# Jay Leno have a hardon or something....? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 14, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111 "2012-06-14T06:57:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/61 "2012-06-15T02:31:23Z")
Just in case you didn’t do that on purpose – I think you mean “fraught” with danger. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/62 "2012-06-15T02:32:46Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > Just in case you didn’t do that on purpose – I think you mean “fraught” with danger. ‘frot’ is short for 'frottage" meaning to rub the genitals together. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/63 "2012-06-15T02:37:12Z")
Ah. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/64 "2012-06-15T03:27:50Z")
Actually, if it’s done right, you’d say “Ahhhhhhhhhhh.” ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/65 "2012-06-15T04:31:38Z")
And could he HAVE any more cars? ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/66 "2012-06-15T04:33:54Z")
> [@Ludovic](#): > > Hardon collision are frot with danger. > [@etv78](#): > > ‘frot’ is short for 'frottage" meaning to rub the genitals together. That’s not quite what it means - it’s rubbing the genitals against a non-consenting person. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/67 "2012-06-15T06:19:39Z")
I swear I read somewhere that celebrities prefer going on Leno’s show than Letterman’s, because generally Leno’s a lot more of a pleasant individual. I can believe it. (And what the fuck WAS “dancing Ito”?) ---
**Author:** ![DataZak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ea666f/32.png) [@DataZak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DataZak)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/68 "2012-06-15T06:47:49Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > I swear I read somewhere that celebrities prefer going on Leno’s show than Letterman’s, because generally Leno’s a lot more of a pleasant individual. I can believe it. > > (And what the fuck WAS “dancing Ito”?) I’ve heard that before but I figured it’s because Letterman doesn’t fawn over the celebrities like Leno does. In fact, Letterman enjoys bursting their bubbles. ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/69 "2012-06-15T08:06:14Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > (And what the fuck WAS “dancing Ito”?) A bunch of guys dressed up as Judge Ito (from the OJ trial) dancing around. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/70 "2012-06-15T13:05:10Z")
So according to this thread, no one watches Leno – except for doddering fools in nursing homes. That will come as a surprise to the TV ratings giant Nielsen, whose ratings are considered pretty definitive evidence of watchers. Most recent week’s late night ratings (June 4-8), in the coveted 18-49 demographic, are reproduced below. I’m not sure how many 18-49 year olds are found in nursing homes, but my guess is: damn few. > [@ADULTS 18-49](#): > > NBC “Tonight,” 0.7 rating, 3 share > CBS “Late Show,” 0.6 rating, 3 share > ABC “Nightline,” 0.8 rating, 3 share (11-midnight, followed by ABC “Kimmel,” 0.5/2\* > Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.6 > Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Colbert Report,” 0.5 > TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.5 [Cite.](http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/14/late-night-tv-ratings-for-the-week-of-june-4-june-8-2012/138061/) But… but… how can that be?? [None of MY friends watch Leno!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Kael#Nixon_quote) :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/71 "2012-06-15T13:18:38Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > …But… but… how can that be?? [None of MY friends watch Leno!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Kael#Nixon_quote) > > :rolleyes: I presume you’re referring to the section headed “Nixon quote.” ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/72 "2012-06-15T13:25:22Z")
> [@The\_Niply\_Elder](#): > > Yeah but his jokes arent even remotely funny. They feel like such a strech. That just means he sucks, not that he’s biased. ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Hartwick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7feea3/32.png) [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/73 "2012-06-15T13:33:31Z")
Oh, thanks, Bricker. I was confused why Leno was on the air when not a single person I know watches him. You really skewered some ignorance with your well-placed roll eye smiley. Skewered it right good. ---
**Author:** ![Agent\_Foxtrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/74 "2012-06-15T13:54:49Z")
What’s everyone’s problem with Leno? I think he’s funny and I like the little presentations he does, like Headlines or Found at the 99¢ Store. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/75 "2012-06-15T14:53:13Z")
> [@Agent\_Foxtrot](#): > > What’s everyone’s problem with Leno? If not for Jay Leno, Johnny Carson would be alive today. ---
**Author:** ![Purd\_Werfect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47c2d/32.png) [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/76 "2012-06-15T15:03:19Z")
> [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](#): > > I wish you folks would realize that not everyone on the Dope watches US TV. So far, you’re the only one in the thread who’s suggested that that assumption even exists. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/77 "2012-06-15T15:09:05Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > So according to this thread, no one watches Leno – except for doddering fools in nursing homes. > > That will come as a surprise to the TV ratings giant Nielsen, whose ratings are considered pretty definitive evidence of watchers. > > Most recent week’s late night ratings (June 4-8), in the coveted 18-49 demographic, are reproduced below. I’m not sure how many 18-49 year olds are found in nursing homes, but my guess is: damn few. > > [Cite.](http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/14/late-night-tv-ratings-for-the-week-of-june-4-june-8-2012/138061/) > > But… but… how can that be?? [None of MY friends watch Leno!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Kael#Nixon_quote) > > :rolleyes: Yes because the people who made statements about people not watching Leno were clearly making factual claims. To be clear: no one with good taste in entertainment, or with a well developed sense of humor watches Leno. The tone of your post proves the point. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/78 "2012-06-15T15:11:25Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > Obama is a ninja?? Remember the fly incident? He so is. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/79 "2012-06-15T16:15:09Z")
> [@Agent\_Foxtrot](#): > > What’s everyone’s problem with Leno? I think he’s funny and I like the little presentations he does, like Headlines or Found at the 99¢ Store. Jaywalking depresses me though. Makes me realize we don’t pay our teachers _nearly_ enough. ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111/80 "2012-06-15T16:15:24Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > So according to this thread, no one watches Leno – except for doddering fools in nursing homes. And curiously, every one of the total 146 viewers/fans of Conan is also a member of the SDMB bash Leno club. You only need to mention the word Leno in a thread title and they are happy to pile in to prove nobody thinks he is funny. There are apparently enough sour grapes left over from the deserved cancellation of Conan on NBC to make hundreds of cases of bad whine. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-leno-have-a-hardon-or-something/625111.md?page=5)