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During my visit to the UK in 2003, I discovered so much I like about that country. I was instantly attracted to the music like UK Grime, and Bhangra due to the clever lyrics and strong, unique beats. Food-wise, I’m still trying to find a source of Walker’s Crisps here in the states 5 years after I returned. And the best thing about the UK is British TV. Among the great TV shows from the UK, Top Gear has to be one of my favorites.
You really don’t have to be interested in cars to find Top Gear interesting. The show answers questions normal people have about really expensive super cars. Like, can a Mitsubishi EVO really beat a Lamborghini Murcielago?
While I was working on a few projects today, Travis Parsons posted a link on FriendFeed showing an interesting clip from Top Gear. Now, Top Gear’s version of a race usually involves traveling across Africa in a classic, tiny, beater, car, or racing an actual plane. So when you take a grop of crazy car enthusiast, and travel to Japan, what do you race? Of course you race the fastest moving structure in Japan… the Bullet Train.
Ah, I saw this episode myself on British TV last Sunday. Easily my favourite TopGear episode so far.
I saw that episode earlier this week. I’m considering driving out to where that Buddha statue is since it doesn’t seem all that far.
I would have totally raced that train if I was there. I do stuff like that over in my town. In my free time, its how I roll.
great episode. enjoyed every minute….ooh shit it’s my lunch break…i’ve yet to eat lunch!
ah you should have posted my version of the video. its higher quality and cut better :\
Thanks Quicksilverrz. I updated the link.
Darn! I watched the previous week’s TG but missed out on this one – would have been a far more interesting watch! :)