What do you guys think of john mccririck.Well he is one of my heroes?

Question

Let's face it.John Mccririck, you either love him or hate him.I'm starting to think that the people that say they hate John Mccririck actually like the guy.Now I'm not a big racing fan but I do know that channel four racing would be boring without the big man.He's not afraid to voice his opinions.He says what he thinks(wouldn't it be great if we were all like that),he makes funny comments which are sometimes sexist(female!,booby! but deep down he loves his wife.he says this stuff for a reaction and because he doesn't give a damn what people think),he tells the yobs to piss off(well there's no harm in that and believe it or not he can have a laugh with some of the lads if he's not being hassled all the time),his facial expressions and mannerisms are really amusing(good old tic tac style),his dress sense is different(that's what's great about him.we need someone that's eccentric,someone that's different,someone unusual,someone that stands out from the crowd.After all it would be boring if we were all the same),his sideburns are great,he's a better man than any of the yobs,he jokes around a lot,when he wants to he can make a fool out of the odd yob that annoys him(although they do piss him off a lot),he does have a sense of humour,he makes derogatory remarks(that he may not mean.he's probably just kidding and trying to get a reaction from people but the comments are funny),he's God,he's a legend,channel four wouldn't be the same without him,what a personality!According to wikipedia In March 2008, "Channel Four renewed McCririck’s contract though lessened his appearances by 50%".Just wondering does that mean that he'll be on "at the races" a lot as well?"Channel 4" need him on the horse racing all the time.It wouldn't be the same without him,John brings life to the horse racing on channel 4.Now,I've never really followed horse racing at all but I do remember seeing family members watch it and I have great memories of John Mccririck.What a great man,what a legend,what an entertainer,what a stylish guy,what a joker,what a personality.Ah the one and only John Mccririck.I wish I could meet him.I'd love to have my photograph takin with him.Oh and It would be great if he would sign his autograph on a race card.Mr Mccririck is unique and legendary,God Bless John Mccririck!Can you guys answer another question.Now apart from your thoughts on the big man himself,do you think that a book will be available in the near future which would give the reader a better insight in to the life on John Mccririck.I'd buy the book,in fact I'd pre-order it!Oh one more thing I'd love to get the old channel four racing theme not the new music.I tried youtube but they only have the new music which appears on channel four racing.Please,somebody upload that classic, catchy,infectious tune.I wish channel would bring it back.Oh the drama that John has provided channel four and it's viewers with!Great guy!It would also be great if there was a humorous dvd released about the guy.I'd buy a thousand copies. :) oh one more thing for some reason a question mark hangs over "one of my heroes" .Well he really is and I know it.It's a fact.It's just that there's a damn fault on yahoo or the net or something and the question mark keeps popping up.

Answer 1

Luke you should award yourself Best Answer having answered your own question very thoroughly.

In fact Luke I think you are John McCririck...LOL...come on own up you are aren't you?



Seriously though Channel 4 would be a sadder place without him. His insight and knowledge of the racing world is second to none and he's not afraid to ask those probing questions that others just skirt around. Tanya Stevenson adores him even though he refers to her as 'the female' and he often has her and the rest of the team in fits of laughter.



I wonder what Edwina Currie made of him when she had to swop places with 'The Booby' in Wife Swap...and what about those sexist remarks he made about Ingrid Tarrant...Jonathon Woss wouldn't have got away with half the things that Big Mac has said and done, he always walks a fine line but somehow he bounces back into the nations affections.



As far as a book to give the reader a better insight into JM's life, I don't think one could ever be written for the very fact that with John McCririck what you see is what you get a lovable 'fat oaf' who's literally bared his soul to the nation.



Love him or hate him JM is a legend, long may he reign on Channel 4 and At the Races...and regarding that autograph, you only have to go to one of the race meetings being televised by Channel 4 (I often see him at Newmarket). He walks freely amongst the punters, mainly around the betting areas, the paddock areas are frequented by John Francome and Derek Thompson, and I have seen him signing many racecards for racegoers. One of racings characters, lets hope he stays around for a while yet...Jac xx

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I think he is full value for knowledge and entertainment. Although i have met him only briefly plenty of my mates know him well... micky hammond and various other racing pros and they say he is a fantastic person. Much to his t.v. personna he is clever and a very kind and considerate man and not o.t.t unlike on t.v... The world nowadays seem to panda to the 'normal' people without personality and character you cant say the same about John...in a world of troubles you need colouful guys like him and he delivers in spades

Answer 4

A very strange individual indeed. Slightly unhinged and not altogether wholesome.

Answer 5

I think of him picking his nose on big brother.