the words alone convey a certain amount of panic.
i mean, think of other events throughout history that have been marked with the label "black."
black tuesday.
the black death.
the black eyed peas.
ok, so you get my drift. it's not normally a good connotation. however, for most people, the day after thanksgiving (i.e. "black friday") is normally a fun filled up-before-dawn adventure to scout out the best deals and get as much christmas shopping done as possible.
that is, unless you happen to be a retail employee.
this year was the first year that i got to witness the insanity that is black friday from behind the glass. the people pushing each other to get at the goods. the people running to the precariously perched displays. the people shouting because there was only a limited quantity available.
it. was. nuts.
granted, i love finding a good deal. granted, normally i am one of those crazies waiting at 4 am for something perfect at such a good price. normally i understand.
but really?
i cannot understand having to call an ambulance because of a fist fight. i cannot understand bringing an employee to tears over something she has no control over. i cannot understand pushing a child out of the way so that you can reach something 30 seconds faster.
this year, black friday seemed just that...black.
people, it is NOT that important. sure, great deals are great (hence, great deals) but they are NOT the be all, end all.
i'm glad black friday is over. i'm glad i'm sitting down. and i'm glad you all got your gadgets and gizmos so that christmas can be a joyous occasion at your household. but most of all, i'm glad that maybe we can go back to being sane. that we can take a little time to let someone pass in front of us. that we realize that even retail employees have feelings too. that we really remember what christmas is all about.
hope your shopping excursions were all you hoped them to be. :)
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