Monday, November 16, 2009
Black Friday
So as we all know, Thanksgiving is next week. YAY! Turkey, football, family, good times...But that also means that the day after is the most dreaded day in retail: Black Friday! Awesome sales bring out the crowds and the ugly. This year is the first time I've ever had to do anything related to blitz. I work at Staples and I'll probably be a cashier. I've been told that we get to work at 6 a.m. and there are lines all the way out the door and around the store. I am definitely not looking forward to this. People are crazy when it comes to good deals. In fact, people have had stuff stolen from them, people have gotten violent over gifts, and some unfortunate people even get killed for the sales. Now is that what Christmas is about? Beating the shit out of each other for the best price on gifts? I thought Christmas was supposed to bring out the peaceful and giving sides of people. But apparently, and especially in today's economy, sales are more important than being a good person. So I say protest Black Friday and wait until the last minute to get your gifts!!! =P
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Haha! Wow, totally agree with you! Society ruins the meaning of Christmas. It is not about presents and getting the best deals but instead it should be focused on time together with family, friends, and celebrating the true meaning of the season. I am not a crazy person who goes out shopping at 5:30 am but I do enjoy going out for the afternoon just for something fun to do. :) However, some people are nuts--sad how money does that to people. :(
ReplyDeletePersonally I have never participated in Black Friday, nor do I ever intend on doing so. I know the deals are great, but like you said sometimes its just not worth it. I think it was last year where someone was trampled to death, and I couldn't help but think how does that really happen. Did no one say to themselves,"oh, i just stepped on a person, maybe i should help them up"? It's unbelievable what some people will do to save a buck.
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ReplyDeleteI always go shopping the day after T-giving as a family activty. BUT, we go around 8-ish and are done around 11 a.m. when things start getting ugly. I can't stand being around crowds when people start behaving like idiots. It totally ruins the spirit for me.
Commercialism...it's changed our holidays, hasn't it? Does Staples already have the Christmas stuff up?
I think there is a fine line to cross
ReplyDeletewhen you buy presents. Too much presents
ruin the holidays, but little things can
make a holiday memorable! I have been
to Black Friday. Personally, I enjoy watching
the people go CRAZY over buys. It's actually
something me and my mom watch together. So,
people going crazy over Christmas actually
brings me and my family together! Lmao.