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Post by wildcathammondette on Nov 4, 2008 10:25:05 GMT
Jeremy Clarkson has sparked fresh BBC controversy by joking about murdering prostitutes. Clarkson comments spark controversy pa.press.net Jeremy Clarkson has sparked fresh BBC controversy by joking about murdering prostitutes. The Top Gear presenter, 48, made the quip about lorry drivers killing sex workers on Sunday night's BBC Two show. As he completed a lorry-driving task, he said: "This is a hard job and I'm not just saying that to win favour with lorry drivers, it's a hard job. Change gear, change gear, change gear, check mirror, murder a prostitute, change gear, change gear, murder. That's a lot of effort in a day." His comments come after serial killer Steve Wright was convicted in February of murdering five prostitutes in Ipswich. Wright was a former lorry driver, as well as pub landlord and forklift truck driver. Clarkson's joke, made before the watershed, sparked 188 complaints to the BBC, out of what the Corporation said was seven million viewers. Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said it had been contacted by viewers angry at the remarks. A spokesman said: "Ofcom has received complaints regarding Top Gear. These complaints are currently being assessed against the Broadcasting Code. All UK broadcasters must adhere to Ofcom's Broadcasting Code which sets standards for the content of television and radio broadcasting." Oh I will not stand for it if they pull a Russell Brand or Jonathan Ross on him........ entertainment.uk.msn.com/tv/news/Article.aspx?cp-documentid=10644184>1=61503 |
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Post by TheDaisy on Nov 4, 2008 10:33:14 GMT
D'you know what.....that comment passed me by completely on Sunday.
If it was cleared by 'higher ups' at the Beeb, then THEY should be the ones taking the flak. Goodness only knows what gets said that gets vetoed for airing......we'll probably never know.
But ultimately, the ones who said it was okay to have that particular thing allowed onto the programme are the ones at fault here.
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Post by wildcathammondette on Nov 4, 2008 10:55:29 GMT
I did hear it and thought nothing of it truth be told.
Let's hope it doesn't unfold into yet another BBC Drama Spectacular....
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Post by Vixen on Nov 4, 2008 10:58:44 GMT
The world will shortly come to an end, no-one has a sense of humour these days anymore. Nothing was said when Jeremy said about James being raped by builders in the last series, this is all just a ploy to see how many celebs the general public can get into trouble. It's ridiculous. And it p*sses me off big time.  |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Nov 4, 2008 11:04:10 GMT
Or the *gently cupping* comment...
Ooh the BBC can hold onto their seats if they threaten Jezza... I'll unleash my Petrolhead Fury upon them! LOL
"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers." (Sorry been watching Pulp Fiction again.... )
*this post is for entertainment purposes only* lol
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Post by Vixen on Nov 4, 2008 11:05:13 GMT
Be careful WCH, they'll suspend you for 12 weeks without pay, and then make you quit!
*throws large heavy objects at complainers*
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Post by wildcathammondette on Nov 4, 2008 11:11:19 GMT
I care not! LOL.
(god that Jonathan and Russell thing was SO OTT as well)
*Throws Spare Stained Stig Boots at complainers (you know the stinky kind!!)*
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Post by emmap on Nov 4, 2008 11:23:38 GMT
I did hear it and thought nothing of it truth be told. Let's hope it doesn't unfold into yet another BBC Drama Spectacular.... Oh it will do.. it will do..totaly agree with you both on this |
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Post by Vixen on Nov 4, 2008 11:27:41 GMT
If it does, I'll be doing a GoTe and writing a strong worded letter to the BBC. Because again, it is the celebrity who is getting penilised for it. People know what Jeremy Clarkson is like, he will always crack an offensive joke, because it's funny to take the p*ss out of other people. Period. If the people who complained, don't like what he said, then they shouldn't have watched the show. Every week he says at least one offensice thing, whether it's really offensive, or just a little bit offensive. He will continue to do it. I highly doubt he cares what other people think, or else he wouldn't have made those comments. I found it funny, and if others didn't like it, sod 'em. EDIT: It's not like he wasn't stating the truth anyway, it's well known that Long Distance (not just Lorry) Drivers are connected with Prostitutes, and them being murdered. Don't like it? Change your job. |
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Post by emmap on Nov 4, 2008 11:34:58 GMT
If it does, I'll be doing a GoTe and writing a strong worded letter to the BBC. Because again, it is the celebrity who is getting penilised for it. People know what Jeremy Clarkson is like, he will always crack an offensive joke, because it's funny to take the p*ss out of other people. Period. If the people who complained, don't like what he said, then they shouldn't have watched the show. Every week he says at least one offensice thing, whether it's really offensive, or just a little bit offensive. He will continue to do it. I highly doubt he cares what other people think, or else he wouldn't have made those comments. I found it funny, and if others did like it, sod 'em. EDIT: It's not like he wasn't stating the truth anyway, it's well known that Long Distance (not just Lorry) Drivers are connected with Prostitutes, and them being murdered. Don't like it? Change your job. Exactly Vixen I say pah to the complainers!*Strikes them down with furious vengeance* |
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Post by jacqui on Nov 4, 2008 11:39:28 GMT
some people really need to get with the program - literally. I strongly suspect these moaners rarely watch TG and therefore don't have a clue about Jezza and his wit!!!!! |
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Post by wildcathammondette on Nov 4, 2008 11:42:06 GMT
I'm joining in the letter campaign!
