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11th Feb 2016

The internet is on top form taking the p*ss out of the new Top Gear lineup

Nooruddean Choudry

Here at JOE Towers we’re a suck it and see kind of lot.

That’s to say we’re more than happy to see how things go with the new revamp of Top Gear sans Messrs Clarkson, Hammond and May, rather than jumping to any pre-emptive conclusions.

That said, we were as intrigued as anyone when the new lineup was announced in its entirety on Thursday morning. It’s quite a collection of characters that’s for sure.

But once again, we take our hats off to the good folk on social media, who as ever were quick of the mark with their good-humoured japery. Below are the some of the best observations…

Some found Sabine Schmitz’s top, showing a female gender symbol, a little odd…

https://twitter.com/navynight/status/697720167732748288

There was a sense that the show is being sponsored by a particular brand…

https://twitter.com/SpoopyZombie/status/697707305148751872

Many found mirth in Eddie Jordan’s interesting choice of footwear…

https://twitter.com/GeordieStory/status/697704167691968512

https://twitter.com/Rickster1873/status/697703707488681985

https://twitter.com/The_No_Show/status/697717609169580032

There were plenty mocking the sheer number of presenters…

https://twitter.com/AwakeInBeds/status/697713333940711424

Whilst others offered up alternative lineups…

https://twitter.com/keirshiels/status/697716386878070784

At least one fan wondered whether Harry, Hermione and Ron were making a comeback…

https://twitter.com/guypewsey/status/697697790839943168