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…
TOP GEAR VIEWERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SO BEWILDERED BY A "WOMAN" THAT SHE HAS TO WEAR A SHIRT EXPLAINING WHAT SHE IS. pic.twitter.com/lG2oZEZNTr
— Daisy Buchanan (@NotRollergirl) February 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/navynight/status/697720167732748288
There was a sense that the show is being sponsored by a particular brand…
— Alex Finnis (@AlexFinnis) February 11, 2016
Mad that the BBC are having to subsidise Top Gear with Jacamo product placement pic.twitter.com/gJV2qdGnHQ
— Tom (@tomfahy93) February 11, 2016
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
Will BBC double the chances of success with #TopGear by doubling the presenter line up?
— Ed Williams (@EdWilliamsUK) February 11, 2016
Does anyone know somebody who isn't presenting Top Gear?
— Gareth Icke (@garethicke) February 11, 2016
Whilst others offered up alternative lineups…
New Top Gear line up looks amazing pic.twitter.com/eeN1V5JO3m
— John Rain 🥇 (@ItsJohnRain) February 11, 2016
Not convinced by the new Top Gear line-up. pic.twitter.com/V55pkMIJ49
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) February 11, 2016
New #TopGear cast looks great pic.twitter.com/2VKL8ATUoA
— Seankdla (@SeanKDLA) February 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/keirshiels/status/697716386878070784
Love the new Top Gear lineup. pic.twitter.com/jNvQr30irf
— Dominic Beesley (@Dommeister) February 11, 2016
At least one fan wondered whether Harry, Hermione and Ron were making a comeback…
https://twitter.com/guypewsey/status/697697790839943168
