James Martin- Twunt

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  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    CHRISNOIR wrote:
    Say what you like about cyclists but could the average petrol-head deploy such wit in a put-down?
    I don't understand why the two have to be viewed as mutually exclusive. I'm a cyclist but I love cars and have had some decent motors in my time. As a motorist, I want to give cyclists the space and time they need and as a cyclist I (optimistically) expect other drivers to do the same for me.

    We all have a right to the roads and we need to learn to share the space otherwise we get bogged down in these fractious arguments which have no winners.

    That said, Martin comes across as a weapons-grade bell-end in that article.
  • brucey72
    brucey72 Posts: 1,086
    I didn't realise James Martin had a girlfriend...............always thought he was a puff
  • BrianTrousers
    BrianTrousers Posts: 218
    I put it to you that there was or is no "Big Black Truck", hence the fact that the offended cyclists have not yet come forward.

    I suspect Mr Martin fabricated this element of his story in the interests of journalistic sensationalism. He may not have done however and they may indeed exist.

    This leads us to a situation, a la Schrodinger's Cat, where there are two co-existing possibilities:

    a) Mr Martin is guilty of recklessly endangering the lives of legitimate road users or,

    b) He's a liar. (A big fat one).
  • CHRISNOIR
    CHRISNOIR Posts: 1,400
    Nuggs wrote:
    CHRISNOIR wrote:
    Say what you like about cyclists but could the average petrol-head deploy such wit in a put-down?
    I don't understand why the two have to be viewed as mutually exclusive.

    Yeah that's a good point actually - I like to think I'm a bit more considerate as a motorist through cycling and vice versa (and - confession time - Clarkeson really makes me laugh).
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Yep you can be both and be a better driver because you are a cyclist. I think you become very road aware as a cyclist and this rubs off on your driving.
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Amongst other things, he's made a bit of a fool out of himself - Cycling, along with Triathlon, are arguably the most "trendy" sports amongst 30-40 something professionals - and both sports are growing at the amateur level - shows how out of touch he is, really.
  • Art Vandelay
    Art Vandelay Posts: 1,982
    http://www.tritalk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=61845&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=150
    The Tritalk forumites have got their teeth in to this nicely. On page 11 someones posted exact co-ordinates to his house.
  • DavidBelcher
    DavidBelcher Posts: 2,684
    Rev\'d Gatlin wrote:
    JM: I get the odd woman who pulls her top down and asks me to sign her left breast

    ....which, seeing as Martin himself is a right tit, seems highly appropriate. And symmetrical.

    David
    "It is not enough merely to win; others must lose." - Gore Vidal
  • DavidBelcher
    DavidBelcher Posts: 2,684
    Nuggs wrote:
    CHRISNOIR wrote:
    Say what you like about cyclists but could the average petrol-head deploy such wit in a put-down?
    I don't understand why the two have to be viewed as mutually exclusive.

    Absolutely - James May, who could talk for England about how much he likes Bromptons, is a case in point. And a damn sight better at presenting telly programmes than that muppet from Saturday Kitchen.

    David
    "It is not enough merely to win; others must lose." - Gore Vidal
  • Percy Vera
    Percy Vera Posts: 1,103
    Lets all send him a strongly worded letter :lol:
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    He's aspired to own a Ferrari since he was a kid and was given a remote control model one, so I'd guess that, regarding cars at least, he's still this little boy character trapped inside a hefty middle-aged frame.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • sore thumb
    sore thumb Posts: 239
    Oh dear, James Martin is getting alot of support of his views and his actions.

    It goes to show that those actions of dangerous driving could cause others to do the same.

    Have a look at The Register comments section below the article, very scary reading!

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/15 ... kikicking/
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    If Nobody\'s a perfect cyclist then I must be Nobody.
  • DavidBelcher
    DavidBelcher Posts: 2,684
    sore thumb wrote:
    Oh dear, James Martin is getting alot of support of his views and his actions.

    It goes to show that those actions of dangerous driving could cause others to do the same.

    Have a look at The Register comments section below the article, very scary reading!

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/15 ... kikicking/

    Oh dear, I see the old "Road Tax" lobby are rearing their clueless heads again, and some of the pro-bike comments have rightly pointed out the fallacy. Still, fair play to the Road Tax brigade for finally managing to work a keyboard. Some of the comments from those taking the side of Fat Boy Dim are indeed pretty scary.

    David
    "It is not enough merely to win; others must lose." - Gore Vidal
  • sore thumb
    sore thumb Posts: 239
    See, his actions and words have had an effect..............
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  • KevinMcC
    KevinMcC Posts: 95
    I sent a comment to the bbc querying his employment with them after his views were expressed in the mail. They reply

    Thank you for your e-mail.

