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62. I know what Black Friday is these days

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 02:13 AM

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and how it got it's name......but after years in Retailing, in the 60's, 70's and even the 80' there wasn't anyone in retailing calling the day after thanksgiving..... Black Friday.....

It was created to hype the holiday, just like mother's day, father's day, valentines day, etc

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Great Idea! Chasstev365 Tuesday #1

As a non-religious person, my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Xmas spending has been Zero $ for over 30+ years. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Tuesday #2

Black Friday Dave Id Tuesday #26

Back in your early years popsdenver Tuesday #30

Merchants operate "in the red" most of the year, until the day after Thanksgiving... Hekate Wednesday #61

I know what Black Friday is these days popsdenver Wednesday #62

Interesting! I took accounting 101. electric_blue68 Wednesday #63

I'm with you RWBR. I can't wait until the season of gluttony and greed ends. SusieCreamcheese Tuesday #42

That's good to hear, and welcome to DU SCC! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Tuesday #49

Welcome to DU ! KS Toronado Wednesday #69

I usually try to get something for my sister and my grandson... and a little something for hubby. slightlv Tuesday #58

Shut the spending down. And not just for one day. Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Hotler Tuesday #3

This is the best of all ideas. Buy now with cash (if possible) and screw the holidaze! erronis Tuesday #43

;-{) Goonch Tuesday #4

Shouldn't those turkeys be jack-o-lanterns? Ray Bruns Tuesday #19

Hit them bdamomma Tuesday #5

I endorse this suggestion EYESORE 9001 Tuesday #6

It's gonna be especially bad if the shutdown continues Wednesdays Tuesday #27

Don't forget the millions of people who are being denied SNAP benefits! synni Tuesday #35

I hate Black Friday and have never fallen for the scam. Boomerproud Tuesday #7

Me too. It was Ilsa Tuesday #10

Christmas shopping ad for Macy's on CBS last night. Ilsa Tuesday #8

Wow Christmas ads this early? KS Toronado Tuesday #11

15 years ago Christmas ads started in AUGUST Wednesdays Tuesday #29

Hobby Lobby has had Christmas out, 50% off, since Ilsa Tuesday #38

A boycott which lowering rates can't solve? Frasier Balzov Tuesday #9

Son works retail. He said they are seeing a dramatic drop in daily sales since the shutdown and it's increasing. nt woodsprite Tuesday #12

Exactly TommieMommy Tuesday #13

Right after the orange turd was sworn in I brought a new TV and 2 cellphones kimbutgar Tuesday #14

Temu has been wonderful. I am dazzled by the depth and breadth of their offerings. OMGWTF Tuesday #28

People complain but I enjoy buying from there ! kimbutgar Tuesday #31

Let the turkeys live. twodogsbarking Tuesday #15

yep after christmass IbogaProject Tuesday #16

Let's make sure this Administration has the absolute worst Black Friday in history" Ray Bruns Tuesday #17

I hope that all the sales are down, way way down, this year popsdenver Tuesday #33

UPS 48,000 layoffs. BidenRocks Tuesday #57

I already told my kids Christmas will be lean this year... Trueblue Texan Tuesday #18

Great ideas! SARose Tuesday #21

I'll go for that cookbook idea next year or the one after... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #68

It's a bit of work SARose Wednesday #75

Everyone on DiverDave Tuesday #20

I plan to do cash this year. ProudMNDemocrat Tuesday #22

I've been buying from small vendors ever since the election. Coventina Tuesday #23

Just end this whole stupid gift buying swong19104 Tuesday #24

Exactly. The americans have been brainwashed into thinking it's "the thing to do." erronis Tuesday #44

I'm with you markie Tuesday #45

Trump & Republicans do nothing; WE BUY NOTHING Captain Zero Tuesday #53

No, not on any White House grounds ! KS Toronado Wednesday #70

Speak for yourself I like getting, and giving gifts. Even modest, small.ones. electric_blue68 Wednesday #64

Well, for this season swong19104 Wednesday #66

I Don't Shop on black friday anyway electric_blue68 Wednesday #74

Most people enjoy getting, and giving gifts KS Toronado Wednesday #71

I've never done the black friday shopping day electric_blue68 Wednesday #73

Neither have I KS Toronado Wednesday #76

Cool! electric_blue68 Wednesday #77

Recommended. H2O Man Tuesday #25

I just predicted Lame $tream Media soon shall whine 24/7 about retailer's 'hurting,' economy, etc. joanbarnes Tuesday #32

Exactly what I'm hoping for KS Toronado Tuesday #36

Of course! Just SICK of hearing the annual capitalist whining. joanbarnes Tuesday #37

We started just giving money since our kids are all adults. Diamond_Dog Tuesday #34

I get my kids a AAA memberships and give them a check for Hanukkah. H and I don't exchange gifts. I've never Raftergirl Tuesday #39

It's an odd year, we aren't buying anything until next year. Hassler Tuesday #40

DON'T COOK FOR OR ENTERTAIN ANY tRUMPers THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!!!! wolfie001 Tuesday #41

Great Ideas ms.pamela Tuesday #46

I plan on doing no shopping mercuryblues Tuesday #47

That shouldn't be a problem... jmowreader Tuesday #48

Sending gourmet food gifts are always good! calimary Tuesday #50

You're right about the BS "sale" prices - there are no discounts anymore FakeNoose Tuesday #51

We are not giving gifts this year. I was diagnoised with cancer. I have medical bills Trueblue1968 Tuesday #52

I've finished my Christmas shopping PikaBlue Tuesday #54

I have quit Black Friday decades ago IzzaNuDay Tuesday #55

'WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN': COORDINATED ECONOMIC BLACKOUT SET FOR NOV. 25 - DEC. 2 Jack Valentino Tuesday #56

WOW, thanks for that Jack ! KS Toronado Wednesday #72

BOGO... ultralite001 Tuesday #59

Good idea! elleng Wednesday #60

Also buy modest items from small, Independent stores in your town or city. electric_blue68 Wednesday #65

According to Heather Cox Richardson... returnee Wednesday #67

I never shop on Black Friday Jilly_in_VA Wednesday #78

There's a lot of us that never shop on black friday KS Toronado Wednesday #79