I’m with you on this. I loved the old Top Gear and thought JC’s character of a fusty old grump was amusing, when played off May’s more ‘proper’ formalism and Hammond’s gee whiz kid energy.
Then it began to emerge that it was not, in fact, a character. He wasn’t just playing at being casually racist and self involved.
I got one and a bit episodes into Farm before I quit. Knowing he was actually being an ass to real people, all for some ridiculous hobby farm he doesn’t really want or need, while they’re all trying to make an actual living…
I’m glad he’s losing platforms. It’d be nice if no one published his columns either, but so long as Rupert Murdoch exists, gross old men will always have a place to show their whole ass in public.
I agree that he is an a…h… I wished he got some kind of warning the day he called a Burmese guy a “slope.” That too to someone who helped them.
Then the day I particularly hated him was the Madagascar special. They hold up a bride and groom past their wedding time, and ridicule them too. And go away without a sign of sympathy or repentance.
But all those instances the viewers too enjoyed it, and it was funny for the viewer. Media never bothered to criticize it. All of a sudden when a rich woman is insulted the whole press kingdom starts running around screaming in pain.
Jeremy should be cancelled, I agree, and strongly believe so. But this huge media hype at THIS instance, I don’t feel anything special, I would watch another episode of the Farm.
If you loved the Nordic horror film Rare Imports (If you’ve been naughty, Santa will not be pleased!) and have enjoyed the action of the John Wick series, this may strike your fancy. I know that I, for sure, will be there opening weekend.
I have been enjoying. J . Kenji López videos on you tube . Like his style. Filmed in his home kitchen. Dogs at his feet , barefoot, kids voices in the background. He is cooking many recipes. Not all pretentious. Telling you what he is doing at all times . Measuring not so much .
I like that . I never measure when i cook . Just like a union carpenter. What are you doing looking at it . Nail it .
For those who want just to watch something that brings satisfaction without deep themes and analyses, I would recommend watching wood turning videos. One of my favourite pastime videos. Mostly vases and bowls but they are real beauties.
Mostly vases and bowls but they are real beauties.
