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Anyone else pissed off about the latest Jeremy Clarkson 'scandal'?

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cool_name
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story here http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jeremy-clarkson-top-gear-presenter-3480875

Spark notes version: The mirror found an unreleased shot from a top gear review where Jeremy was saying how to choose between the brz and gt86 is simple and then does the ennie minnie moe rhyme, but in that shot he allegedly mumbled the n word (the original version of the rhyme) and using paid audio forensic people the mirror determined it was 75% possible the word he mumbled was in fact the n word . Now everyone is up in arms saying he should be fired and all that despite them redoing that shot and replacing n word with teacher and airing that version.



I am the only one that thinks this absolutely ridiculous, first off the alleged version did not even air and secondly it took a team of forensic audio engineers to determine that it was possible that he even said it. Doesnt that seem like a little bit of overkill?

Even if he did say it does it really matter, it was off air and highly unlikely anyone on set was that offended seeing as the clip several years old now and to top it all off it wasnt even said in offensive manner it was mumbled while reciting the childhood rhyme in the way most people know it was originally made and immediately recited the more politically correct way in the subsequent shot
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cool_namestory here http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jeremy-clarkson-top-gear-presenter-3480875

Spark notes version: The mirror found an unreleased shot from a top gear review where Jeremy was saying how to choose between the brz and gt86 is simple and then does the ennie minnie moe rhyme, but in that shot he allegedly mumbled the n word (the original version of the rhyme) and using paid audio forensic people the mirror determined it was 75% possible the word he mumbled was in fact the n word . Now everyone is up in arms saying he should be fired and all that despite them redoing that shot and replacing n word with teacher and airing that version.



I am the only one that thinks this absolutely ridiculous, first off the alleged version did not even air and secondly it took a team of forensic audio engineers to determine that it was possible that he even said it. Doesnt that seem like a little bit of overkill?

Even if he did say it does it really matter, it was off air and highly unlikely anyone on set was that offended seeing as the clip several years old now and to top it all off it wasnt even said in offensive manner it was mumbled while reciting the childhood rhyme in the way most people know it was originally made and immediately recited the more politically correct way in the subsequent shot


that's ridiculous.

some people will feed off of anything though.
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hippy.
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Abu_Hajaar
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Good for him
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J-C
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His response: http://twitpic.com/e2mc8b

But that is complete bullshit
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Abu_Hajaar
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Also why do people bitch and moan about shit like this, I mean its just a word nothing but letters put together.
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Bassage.
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shredding_pandaHis response: http://twitpic.com/e2mc8b

But that is complete bullshit


yup saw the response earlier, completely ridiculous that people are flipping out about this. Clarkson is in no way a racist and if you think he is you need to reevaluate the definition of being racist. People need to get over it and leave jezza alone, if BBC fires him a shit storm will be a brewing.
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scott.studerAlso why do people bitch and moan about shit like this, I mean its just a word nothing but letters put together.


because words have meaning

but this ordeal is stupid
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soulskier
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Lifetime ban
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Scaredwhiteboy
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If you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.
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Scaredwhiteboy
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If you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.
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Mag
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Meh, he's not the sort to get anything but praise for controversy. Especially if there's no proof he said it(I'm assuming there isn't, didn't watch the video)
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Willgum
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Its so ridiculous. He didnt even say it! And if he did say it, it's a pre-written rhyme, not words of his own creation.

The part that pisses me off is that the magazines have headlines saying shit like" racist scandal Jeremy clarkson". If you take the time to learn the situation then you quickly realize he means no harm. But to the average person skimming the news, they see "Jeremy clarkson" and "racist", and boom his reputation is tarnished in their eyes. This is borderline libel IMO
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steezbox
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ScaredwhiteboyIf you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.


lol, k there bud.
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.MASSHOLE.
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They fire Jeremy, I will never watch Top Gear again. Honestly, even if he did say it, as someone pointed out, he is following the script of the original rhyme. The fact he mumbled shows he knows it is not right and that he felt uncomfortable about it.
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ScaredwhiteboyIf you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.




1.3528/10 troll



Being generous cause tomorrow is Friday.
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patt.
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ScaredwhiteboyIf you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.


