Mike Melvill and Burt Rutan on the Tonight Show

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Mike Melvill and Burt Rutan appeared on the Tonight Show, where Jay Leno showed significant interest in them compared to his other guest, Tobey Maguire. Leno even requested a photo with Melvill and Rutan, highlighting their achievements in space exploration. The discussion included pride in Melvill's South African roots, with enthusiasm for the country's contributions to aerospace. Leno's passion for machines, being a self-identified gearhead, was noted as a reason for his focus on the duo. Overall, the segment celebrated Melvill and Rutan's accomplishments and their appeal to Leno's interests.
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Did any of you see Mike Melvill and Burt Rutan on the Tonight Show?

Leno seemed to be pretty focused on them as opposed to his other guest, more famous guest,Tobey Maguire.

He even wanted a picture taken with them.
 
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Woohoo!

I tell you the South Africans are taking over! Yippeee!

Melvill grew up in my hometown (Durban) so I was ecstatic on hearing about his Space Odyssey!

I'm telling you, us Proud South Africans are taking over!
 
Leno is a gearhead. I'm not surprised he was more interested in Rutan than Maguire.
 
We don't get that show in England. Is that good or bad?? :confused:
 
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We don't get that show in England. Is that good or bad?? :confused:

Being a gearhead?

Usually, it's sort of complimentary. It does tend to denote a penchant for machines in addition to a knack with them. Theorists would view it as an insult. "People" people use it to deride engineers, who take it as a compliment.

Leno is into cars and motorcycles - anything that goes voom!

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