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[FirstWorldProblems]

I do respect the mass civil disobedience of the French

hasn’t gotten them anything though lol

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Told ya you wouldn’t be disappointed!

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

There’s so much good content in this special I’ll probably watch it again on this trip if I let the g/f drive lol

 

[boostedguy05]

the party trick

 

[IDAFC21]

So here's why May was covering his head when he was eating........... and...

The host was actually eating ortolan bunting, a small bird that is now illegal to be served in many countries, including France, because of the cruel preparation and consumption methods utilized for it. When the ortolan is young, it is caged in the dark and tricked to eat an excessive amount of foods such as figs. Once they're fattened up to roughly double their original size, the ortolan is quite literally drowned in Armagnac brandy. It is then plucked and roasted for eight minutes.

When it gets to the table, the eating process is pretty much just as cruel. Per Wikipedia, "The consumer then places the bird feet first into their mouth while holding onto the bird's head. The Ortolan is then eaten whole, with or without the head, and the consumer spits out the larger bones."


It being illegal to cook and consume in France currently aside, the tradition within the country for eating it aligns with its rather shameful preparation methods. French food connoisseurs typically cover their entire head and face in a cloth napkin while eating the bird as a way to cover up the shame of cooking it in such a cruel way.
Beyond shamefulness, the cloth napkin also helps trap in the scent of the meal, which is described as one of the most aromatic on Earth.

James May Covered His Face While Eating on 'The Grand Tour: Carnage a Trois' Because of This Tradition

While indulging in some local traditions on 'The Grand Tour: Carnage a Trois,' James May inexplicably covered his face. Why did he do that?

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Yeah. Call me an uncultured swine........but I'd rather stuff an overspiced arbys sandwich in my face

 

[Bru]

I was curious about that. Huh.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

God, ugh.

Reminds me Balut, or Casu Marzu. Though at least Casu Marzu isn't cruel to any animals, its still disgusting though.

Both of which are enough to repeat the GIF above me.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

New special, A Scandi Flick. September 15th.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I’m genuinely happy to see the guys again.

 

[importcrew]

Nice! Can't wait!

 

[SleeperLS]

Looks awesome, my body is ready.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I honestly do miss the old "Top Gear" set with the audience and things, but the Grand Tour audience thing just never worked out the same.

I really miss the "Power Lap" the GT's track was never very good in comparison. The old TG Airfield was much better for the big name hyper cars.

But these road trip specials are just as good as any of the the Races from TG when the trio were on it.

 

[IDAFC21]

OHMYGODYES

I need this in my life

 

[IDAFC21]

WTF I forgot this was out today!! 100 minutes

Starting NOW

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

WTF I forgot this was out today!! 100 minutes

Starting NOW

Oh shit.

WHERE WAS MY REMINDER?!?!?!?!

 

[IDAFC21]

Oh shit.

WHERE WAS MY REMINDER?!?!?!?!

You didnt remind me to remind you, and then I acknowledged to remind you, but then I didn't because I had the fucking sniffles

Fuck outta here

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Hmm, going to be interesting.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

OMG, Hammond and May busting Clarkson's ass on the car not being a Quattro.

 

[IDAFC21]

"its the best car in all environments"

"well we don't know about rally because its never been in one"

? ? ?

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

 

[importcrew]

Will watch tomorrow. Need to get up at 4am for work...

 

[IDAFC21]

Spoiler

actually you better go 2nd, because it'll be difficult driving over the rubble

? ?

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]