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    Default Jeremy Clarkson caught driving while talking on cell... Britons freak out



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    It seems that lately, Jeremy Clarkson just can't catch a break. Like some other Englishmen we can think of, Clarkson has never had a problem being brutally honest, despite the fact that his viewpoints get him into trouble every now and again... and again. This time, Clarkson was allegedly photographed talking on a cell phone while driving. While some of the more car-consicous among us may be more interested in the classic Mercedes Benz that he was piloting, talking on a mobile phone while driving is illegal in the U.K., and apparently the offense is taken rather seriously. Clarkson is currently being chided for thinking that he is "above the law".

    We can't help but wonder if this is being made into a much bigger deal than it normally would because of Clarkson's fame. The fact that his stardom revolves around automobiles and driving doesn't do him any favors in this particular situation either.

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    seriously, who the fuk cares? Even if it is illegal, Im sure it happens ALL the time. I cant stand people that live for following celebrities.

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    This how retarded people are in England nowadays. I think it's perfectly fine to talk on your phone while driving if your not a complete idiot. Instead Jeremy has to put up with this sh!t. Let's be real, what if that's a real important phone call.....His kids are hurt or something......I swear, the more i read about it, England lacks any common sense and the one bit of fresh air they have (Clarkson), they bash on him like he killed somebody for using a phone. I hope nothing comes of this for him.

    To prove my point...

    have yall heard about Porsche vs. Cockwad Ken Livingston?

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    Where do you think the gossip/celebrity magazine capital of the world is, England. Must have alotta time on their hands.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RX8Dragon
    Where do you think the gossip/celebrity magazine capital of the world is, England. Must have alotta time on their hands.
    Still, their is even something going through parliament right now to make riding a motorcycle illegal in England.

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    who is Jeremy Clarkson


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    Quote Originally Posted by no mo hondas
    who is Jeremy Clarkson

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    got yah thankx


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    Its not like he cant drive or anything. The man makes his living driving cars very fast and controlled. Im pretty sure he can handle talking on a phone while daily driving. They're just making a big deal because he's a celeb like others have said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TicketRedBB6
    Its not like he cant drive or anything. The man makes his living driving cars very fast and controlled. Im pretty sure he can handle talking on a phone while daily driving. They're just making a big deal because he's a celeb like others have said.
    cause their all idiots.

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    Americans are even worse, they freak out when a celeb gains a few pounds. Clarkson was doing something illegal at least.
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    Yeah but like someone said above, you know tons of people probably break that law daily. But because he's a celeb the media's acting like he killed someone or had a wreck while talking on the phone when he was just talking. No speeding, wrecks, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TicketRedBB6
    Yeah but like someone said above, you know tons of people probably break that law daily. But because he's a celeb the media's acting like he killed someone or had a wreck while talking on the phone when he was just talking. No speeding, wrecks, etc.
    im still trying to figure the congestion charge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
    This how retarded people are in England nowadays. I think it's perfectly fine to talk on your phone while driving if your not a complete idiot. Instead Jeremy has to put up with this sh!t. Let's be real, what if that's a real important phone call.....His kids are hurt or something......I swear, the more i read about it, England lacks any common sense and the one bit of fresh air they have (Clarkson), they bash on him like he killed somebody for using a phone. I hope nothing comes of this for him.

    To prove my point...

    have yall heard about Porsche vs. Cockwad Ken Livingston?
    have you ever been to England? lived their for a period of time? if not please dont have such a close minded view, being that i was born there and my entire family lives there. people there still live a very simple life, most people still dont drive, or own 2 story houses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thecrazyone
    have you ever been to England? lived their for a period of time? if not please dont have such a close minded view, being that i was born there and my entire family lives there. people there still live a very simple life, most people still dont drive, or own 2 story houses.
    i'll admit about calling out all of England, i was really going at those in parliament. I'll be honest, with Ken Livingston in office, all people that like cars or motoring are seemingly being considered thugs.

    He called Porsches on London roads worse than garbage on the street.

    Added to that this "vision zero" sees fit to ban motorcycles all together.

    I know we have environmental terrorists burning hummers and peoples houses for no real reason, but it hasn't gotten to that level here yet.

    Again, i wasn't calling out every person in England......We have "very simple people" here too. It was those that are doing things that arn't better for the people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
    lolol, what makes a Porsche so un-environmentally friendly compared to say an older diesel there or really any other car?

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    lolol, what makes a Porsche so un-environmentally friendly compared to say an older diesel there or really any other car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fcman
    Americans are even worse, they freak out when a celeb gains a few pounds. Clarkson was doing something illegal at least.
    SO true, or who is dating who, etc

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