World Series-Winning Pitcher Brian Wilson Brings His Beard, and 'Gimp,' to the 'Tonight Show' (VIDEO)
by Oliver Miller, posted Nov 5th 2010 9:15AM
San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson is a weird guy. He's also the man who threw the winning pitch in the World Series -- which gave the Giants their first title in over five decades. So it might be worth putting up with his eccentricities. Jay Leno tries to get to the bottom of it all on the 'Tonight Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on NBC).What are Wilson's quirks? Well, he insists on wearing bright orange sneakers, which led MLB to fine him $1,000 for "non-conforming" shoes. Brian had said he was punished for having "too much awesome" on his feet.
... But that's nothing. Wilson also thinks he learned ninja skills in a dream, has a mohawk -- and now sports an enormous beard, which he dyed black. In response to this, Giants fans adopted the slogan "Fear the Beard."
While talking with Jay, Brian reveals how his facial hair was the key to World Series success. He also reveals his most disturbing quirk of all. Mr. Wilson is friends with a guy called "The Machine" -- a silent, nearly naked leather-clad dude who is an exact replica of "The Gimp" from 'Pulp Fiction.' "The Machine" has wandered onto several talk shows before -- but Jay feels that his appearance won't be necessary this time around.
... Which is the exact moment when "The Machine" walks onto Jay's stage, with his pale butt and other "extremities" hanging out of his S&M costume. Is this too much weirdness even for Leno to handle?
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