The Daily Show: Ears Edition In the Field with Desi Lydic
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Mar 30, 2025 Join Desi as she dives into the murky waters of Yelp's controversial practices, revealing how businesses can be manipulated by ratings. Explore the puzzling implications of daylight saving time and why some places like Arizona opt out. A comical look at the Mars One project unfolds, raising questions about its legitimacy. Finally, get ready for jaw-dropping tales of 'Florida Man,' featuring alligators on beer runs, and discover how these outrageous antics reflect a quirky cultural identity.
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Yelp Extortion Allegations
- Chef Davide Cerrettini offers 50% off pizza for one-star Yelp reviews to protest their advertising practices.
- He claims Yelp manipulates ratings if businesses don't pay for advertising, leading to disappearing five-star reviews.
Yelp's Business Model
- Yelp's primary revenue comes from advertising, but businesses are not required to advertise.
- Yelp's recommendation software algorithm, not advertising status, determines review visibility, though businesses often confuse the two.
Arizona's Time Zone Rebellion
- Arizona opts out of daylight saving time, sticking to standard time year-round.
- Residents express contentment with this arrangement, feeling others are "messed up" for changing clocks.