatment. prime example of society today. rave about "important" stars but think the nhs is a god given right.

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"My _iew is this

If he was earning minimum wage and attacked his boss he'd have got the sack

I like the show with him in it because it's a great show

But why should he get better treatment for violent behaviour just because he's famous

So I'll not be adding my name

Bring Noel Edmonds back or Quentin whatever his name is "

This

I'm a fan of Clarkson but, when the full facts are known, it it turns out that he has done what has been alleged then he should be treated in the same way anyone else would.

I won't be signing any petition.

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too. "

And if you did you'd almost definitely end up in court for assault at the very least.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"he is a self absorbed twat....

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By *lshere77Man over a year ago

Wigan

"Shame the NHS petitions and similar aren't getting as much support. The NHS is of more use to most of us than Clarkson.

Bur not as entertaining maybe

the NHS should be a god given right. ..unless you want a system of pay for treatment if you can afford it or suffer.

amuses me that all the JC bashers have plenty to say......if you don't like him why watch him? Turn off and go stress about something else.

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

What a ridiculous attitude. Condoning physical violence when you don't get what you want!"

Particularly when it's something as minor as a hot meal. Let's face it, it wouldn't have been Jezza's first hot meal in weeks, that he was sooo looking forward to.

What next? Thumping someone because they haven't got quilted toilet roll in the loos?

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By *lshere77Man over a year ago

Wigan

God yes......cant wipe your botty on that shiny stuff...that would deserve a drop kick and a stone cold stunner

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Shame the NHS petitions and similar aren't getting as much support. The NHS is of more use to most of us than Clarkson.

Bur not as entertaining maybe

the NHS should be a god given right. ..unless you want a system of pay for treatment if you can afford it or suffer.

amuses me that all the JC bashers have plenty to say......if you don't like him why watch him? Turn off and go stress about something else."

It's not a god given right, it's a service we pay for and which we own, which is being sold off under our noses to make profit for millionaires at our expense.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

And if you did you'd almost definitely end up in court for assault at the very least."

Not without a complaint they wouldn't and in Clarkson's case there isn't one. He reported the incident himself.

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By *lshere77Man over a year ago

Wigan

That was my point...probably not put across very well. .....x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not really a good thing that so many people support casual racism that's never well hidden in a snidey remark.

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

And if you did you'd almost definitely end up in court for assault at the very least.

Not without a complaint they wouldn't and in Clarkson's case there isn't one. He reported the incident himself.

Possibly because he anticipated a complaint and was trying to pre-empt matters. He wanted to get the bosses involved before the alleged victim had a chance to see a solicitor.

Just a theory since the facts aren't known.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

He's a spoilt uppity baby."
You are not getting this are you. It's a Tv programme filmed on location. Most of the time it is down to the production team to arrange catering for for the talent and crew. If arrangements haven't been made then the member of the production crew responsible will get a bollocking. If that turns into a heated argument things can sometimes go too far. Not condoning it, just stating a fact.

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

Where I work there are several people like this. One that I know dresses up in stupid fancy dress type costumes and does whatever he can to cause distress to the people around him. He pushes boundaries and invades people's personal space seeing how far he can go. On a few occasions he has ended up getting a slap. He then demands money or he will go to the police.

He is an extreme example but he is not the only one I know like that. Therefore to have a blanket hitting somebody should mean instant dismissal without knowing the FULL mitigating circumstances is wrong.

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

And if you did you'd almost definitely end up in court for assault at the very least.

Not without a complaint they wouldn't and in Clarkson's case there isn't one. He reported the incident himself.