    James Martin’s comments published in the Daily Mail newspaper are his own and do not represent the views of the BBC.

    James Martin appears on the BBC from time to time in his capacity as a chef and does not comment on motoring or cycling issues, therefore his views in this area have no relevance to his work for us.

    That being the case, any unhappiness with Mr Martin’s comments must be addressed not to the BBC but to Associated Newspapers Ltd, publishers of the Daily Mail:

    Write: Associated Newspapers Ltd, Northcliffe House
    2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT
    Tel: 020 7938 6000
    Email: editorial@dailymailonline.co.uk

    Thanks again for taking the time to contact us.

    Regards

    BBC Complaints

    Fair enough they are his views, bbc has no control over the mail

    but

    does this mean any form of potentially criminal or anti social behaviour outside working hours should have no bearing on any decision as to employment at the bbc? So if I worked as a sports journalist and, for example, launched a rant against a section of society and boasted about how I had injured them then the bbc would not act? Surely we have some control about who our license fee pays for?
  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    There is a link to this thread from "his" wiki page and one to londonfgss. They are nasty those fixie and ss riders;

    "I hope a red sock goes in with his next white wash and makes all his shirts pink." and "I hope his coaster sticks to the bottom of his glass in public". :lol:

    http://www.londonfgss.com/thread29463.html
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I really hope he gets a paper cut, sometime soon.
  • finchy
    finchy Posts: 6,686
    dmclite wrote:
    I really hope he gets a paper cut, sometime soon.

    Me too.. on his bell end.
  • sore thumb
    sore thumb Posts: 239
    He is probably putting his trademark head scarf to good use at the moment.

    To put over his eyes and ears..................
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    If Nobody\'s a perfect cyclist then I must be Nobody.
  • drewfromrisca
    drewfromrisca Posts: 1,165
    I see he's posted an apology on his site. :roll:
    There is never redemption, any fool can regret yesterday...

    Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Apology -

    Regarding the The Tesla Roadster Article...
    May I take this opportunity to apologize [sic] for any offence I have caused through the article in last weekend's Mail on Sunday. It was never my intention to offend the many cyclists who share our roads across the country. What was intended to be a humorous piece was clearly misjudged. Further more I do not condone any form of reckless driving.

    Once again, I am sincerely sorry for any upset caused in relation to this article.

    James Martin
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/15092009/19/chef ... lists.html
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • Percy Vera
    Percy Vera Posts: 1,103
    Apology accepted if he is sincere, but he's still a C list celebrity tw*t who I've never heard off until this week
  • benji90
    benji90 Posts: 114
    In other words: "Please dont smash my car up next time you see me in London!"

    I find the "I never meant to offend any cyclists" line particularly hard to swallow. What were you trying to do then!!!!?
  • finchy
    finchy Posts: 6,686
    So no apology for endangering other people's lives then. :roll:
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    "Please dont smash my car up next time you see me in London!"

    There's a good chance it won't be his car. He, like certain other appropriate celebs, gets targeted by the luxury car makers to showcase their over-priced products. They get invited to be members of a scheme whereby for relatively small rental fee plus petrol costs, they can drive round in a Ferrari or Jaguar or whatever, hoodwinking the public into thinking they own it. The idea model these products to influence people who really do have cash to burn.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • Percy Vera
    Percy Vera Posts: 1,103
    Yeah, but if his cars keep getting damaged then the suppliers will think it's more effort than its worth and stop supplying him. Then he have to buy what he can afford - some old clapped out nissan :lol:
  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    When is the Mail going to apologise for publishing the sh1thead's ravings in the first place?

    Now cyclists will have to deal with the aftermath - tossers everywhere have been given license to just what he "jokingly" suggested. If it happens to me I'm going to lob a brick throught the Daliy Mail's windows. Now that's causation for you! :twisted:
  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    Percy Vera wrote:
    Yeah, but if his cars keep getting damaged then the suppliers will think it's more effort than its worth and stop supplying him. Then he have to buy what he can afford - some old clapped out nissan :lol:

    or a bike :lol:
  • Rev\'d Gatlin
    Rev\'d Gatlin Posts: 190
    drewfromrisca wrote:
    I see he's posted an apology on his site. :roll:

    Hooray, the war is over, and just in time for the run up to the Christmas Self Promotion Season.

    I like the look of this;
    James Martin Mini Chopper, 2 Speed + Pulse, 350ml capacity, silver ...

    2 Speeds and a pulse, they'll be queuing up for a ride. £18:50 on Amazon. In the words of Weller, "Wish I could be like James Martin." He's living the life.
    If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers.

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