It's an almost unbeatable strategy, with practically limitless applications: why're you getting upset? It's all just a joke, like on Top Gear. Let's test it out:
Tory youth sing songs about the holocaust, but it's all just a joke... like on Top Gear.
Victims of Domestic Violence are to be charged commission on Child Maintenance payments, but it's all just a joke... like on Top Gear.
Cancer patients are to be subjected to welfare tests to see if they're sick enough, but it's all just a joke... like on Top Gear.
Public sector workers to face 16% pay cut to pay for bankers in need, but it's all just a joke... like on Top Gear.