Following the BBC's decision not to renew Jeremy Clarkson's contract after his 'fracas' with a producer, many people on the internet jumped to the 'Top Gear' hosts defence.
Ignoring the fact that he had physically and verbally assaulted a colleague, tweeters and website commenters across the globe were laying into Oisin Tymon because he had the audacity to be punched in the face by a co-worker.
Obviously, the Daily Mail's comments section was rife with the kind of statements that make you despair for humanity and want to crawl into a hole for a bit.
Daily Mail Commenters Respond To Jeremy Clarkson's Sacking
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Open Image ModalDespair for humanity.
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Open Image ModalToo much information.
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Open Image Modal"Anyone normal".
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Open Image ModalYou know there was a tragic plane crash this week, right?
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Open Image ModalPresented without comment.
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Open Image ModalHe was a producer, he literally made the show happen.
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Open Image ModalYes, the BBC has an underlying vegetarian agenda. They're in cahoots with the lettuce industry. May as well rename themselves the Vegan Broadcasting Corporation.
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Open Image ModalI think this comment gave me an aneurysm.
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Open Image ModalYep, that definitely did it.
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Open Image ModalThis must be a troll. For the good of humanity, we hope it's a troll.
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Open Image ModalApparently grievous bodily harm is an acceptable way of disciplining staff now?
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Open Image ModalOooooh, scary!
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Open Image ModalHe was bleeding, he might have required stitches. If anything, he was just being cautious.
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Open Image ModalYes for god's sake, this man is on TV so he deserves to be able to do whatever he wants!
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Open Image ModalOh, so you were there?
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Open Image ModalRight.
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Open Image ModalDisclaimer: This isn't the actual Banksy. At least probably not.
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Open Image ModalThis is actually quite sad. Top Gear was your entire life?
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Open Image ModalWhat?
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Open Image ModalHooray for politically motivated violence!
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Open Image ModalOh good lord. This person is seriously slamming the Beeb for hiring someone not born in Britain?
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Open Image ModalNot even acknowledging the misogyny here, you think Clarkson spending hours in the pub and returning to the hotel after the kitchen had closed is Tymon's fault?
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Open Image ModalThat literally sounds like the worst thing possible.
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Open Image ModalTranslation: "If he entertains me for an hour while I sit on the sofa and fart out a Sunday roast, who cares! Let him vomit on a sick child for all I care!"
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Open Image ModalTo make it clear, you were already paying for Jeremy Clarkson's wages with the licence fee. And he probably wouldn't be eligible for Jobseeker's Allowance due to, you know, how incredibly rich he is.
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Open Image ModalJesus wept.
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Open Image ModalThat's just creepy.
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Open Image ModalYes, let's all punch him, it's his fault he was punched in the first place!
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Open Image ModalObviously it had absolutely nothing to do with the racially motivated tirade of verbal and physical abuse Clarkson unleashed on one of his colleagues. Nope. It was about politics.
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Open Image ModalSo... you originally preferred to spend that money on TV than your own family?
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Open Image ModalSeriously?
The 'Top Gear' presenter reported himself to BBC bosses after an on-location scuffle with producer Oisin Tymon.
Clarkson and his two co-hosts had been filming in Yorkshire for the day and went to the pub for drinks afterwards. When they returned to the hotel late at night, Clarkson was distraught to be offered a plate of cold cuts rather than his preferred steak and chips.
The 54-year-old spent 30 seconds physical assaulting Tymon and required another staff member to drag him away, before embarking on a 30 minute tirade of verbal abuse, including calling his colleague a "lazy Irish c***".
Tymon was left with a bloody lip and went to A&E. After two weeks of deliberation, the BBC made the decision not to renew his contract in light of recent controversies.
Who Could Replace Jeremy Clarkson On 'Top Gear'?
Katie Hopkins(01 of11)
Open Image ModalIf you're looking for someone who doesn't mind being purposefully offensive, look no further than Katie Hopkins. The controversy magnet hits the headlines more often than all the Top Gear stars put together, normally because she's offended someone/a large group of people.
Nigel Farage(02 of11)
Open Image ModalYou've suspended a pint-loving smoker who has his head stuck in the 1940s? Why not employ someone exactly the same person?Nigel Farage has virtually the same political views as Clarkson, so he'd probably be a good fit.
Vladimir Putin(03 of11)
Open Image ModalIf you want someone with outdated ideas about their country's military might and an odd desire to look as masculine as possible, the Russian leader would be a good one to go for. Although he probably won't be free any time soon, he's probably going to be running the Kremlin until he dies.
Piers Morgan(04 of11)
Open Image ModalIf you've ever seen one of Piers' epic Twitter spats with Clarkson, you'll know he's remarkably similar in many ways. The same fashion sense, a similarly punchable face, and all the rest of it.
Angela Rippon(05 of11)
Open Image ModalJohn Inverdale(06 of11)
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Open Image ModalChris Evans(08 of11)
Open Image ModalAlan Partridge(09 of11)
Open Image ModalThe veteran radio host's alter ego Steve Coogan is quite the petrol-head, having appeared on the show several times. But wouldn't it be great for the man from Norwich to take you around the Top Gear track whining about "POWERRRR" is his trademark nasal voice?
Kanye West(10 of11)
Open Image ModalPotentially the only ego bigger than Clarkson's.
Mr Blobby(11 of11)
Open Image ModalHe'd certainly be more coherent than Clarkson at times. He's probably also a bit skinnier and a better driver.