Writer

The writer of the article “Binge Drinking is Good for You” is journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson.

At the time the article was published (2007), Clarkson was already well known. He was widely known as the co-host of the original “Top Gear” TV show, which was first aired in 1988. Furthermore, in 2002 he returned to this TV show, whose popularity increased due to his return. Some of the analogies between speed driving and drinking that he makes in the article are a subtle allusion to his background at “Top Gear” (a show about cars): “…is the same as persecuting everyone who breaks the speed limit. We need to make a distinction between someone doing 32mph and someone doing 175mph.” (p. 107, ll. 28-31)

However, Clarkson’s reputation was not always positive, as he is also known for articles and statements that produce a lot of controversy and negative reactions. In...