Top Gear offends Mexico

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  1. Nathan

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    Top Gear this past weekend had a bit in the news section of the show when they discussed a Mexican made sports car. In normal Top Gear style they offended Mexicans prompting the Mexican Ambassador in London to fire off a letter of complaint to the BBC.

    Source - Yahoo News
     
  2. Minidave

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    #2 Minidave, Feb 1, 2011
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    While I agree with the Mexican ambassador in principle, you have to consider the source!
     
  3. ScottinBend

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    LOL.........like the Mexicans don't have other more pressing issues to deal with.
     
  4. Metalman

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    OK.... Enough with all this being political correct.... Way too boring.

    Maybe the Mexican ambassador can come up with something about horrible British food, or poor dental work or the goofy hats the police wear, he needs to go for the jugular. Something needs to get going between the mexicans and the brits. That crazy guy over in North Korea was getting way too much attention. Hosni Mubarak has got his game on, he's getting some action.
    I mean hey, when did you ever hear anything come out of Finland. They just sit there on the side eating popcorn or maybe it's dried smelt on a stick. Off in the bush chasing them reindeer. What's up with that.

    What...... Mexican's have a sports car. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH:D
     
  5. Johngo

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    Maybe the Mexicans can invade Britain now instead of us??? Bit longer swim, tho...

    Yes. Yours. :Thumbsup:



    :D:D:D
     
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    And wasn't it the Mexican president that was ridiculing AZ for their law protecting their borders? What's good for the goose...
     
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    Yeah, just ask the Argentineans about messing with the Brits, they thought it was a long swim as well.
     
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    #8 Rixter, Feb 2, 2011
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    I think we should start a list of the people (groups/countries/faiths) that TG has offended :idea:

    • Americans
    • Arabs
    • Christians
    • Mexicans
    • French
    • Germans
    • Gays
    • Redheads
    • Auzzies
    • Short people
    • Fat people
    • People with comb-overs
    • Morris Marina owners Club
    • Prius owners
    • Liberals
    • Belgians
    • Italians

    Keep 'em coming...
     
  9. Jason Montague

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    :cornut:We are in fairly good mental condition/health when we can make fun of and laugh at our selves. Can't laugh at your own condition? That's insecurity and there are medicines and therapists that can help.Other wise you're stuck with joining the 'Left Wingers' out there for security in numbers.:crazy:
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  10. Nathan

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    Don't forget the Morris Marina owners club members.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-shNHaJigM]YouTube - Top Gear drops piano on Morris Marina! (HQ)[/ame]

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSWWPlMjIFo[/ame]
     
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    Maybe they could try and jump the border fence in the Mexican Sports car? Or jump the Rio Grande?
     
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    More importantly, will this car mow my lawn?
     
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    AND lay sod???
     
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    If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...

    Frankly as many have said, the PC crap has gone too far. Stereotypes exist for a reason. You don't like it? Change it. Other wise everyone needs to stop whining.

    Hey hey hey, that's not fair, It's not just about mowning lawns and laying sod, it's about the whole landscape! So that thing better be able to do it all!
     
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    #15 ronnie948, Feb 2, 2011
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    Is that the same Mexican President I'm thinking of?????

    Is it the person that wants our President to sue Arizona because Arizona wants to protect their borders? Is it the same Mexican President that says all of the Mexican Drug Dealers are killing people because it is Americas fault because Americans own guns?

    Is it the same Idiot that can't even address his own country?

    no wonder most of the Mexicans want to come to the USA. Their Government has no séance of humor at all.

    The guys on top gear are alright in my book.:beer
     
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    The guys on Top Gear would have a field day with "no wonder most of the Mexicans want to come to the USA. Their Government has no sence of humer at all."

    I mean, this board actually spell checks for you too. Red squiggly underlines = you're doing it wrong.
     
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    :lol::lol:
     
  18. Jason Montague

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    Laughing at ourselves, Me laughing at me. Let's see:cornut:
    "Hey Jason................!"
    1. if you put any more checkerboard on that Mini, you're going to have to pay royalties to Ralston Purina. Appropriate since your car is a dog any way:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    2.your G Grandfather came here from France? So he couldn't stand the French either......................?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    3. your Mini finally has enough front and rear grill badges to qualify for a 'Trailer Park'. I heard that you were aspiring to step up in society to be Texas Red Neck Trailer Trash...........:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    4. if your Mother came from Scotland then why is your Mini Orange, Green, and White, the colors of Ireland, Drunks and NY Cops?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    2cts
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  19. Mr. Jim

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    They can't go over there, England doesn't have enough WaWa's or 7-11's for them to stand in front of in the morning waiting for work :eek6:
     
  20. Nathan

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    Lets dial it back a few levels please...
     

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