Rachel Maddow On Conan, Talks Fan Mail From Straight Men, Favorite Childhood Game Called "Iran" (VIDEO)

Rachel Maddow, the increasingly popular MSNBC host and the subject of a new Newsweek profile, appeared on Conan O'Brien Friday night for what proved to be an entertaining chat. One particularly amusing part of the interview involved Maddow talking about being a serious child--"I was sort of born a little old guy"--whose favorite childhood game was called "Iran," which was based on the Iran-Iraq war. She also discussed her fan mail, which tends to include lots of letters from straight man asking about being a lesbian.

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[mmgbizgirl]

She's well liked because she's REAL.

[BillMelater]

Iran?

http://billmel8er.wordpress.com

[Ghost803]

Eh. She isn't ugly. But on a scale of pure physical attractiveness that goes from -10 to 10 shes right at zero.

But she does exude a kind of nerdy cuteness.

[GhostNyc]

Star wars? NO.... STAR TREK, LOTR and RACHEL MADDOW....... YESSSSSSSSSSSS

[agandia]

OMG!!! I'm a male LESBIAN!!!

[OldKnute]

Hehehehe!!!

Me TOO,,, and all I can really see is a hazy outline. BUT,,,, she sure sounds cute.

WAIT!

I have kids older than her! Ummm????? Never Mind!

She sure is smart though!

JMO

All the best

Knute

[heronimous]

i guess i AM a lesbian then.. who'd of thunk..?

[KatDawgATL]

Gay? Yes…Ugly? Not at all. I like her.

[Nebris]

A childhood game called 'Iran'. Beautiful. =)

[JackNasty]

Rachael Maddow brought thoughtful analysis and research back to public affairs broadcasting on public policy That is an extraordinary feat. Convention wisdom about broadcasting seemed to limit political commentary to shouting partisan accusations, soundbites and campaign slogans. Rachael Maddow broke with convention just by being her thoughtful intelligent self. I am in awe.

Thanks Rachael Maddow, wherever you are.

[JackNasty]

Rachael Maddow brings

[fflores]

I think she is awesome!!!! She is attractive, but nothing is sexier then actually having a brain and using it!!!

[cincity]

Gosh I love you Rachel. Can i be your girlfriend for just a day?

[pons1595]

Smarter than almost anyone on TV. She is great. Love her....

[Quotidien]

I want to have her baby.

[mojoman]

Rachel is tremendous. After watching her for a while, you realize that ( like Colbert ) she's scary smart.

I pity some of the wingnuts who think that they'll be able to match her wits. Something to look forward to.

[Vurz]

I watch her show regularly. I especially like the respect she shows her guests by allowing them to actually answer questions.

[tidalfist]

Man, these new MSNBC folks make me feel good inside. I mean this idea they bring with their prescense that the Left, and not the ' neo-liberal ' variety, finally gaining strong foothold in the MSM, after years of battling from the margins. Stuff that portents to a decisive well-earned socio-cultural victory won along with Obama, and new morning truly coming to the world again.

Maddow and Olbermann, and Chris Matthews. Mediamen of the people.
Great folks