So almost all rapper deserves to die and try to kill black babies?
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Bombogenesis
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Also just as an FYI



Some older versions of this rhyme had the word nigger instead of tiger:

Eeny, meena, mina, mo,
Catch a nigger by the toe;
If he hollers let him go,
Eena, meena, mina, mo.[2]
This version was similar to that reported as the most common version among American schoolchildren in 1888.[9] It was used in the chorus of Bert Fitzgibbon's 1906 song "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo":

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo,
Catch a nigger by his toe,
If he won't work then let him go;
Skidum, skidee, skidoo.
But when you get money, your little bride
Will surely find out where you hide,
So there's the door and when I count four,
Then out goes you.[10]
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Scaredwhiteboy
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Bombogenesis1.3528/10 troll



Being generous cause tomorrow is Friday.


http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satire
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Bombogenesis
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Scaredwhiteboyhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satire


No. It wasn't funny.
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Titus69
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It seems Jeremy is always framed for racist shit https://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/28/clarkson-top-gear-facing-lawsuit-over-slope-remark-video/. Some bitch actress whos Asian or something is upset because he said something offensive, but it was only suing the BBC for $1m.
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ScaredwhiteboyIf you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.


nobody likes you.



Also who cares. The only problem I have with top gear is that every time they review a car they do it the same way. They talk about how sick it is then say they hate it or the other way around. You can't watch too many in a row. Other than that still down to watch it.
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Willgum
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theabortionatornobody likes you.



Also who cares. The only problem I have with top gear is that every time they review a car they do it the same way. They talk about how sick it is then say they hate it or the other way around. You can't watch too many in a row. Other than that still down to watch it.


Most cars fall into two categories on top gear:

Very fast and refined to drive, but no "soul" or something like that(Think gtr)

Or unrefined, inefficent, etc, but a blast to drive( c63 amg, viper)

Just something I've noticed over the years
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PowPirate
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its to my understanding that Jeremy owns top gear and sells the episodes to the bbc. that's why his so loaded. I don't think he can be fired from something he owns (then again look at the clippers owner). the bbc can stop buying the program but its all aloud of bollock and I hope the only thing that becomes of this is that people realise how shit the mirror really is.
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JordanButtfart
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ScaredwhiteboyIf you've ever said the n-word before you deserve to die in poverty. The only people who use it are dirty racists who would kill black babies if they knew they could get away with it. Absolutely shameful.


Fuck off m8
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123+ski
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take him off the air for the shit with tesla, not for this. In all seriousness though, I think it's alright, he corrected it and it reflects and older generation. My grandparents and their friends are relatively young, very proper/well mannered, but lets just say that some of the stuff they say doesn't reflect that. Ultimately, old habits die hard, and while it may not be right, it was socially acceptable at the time the rhyme was ingrained in his brain. He fixed his mistake, but people love a "scandal"
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KravtZ
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I hate how political correct the media and people in general are today. Rappers say the N bomb constantly in so many songs, in public, etc and get away with it...why can they say it but not us?
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Lucas
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steezboxlol, k there bud.


wooooosh
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Holte
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Thank goodness those people didn't come on Newschoolers 5 or 6 years ago. There would have been rioting in the streets of the internet.
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SFB
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are people really that offended when someone says nigger?
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as a half black man, if he did say the full word i would hope he would at least be held accountable, but not totally shunned. Apologize, be nice,etc. That being said, he didn't even say it. It was in the script, and he mumbled it to avoid it. Its pretty clear he doesnt want to say it at all. And just for that these ridiculous papers are claiming hes Donald Sterling 2.0.
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Titus69
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KravtZI hate how political correct the media and people in general are today. Rappers say the N bomb constantly in so many songs, in public, etc and get away with it...why can they say it but not us?

Holy fuck thats a good point. Honestly its a fucking word, I know swears and shit are looked at badly but he didnt physically harm anyone or anything like that. So can I sue Lil Wayne for all his coked up cash because every line has the term in it?


If people want to view him as a racist so be it but The Mirror can fuck off and stop acting childish, "oh you offended us we want you gone"

According to The Mirror a BBC worker said that this could be one of the last chances Jeremy has. If he gets cut from the show BBC will lose so many viewers I bet even May and Hammond go against the BBC.
The media these days is a load of horeshit.
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Titus69
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Lord_Byronas a half black man, if he did say the full word i would hope he would at least be held accountable, but not totally shunned. Apologize, be nice,etc. That being said, he didn't even say it. It was in the script, and he mumbled it to avoid it. Its pretty clear he doesnt want to say it at all. And just for that these ridiculous papers are claiming hes Donald Sterling 2.0.


