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**Machater** · 12-01-2008, 07:20 PM

In a TV commentary on this sad episode in human behavior, it was noted that when the store closing was announced, some "shoppers" thought it was unfair, since they were on line since 9PM on Thursday.

So is this what we've come to? Waiting on a line on Thanksgiving, not for a job or food, but mostly useless junk that WalMart has convinced use we must have at this once-in-a-lifetime (once a year anyway) event. Of course, WalMart knows that there is only a limited supply of discounted items in this bait-and-switch extravaganza, and that the shopping veterans know it too; but make no effort at crowd control before opening the doors.

I've never been to one of these Black Friday events. The day after Thanksgiving has been a paid holiday for me for some time, and beforehand, I always took a vacation day. Thanksgiving, unlike the two looming on the horizon, is a laid-back holiday. No gifts, except maybe some wine. Lousy football thanks to the Lions. Just gather some family, share the cooking, and engage in a good rehashing of family grievances. The day after should be reserved for offering apologies, today made easier by text-messaging.

Why would anyone want to spend the day as part of an electronics-department free for all?

Oh wait, I need a Blackberry.

12-01-2008, 07:20 PM	#9
Machater Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	In a TV commentary on this sad episode in human behavior, it was noted that when the store closing was announced, some "shoppers" thought it was unfair, since they were on line since 9PM on Thursday. So is this what we've come to? Waiting on a line on Thanksgiving, not for a job or food, but mostly useless junk that WalMart has convinced use we must have at this once-in-a-lifetime (once a year anyway) event. Of course, WalMart knows that there is only a limited supply of discounted items in this bait-and-switch extravaganza, and that the shopping veterans know it too; but make no effort at crowd control before opening the doors. I've never been to one of these Black Friday events. The day after Thanksgiving has been a paid holiday for me for some time, and beforehand, I always took a vacation day. Thanksgiving, unlike the two looming on the horizon, is a laid-back holiday. No gifts, except maybe some wine. Lousy football thanks to the Lions. Just gather some family, share the cooking, and engage in a good rehashing of family grievances. The day after should be reserved for offering apologies, today made easier by text-messaging. Why would anyone want to spend the day as part of an electronics-department free for all? Oh wait, I need a Blackberry.
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