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TDS Time Machine | Valentine's Day

2025/2/15
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Nate Corddry humorously explores the commercialization of Valentine's Day, contrasting its origins with modern-day celebrations. He critiques the shift from honoring Saint Valentine's martyrdom to a focus on commercial products and sexualized imagery.
  • Commercialization of Valentine's Day
  • Contrast between historical significance and modern celebrations
  • Critique of profit-driven retailers

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Take a romantic stroll down memory lane with The Daily Show's Valentine's Day coverage. 

Nate Cordry tackles the War on St. Valentine's Day. Resident Expert John Hodgman educates us on romance. Lewis Black rails against the technology of the holiday. Jon Stewart checks in on a synagogue with a surprisingly saucy new teacher. Trevor Noah weighs in on the risks of modern romance. Ronny Chieng challenges people on the street to prove him wrong about love. Sarah Silverman and Michael Kosta investigate the world of romance scams. 

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