Clarkson. Finished?

[mancityvstoke]

Better to be a c*nt than a w*nker...

What's wrong with wanking?

 

[blueinsa]

Why can't we just cancel him on an individual basis if we don't like him? It was like this with Joe Rogan and loads of others. I've no objection to folk calling these people cunts and deciding not to watch them, but the whole cancelling thing is part petty vengeance and more worryingly the desire to control what others see. I'd worked out for myself that Clarkson was a **** and not worth watching years ago - I think everyone should have the right to do likewise or disagree and watch everything he does. If enough folk think he's crap and switch channels he'll soon get cancelled, and it will be the end of his pretty obvious panto-villain grift.

Not difficult is it mate?

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Not difficult is it mate?

You'd have thought not. I think society has changed due in part to social media and also TV reality shows which encourage the culture of public shaming and apology, along with nobodies having the power to 'vote people off' etc. It's crossing over into real life, and we now effectively have trial by twitter.

 

[mexico1970]

Watched a bit of top gear last night, classic TV.

 

[Bluemanc100]

What's wrong with wanking?

You’re either a wanker or a liar IMHO

 

[mexico1970]

You’re either a wanker or a liar IMHO

You can't touch yourself properly with your fingers crossed :)

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Why can't we just cancel him on an individual basis if we don't like him? It was like this with Joe Rogan and loads of others. I've no objection to folk calling these people cunts and deciding not to watch them, but the whole cancelling thing is part petty vengeance and more worryingly the desire to control what others see. I'd worked out for myself that Clarkson was a **** and not worth watching years ago - I think everyone should have the right to do likewise or disagree and watch everything he does. If enough folk think he's crap and switch channels he'll soon get cancelled, and it will be the end of his pretty obvious panto-villain grift.

I agree, I like watching Clarkson, i enjoyed Clarksons farm. I don't agree with what he said about Meghan. But he's apologised and I will go on watching him.

 

[meltonblue]

Why can't we just cancel him on an individual basis if we don't like him? It was like this with Joe Rogan and loads of others. I've no objection to folk calling these people cunts and deciding not to watch them, but the whole cancelling thing is part petty vengeance and more worryingly the desire to control what others see. I'd worked out for myself that Clarkson was a **** and not worth watching years ago - I think everyone should have the right to do likewise or disagree and watch everything he does. If enough folk think he's crap and switch channels he'll soon get cancelled, and it will be the end of his pretty obvious panto-villain grift.

Isn’t that exactly what has happened though?

 

[BlueHammer85]

But he's apologised

he really hasn't , he's taking the piss with that apology

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

he really hasn't , he's taking the piss with that apology

I think so too, but how much apology is enough? I get the sense that the folk who want him cancelled want him cancelled and are not really open to changing their minds - he might as well do a 'fuck you' apology, or no apology.