Because it’s the start of a golden age. Without James May joining on October 20, 2003, there is no tent. No “Cheers!” with a bottle of wine.
No “I’ve got a theeory.” No “Oh, cock!” It’s a simple date that anchors a global phenomenon.
Think about it. That one decision created a brotherhood. It gave us the Stig’s cousin. It gave us the Bolivia special.
The Nerd Factor
James May is a nerd. A proud, unapologetic nerd. He loves model trains. He loves pipes. He loves algebra.
On Top Gear, he turned that into an art form. He once tried to build a machine to fold a shirt. It exploded. It was pure poetry.
His join date marks the moment the show got its brain. And its most deadpan sense of humor.
