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> Clarkson seems pretty open about this. I'm not sure whether he means to be entertaining, to show the absurdity of the process

He has made a career out of his behaviour. He seems to have mellowed now, and hasn’t punched anyone in the face lately.

His views on climate change, race, homosexuality and probably anything else you can name were aimed at being funny or offensive, depending on your perspective.