Shouldn't the Top Gear producers be fucked for having it in the script?
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hippy.



at first glance I saw this as him flicking off corey and trevor, and then spent 5 minutes dreaming of how magical the "Jeremy Fucking Clarkson Stole The Hydro Gear" trailer park boys episode would be
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Scaredwhiteboy
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BombogenesisNo. It wasn't funny.


Satire and humor are different things, moron.
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Mr.Huck
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The man drove a Rolls Royce into a public swimming pool. As far as I'm concerned he can say whatever the fuck he wants.

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p.hawkstake him off the air for the shit with tesla, not for this.


Perhaps I'm ignorant, but what is this Tesla shit you're referring too?
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DIPED_IN_SAUCEPerhaps I'm ignorant, but what is this Tesla shit you're referring too?


Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Tesla roadster in his typical mocking way and Tesla tried to sue him for damaging their reputation. Honestly think what you want about the Tesla however I bet most people don't use Top Gear for a serious review of a car. Don't get me wrong the show is incredibly entertaining, they just seem to sacrifice some honesty in their reviews for entertainment.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/mar/05/top-gear-tesla-jeremy-clarkson

There's a BBC article on the topic
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Alistair.
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Will be absolutely ridiculous if he gets fired.

Piers Morgan is being very smug about the whole thing. What a c**t that man is.
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.MASSHOLE.
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Alistair.Will be absolutely ridiculous if he gets fired.

Piers Morgan is being very smug about the whole thing. What a c**t that man is.


They HATE each other. Or they are both very good trolls.

I remember when Piers was getting fired Jeremy had some celebrity guest and made a reference on how he/she still had a job unlike another Brit over in the US.
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J-C
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Alistair.Will be absolutely ridiculous if he gets fired.

Piers Morgan is being very smug about the whole thing. What a c**t that man is.


Jeremy already punched Piers a while ago I'm on mobile but I'm sure you can find it ou youtube
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Mr.Huck
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shredding_pandaJeremy already punched Piers a while ago I'm on mobile but I'm sure you can find it ou youtube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwC7gYsIh7I

Piers Morgan deserves to get punched daily, although getting beat up probably makes him moist. He is a waste of a good British Accent.
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Alistair.
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.MASSHOLE.They HATE each other. Or they are both very good trolls.

I remember when Piers was getting fired Jeremy had some celebrity guest and made a reference on how he/she still had a job unlike another Brit over in the US.


Yeahh haha, they hate each other big time. Piers wrote some pretty nasty stuff about Clarkson quite a few years back in the Daily Mirror.. Funnily enough the newspaper that first ran this article.

shredding_pandaJeremy already punched Piers a while ago I'm on mobile but I'm sure you can find it ou youtube


Yeahh haha. Mirror articles and Piers considering them funny when seeing Clarkson are the reasons for this happening.

I love how much fun Clarkson pokes at Piers. Morgan tries it back and basically gets no support, It's hilarious!
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DockEllis
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Mr.Huckhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwC7gYsIh7I

Piers Morgan deserves to get punched daily, although getting beat up probably makes him moist. He is a waste of a good British Accent.


Did you watch that video? What the hell was that? Ha
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Mr.Huck
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DockEllisDid you watch that video? What the hell was that? Ha


Couldn't actually find a video of Jeremy punching Piers, but I would love to see that. The way he describes it in interviews is pretty hilarious.
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DockEllis
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Mr.HuckCouldn't actually find a video of Jeremy punching Piers, but I would love to see that. The way he describes it in interviews is pretty hilarious.


Yeah man, me neither, unfortunately. I too would greatly enjoy seeing it. You got my hopes up there!
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Mr.Huck
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Alistair.I love how much fun Clarkson pokes at Piers. Morgan tries it back and basically gets no support, It's hilarious!


Hope someone kind find footage of Jeremy punching Piers, but this is great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eglYGraPTyQ
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RubberSoul
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but more importantly, why are british people so ugly?
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DockEllis
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RubberSoulbut more importantly, why are british people so ugly?


Racist! Lifetime ban from NS!
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RubberSoul
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DockEllisRacist! Lifetime ban from NS!


oy you' well fooked m8!
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Alistair.
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Mr.HuckHope someone kind find footage of Jeremy punching Piers, but this is great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eglYGraPTyQ


Sadly I don't think there is any :(. Every stab Clarkson pokes a Piers is brilliant though haha.

RubberSoulbut more importantly, why are british people so ugly?




Is this basically our redeeming person?
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