Top Gear - Bolivia special - Page 3

petemc · 29-12-2009, 18:31

I thought that was a bit lame but seeing Clarkson & May go down that stupidly high mountain at about 45 degrees was something. Also the bit where Clarkson has to pass another car was nail biting.

Desmo · 29-12-2009, 18:47

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Originally Posted by petemc

Also the bit where Clarkson has to pass another car was nail biting.

Assuming it wasn't all set up. Admittedly I've not seen it so can't really comment, but this is how these things ruin the show for me. I can't enjoy it as I'm just wondering what's real and what isn't.

divine · 29-12-2009, 18:49

People read way too much into it sometimes, do people sit and ultra analyse every single program they watch on TV?

petemc · 29-12-2009, 18:51

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Originally Posted by Desmo

Assuming it wasn't all set up. Admittedly I've not seen it so can't really comment, but this is how these things ruin the show for me. I can't enjoy it as I'm just wondering what's real and what isn't.

Yer I know what you mean. Camera angles often give away the script. That bit seemed very real.

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Originally Posted by divine

People read way too much into it sometimes, do people sit and ultra analyse every single program they watch on TV?

Nope. Some people are just aware of these things. The digger falling over in the groundforce special thing. Blatently obvious that would happen due to the camera angle.

Desmo · 29-12-2009, 18:55

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Originally Posted by divine

People read way too much into it sometimes, do people sit and ultra analyse every single program they watch on TV?

I don't analyse it at all really. It just makes me want to turn it off.

Fake stunts that are trying to be portrayed as genuine just doesn't really entertain me.

divine · 29-12-2009, 19:10

I just take it for what it is, some bits are less entertaining when they're too blatant but tbh half the time you read about TG online it's like some sort of competition of who thinks TG is the worst, who spotted the most scripted bits etc. etc.

I've never seen anything quite like it for any other TV show or even movie.

Kitten · 29-12-2009, 20:02

i really enjoyed that special - was like the (ant?)Arctic one. Absolutely brilliant, and far less contrived than a lot of the series. The bit that Pete mentioned had me literally holding my breath it was superb!!

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I thought that was a bit lame but seeing Clarkson & May go down that stupidly high mountain at about 45 degrees was something. Also the bit where Clarkson has to pass another car was nail biting. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	People read way too much into it sometimes, do people sit and ultra analyse every single program they watch on TV? __________________

29-12-2009, 19:10	#26
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I just take it for what it is, some bits are less entertaining when they're too blatant but tbh half the time you read about TG online it's like some sort of competition of who thinks TG is the worst, who spotted the most scripted bits etc. etc. I've never seen anything quite like it for any other TV show or even movie. __________________

29-12-2009, 20:02	#27
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	i really enjoyed that special - was like the (ant?)Arctic one. Absolutely brilliant, and far less contrived than a lot of the series. The bit that Pete mentioned had me literally holding my breath it was superb!! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher