Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted October 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted October 21, 2021 The one thing that still bothers me about Hamilton - I don't know if any of the other British-born folks feel the same - is the fake American accent. I've generally always supported him as 'our guy' even if I was lukewarm on him as a personality, but I've really warmed to him more in the last few years. The one thing that still irks me though is how he speaks with a Hollywood accent. It's as if he decided at some point that it was better for the Lewis Hamilton brand and I can't help but notice it when he interviews. He didn't speak like that at the start of his career and I don't like it because it comes across to me at least as a little bit fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,497 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: The one thing that still bothers me about Hamilton - I don't know if any of the other British-born folks feel the same - is the fake American accent. I've generally always supported him as 'our guy' even if I was lukewarm on him as a personality, but I've really warmed to him more in the last few years. The one thing that still irks me though is how he speaks with a Hollywood accent. It's as if he decided at some point that it was better for the Lewis Hamilton brand and I can't help but notice it when he interviews. He didn't speak like that at the start of his career and I don't like it because it comes across to me at least as a little bit fake. He's had that cringy accent for years now. It just won't budge lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,497 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: I got your back homie. Respect brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,497 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Eco said: Yeah - not to gang up against you, but I also disagree. That no bullshit, direct, keep your head down and work hard attitude resonates with me well. Probably more so because I live in a country where people love to tweet each and every minor victory within their lives, that I find those who work hard, grind, excel, and keep going more towards my liking. Of course, my family being half American, half Russian, also probably is another example of two vastly different cultures in this regard, and for that, I would say that I much more align to my Russian family, whereas 2 of my sister's are on the other side. I get you, but my comment has nothing to do with his driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,497 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, nudge said: It's a pity that the Ziggo documentary on Max is only available in Holland and has no English subtitles; it's great in showing the side of him people don't get to see. But then again, it's all subjective and we all have our sympathies and antipathies... I'll learn Dutch this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, MUFC said: I get you, but my comment has nothing to do with his driving. No but his personality, which is where my comment was meant to be about. His personality is one that comes off a hyper focused on his job, so does that maybe bore some people because he's not a prankster or asking Lando about his pubes? Maybe...but I honestly prefer Max's personality then some of the others on the grid. Take Gio for instance. Talk about a forgettable driver with what appears a missing personality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Tommy said: Lies! But honestly, I disagree. Additionally to what nudge said, I think his background, being raised by a demanding and aggressive father etc. makes him more interesting too. A man after my own heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted October 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted October 21, 2021 I don't particularly like Max's personality. It doesn't offend me either though. He's still very young and like all of them will probably come across as more of a statesman later in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Max is honestly one of the most entertaining sports personalities. Like nudge said, a lot of it can be lost in translation. He occasionally appears on talkshows, interviews and documentaries on Ziggo and he's rare in that he's always honest and gives his take on all things race-related instead of blurting out the same old platitudes like 99% of sports personalities. There's also the risk of cultural misunderstandings as the no bullshit approach can be interpreted as arrogance if you're from a more nuanced culture (see speed skater Sven Kramer's interview with NBC). But saying Max has no personality is a display of either ignorance or fanboyism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,608 Posted February 3, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2022 Released between March 9th-11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 16, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted February 16, 2022 Returns on March 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Written, Produced and Directed by Michael Masi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,608 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: Written, Produced and Directed by Michael Masi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted February 16, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted February 16, 2022 51 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: Is that Hulkenberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute 670 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Can't wait to get half the exposition delivered to me through clearly fake commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,644 Posted February 16, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted February 16, 2022 51 minutes ago, Panflute said: Can't wait to get half the exposition delivered to me through clearly fake commentary. "Oooh and look at Tsunoda with a decent start from 15th place, he's already passed Stroll before the first corner!" - genuine commentary from David Croft in the opening 5 seconds of a Grand Prix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm about to finish Season 1, and yes I know I'm way behind. My initial takeaways through the first 8 episodes: I like Esteban Ocon. I feel like he got shafted at Racing Point India. I know he's since back and will race for Renault/Alpine in 2022 so now I'm excited to see what happens in S2 and S3. I like Alonso. He is somewhat portrayed as a control freak for Renault... not sure how that will play out but it seems to me he's earned the right to provide input? Geunther Steiner's "I'm fucking speechless" when Grosjean wrecks in Monaco while warming up his tires had me literally lol'd. I don't like Red Bull. Probably tainted because I hate RB Leipzig. I'm glad Ricciardo left them. Verstappen seems like a prick. I was rooting for India Force (small budget/decent returns) up until they chose Perez over Ocon. Perez seems like a prick. Lance Stroll seems like a rich boy punkass who's daddy bought him the right to drive. Is he any good? I guess it remains to be seen. I feel sorry for Williams. I feel sorry for Grosjean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Starting on Season 2 tonight. Really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 3 episodes into Season 2 and still no discussion on Ferrari or Mercedes. If I have a complaint about the show it's that they're spending a whole lot of time covering the midfield teams (presumably because that's where the drama is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,608 Posted February 25, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Coma said: 3 episodes into Season 2 and still no discussion on Ferrari or Mercedes. If I have a complaint about the show it's that they're spending a whole lot of time covering the midfield teams (presumably because that's where the drama is). Ferrari features in Season 3, if I remember correctly. Ferrari are very strict when it comes to media and publicity, so they usually don't do anything outside their own bubble. So it was a surprise to see them in it at all. Mercedes are in Episode 4 of Season 2. It's juicy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Tommy said: Ferrari features in Season 3, if I remember correctly. Ferrari are very strict when it comes to media and publicity, so they usually don't do anything outside their own bubble. So it was a surprise to see them in it at all. Mercedes are in Episode 4 of Season 2. It's juicy. I think I've counted up into the 100's for the number of times Steiner has said "fuck" in this series. Spending way too much time on Haas IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coma 1,763 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 25/02/2022 at 06:56, Tommy said: Mercedes are in Episode 4 of Season 2. It's juicy. Very good episode. I went into not liking Mercedes or Lewis Hamilton much but I came out thinking he is a really nice guy. Also like Bottas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,608 Posted March 3, 2022 Author Moderator Share Posted March 3, 2022 Looking forward to the Williams episode, and the one focusing on Yuki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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