Carnage a trois The latest Grand Tour episode.

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December 16, 2021, 09:17 PM

ChuckFinley

Carnage a trois The latest Grand Tour episode.

Back to their roots. Enjoyable car episode.

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December 17, 2021, 05:33 PM

Orguss

I only watched half last night but throughly enjoyed how much fun they were having with the rotary-powered car.

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December 17, 2021, 05:38 PM

germandogs

A great episode.

December 17, 2021, 07:56 PM

cslinger

I loved it, had me laughing out loud at points. Solid old school Top ….. errrr Grand Tour.

Question though and maybe I missed it but why was James under the table cloth every time they ate???

December 18, 2021, 07:15 AM

Rucker

Their best episode in years in my opinion. Even my wife laughed.

December 18, 2021, 08:51 AM

tigereye313

Abby is a remarkably good driver. Also the French intern was very entertaining.

December 18, 2021, 08:55 AM

cas

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Originally posted by cslinger:

Question though and maybe I missed it but why was James under the table cloth every time they ate???

I just assumed he wasn't really there.

December 18, 2021, 08:55 AM

cslinger

I loved the French intern!!! “Go away from me while having sexual relations with yourself”

Also if anybody was intrigued by some of the vehicles including the propeller car, if you are in the South check out the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. Super interesting and eclectic collection.

December 18, 2021, 08:57 AM

cslinger

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Originally posted by cas:
quote:
Originally posted by cslinger:

Question though and maybe I missed it but why was James under the table cloth every time they ate???

I just assumed he wasn't really there.

Ok so I didn’t miss a reason or joke given.

December 18, 2021, 06:14 PM

Balzé Halzé

I loved it. Had me rolling. Gonna have to make my wife watch that.

The bit about the roundabout was completely untrue however.

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December 19, 2021, 08:33 AM

ChuckFinley

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was James under the table cloth

Apparently a reference to this Why This Famous French Dish Is Eaten With A Towel Over Your Head Read More: https://www.mashed.com/335397/..._campaign=clip

Since it's been illegal since 1979 in Europe I presume he wasn't actually eating one.

Insane what the French will come up with somtimes, which I guess fits with the car theme of the episode in a way.

December 19, 2021, 10:29 AM

cslinger

Now that I think about it American Dad did a bit on that years ago.

December 19, 2021, 10:29 AM

Blackmore

quote:
Originally posted by ChuckFinley:

Apparently a reference to this Why This Famous French Dish Is Eaten With A Towel Over Your Head Read More: <a href="https://www.mashed.com/335397/why-this-famous-french-dish-is-eaten-with-a-towel-over-your-head/?utm_campaign=clip%5B/URL%5D" target="_blank">https://www.mashed.com/335397/..._campaign=clip</a>

Since it's been illegal since 1979 in Europe I presume he wasn't actually eating one.

Insane what the French will come up with somtimes, which I guess fits with the car theme of the episode in a way.

Bet ortolan is good with an absinthe chaser.

December 19, 2021, 10:31 AM

cslinger

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Insane what the French will come up with somtimes, which I guess fits with the car theme of the episode in a way.

For all the jokes and what not about the French they have invented a great number of things and you don’t invent stuff without thinking outside the box or making your share of the weird or off the beaten path stuff.

December 19, 2021, 10:47 AM

nhtagmember

Enjoyable episode and as usual outstanding photography.

December 19, 2021, 02:22 PM

Blackmore

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Originally posted by cslinger:
...and you don’t invent stuff without thinking outside the box or making your share of the weird or off the beaten path stuff.

December 19, 2021, 06:21 PM

YellowJacket

Fun episode but the cars truly suck.

December 19, 2021, 06:35 PM

jsbcody

"The list for Aussie Philosophers is probably a lot shorter."

December 24, 2021, 07:59 PM

Blackmore

It was good. Glad I was following this thread so I could explain the "napkin on the head" - ortolan bit to Mrs. B.

December 26, 2021, 04:19 AM

wolfe 21

Thought it was kinda lame. I prefer the beach buggy or PT boat episodes myself. This seemed slow. Felt the same about the last episode as well. Clarkson losing his trailer while driving was probably the best of the post covid shows.