Black Friday

Rockinonahigh · 11-29-2013, 08:09 PM

Once my mom talked me into a foray with black Friday,never again will I attempt such a crazy thing.

RockOn · 11-29-2013, 09:03 PM

About 25 years or so ago I was in Dillards (probably called Gayfers back then) I had ventured out on Black Friday. Found a coat, steal of a deal ... this woman followed me around, she wanted it. It was the only one in that size. She weirded me out ... I was a little scared she might try to roll me on the floor for it.

Today, all the particular model of a 12" dewalt miter saw I wanted for a sweet deal at $199.99 sold out at both Lowes and Home Depot before I got there. I am not upset. It was the afternoon before I went to check.

Here is what I find entertaining about Black Fridays as long as:
1. I am not involved
2. No one gets hurt

There will be news clips - actually videos of people (from Jerry Springer show???)
fighting over merchandise in a store. Watching this year's video news clips will crack me up.

TruTexan · 11-29-2013, 09:30 PM

I went for my mom to a black friday shopping event last year to Walmart for video games to wanted to get my nephew. They were in a big cardboard box that had shelves on it, and wrapped in celophane. I met 2 young kids that were there with their mom, they asked me what I wanted, the kids grabbed the games for me cause they were low to the ground and could sit at the box right next to them. HAHAHA I cheated getting my games. But hell if I will ever go out again for another black friday like that one. NEVER AGAIN. I told my sister and mom on Thanksgiving, don't ask me to go black friday shopping.......it AIN"T happening here. LOL

Soft*Silver · 11-29-2013, 09:34 PM

Rocky, I took my father one year to the mall, at Kaufman's, for Black Friday. The man lived on a farm all his life. He went to the grocery store and back. I thought he was going to have an anxiety attack...until I realized what I was seeing on his face was "marvel"....he had never seen anything like that before. The memory is priceless!

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Once my mom talked me into a foray with black Friday,never again will I attempt such a crazy thing.

Gemme · 11-30-2013, 07:06 AM

Having worked retail for many, many Black Fridays I see it differently than some. The times where I've actually enjoyed myself doing the whole shebang (getting up before the sun, standing in the lines, freezing our fingers off, dashing for whatever deals we were there for, etc) was when I wasn't in the field and was years and years ago.

I don't dare do it now. Now, it's just vicious.

The_Lady_Snow · 11-30-2013, 08:30 AM

I think it's disgusting how people behave and act towards one another the day after they are supposed to be giving thanks, I find it disturbing that people get hurt, killed, trampled, stabbed or any other violent act for an object.

I also despise that workers have to work in these conditions for regular pay, they should be getting double time and hazard pay for that shit. OR better yet GIVE THEM THE DAY OFF...

I have gone shopping on this day once, I came home traumatized and vowed to never do it again, I haven't since and that was about 19 years ago.

Personally if it was up to me, I'd end it and not let it happen ever again. At least it would keep some people alive if it didn't exist.

E.T.A.

The above post is how *I* feel and view this particular Friday, it is NOT a general sweeping statement of all people who choose to shop on this date.

Cin · 11-30-2013, 10:45 AM

Cin · 11-30-2013, 11:13 AM

While Black Friday is not new in Canada, I just noticed this year that many stores in Montreal are calling it Vendredi fou. Crazy Friday. Kind of fits.

DaddyNik12 · 11-30-2013, 11:53 AM

although I don't work retail for the shoppers but I do work for fast food , and let me tell you we get cussed out because our coffee machine which makes one at a time , and these ppl are cold and ready to go for more shopping , so just think we fast food workers do get the wrath of those shoppers , when they have to wait instead of them going to get the deals

I had to give up my thanksgiving dinner with my son just so you shoppers can go get your deals !! and I agree we should get double pay for giving up our holidays just to make sure you shoppers get your deals

im not criticizing any shoppers just saying .. we have a family also , so please be thankful that we are there to serve your needs as well ..

also I note that anyone that's open for business on thanksgiving day is just greedy ...

11-29-2013, 09:30 PM	#3
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11-30-2013, 07:06 AM	#5
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The_Lady_Snow MILLION $$$ PUSSY How Do You Identify?: Kinky, Raw, Perverted, Uber Queer Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Iconic Ms. Relationship Status: Keeper of 3, only one has the map to my freckles Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: La Reina del Sur Posts: 22,488 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 32,231 Thanked 80,077 Times in 15,670 Posts Rep Power: 21474875	NOPE! I think it's disgusting how people behave and act towards one another the day after they are supposed to be giving thanks, I find it disturbing that people get hurt, killed, trampled, stabbed or any other violent act for an object. I also despise that workers have to work in these conditions for regular pay, they should be getting double time and hazard pay for that shit. OR better yet GIVE THEM THE DAY OFF... I have gone shopping on this day once, I came home traumatized and vowed to never do it again, I haven't since and that was about 19 years ago. Personally if it was up to me, I'd end it and not let it happen ever again. At least it would keep some people alive if it didn't exist. E.T.A. The above post is how I feel and view this particular Friday, it is NOT a general sweeping statement of all people who choose to shop on this date. __________________ "If you’re going to play these dirty games of ours, then you might as well indulge completely. It’s all about turning back into an animal and that’s the beauty of it. Place your guilt on the sidewalk and take a blow torch to it (guilt is usually worthless anyway). Be perverted, be filthy, do things that mannered people shouldn’t do. If you’re going to be gross then go for it and don’t wimp out."---Master Aiden Last edited by The_Lady_Snow; 11-30-2013 at 08:33 AM. Reason: just makin' sure I am clear

11-30-2013, 11:53 AM	#9
DaddyNik12 Member How Do You Identify?: Butch/Domme Preferred Pronoun?: Sir Relationship Status: still searching for ms right Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 580 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 515 Thanked 1,508 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 14895927	although I don't work retail for the shoppers but I do work for fast food , and let me tell you we get cussed out because our coffee machine which makes one at a time , and these ppl are cold and ready to go for more shopping , so just think we fast food workers do get the wrath of those shoppers , when they have to wait instead of them going to get the deals I had to give up my thanksgiving dinner with my son just so you shoppers can go get your deals !! and I agree we should get double pay for giving up our holidays just to make sure you shoppers get your deals im not criticizing any shoppers just saying .. we have a family also , so please be thankful that we are there to serve your needs as well .. also I note that anyone that's open for business on thanksgiving day is just greedy ... __________________ people with sharp tounges , cut thier own throat !! smirk*

11-29-2013, 08:09 PM	#1
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11-29-2013, 09:03 PM	#2
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11-30-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
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11-30-2013, 11:13 AM	#8
Cin Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Truly Madly Deeply Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: In My Head Posts: 2,815 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,333 Thanked 10,401 Times in 2,477 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	While Black Friday is not new in Canada, I just noticed this year that many stores in Montreal are calling it Vendredi fou. Crazy Friday. Kind of fits.