I think you'll find that the police can bring a case these days even if the alleged victim does not wish to press charges or has not even made a complaint. This is in fact quite common these days especially in cases of assault.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

This kind of incident happens day in and day out at all kinds of places of work up and down the country. If you put a group if men in a stressful environment sooner or later it will boil over. Most will be resolved with a handshake and a pint, not with a ridiculous enquiry and people getting sacked. It's only gone so far because he is famous, had he been a builder it would have been forgotten about that night and the two men would be taking the piss out of each other the next day

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

He's a spoilt uppity baby.You are not getting this are you. It's a Tv programme filmed on location. Most of the time it is down to the production team to arrange catering for for the talent and crew. If arrangements haven't been made then the member of the production crew responsible will get a bollocking. If that turns into a heated argument things can sometimes go too far. Not condoning it, just stating a fact.

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

A bollocking for failing to provide adequate catering is one thing. Being punched, if that is what happened, is another.

Shit happens. Clarkson is a big boy and should be capable of sorting his own dinner occasionally if circumstances require it.

I doubt the location was so remote that there weren't options. They could have been in a hotel for all we know.

He's still a spoilt uppity baby.

Poor little Jezza, after such a long, hard day's work, not having dindins that suited him dished up ready.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

And if you did you'd almost definitely end up in court for assault at the very least.

Not without a complaint they wouldn't and in Clarkson's case there isn't one. He reported the incident himself.

Such cases will never get to court, the person may well get arrested and inter_iewed but without a complaint they'll never get charged. But that's another thread altogether

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

we will probably never get to hear the full true story - i like top gear - love the banter between the 3 guys and all that - not into the techy side much but it is entertaining - has been for a long time - he does come across as the great I am though - and that i dont like at all - also a lot of youngsters are fans and are now seeing the hoo har on tv - consequences of all of this spread quite far in my eyes

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

I don't get it either to be honest. If a footballer,in the heat of play, lashes out everyone beats on about them being role models and being responsible for showing the general public the right way to behave but some jumped up middle aged man who is upset at not having steak for dinner after a day of driving cars around is A-ok for lashing out at someone in a very primadonna fashion?!

As others have said, arrangements were made for his dinner but he didn't like it. He has the available funds to get something else if he fancied it. It was childish and showed him to be the bully he comes across as.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

A bollocking for failing to provide adequate catering is one thing. Being punched, if that is what happened, is another.

Shit happens. Clarkson is a big boy and should be capable of sorting his own dinner occasionally if circumstances require it.

I doubt the location was so remote that there weren't options. They could have been in a hotel for all we know.

He's still a spoilt uppity baby.

Poor little Jezza, after such a long, hard day's work, not having dindins that suited him dished up ready."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not really a good thing that so many people support casual racism that's never well hidden in a snidey remark. "

Well said

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By *ob and angelaCouple over a year ago

glasgow

id sack that smug b.....d

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Clarkson has a dreadful attitude towards people he sees as paid to serve him.

He attends an event I know of occasionally and he has the staff - essential to the running of the event and by no means star-struck autograph hunters - instructed not to speak to him unless spoken to first. They're the help and worth less than shit on his shoe. He's known to throw his toys out over any little thing that doesn't go his way.

Prince William attended the same event recently. He made a point of meeting every member of staff afterwards, saying thank you and shaking their hand. (So not-star-struck are these people that some of them didn't know who he was!)

That is the sort of man Clarkson is, and how he regards those he sees as servants. I don't know if the allegations being made are true or not but he's a vile, pompous man who believes his own hype.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Met JC several times and he has never been anything other than charming.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Met JC several times and he has never been anything other than charming. "

Rose tinted glasses perhaps, if you are a fan of his you won't see his flaws.

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Met JC several times and he has never been anything other than charming. "

In what capacity? If he was charming he apparently didn't rate you as the help.

When he's away from cameras and publicity his true character comes out and he is not a nice man at all.

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

There are no mitigating circumstances for violence in the workplace.

If you cannot control yourself sufficiently to walk away even when/if someone is intentionally antagonising you then you deserve any retribution your contract will demand. Most contracts stipulate that raising a hand to a colleague or client will result in mandatory dismissal.

If, as alleged, Clarkson struck his producer than petition or no he should be dismissed.

