British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a channel full of shows with British stars. Gordon Ramsey, Jonathan Ross, and many others have shows that are very good and very funny. My favorite show on BBC is called Top Gear. Three British men- Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson, and James May- host a show where they give cars of all kinds a review of all their specifications while driving them on either their private, closed track, or a tough trail. They could drive it up a mountain and see how fast it goes, or they can test how far it goes. These guys really entertain me and many other people with their countless reviews.
The guys usually start off with a nice review of a new car that came out recently. They usually review very fast cars like the electric Tesla, which uses about 6 computer batteries to keep it charged and the Porsche 911 which is a lightning fast, little trooper. Whatever they review, they do something good. They give you all the statistics like the top speed, the torque, and the amount of horsepower. They also test the handling, the acceleration, and the brakes so you know as much as you can about the vehicle without getting inside one. The hosts add some jokes here and there to keep viewers entertained and captivated.
The show also has a segment called “The Reasonably Priced Car.” They have a celebrity come to the show and they have a chat with them. They ask about the star's life and then they ask what cars the celebrity owns. After that, they put them in a reasonably priced car which is a Suzuki Liana. They see if the star's driving skills are average, below average, or above average. Ellen MacArthur was the fastest lap time holder for the Suzuki Liana until they replaced the Suzuki with a Chevrolet Lacetti. Ever since the change happened, Jay Kay became the record holder. Top Gear has a separate lap time board where they have Formula One racers go around the track in the same car. The show's test driver called “The Stig” leads that board with my mom's favorite driver Lewis Hamilton, 2008 F1 champion, trailing right behind. This segment is very funny because many stars have run off the track which is hilarious.
Sometimes, the crew does a weird race where they have to go from Point A to Point B in the fastest time possible. One weird race was that they had to take a regular car and modify it with whatever materials they had to make it float in water. Then, they had to race across the ocean to get to some island. It sometimes seems pointless, but they do it anyway. Even though they don't have a prize for the crazy races, they endlessly brag about their victory. Even though it doesn't make sense, it is still amusing to watch.
Top Gear is a show that you can watch at any age. It is mostly for adults because of the kind of information they give you. It may seem confusing but kids can get some of the information down the way they communicate it to the audience. They keep it simple without using big words, and they make a lot of horseplay which really gives kids the giggles. That is what's cool about Top Gear. While they are doing the show, it seems they are always thinking of the kids watching. Most of the material is perfectly fine for kids which is why I love that show.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Bionicle
One very famous toy for people of all ages is called LEGO. Lego came from a Danish phrase “leg godt” which means “play well.” Lego has released many lines of different toys. Each has their own unique pieces and storyline, but one that has been famous for a while and is still popular today is Bionicle. Bionicle is a story of great warriors all searching for important things. There are usually twelve new sets released at the same time, six representing heroes and six representing villains. Since their first release in 2001 to the U.S., the LEGO designers have come up with many different stories, most of them related to each other. Along the way, the heroes and villains became more powerful than before.
The whole story started with the original “Toa,” or honored heroes. There were six of them, each from a different tribe, and each possessed great powers. There was a fire tribe, a wind tribe, a water tribe, a rock tribe, an earth tribe, and an ice tribe. Each Toa chosen from the different tribes gained amazing powers matching the tribe they came from. They learned to work as a team and they were challenged to fight the large amounts of evil forces. The original Toa fought the Bohrak, deadly creatures who could shape shift into a ball for rapid movement. The Toa evolved into the Toa Nuva by drowning in protodermis, a form of energy only known by the Bionicle world. The Toa gained new armor and weapons, having to fight the evolved Bohrok-Kal and the Rahkshi. This kept going and going until earlier 2009, where they released the Glatorian. Through the years, the parts involved with the characters got shaped better and better and they introduced hundreds and hundreds of new shapes of pieces. This allowed people of all ages to create bigger, better creatures with their entire collection.
Bionicle does not just make toys for people to enjoy, they make books and comics. Reading the comics will help you understand the storyline better. The books fill in all the gaps that the comics leaves out. Greg Farshtey, the writer of both the books and the comics, created one of the greatest stories I have ever read in my life. He makes the characters show courage, leadership, and teamwork. In a way, he inspires kids to have more of these qualities. His books are also just jam-packed with head to head combat action that gets kids excited about reading a book. The books just create a fascinating picture in your head, like you are watching the battle yourself. The books and the comics definitely are a popular part of the Bionicle series.
There are many lines of toys that LEGO created. There is a whole list of them. Many have come, stayed for a while, then died down to a point where it had to end. Bionicle is different though. It has been standing strong for about 10 years now, and everyone loves it still. Bionicle is just one that has been a favorite by kids, and adults as well which makes it really important. I myself love the Bionicle line and wish that I will someday work for Bionicle. It inspires me to imagine things more than ever before. I guess the bottom line is, Bionicle is more than just a toy, it's something better. It's the key to inspiration and imagination. Bionicle is definitely something I will love for the rest of my life.
The whole story started with the original “Toa,” or honored heroes. There were six of them, each from a different tribe, and each possessed great powers. There was a fire tribe, a wind tribe, a water tribe, a rock tribe, an earth tribe, and an ice tribe. Each Toa chosen from the different tribes gained amazing powers matching the tribe they came from. They learned to work as a team and they were challenged to fight the large amounts of evil forces. The original Toa fought the Bohrak, deadly creatures who could shape shift into a ball for rapid movement. The Toa evolved into the Toa Nuva by drowning in protodermis, a form of energy only known by the Bionicle world. The Toa gained new armor and weapons, having to fight the evolved Bohrok-Kal and the Rahkshi. This kept going and going until earlier 2009, where they released the Glatorian. Through the years, the parts involved with the characters got shaped better and better and they introduced hundreds and hundreds of new shapes of pieces. This allowed people of all ages to create bigger, better creatures with their entire collection.
Bionicle does not just make toys for people to enjoy, they make books and comics. Reading the comics will help you understand the storyline better. The books fill in all the gaps that the comics leaves out. Greg Farshtey, the writer of both the books and the comics, created one of the greatest stories I have ever read in my life. He makes the characters show courage, leadership, and teamwork. In a way, he inspires kids to have more of these qualities. His books are also just jam-packed with head to head combat action that gets kids excited about reading a book. The books just create a fascinating picture in your head, like you are watching the battle yourself. The books and the comics definitely are a popular part of the Bionicle series.
There are many lines of toys that LEGO created. There is a whole list of them. Many have come, stayed for a while, then died down to a point where it had to end. Bionicle is different though. It has been standing strong for about 10 years now, and everyone loves it still. Bionicle is just one that has been a favorite by kids, and adults as well which makes it really important. I myself love the Bionicle line and wish that I will someday work for Bionicle. It inspires me to imagine things more than ever before. I guess the bottom line is, Bionicle is more than just a toy, it's something better. It's the key to inspiration and imagination. Bionicle is definitely something I will love for the rest of my life.
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