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Post by xjsarah on Nov 2, 2010 3:23:37 GMT
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Post by lew on Nov 2, 2010 6:54:09 GMT
There's a piece in the mail  I can't be arsed to put it on here, as I read it quick I felt it didn't do the chap any favours, maybe I'll read it later, again, could be just me ;D |
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Post by dit on Nov 2, 2010 10:56:20 GMT
I wouldn't bother with the Mail one (headline - 'Modern men are useless morons, says Top Gear host'). It's the sort of thing that makes me vaguely annoyed because
a) it's really lazy journalism, just lifted from other current interviews, possibly the Radio Times one. (I can't confirm that as, ironically, I've just cancelled my RT delivery) and
b) it reverts to the usual Mail slant of knocking Top Gear and its presenters, eg sneeringly stating ""He went on to attack Top Gear, the show which made him famous..."etc. Erm, no he didn't. Not in the way they imply.
I thought the Mail was actually improving in its attitude to all things TG but perhaps not. It mentions Man Lab in passing, butit's hardly helpful publicity.
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 2, 2010 11:20:52 GMT
I've just had a look at it, and it is taken from the RT interview. See the links above for confirmation of that.  |
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Post by dit on Nov 2, 2010 12:14:20 GMT
They all "borrow" bits of interviews from each other, don't they? I'm sure this is all legit in the world of journalism but I end up thinking, "now, is that a new piece of information or have I read it before?"
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 2, 2010 12:32:06 GMT
True. It feels like a sort of journalistic deja vu! ;D |
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Post by Jacksgirl on Nov 2, 2010 21:38:44 GMT
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 2, 2010 22:32:23 GMT
That's from the recent article in the Radio Times. It seems to be causing a bit of a stir, judging by the rate at which it's been circulated around the mass media.
I suppose that's what happens when someone in the public eye isn't afraid to speak their mind. C'est la vie.
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Post by Jacksgirl on Nov 2, 2010 23:17:33 GMT
I'm sorry i didn't reliase it was already posted on here,do you want me to delete it?
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 2, 2010 23:29:29 GMT
Well, I'm not a staff member, so I can't say what should be deleted and what should stay. Personally, I have no problem whatsoever with it being here. |
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Post by lew on Nov 3, 2010 6:46:09 GMT
Nah leave it, it seems to me someone could be made to walk over very hot coals, dunno whether it as a misquote or complete crap or even a moment of madness, not sure how I felt to be honest. Decided to merge  |
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 3, 2010 12:36:06 GMT
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Post by violetrose on Nov 3, 2010 17:22:31 GMT
I don't think it's so much a "feminist backlash" as "someone who entirely missed the point", which, to my mind, was comedy and nothing more.
I suppose some people have to have something to gripe about and get paid for it...
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 3, 2010 21:24:52 GMT
I buy the RT fairly regularly, and I bought a copy of the latest one earlier today. I have now read the full interview, and it's a damn good one. It's clear that the mass media have cherry-picked a very small amount of it in the name of sensationalism. I know it's only to be expected these days, but it still annoys me.  Anyway, here is page one:- Attachments:
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 3, 2010 21:26:11 GMT
Page two:- Attachments:
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Post by xjsarah on Nov 3, 2010 21:29:19 GMT
The main photo accompanying the article is a full page portrait version of the one below, which has already been posted elsewhere on the JMB, so there didn't seem much point in scanning it. Attachments:
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Post by lindenchase on Nov 3, 2010 21:56:52 GMT
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Nov 4, 2010 9:55:34 GMT
I enjoyed that . Thanks for posting xj. I had to laugh at this bit;(James) " has attracted a committed female following among the more obscure corners of the internet". That would have to be the naughty corner. |
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Post by lew on Nov 4, 2010 10:23:50 GMT
I enjoyed that . Thanks for posting xj. I had to laugh at this bit;(James) " has attracted a committed female following among the more obscure corners of the internet". That would have to be the naughty corner. thanks xj maybe we all should remove our dirty rain macs ;D very good love that comment, my obscure corner is rather good  Much better article, me wonder how the other bog roll stuff even makes it to print |
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Post by jacqui on Nov 4, 2010 10:42:03 GMT
I enjoyed that . Thanks for posting xj. I had to laugh at this bit;(James) " has attracted a committed female following among the more obscure corners of the internet". That would have to be the naughty corner. The more obscure the better ;D |
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Post by dit on Nov 4, 2010 11:59:27 GMT
I enjoyed that . Thanks for posting xj. I had to laugh at this bit;(James) " has attracted a committed female following among the more obscure corners of the internet". That would have to be the naughty corner. I rather like the idea of being in an obscure corner of the internet with James. And I probably should be committed......... |
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Post by From Afar on Nov 4, 2010 12:36:36 GMT
I rather like the idea of being in an obscure corner of the internet with James. I second that thought Dit ;D Obscure corners of the internet snuggled with James sounds blissful  (We can be committed together.... share a padded cell maybe?)  |
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Post by dit on Nov 4, 2010 13:20:45 GMT
*snort* We can have the straitjacket on alternate days and babble incoherently at each other!  |
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Post by jacqui on Nov 4, 2010 13:50:27 GMT
Can I join in ;D I have my own straitjacket..... did i say that out loud |
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I can't be arsed to put it on here, as I read it quick I felt it didn't do the chap any favours, maybe I'll read it later, again, could be just me ;D
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