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ResIpsa · 08-02-2009, 02:18 PM

For anyone wanting to know what Jeremy meant when he said 370 Zed drivers would not be invited to any wife swapping parties because they would appear "Oddie".

Quoting Wikipedia, "William Edgar Oddie, OBE (born 7 July 1941) is an English author, actor, comedian, artist, naturalist and musician, who first became famous as one of The Goodies.

A birdwatcher since his childhood in Birmingham, Oddie has now established a reputation for himself as an ornithologist, conservationist and television presenter on wildlife issues."

spearfish25 · 08-02-2009, 02:21 PM

Still doesn't make any sense...

whoady4shoady · 08-02-2009, 02:27 PM

That cleared it up.

Trips · 08-02-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Still doesn't make any sense...

Damm English humor!

ResIpsa · 08-02-2009, 02:47 PM

You may need watch the clip again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1onxsrS--E

Here is the logic behind the dry British sarcasm...

Jeremy calls the 370Z a "hen".

What type of person would want a car that looks like a hen?

Who but a bird watcher.

Bill Oddie is a bird watcher.

Therefore, if you drive a 370Z people will think you are like Bill Oddie.

Come on. There has to be someone else on this forum that finds this funny...

Anyone...

spearfish25 · 08-02-2009, 03:14 PM

Now it makes more sense. Jesus, you really have to be up on UK TV to get that one. I was pretty amused with the "Bimmer owners go to swingers parties" line though...

theDreamer · 08-02-2009, 03:15 PM

UK humor is a lot different than American, I watch a few shows from the other side of the pond and I get most of the jokes but some go right over my head.

antennahead · 08-02-2009, 03:20 PM

Someone get Chubbs over here to this thread

John

IHas370Z? · 08-02-2009, 05:27 PM

...why can't you be a bird watcher AND a swinger?

whoady4shoady · 08-02-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

You may need watch the clip again YouTube - Top Gear - BMW Z4 vs Nissan 370Z Clip

Here is the logic behind the dry British sarcasm...

Jeremy calls the 370Z a "hen".

What type of person would want a car that looks like a hen?

Who but a bird watcher.

Bill Oddie is a bird watcher.

Therefore, if you drive a 370Z people will think you are like Bill Oddie.

Come on. There has to be someone else on this forum that finds this funny...

Anyone...

Look at your avy. LOL

k20z3 · 08-02-2009, 05:38 PM

Ya I was really confused, but I do see what He's saying lol!

CBRich · 08-02-2009, 05:46 PM

First it didn't make sense so it wasn't funny.

Now it makes sense but still isn't funny.

British Humor FTL.

kdoske · 08-02-2009, 05:49 PM

OOOOH NOW IT MAKES SENSE, he likes to watch birds.....

OK, yeah, I still don't get it either. Why couldn't he just make a fart joke like the rest of the world........

dcrew1x · 08-02-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

You may need watch the clip again YouTube - Top Gear - BMW Z4 vs Nissan 370Z Clip

Here is the logic behind the dry British sarcasm...

Jeremy calls the 370Z a "hen"

Jeremy ends up calling the Z a "racing hen" haha.

I was curious though however, because he mentions that the 370Z had 326horse power. Is it supposed to be less than 332hp in the UK?

ConchZ2 · 08-02-2009, 07:06 PM

Its only British humor……………has anyone ever seen the British series “The Office”? I cannot watch the rip-off American version!

BBC - Comedy - The Office

08-02-2009, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Top Gear Fans Only For anyone wanting to know what Jeremy meant when he said 370 Zed drivers would not be invited to any wife swapping parties because they would appear "Oddie". Quoting Wikipedia, "William Edgar Oddie, OBE (born 7 July 1941) is an English author, actor, comedian, artist, naturalist and musician, who first became famous as one of The Goodies. A birdwatcher since his childhood in Birmingham, Oddie has now established a reputation for himself as an ornithologist, conservationist and television presenter on wildlife issues." __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

08-02-2009, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	If you don't watch TG just move on... You may need watch the clip again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1onxsrS--E Here is the logic behind the dry British sarcasm... Jeremy calls the 370Z a "hen". What type of person would want a car that looks like a hen? Who but a bird watcher. Bill Oddie is a bird watcher. Therefore, if you drive a 370Z people will think you are like Bill Oddie. Come on. There has to be someone else on this forum that finds this funny... Anyone... __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/ Last edited by ResIpsa; 08-02-2009 at 02:49 PM.

08-02-2009, 03:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	UK humor is a lot different than American, I watch a few shows from the other side of the pond and I get most of the jokes but some go right over my head. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-02-2009, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Ya I was really confused, but I do see what He's saying lol! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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08-02-2009, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Still doesn't make any sense...

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whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	That cleared it up.

08-02-2009, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Now it makes more sense. Jesus, you really have to be up on UK TV to get that one. I was pretty amused with the "Bimmer owners go to swingers parties" line though...

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08-02-2009, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
IHas370Z? Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 79 Drives: '09 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	...why can't you be a bird watcher AND a swinger?

08-02-2009, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	First it didn't make sense so it wasn't funny. Now it makes sense but still isn't funny. British Humor FTL.

08-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 17	OOOOH NOW IT MAKES SENSE, he likes to watch birds..... OK, yeah, I still don't get it either. Why couldn't he just make a fart joke like the rest of the world........

08-02-2009, 07:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
ConchZ2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: connecticut Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z red 6sp sprt Rep Power: 16	Its only British humor……………has anyone ever seen the British series “The Office”? I cannot watch the rip-off American version! BBC - Comedy - The Office