The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Mother's Day
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May 11, 2025 Discover the humorous yet heartfelt ways to celebrate Mother's Day, including the unconventional advice to leave moms alone. Trevor Noah chats with Jimmy Carter about motherhood and shares touching memories of his grandmother. Dive into discussions on essential labor and the struggles of mothers during the pandemic. Engage in lighthearted banter about family dynamics and storytelling as Jon Leguizamo’s mom reveals childhood secrets. This exploration blends personal anecdotes and societal reflections, making you rethink the importance of honoring mothers.
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Moms Want Peace Not Presents
- Mother's Day should honor moms by giving them peace and rest rather than just gifts.
- Desi Lydic emphasizes that moms want to be left alone, even on Mother's Day.
Jimmy Carter's Remarkable Mother
- Jimmy Carter shares how his mother was a brave advocate for racial equality and helped his political success.
- She joined the Peace Corps at 70 and taught him to act rightly despite criticism.
Mother's Day's Commercialization Irony
- Mother's Day began as a sincere effort to honor mothers but became overly commercialized.
- Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day, later despised the holiday's commercialization and tried to abolish it.