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Post by emmap on Nov 4, 2008 11:42:27 GMT
Bet it's the same people who complained about the 'drink driving' in the North Pole
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Post by wildcathammondette on Nov 4, 2008 11:49:59 GMT
I think there are people watching TG just to see if something complaintworthy coming up
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Post by Vixen on Nov 4, 2008 11:51:57 GMT
Knowing full well that there will be at least one thing they can complain about. If that's the case, get a life! |
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Post by emmap on Nov 4, 2008 11:55:14 GMT
Wonders if they have notebooks to write everything down
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Post by Wyvern on Nov 4, 2008 11:56:45 GMT
According to the BBC, there are 188 registered complaints (as I've said elsewhere, a whopping 0.0025% of the audience) and that somehow manages to make the top entertainment story on the BBC website. 0.0025%. If that's all he's managed to upset, I'd say it was a good week  I admit the comment made me think, "oh, some people aren't going to like that" but it didn't bother me. However, if this blows up, I'm going to speak to OFCOM because as much as I believe people are entitled to make complaints, we are also entitled to complain about the way complaints are handled. I think events in recent weeks have shown an over-zealous approach to it and in their desperation to show that Something is Being Done, they aren't necessarily targetting the right people, or in the right way. It's a reflection of the general unhappy state of things at the moment - when people are in crisis, kneejerk reactions to placate the masses seem to be the way. I think I will be appealing for calm rather than baying for blood  |
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Post by jacqui on Nov 4, 2008 13:10:46 GMT
Knowing full well that there will be at least one thing they can complain about. If that's the case, get a life! Absolutely!!! |
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Post by Mayfayre on Nov 4, 2008 13:11:16 GMT
Maybe this is the credit crunch hitting the Beeb. They're trying to get all their most expensive Celebs into trouble so they can give 'em the push and save some money!
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Post by chasingtime on Nov 4, 2008 13:18:09 GMT
The Daily Telegraph readers are, for the most part, in agreement and in support of Jeremy. Several are taking apart any comparisons to the Ross/Brand mess of last week, too. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3374093/Jeremy-Clarkson-in-new-BBC-standards-row.html#postComment(I've not yet seen the 'gentle cupping' or raping by builders references mentioned above...but BBC-America most likely would edit those out anyways for us, and we're also a bit behind in the series...anyone want to explain the first one to me?) |
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Post by Liz on Nov 4, 2008 13:26:02 GMT
I just liked the BBC's response of... (basically) it's Jeremy Clarkson... what do you expect?? God bless 'em!!  |
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Post by Vixen on Nov 4, 2008 13:27:38 GMT
That pretty much sums everything up Liz. And good on the Beeb for saying it!  |
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Post by Liz on Nov 4, 2008 13:41:27 GMT
That pretty much sums everything up Liz. And good on the Beeb for saying it! I thought so too, especially given the trouble they're in, and the fact that Jeremy is also a potential target in the 'overpaid BBC stars' row?? |
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Post by lew on Nov 4, 2008 14:47:25 GMT
Last look on the torygraph well over 300 comments with an odd one who needs to get a life ;D
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Post by Vixen on Nov 4, 2008 14:57:59 GMT
I posted my views on there. I warn you, if you're offended easily and don't take Jeremy's side, don't read it...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2008 15:01:27 GMT
I just liked the BBC's response of... (basically) it's Jeremy Clarkson... what do you expect?? God bless 'em!! Exactly! You get what you get with Jeremy He's not exactly a shrinking violet, is he? |
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Post by princesszelda on Nov 4, 2008 15:10:41 GMT
My irony-meter went into overdrive after I saw that article in the Heil. A newspaper that printed the following words with regards to those five women who happened to prostitutes has no right to be taking the moral high ground:
"That doesn't make it justifiable homicide, but in the scheme of things the deaths of these five women is no great loss."
*foams with rage*
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Post by ulstermayniac on Nov 4, 2008 15:45:29 GMT
I heard it too, and it never bothered me either. It was just something he said, a flippant remark, it isn't as though he meant it.
Why can't people just get a life!
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Post by Doofey on Nov 5, 2008 3:29:38 GMT
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Post by stigalicious on Nov 5, 2008 7:11:22 GMT
By now his ways are so well documented that if you watch TG and expect anything other... well, you#re an idiot basically! |
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I love a man who can handle a gun 
I admit the comment made me think, "oh, some people aren't going to like that" but it didn't bother me. However, if this blows up, I'm going to speak to OFCOM because as much as I believe people are entitled to make complaints, we are also entitled to complain about the way complaints are handled. I think events in recent weeks have shown an over-zealous approach to it and in their desperation to show that Something is Being Done, they aren't necessarily targetting the right people, or in the right way. It's a reflection of the general unhappy state of things at the moment - when people are in crisis, kneejerk reactions to placate the masses seem to be the way.