In the light of Jimmy Saville getting away with heinous abuse and allegations about Cyril Smith and a whole string of influential people being allowed to continue with abuse and possibly worse by virtue of fame and influence and fear of red faces if someone was wrongly investigated the BBC has a duty of care to be transparent and thorough in there handling of this.

And yes, I am aware that child abuse and possibly murder does not equate to an argument between two grown adults which allegedly descended into one striking the other, but no-one should be immune from investigation.

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By *osieWoman over a year ago

Wembley

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

We have all the facts and in the Court of FabS, he has been found guilty

So take your rational and logical arguments to someone who has a brain. I enjoy being an emotional twat who follows the herd

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By *inaTitzTV/TS over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

There is no point supporting or condemning Clarkson until the facts are known.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"There is no point supporting or condemning Clarkson until the facts are known. "

Hurrah!

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

There are no mitigating circumstances for violence in the workplace.

Actually there can be mitigating circumstances for anything, however mitigation would normally only be considered after guilt has been proved. If the mitigating circumstances are sufficient then the punishment may be reduced.

If, as alleged, Clarkson struck his producer than petition or no he should be dismissed.

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"There is no point supporting or condemning Clarkson until the facts are known.

Hurrah! "

And there was light.

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

"Personally I like him. I like the show and I find it rather entertaining compared to all the reality shite that is rammed down our throats all the time.

I think people don't like him because he has opinions and says things as they are. Hey, it's a democratic country and (supposedly) we have freedom of speech.

If I'd been working all day and was expecting a nice meal, and someone brought me a cold meat platter, I'd probably smack them too.

Couldn't agree more!

For all we know, the producer may be a stroppy twat that likes antagonising people and pushing them to the limit. This time he may have gone too far and the person he wound up lashed out.

We have all the facts and in the Court of FabS, he has been found guilty

So take your rational and logical arguments to someone who has a brain. I enjoy being an emotional twat who follows the herd"

PMSFL

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

How is it logical or reasonable to say because the 'talent' wasn't happy they had the right to throw their dollies out of their pram?!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

He's made millions out of public money, which makes him all but a public servant, so why shouldn't the public have a hire him/fire him opinion?

Besides, public servants behaving badly, in Clarkson's very own opinion, - "should be lined up & shot in front of their families!"

For once I agree with the trumped up snob!

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By *nleashedCrakenMan over a year ago

Widnes

Whether Clarkson is the biggest shit in the world or the nicest person not yet in heaven is totally irrelevant.

When the facts are known a judgment can be made on his guilt or otherwise. If it's found from the facts there is no case to answer then that will be the end of it. If there is a case to answer then he will have to answer for it. If he is found to be guilty of either an offence in law or action inappropriate to is contact then any mitigating circumstances will be considered and an appropriate punishment given. Until all of this process has been gone through no one can really say, with any integrity, whether his treatment is fair, over lenient or over server.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Whether Clarkson is the biggest shit in the world or the nicest person not yet in heaven is totally irrelevant.

This

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

You all realize of course this is publicity for him

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"He's made millions out of public money, which makes him all but a public servant, so why shouldn't the public have a hire him/fire him opinion?

Besides, public servants behaving badly, in Clarkson's very own opinion, - "should be lined up & shot in front of their families!"

Actually the show in it's current format which he developed makes the bbc about 50 million a year, so the millions he has made have been paid back in revenue many times over

For once I agree with the trumped up snob! "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have never met him in front of the cameras, the majority of times he has been in the street, not while working. I am loving all the comments about him throwing his dummy out of the pram about not being fed. I bet all of these people have been quite happy to work all day and not have a break of any kind. None of these people ever complain about their unreasonable boss or not getting the service they have paid for in a shop. All of them meekly walk away and say nothing when they have right royally been shafted. None of them have ever had a cross word with a work colleague, been pissed off my a superior or even been cut up when driving their car. Nobody blocks box junctions, had unprotected sex, or gets abusive messages and blocks people

Because everyone here lives in fabworld and not The real world.

In the real world shit happens and people have to deal with it. Sometimes that ends up in tribunals or courts. Then the case is dealt with based on facts, not on whether the person is likeable or not and certainly not on anything they may have said or not in the past.

None of us know all the facts but many are prepared to convict purely down to prejudices.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

Complaining is reasonable, I'll give you that but he didn't just complain did he? By his own admission it was more than that.

I have worked long days, on my feet all day etc etc and not once have I even threatened to hit people because of it. Let's face it, driving cars for a tv shoe is hardly comparable to real life jobs where you get no breaks etc is it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"He's made millions out of public money, which makes him all but a public servant, so why shouldn't the public have a hire him/fire him opinion?

Besides, public servants behaving badly, in Clarkson's very own opinion, - "should be lined up & shot in front of their families!"

For once I agree with the trumped up snob! "

You've mis-quoted him just like the Daily Mail did.

When you listen to the full clip/quote he said when asked about the strikes at the BBC. Paraphrased..

"I fully support them and I hope they get what they want..

But, this being the BBC I have to be impartial and offer another _iew, in which case I'd take them outside and shoot them in front of their families"

It was a joke, not his personal _iew.

As for his future, I'm sure it will be a bright one, he's very hard-working and well liked.

I guess we'll find out if he's guilty of punching someone next week....

Until then I'll reserve my judgment just like everyone else should...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

he didn't just complain, he ended up in an argument and you don't have a clue about what was said to him to provoke him to act like that, for all anyone knows the producer may have said something along the lines of "shut up and sit down before I put you down"

It was a fracas, that suggests more than just shouting in a heated argument, the producer may have looked like he was raising his arm to strike and Clarkson hit him first. From the description I have had I certainly doubt that the producer was all meek and mild and cowering away like a frightened mouse because if he was, the situation would not have escalated. There are two sides and as shown on yesterday's meltdown thread both sides need to be heard before anyone can judge.

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By *bfoxxx OP Man over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

"Quiten willson does the classic car show on Thursday very good too"

No, sorry.

I find it completely boring.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"he didn't just complain, he ended up in an argument and you don't have a clue about what was said to him to provoke him to act like that, for all anyone knows the producer may have said something along the lines of "shut up and sit down before I put you down"

Hang about...you have no clue either. Why is your opinion on the subject more correct than mine, because you've seen him in the street a couple of times? Quite a lot of assumption in your post.

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By *isexmistressWoman over a year ago

Prestwich

TRUE STOREY ABOUT CLARKSON ..

So he accepts delivery of a new F70 which sits in his garage a while before using it and when he goes to turn it over for the first time,it wont start..

So,knowing everything there is to know about cars,he thinks `flat battery` and opens up the hood to jump start it..

After ages pondering how magnificent the engine looks,pulling a few things apart,uncovering things,he cant find the battery for life or money..

Accepting defeat,he goes to the provided manual,which still offers no indication of how (or where from) to jump start the battery..

So now admitting total defeat , he phones the Ferrari dealearship and gets a machenic to guide him thru this minefield..

Cant be too hard surely,to recharge a battery // jumpstart a car,surely..

Some several hours into this , it transpires the battery is in an unreachable place,UNDER the engine ,and can only be charged @ the dealers...

So,he DOESNT know everything about cars tho he likes to sound too.

I dont mind him in small doses.He is witty,intelligent but FFS once you have heard him 15 times,its like you have heard him 500 times..

Gets a bit samey,a bit predictable,like a one trick pony or record that needs changing.

I cant abide a man with bad manners .. anyone who threatens someone else is a bit of a moron in my eyes,a bully, obnoxious...

I can only think the 1m people who supported this petition gave little thought to the poor guy on the end of Clarkson`s vitriolic tirade..He is the one who should be being supported.

I wish i had been witness to his 40 minute tirade so I could have said to him to stop being so tiresome,to grow up,and show some manners and respect...Something his producer wouldnt be able to do under the circumstances..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"TRUE STOREY ABOUT CLARKSON ..