OT: Discovery Channel Top Gear!!, Please express your opinion... |
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OT: Discovery Channel Top Gear!!, Please express your opinion... |
Britain Smith |
Oct 14 2005, 12:21 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
I urge all you guys to go here:
Discovery Channel Veiwer Relations and voice your displeasure with The Discovery Channel's decision not to renew "Top Gear" Please take the 2 minutes & let them know how you feel. |
mightyohm |
Oct 14 2005, 12:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
WTF??
Are they dumbasses or what? If they can Mythbusters I am going on a rampage. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) |
Mueller |
Oct 14 2005, 12:32 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
done....and very disappointed (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
How they can still show Monster Garage and those other reality/drama shows is beyond me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) |
bondo |
Oct 14 2005, 12:38 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Discovery/TLC ruined "Junkyard Wars" with their "American Version". I don't think they can handle a good show that they didn't produce themselves. Don't be surprised if next season they have their own auto review show.. which will SUCK!
(I just gave them a piece of my mind.. told them it was a stupid decision and should fire the person that made it) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) |
jonwatts |
Oct 14 2005, 12:54 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
Thanks for posting this. I noticed it went off the schedule and I was afraid it wasn't picked up.
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rick 918-S |
Oct 14 2005, 01:04 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,462 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Here's my post:
I just heard your dropping Top Gear! Are you nuts! What pencil pushing four eyed bright boy stamped that boner? Can the pocket protector boy and pick up the show....Duh |
LvSteveH |
Oct 14 2005, 01:06 AM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
Thanks for posting this, that pisses me off. Here's what I sent (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
"Are you guys serious about not renewing Top Gear? Educational television has taken a huge plunge over the last few years with the focus shifting to the likes of monster garage and the death of things like shark week. Yes, shark week pretty much stinks now. I used to look forward to it all year. Anyway, Top Gear is a truly a fun and informative show that appeals to real car guys and wanna be’s alike. It is the first car show I’ve been able to get my wife to watch with me. I don’t know where you are getting your information, but you are clearly listening to the wrong people. Next thing you know Mythbusters will be canceled because it has too much scientific theory mixed in with the occasional violent explosion. Advertisers and demographics are the worst place you could look if quality television is your goal. Most television is dumbed down to the point of insulting intelligent society; why not aspire to bring the masses up a notch instead of dragging the rest of us down." (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) |
boxstr |
Oct 14 2005, 01:07 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Done. I enjoy the show very much, even if I can't always understand what they are saying.
CCLINLONGLIVETHEQUEEN |
Dr. Roger |
Oct 14 2005, 01:33 AM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
consider it done.
thanks for the heads up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/slap.gif) what are they thinking???? |
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airsix |
Oct 14 2005, 01:45 AM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
I am bumbed. The older I get the more I'm realizing that we've let the morons be in charge of everything.
I just left my note for them. Thanks for the heads-up, Britain. -Ben M. |
Twystd1 |
Oct 14 2005, 01:52 AM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
I did fill out the form and let them know how I feel about this..
Cept I can't (wont) print it here.. Regards, Twystd1 |
Gint |
Oct 14 2005, 06:06 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'll have to fill that out later today. That pisses me off. I wondered why it wasn't on Wednesday night. My Tivo is set to record it. I love that show. Cars and British humor. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)
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spare time toys |
Oct 14 2005, 06:46 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I sent mine in. Most of it would get this put in the sandbox OT area. I put stuff in about how they test cars the way real world guy would drive them if they had a chance. I also said how it nice to watch something that wasnt like all the look alike US shows that are stale and PC (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif)
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jr91472 |
Oct 14 2005, 07:15 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
this is bad news.....too bad that "Fifth Gear" beat them to it on Speed Channel.
I enjoy Fifth Gear as well, but it is not nearly as good as Top Gear. thanks for the head up |
jr91472 |
Oct 14 2005, 07:38 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Send a note to Top Gear directly....encourage them to pursue altenative outlets here in the US
General Inquires - TV Programme (bottom of page) |
boxstr |
Oct 14 2005, 09:27 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Here is the expected corporate reply, the americanization of Top Gear, morons.
Thank you for contacting Discovery Channel. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns with us regarding "Top Gear." Your comments will be forwarded to our program management and executives and will be taken into consideration. The "Top Gear" show was not taken off the air, but rather ran its pattern. It is being revamped for a U.S. audience and will return later this year. Look for it in December. CCLINTOPGEARSHIFTSINTOLOWGEAR |
effutuo101 |
Oct 14 2005, 10:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
done. Thank you for the heads up.
Chris |
GaroldShaffer |
Oct 14 2005, 10:36 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
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Allan |
Oct 14 2005, 11:08 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Mine went:
"What happened to Top Gear??? Ya hire a chick ta do yer freaking programming???" |
Jenny |
Oct 14 2005, 11:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Gave 'em a piece of my mind. Brian and I live for that show. At first it was on at 10, then they bumped it to 11, and now it's completely gone. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)
Jen |
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