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Uploaded on Oct 21, 2008

http://www.ted.com Humorist John Hodgman rambles through a new story about aliens, physics, time, space and the way all of these somehow contribute to a sweet, perfect memory of falling in love.

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  • because88

    because88 3 years ago

    I love how I was played into the stereotypical nerd vibe, only to be fooled by a sweet and heartwarming (and well written) story. It only adds to my increasing suspicions that nerds are sexy. hella sexy.

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  • Brezzley

    Brezzley 3 years ago

    That's about the best story I've ever heard in my life. John Hodgman is great.

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  • mastertheillusion

    mastertheillusion 1 month ago

    Brilliant and funny.

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  • Nani101

    Nani101 2 months ago

    Three ... two ... one ...

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwww <3

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  • Adam Sather

    Adam Sather 2 months ago

    What a nice story, I almost shed a tear at the end.. and I'm not afraid to admit it, dammit!

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  • GUSRULZ445

    GUSRULZ445 3 months ago

    Surrrrrrrrrrrrrre PC guy,

    Surrrrrrrrrrrrre

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  • MissVelvetElle

    MissVelvetElle 3 months ago

    That made me smile! Very romantic at the end, too!

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  • TheThatsAwesome

    TheThatsAwesome 4 months ago

    Haha Brilliant.

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  • Marty Kane

    Marty Kane 4 months ago

    I wish I had more thumbs to up

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  • patu8010

    patu8010 4 months ago

    This isn't a stand-up routine.

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  • Cryptiic6

    Cryptiic6 5 months ago

    I actually rather enjoyed it. Humour is a rather subjective topic however.

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  • Cryptiic6

    Cryptiic6 5 months ago

    Yes... He is joking... XD

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