The Stig: unhelmetted

Marc · January 20 2009, 02:49 AM

Seems that the identy of Top Gear's Stig Mk II has now be revealed to all and sundry though this time he's been revealled by some-one else so not likely to be shot off an aircraft carrier.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...25-601,00.html

Sheep · January 20 2009, 05:15 AM

I thought it was common knowledge that Ben Collins is one of the Stigs.

His name was included in the BBC's formal investigation of Richard Hammond's accident as a driver, and he's been on the show as himself at least once. You know you watch too much Top Gear when you can tell his distinct driving style without the helmet on (he has very consistent arm movements compared to other drivers).

Whatever the case, since he didn't spill the beans I'm sure his status as the Stig isn't in any danger.

firehawk12 · January 20 2009, 05:53 AM

Wait, people actually don't know?
I always thought it was a gimmick they used... like... umm... Wilson from Home Improvement.

Marc · January 20 2009, 07:51 AM

firehawk12 wrote:

Wait, people actually don't know?
I always thought it was a gimmick they used... like... umm... Wilson from Home Improvement.

Nope - generally most people don't know The Stig's identity - go to wiki and look under the Top Gear entry about The Stig but yes that's part of the gimmick ala Wilson's face.

The previous stig spilled the beans in his biography which resulted in his departure from the show (it involved the stig, a car, nitrous oxide and an air craft carrier

captcalhoun · January 20 2009, 08:17 AM

yes, there's a website that answers questions (not ask.com, another one) and a magazine feature i was reading had this as a question and answer, and it cited the accident report Hammond had as their reason for naming collins

Roger Wilco · January 20 2009, 08:23 AM

Hm, I was hoping it really is Damon Hill or so, but of course that was extremely unlikely.

WillsBabe · January 20 2009, 08:30 AM

I didn't know The Stig's identitiy. I just kept my eye out around ponds to see if I could spot anyone sucking the water off the ducks. I knew that would give me a clue.

Bob The Skutter · January 20 2009, 09:29 AM

I've never even thought about it, I just liked the "gimmick" of the "mystery" behind the Stig.

Australis · January 20 2009, 12:18 PM

Me too.

Now I know too much.

My childhood has been raped!

Well, I say childhood...

ITL · January 20 2009, 12:23 PM

I'm skeptical.

After all, some say that he has a titanium chin and can only converse in ZX-81 machine code.

So it can't be this guy - right?

Hermiod · January 20 2009, 12:45 PM

Depends. Has he ever been seen within 100 yards of Lorraine Kelly ?

backstept · January 20 2009, 02:22 PM

personally I don't care who the Stig really is . . .

I do enjoy the running gag they have with the Stig though

Emher · January 20 2009, 07:04 PM

I really didn't care who The Stig was, I just love the running gag with him. Do hope the poor chap isn't fired over this.

jamestyler · January 20 2009, 11:17 PM

firehawk12 wrote:

Wait, people actually don't know?
I always thought it was a gimmick they used... like... umm... Wilson from Home Improvement.

I've known a couple of people who have worked on the show and didn't have a clue. One of them accidently saw his face when the Stig was getting a drink alone in a room - he turned his head and closed his visor.

It's more like a Mexican wrestler than Wilson. Though I hope this means we can get Fat Stig back.

Marc · January 20 2009, 11:38 PM

Emher wrote:

I really didn't care who The Stig was, I just love the running gag with him. Do hope the poor chap isn't fired over this.

you mean you hope he's not stigmatised over it

January 20 2009, 02:49 AM	#1
Marc Fleet Admiral Location: An Aussie in Canukistan	The Stig: unhelmetted Seems that the identy of Top Gear's Stig Mk II has now be revealed to all and sundry though this time he's been revealled by some-one else so not likely to be shot off an aircraft carrier. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...25-601,00.html __________________ Gentlemen you can't fight in here - this is the war room. Pres. Merkin P. Muffly

January 20 2009, 05:15 AM	#2
Sheep Vice Admiral Location: Chicago	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted I thought it was common knowledge that Ben Collins is one of the Stigs. His name was included in the BBC's formal investigation of Richard Hammond's accident as a driver, and he's been on the show as himself at least once. You know you watch too much Top Gear when you can tell his distinct driving style without the helmet on (he has very consistent arm movements compared to other drivers). Whatever the case, since he didn't spill the beans I'm sure his status as the Stig isn't in any danger. __________________ Hating the anti-intellectual movement since before it was actually a movement.

January 20 2009, 05:53 AM	#3
firehawk12 Fleet Admiral Location: EXILE + ATTON = GUUUUUUSH!!!! (pic by aimo)	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted Wait, people actually don't know? I always thought it was a gimmick they used... like... umm... Wilson from Home Improvement. __________________ The best reason to watch Curling: Johnson Sisters! "How do you trust a nation that's invented Karate? They're standing there in their pajamas... then they kick you in the balls!"

January 20 2009, 08:17 AM	#5
captcalhoun Admiral Location: gone	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted yes, there's a website that answers questions (not ask.com, another one) and a magazine feature i was reading had this as a question and answer, and it cited the accident report Hammond had as their reason for naming collins

January 20 2009, 08:23 AM	#6
Roger Wilco Admiral	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted Hm, I was hoping it really is Damon Hill or so, but of course that was extremely unlikely. __________________ Don't be a douche.

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January 20 2009, 08:30 AM	#7
WillsBabe Vice Admiral	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted I didn't know The Stig's identitiy. I just kept my eye out around ponds to see if I could spot anyone sucking the water off the ducks. I knew that would give me a clue. __________________

January 20 2009, 09:29 AM	#8
Bob The Skutter Admiral Location: Bob The Skutter	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted I've never even thought about it, I just liked the "gimmick" of the "mystery" behind the Stig. __________________ It's all right, children. Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it. I am sure that we shall never forget Tiny Tim, or this first parting that there was among us.

January 20 2009, 12:18 PM	#9
Australis Writer Location: The Electric Age	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted Me too. Now I know too much. My childhood has been raped! Well, I say childhood... __________________ I will not accept tyranny, any tyranny, even that of Heaven - Terry Pratchett. Always choose cognac over cocaine. -- Jon Lord

January 20 2009, 12:23 PM	#10
ITL Vice Admiral Location: Palace Of The Brine	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted I'm skeptical. After all, some say that he has a titanium chin and can only converse in ZX-81 machine code. So it can't be this guy - right?

January 20 2009, 12:45 PM	#11
Hermiod Admiral	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted Depends. Has he ever been seen within 100 yards of Lorraine Kelly ?

January 20 2009, 02:22 PM	#12
backstept Rear Admiral Location: Syracuse	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted personally I don't care who the Stig really is . . . I do enjoy the running gag they have with the Stig though __________________ \| Hi I'm Gauis Blatar lol \| backstept.blogspot.com \| about.me

January 20 2009, 07:04 PM	#13
Emher Admiral Location: Sweden	Re: The Stig: unhelmetted I really didn't care who The Stig was, I just love the running gag with him. Do hope the poor chap isn't fired over this. __________________ "I am who I am. Someone has to be."-Brendan Gleeson as Reynald in Kingdom of Heaven.