The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Black Friday
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Nov 28, 2025 
Join comedian Jessica Williams, known for her sharp wit as a correspondent, as she hilariously tackles racial profiling while shopping and shares tips to navigate the chaos. Rob Corddry brings the field to life with reports from the wild world of Black Friday, capturing the absurdity of consumer behavior. Meanwhile, financial comedian Michael Kosta adds laughs to Cyber Monday shopping, highlighting the bizarre must-haves of the season. Together, they explore the chaotic spirit of shopping in America like never before.
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How 'Black Friday' Got Its Name
- The term Black Friday originated in the 1960s as a police label for traffic and chaos in Philadelphia.
- The segment shows how a retail-driven event gained national meaning through media and consumer behavior.
Cabbage Patch Kids Fueled Black Friday Frenzy
- Desi Lydic recalls 1980s nationwide Black Friday crazes like Cabbage Patch Kids that escalated violence and frenzy.
- She ties those toy fads to the evolution of doorbuster culture and extreme shopper behavior.
Cyber Monday Changed The Game
- Online shopping and Cyber Monday reduced in-person Black Friday's dominance by offering convenience.
- The hosts note this shift changed how and when consumers pursue deals.