
The post provides wisdom about life and a perspective on how to win your Valentine's heart using a 5 Point Plan. It also incorporates references to Nietzsche, Carl Jung, the Bible, and the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Jack Harbaugh’s philosophy of “Who’s got it better than us?!” is about being grateful for what you have. Perhaps we in Northeast Ohio can utter his words when we step outside to sub-freezing temperatures as we return home from watching the Cleveland Browns lose in the first round of the football playoffs.

The song "Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers incorporates allusions to video games, moon landings, Nirvana, Star Wars, and Star Trek.

The writings and speeches (e.g., "Walking") of Henry David Thoreau influenced early punk bands of the 1970s and 1980s, and of course the thrash metal band Metallica.