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lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago

Having a forum tosser poll would be a waste of time!

Who amongst us can honestly say that they have never had a toss or two?

Therefore making us ALL tossers??

rudolf hucker wrote:



Let's have a toss now...heads it's you Rudy, tails it's "Ovaltine.":wink:
John.
Rattletrap
14 years ago

Let's have a toss now...heads it's you Rudy, tails it's "Ovaltine.":wink:

lifeintheslowlane wrote:


Maybe a poll to decide if Ovaltine should go or stay:lol:

As for being a tosser, I'll bet you that Clarkson and Co consider that all Beetle lovers are tossers:evil:
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lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago

Maybe a poll to decide if Ovaltine should go or stay:lol:

As for being a tosser, I'll bet you that Clarkson and Co consider that all Beetle lovers are tossers:evil:

Rattletrap wrote:



Insults are harmless unless backed-up with guns and knives.
John.
Rattletrap
14 years ago

Insults are harmless unless backed-up with guns and knives.

lifeintheslowlane wrote:


Richard Porter in his Top Gear book Crap Cars described all Beetle owners as 'mush-brained tits who know nothing about cars'. No guns or knives, though he needs one in the back as far as I'm concerned :twisted:

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lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago

Richard Porter in his Top Gear book Crap Cars described all Beetle owners as 'mush-brained tits who know nothing about cars'. No guns or knives, though he needs one in the back as far as I'm concerned :twisted:

Rattletrap wrote:



I wouldn't worry about Richard Porter...my bet is you can find his book in a large "remaindered" pile at the wholesalers. A veritable star in the pile of Crap Books.:lol:
John.
GKL 7
14 years ago
Tossers,Crossdressers,Tits and crap books.:lol:
Whatever next.
pre67vw
14 years ago
Time to close up another thread that has gone wildly off-topic.

A quick reminder: This is a vintage VW site, that is what posts should be about - not who is or who is not a tosser, not whether cycles are good or not, not whether a university education makes you intelligent.

Is it really that difficult?
Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW
pre67vw
14 years ago
Dare I unlock this after yesterday's show?

Yeah... why not :d
Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW
54 Gertie
14 years ago
This is right at the top if you Google 'Beetle Top Gear'.

Let's not give the BBC researchers anything to put on Clarkson's autopromt...

Although, I'm sure all they'd get off here would be 'Never mind, just a 70's Beetle'.

:d
William
69project
14 years ago
lol...

would be nice if they showed what some fast vws could do like the taxibus splitty or even the battery powered black beetle,they would certainly beat the porsche

there idea of car modding is sticking a boat engine on the back of a pick up...:wink:
Car less.....
54 Gertie
14 years ago

lol...

would be nice if they showed what some fast vws could do like the taxibus splitty or even the battery powered black beetle,they would certainly beat the porsche

there idea of car modding is sticking a boat engine on the back of a pick up...:wink:

69project wrote:



Thing is, most 11 second 1/4 mile cars will do ten passes, then blow up. The Porsche could do them all day, then have you in Paris ready for supper. All in quiet comfort.

William
Rattletrap
14 years ago
Now I know that I shouldn't be so sensitive, and its only a load of sheet steel, plastic and bits – but I cringed at the fate of that (1980's?) Mexican red Beetle on Top Gear last night. I also found Hammond's words grating, if not a little offensive.:thumbdn:

Also their linking the evolution of the Porsche 911 back to a 1972 VW 1300 is absolute bo**ocks in any case. But maybe its just as well that they didn't get their hands on a 1940's Beetle, because you can be sure they'd dropped it to the ground.:x

Why do I have to pay the ('unbiased') BBC good money to indulge in this anti-German cr*p. :?
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pre67vw
14 years ago

Thing is, most 11 second 1/4 mile cars will do ten passes, then blow up. The Porsche could do them all day, then have you in Paris ready for supper. All in quiet comfort.

54 Gertie wrote:



But then again it's not all about speed.

Rather than comparing a 1930's design with a modern car - which is inevitably going to come out on top, they should compare it to a British car from the 30's and see how it does.

Also, just in case there are any BBC researchers looking over the thread - don't forget that the VW factory was saved after the war by the British army, so really smashing up Beetles is very unpatriotic and disrespectful to our British soldiers.[-x

:d :thumbup:
Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW
Rattletrap
14 years ago


Also, just in case there are any BBC researchers looking over the thread - don't forget that the VW factory was saved after the war by the British army, so really smashing up Beetles is very unpatriotic and disrespectful to our British soldiers.[-x

:d :thumbup:

pre67vw wrote:


Author Richard Porter a Beetle hater whom I have challenged in the past, is involved in Top Gear's production and also a contributor to Evo Magazine.

Be sure, he's well aware of the Beetle's British history…:x
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lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago
Hmmmm personally I found the sketch a bit boring...not one of my favourite Top Gear skits. That wasn't because of the Beetle content...I just found it something of nothing.
John.
64rotbox
14 years ago

lol...

would be nice if they showed what some fast vws could do like the taxibus splitty or even the battery powered black beetle,they would certainly beat the porsche

69project wrote:



Unfortunately, hardly any of the millions of viewers would be in the slightest bit interested, and it's the ratings which have determined the direction of the show, for better or for worse. Ivan McVolksworld was on the 'old' TG once with his '67, and there was once a feature about Beetle Cup racing, but those were the days when a review of the new Fiat Regatta was considered interesting material. A different show for a different time, and one which isn't coming back.
You can call me Al.
54 Gertie
14 years ago

A different show for a different time, and one which isn't coming back.

64rotbox wrote:



And I hope not. You can get consumer advice easily on the net, or Fifth Gear. Top Gear is far more entertaining. And really, how often might you be looking for a 'new' car, every four years? Max.

All down to opinion, but I have no real interest in a programme about cars where they do a loop of the M25, a MPG test, and then test the cupholders with drinks from various fast food outlets.

Top Gear is entertainment, nothing more.

William
Rattletrap
14 years ago
The Beetle is one of the most-loved cars ever. Perversely, its also one of the most disliked. The design is completely individual in a world of so much conformity and regulation. The fact is you either love it or loathe it, its uniqueness restricts it falling anywhere between.

Unlike the Morris Marina, I think Top Gear's hatred and abuse of the Beetle is going to be a very long-term feature of the programme. Beetles being trashed will please many viewers while causing an outcry from the rest – perfect television from the BBC's point of view.

:omg: Don't be surprised if they trash a rarer variant of the Beetle eventually. :cry:
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64rotbox
14 years ago

Beetles being trashed will please many viewers while causing an outcry from the rest – perfect television from the BBC's point of view.

wrote:



It's got nothing to do with the BBC, and everything to do with winding up a few easily rattled people who have no sense of perspective. If you don't want to get stung, don't go prodding the wasp's nest.
You can call me Al.
Rattletrap
14 years ago

It's got nothing to do with the BBC, and everything to do with winding up a few easily 😛 rattled:p people who have no sense of perspective. If you don't want to get stung, don't go prodding the wasp's nest.

64rotbox wrote:


You seem to have a problem with the quote button Mr 64rotbox.:lol:  Rattletrap Top Gear.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.
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