BBC's Top Gear hosts make racist comments about Mexicans.

Idiots.There is not much I can say other than that. Why is the mentality towards mexicans, homosexuals, americans, blacks, asians etc so messed up? Well, it is that way due to people making comments like these on TV and other forms of media. There is a thin line between being funny and completely offensive. How often do you see comedians performing monologues about blacks, mexicans, americans, gays, and asians? It might feel good to laugh at minorities for a while yet people like this probably don't know what it feels like to be oppressed and discriminated upon. For every person that makes comments like this to provoke laughter there are probably thousands living in fear due to humiliation and violent crimes against them. It is sad that these people are getting paid to discriminate others. I really don't know how to feel towards this. :evil:

Well, usually the British have a peculiar sense of humor that is often misunderstood as offensive, but in this case, some of the things that were said are plainly offensive, and I should expect that those British hosts are not planning to visit México anytime soon.

EDIT: Did I just hear some British people making fun of Mexican cuisine? OMG, I did! No way! The British are the last people on this planet who should criticize any culture's food. British cooking is the worst cooking in Europe. Any cuisine that relies on as much boiled meat as the British cuisine does cannot be a good thing.

Seroiusly...

Mexican food>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>British food

oh my lol... Im sorry, I found that funny, even if it was in poor taste... they say it with such confidence, like there is no way anyone will be offended...

Top Gear do comments like this about EVERYONE. They love to take the mick out of nationalities. While I agree the fried sick part was probably a step too far they do this often. I don't think they should really get in trouble for it beyond a warning to try and not be so offensive when they do mock stereotypes. They do it to America enough don't they? And they don't exactly like France all that much.

I understand people getting offended somewhat but it's always in their show and can be done in a funny, light hearted way. They don't act like themselves on that show anymore either, they're more like parodies of themselves which is why they get away with jokes of this nature.

The only thing I found funny was them ragging on Mexican food considering how terrible English food is. HoolaHoopMan

Totally agreed.

The only thing I found funny was them ragging on Mexican food considering how terrible English food is. HoolaHoopMan

It's provoking this kind of reaction that ensures they get away with this kind of thing. They're acting the part of snobby Brits, they're playing the part of stereotypes mocking other stereotypes.

Thank god this is the BBC. It would never have made it in the US. Stupid FCC.

Who cares.

We live in a world where you can't say anything offensive about anybody. It's sad.

You could say something offensive about me. As long as it is true and not a lie, there is nothing I can do to stop you. Or at least in a country with real freedom of speech you would beable to.

I think you are over reacting, this is funny.

Even though I thought this was funny, The British Pariliament is even funnier.

Shouldn't the mexicans commenting on the video be working at the moment? :?

Typical Human behavior.

I thought they were FAR more racist about the Australians in that episode. Like the bit where they picked them up from the airport in prison transportation.

[spoiler] *snickers* [/spoiler]

Oh shush, it's a joke.

Idiots.There is not much I can say other than that. Why is the mentality towards mexicans, homosexuals, americans, blacks, asians etc so messed up? Well, it is that way due to people making comments like these on TV and other forms of media. There is a thin line between being funny and completely offensive. How often do you see comedians performing monologues about blacks, mexicans, americans, gays, and asians? It might feel good to laugh at minorities for a while yet people like this probably don't know what it feels like to be oppressed and discriminated upon. For every person that makes comments like this to provoke laughter there are probably thousands living in fear due to humiliation and violent crimes against them. It is sad that these people are getting paid to discriminate others. I really don't know how to feel towards this. :evil:

MrEnvelope

As long as its not intended to be offensive, I think its fine.

Well, usually the British have a peculiar sense of humor that is often misunderstood as offensive, but in this case, some of the things that were said are plainly offensive, and I should expect that those British hosts are not planning to visit México anytime soon.

