It might seem inconsequential in light of “The Big Picture,” but the recent NBC Tonight Show controversy involving Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien does indeed have an automotive subplot.

Without digging too much into the real meat of the controversy, it is apparent that Mr. Leno and Mr. O’Brien are on two different sides of the spectrum when it comes to their taste in cars.

First, you got Leno’s infamous car collection:

Leno is reknowned for his massive collection of vintage cars and motorcycles which is arguably one of the best and most complete that money can buy. On top of all the classic vehicles he has in possession, he also has a steam engine which boasts Thomas Edison as a previous owner and yet still functions. Impressive.

Then there’s CoCo’s 1992 Ford Taurus SHO:

He could easily afford an upgrade to say the very least but there is a lot to say for a man who drives the same car he had when he was a struggling writer to now where he, for the time being at least, is at the helm of the multi-million dollar franchise that is the Tonight Show.

Also, Conan’s funnier.

Advantage: Conan

By K. Fitty Ditty

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