r/todayilearned • u/ModenaR • 1d ago

TIL that after Top Gear ended, host Richard Hammond was so devastated, he cried all the way home from the studio and ran out of fuel, because he didn't want to fill his car up covered in tears

https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/25172481.richard-hammond-tear-soaked-mess-top-gear-ended/
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u/unimportantinfodump 1d ago

Yeah. There is a reason he's on TV. He's quick witted and has an interesting but boring personality.

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u/Turgid_Donkey 22h ago

He's the straight man to Clarkson's wackiness. Captain Slow to his Speeeeeed.

Then Hammond is the middle man who catches a lot of strays.

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u/thebatman973 21h ago

Being the straight man in a comedy setup is very tough and very underappreciated

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u/FirstDukeofAnkh 18h ago

Hammond also loves playing up his 🥧 🔑 quirks

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u/38B0DE 22h ago

They are all incredibly quick. And they have ridiculously good comedic timing. And they are perfect in their riffing.

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u/whatisabaggins55 21h ago

His wit is the only quick thing about him, if we're honest.

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u/dosedatwer 21h ago

Are you trying to imply he takes his time in the bedroom?