Gaffer Tape said:

While I'm not necessarily demeaning all pre-conceived dates, what is it you think he's joking about? He's simply saying that a spontaneous act of affection is what makes a date special and arguing that a forced act of affection committed simply because of a date is not.

not sure what to say to that.

Christmas, Easter, Valentines Day, etc . . . They are all special to me. Should we all just stop celebrating holidays? I don't know what else to say.

edit: I did think of a few things to say. I and others choose to celebrate holidays. No one forces us, therefore it is not a forced act of affection.