Australian Top Gear Presenter Try-Outs

GeriFix · 01-19-2008, 05:55 PM

There are a few videos appearing on YouTube from would be presenters for the SBS version of Top Gear ..... I wonder if this guy has a chance of making the cut?

BMW //MPOWER · 01-19-2008, 06:23 PM

A good laugh, got a bit tedious though. Might have to look at a few more of the audition vids.
I've got a sneaking suspicion that the aust. version is going to suck, as i suspect the focus will be more on the lower end cars in the local market such as holdens, fords, hsv's etc. rather than the euro / exotic focus of the original top gear. Thankfully SBS have reassured us there is no plans to ditch the UK version, with the plan to televise the UK version first with the Aust version following after it.

GeriFix · 01-20-2008, 12:45 AM

This guy is a little more impressive but there is a bit of a "trying too hard" feeling about his video CV. In his favour, he does drive a girls car .... which would probably fit in nicely with a poofy PC SBS view of "typically Australian". 'Spose he might come in handy though if they had a challenge to produce a car that can sort tomatoes by size!

Chris.G · 01-20-2008, 01:36 AM

That first vid is hillarious

GeriFix · 01-20-2008, 02:11 AM

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That first vid is hillarious

Ya gotta admire a guy who is willing to attempt sex with a Daihatsu Charade on a public forum.

Chris.G · 01-20-2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GeriFix

Ya gotta admire a guy who is willing to attempt sex with a Daihatsu Charade on a public forum.

i hope you have secured parking for your car. If this guy stoops low by doing a Daihatsu, imagine what enthusiasts would do to an M3

GeriFix · 01-20-2008, 02:28 AM

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i hope you have secured parking for your car. If this guy stoops low by doing a Daihatsu, imagine what enthusiasts would do to an M3

I don't leave it parked long enough for the exhaust to cool.

Chris.G · 01-20-2008, 02:33 AM

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I don't leave it parked long enough for the exhaust to cool.

astra · 01-20-2008, 04:43 AM

Send that job my way... I wanna be on tv lol

GeriFix · 01-20-2008, 05:12 AM

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Send that job my way... I wanna be on tv lol

Applications close 1st February.

.... but if you're not prepared to *pleasure* a Charade, I think I'd be voting for the first bloke.

astra · 01-20-2008, 05:27 AM

I wouldn't mind trashing a Dihatsu... on 2 wheels going round a corner - be-a-utiful!! lol

BMW //MPOWER · 01-20-2008, 02:39 PM

Contestant 1 is getting my vote over the 2nd guy. The 2nd guy is like a poor attempt at putting hampster and captain slow in a blender with a good dose of fruit. Boxsters, planes, bikes, self gratification, think i'll pass.
Getting it on with a Charade, priceless.

GeriFix · 01-20-2008, 10:26 PM

Oh boy, the SBS judges will get through a lot of coffee if they get many like this to judge .... yawn.

GeriFix · 01-20-2008, 10:37 PM

I'll spare you ..... na fk it I won't. This bloke is even worse!

solistics · 01-21-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GeriFix

I'll spare you ..... na fk it I won't. This bloke is even worse!

"Goes round corners like it's on rails" LOL!!! Nice Pretty Woman quote!

GeriFix · 01-30-2008, 02:59 PM

This guy is not too bad.

GeriFix · 01-30-2008, 03:13 PM

It is getting close to submission date and they seem to be improving .... albeit somewhat contrived and overly derivative:

GeriFix · 01-30-2008, 11:19 PM

From what I have seen so far, this guy would get my vote (after the Charade bloke).

GeriFix · 01-30-2008, 11:34 PM

Q. What do you hate in the world of motoring?
A. Basically, people who think they can beat a Tarago off the lights.

It's pretty lame until that gem:

amberzombie · 01-31-2008, 06:04 PM

gosh i'm so not gonna watch the Australian version... how can you compare?!?!??!

GeriFix · 01-31-2008, 07:12 PM

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gosh i'm so not gonna watch the Australian version... how can you compare?!?!??!

I think these audition vids are going to be more entertaining than the real show.

Chris.G · 01-31-2008, 07:17 PM

^Agreed

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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #2 This guy is a little more impressive but there is a bit of a "trying too hard" feeling about his video CV. In his favour, he does drive a girls car .... which would probably fit in nicely with a poofy PC SBS view of "typically Australian". 'Spose he might come in handy though if they had a challenge to produce a car that can sort tomatoes by size!
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BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	Contestant 1 is getting my vote over the 2nd guy. The 2nd guy is like a poor attempt at putting hampster and captain slow in a blender with a good dose of fruit. Boxsters, planes, bikes, self gratification, think i'll pass. Getting it on with a Charade, priceless. __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #3 Oh boy, the SBS judges will get through a lot of coffee if they get many like this to judge .... yawn.
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #4 I'll spare you ..... na fk it I won't. This bloke is even worse!
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #5 This guy is not too bad.
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #6 It is getting close to submission date and they seem to be improving .... albeit somewhat contrived and overly derivative:
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #7 From what I have seen so far, this guy would get my vote (after the Charade bloke).
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Contestant #8 Q. What do you hate in the world of motoring? A. Basically, people who think they can beat a Tarago off the lights. It's pretty lame until that gem:
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