EDIT: Did I just hear some British people making fun of Mexican cuisine? OMG, I did! No way! The British are the last people on this planet who should criticize any culture's food. British cooking is the worst cooking in Europe. Any cuisine that relies on as much boiled meat as the British cuisine does cannot be a good thing.

Seroiusly...

Mexican food>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>British food

dkrustyklown

Way to Generalise everyone...

Do you actually know anything about Britain that you didn't see in a Cartoon? Going by your Logic Everyone must eat big Cheesy Tortillas in Mexico.

OH COME ON....... Lighten up guys....

This really is rediculous to be all offended and go make a thread about it. That's that uptight mindset that's just irritating.

I called my brother and his mexican freind in here and showed him that and we all just laughed. It's top gear... comeon. It's funny.

If you truely are offened I'm sorry, but you need to get over it. We are talking about top gear for crying out loud.

Deal with it op.

I never heard the uproar from this raiden509

Idiots.There is not much I can say other than that. Why is the mentality towards mexicans, homosexuals, americans, blacks, asians etc so messed up? Well, it is that way due to people making comments like these on TV and other forms of media. There is a thin line between being funny and completely offensive. How often do you see comedians performing monologues about blacks, mexicans, americans, gays, and asians? It might feel good to laugh at minorities for a while yet people like this probably don't know what it feels like to be oppressed and discriminated upon. For every person that makes comments like this to provoke laughter there are probably thousands living in fear due to humiliation and violent crimes against them. It is sad that these people are getting paid to discriminate others. I really don't know how to feel towards this. :evil:

MrEnvelope

One question since when have Americans been a minority? :lol:

And its Top Gear don't take itseriously :P

I never heard the uproar from this raiden509

That's because they were poking fun at Yanks and not Mexicans.

I thought it was funny (both the driving from Florida to Louisiana bit and the Mexican bit).

That is to be expected of the hosts of Top Gear. Anyone who is a fan knows that. Anyways, I thought it was funny but that's me...whatever.

Top Gear makes fun of everybody, even the british.

It's just in good nature. Infact their worst insults are thrown at eachother.

I honestly think people should lighten up a little and stop looking for anything they consider racist, Yes it still exists but no way near what it used to in the past. Stereotypes are just silly stereotypes.

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DO NOT question the brilliance of Jeremy Clarkson!

Obviously you don't watch the show or you would know they don't just decriminate against Mexican people. People need to lighten up and not be offeneded by every little thing. Oh my God he called me lazy!!!! I can't go on living...:roll:

Idiots.There is not much I can say other than that. Why is the mentality towards mexicans, homosexuals, americans, blacks, asians etc so messed up? Well, it is that way due to people making comments like these on TV and other forms of media. There is a thin line between being funny and completely offensive. How often do you see comedians performing monologues about blacks, mexicans, americans, gays, and asians? It might feel good to laugh at minorities for a while yet people like this probably don't know what it feels like to be oppressed and discriminated upon. For every person that makes comments like this to provoke laughter there are probably thousands living in fear due to humiliation and violent crimes against them. It is sad that these people are getting paid to discriminate others. I really don't know how to feel towards this. :evil:

MrEnvelope

Jeremy Clarkson is just being Jeremey Clarkson. He rags on EVERYTHING. The dude rips on anything American --- especially our cars. But I still am a big fan of the show. He did pick the zr1 corvette as his car of the year once, which was a shock. The reason Top Gear gets away with all their scathing and insensitive comments is because the show is not backed by sponsors, like in the U.S. That's what makes it special.

They were tounge-in-cheek comments, as is everything else said by them.

Seriously people.

That was one of the funniest things I've seen since I last watched an episode of Top Gear.

I thought it wasn't offensive and was even funny until they said "just imagine waking up and remembering you're mexican"

They picked wrong stereotypes...lazy & bad food? Sorry that is unheard of...pspdseagle

Bad food was pretty stupid (specially coming from english people) however the lazy part is true, even mexicans make fun of it

Top Gear isn't racist, they hate everyone equally.