Carnage a Trois - how much is true?
Posted by xxsenorboboxx@reddit | thegrandtour | View on Reddit | 22 comments
I loved the episode, but it got me wondering. How much of the episode is comedy and how much is factual?
For example, do french people really not care for there cars?
Do they take medication anally?
Do people really cover their face when eating the small bird dish?
deleted_by_reddit@reddit
Clarkson really did kill those kids with a bomb.
darthanonymous1@reddit
This is sarcasm right?
mindoversoul@reddit
The small bird dish, they used to cover their heads, yes.
Eating the small bird is illegal now, so they don't anymore.
That was a sight gag referencing old French culture.
The rest, I would assume at least was exaggerated by quite a bit.
OneFrenchman@reddit
Most of it is drivel.
Stopping on roundabouts? Lie
Nobody washes their cars? Lie. They don't do it in their driveways because it's frowed upon (especially in the summer when watertables are low), people go to a carwash.
People don't care if they damage their car? Mostly false, especially considering that every 2 years you have to pass safety check. And I've been all over, no country has 100% spotless cars, especially in cities.
Noone uses SUVs/4x4s? Complete and utter lies. In fact 4x4s and SUVs are everywhere, and Peugeot, Renault and Citoën have very much jumped on the bandwagon.
The Presidents only use small cars? Lies, lies, lies and more lies... That picture would be like saying that American presidents only drive around in firetrucks because there are pictures of Trump in one.
And I'm only about halfway through. Not sure I'll watch all the way to be honest.
Edit: Ah yes, Reddit, where you get downvoted for anwsering the pitting question.
Fire69@reddit
Dude, it's comedy, chill...
OneFrenchman@reddit
I'm answering the question. Comedy or not, if someone asks if any of it is true, you answer truthfully.
Also you can actually do comedy without following the government line. It's actually where the best comedy comes from, usually.
Fire69@reddit
But sure, you're just answering the question.
Honestly, this is exactly why the French have a bad reputation of being chauvinistic.
Everyone is having a good laugh but OneFrenchman is bit in the ass.
OneFrenchman@reddit
Yeah you're being absolutely fair, cutting all of the specific answers.
Fire69@reddit
Lol, is this still bothering you? My issue with your reply isn't the factual answers, it was the tone. https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/003/189/Why_So_Serious_Banner.jpg
Navaros313@reddit
Specifically what tone - of many - did you personally perceive from? And from which piece of text?
Fire69@reddit
Dude , you're about 2 years late to the party, just let it go...
cirrusblau@reddit
Tbf, he just answered all of OP's question. I don't know why he's being down voted.
Fire69@reddit
Sure, but in what tone? 'IT'S ALL LIES!!' Dude, we know, it's The Grand Tour, take it with a bit of salt :P
Navaros313@reddit
Text has no tone, because it has any tone. Anything perceived is just that, a perception. A personal perception. Can't you act out a half dozen different tones for that quoted line of text? I just did.
KaladinVegapunk@reddit
..have you not seen any of their material for the last quarter of a century..? Their entire shtick is taking the piss out of other countries. Mexico, the Mexican Ambassador, America, Germany, the Scots, Welsh.. the Argentina incident was actually the one time they were being diplomatic and everyone lost their minds
It's just comedy man, nobody watching this thinks it's a documentary. If I got offended by them assuming all of America are redneck bible bashing lunatics like the Alabama episode of TG it would be silly Parody isn't lies. It's a joke.
While normally I agree, down voting people is almost always dumb just because you disagree, but in this case it's for being an upright douche
Ignitneroc@reddit
I'm French and I'd say that some bits are true, and some are not. For the cars, I'd say it depends, there are some people who are reckless and some who care about their car, but most people are a-holes so..
For medication, we'll not really. I know that it's a thing to take them as a kid by the bottom, but otherwise, we take it orally like a normal person would do
And about the bird thing, I never knew what was going on on the episode, it's only by coming here that I heard about this. That's really weird
And for the other bits, I don't recall everything but if any of you have some questions, feel free to ask !
KaladinVegapunk@reddit
I do know the suppositories thing did used to be true, there's an actual medical condition called Paris syndrome that would overwhelm Japanese tourists haha, traveling there expecting the pinnacle of culture, politeness, art and order but being absolutely stunned by their experience and have a panic attack from the culture shock..and then be offered a suppository to relax and freak them out even more
sarcasticaccountant@reddit
Is it true what Jeremy said about cars not being a reflection of status in the same way it is in the UK? I remember him making that point in a book of his in the 90’s so he’s always believed it. I think in the book, for example, he said a secretary at a company could have a nicer car than the CEO and no one would bat an eye, because the CEO isn’t expected to drive something special
77cats@reddit
A late reply. Although not a general rule of thumb, some things aren't well perceived in France indeed, such as being overly too patriotic and displaying the national flag outside of national events, or showing off one's money (when you really have some).
To take the example of the CEO, it doen't mean they won't have luxury vehicles or things but they won't brag about it and show off too much. Not because they have a good character but rather because they don't want to piss off their less well-off employees. It's more difficult to overwork someone for a meager wage when you show off with a supercar. :D
deleted_by_reddit@reddit
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HoLeeSchit@reddit
TITRES FACEILON* not FACELION
BatBurgh@reddit
What does this translate to, though? I understood the joke with “ballon et baguette” on clarkson’s suit, but hammond’s has me and my very limited french at a loss.