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Improv Everywhere Creates Black Friday Buzz for Dollar Store

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:10:10 +0000

Black Friday brings out some of the most hilariously strange antics of us Americans. On Thanksgiving we give thanks for all the great stuff in our lives, and just hours later, we're waiting in massive lines and getting in spats with fellow consumers over the latest deals on video games. That's the good ol' USA for you.

Here's A Black Friday Stampede To Make You Glad You Didn't Leave The House

Dan Seitz — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:00:52 +0000

Here’s the Saturday-after-Thanksgiving tradition: a smartphone video of a Black Friday riot. This is in Moultrie, GA, and the swarms of people are grabbing cheap pay-as-you-go smartphones. But it’s not the only shame to be happening, as the clip you’ve seen elsewhere isn’t legit. The Daily Telegraph, you know, an august news organization paid to [...]

Thanksgiving Takes Over Twitter, 'Full House' Actors Rock Out and Black Friday Shenanigans [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:54:54 +0000

And we’re back! Did you miss us? Digest your Turkey Day leftovers with a list of what we’re thankful for. Healthy Thanksgiving meals and our grasp of grammar… …Saget and Stamos. Enough said… …Leftovers… …And Black Friday. Oh, and in case you didn’t hear, Instagram won the Internet. Want to see your tweet in our [...]

Pranksters Dress As Target Employees On Black Friday

Dan Seitz — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Black Friday is infamous among retail personnel for bringing out the absolute worst in people. Customers are rude, self-centered, and obnoxious. So the guys at Prank Vs. Prank struck back for the employee, dressing up as employees of a certain retail establishment and offering “help”. Just a gentle reminder to be polite as you shop [...]

The Black Friday Cocktail [DRINKS WITH JACK]

Meagan Kyla — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:00:43 +0000

You may need a stiff drink after maneuvering through crowds to get all those Black Friday deals, or you may need some hair of the dog after your Thanksgiving festivities. Either way, give a bourbon Black Friday Cocktail a try.

What Not to Do While Shopping on Black Friday

Meagan Kyla — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:03:21 +0000

Though there’s plenty of frustration during Black Friday shopping madness, and though you may find yourself wanting to go postal waiting in long checkout lines, let’s not forget our manners. Here are a few things I recommend NOT doing while you’re shopping today; although hilarious, they could get you in trouble. Don’t yell: “Look out [...]

Why You Should Be Careful This Black Friday

Alyssa Kramer — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:01:19 +0000

Ah, it’s that time of year again — the time where we all calmly shop in peace while sharing laughs and good times together. We are all sure to remember the holiday spirit by helping others and being thankful for what we have. JK — it’s when we TRAMPLE EACH OTHER TO DEATH BECAUSE THAT [...]

5 Black Friday Tips From a Stressed-Out Retail Employee [#SAVETHANKSGIVING]

Rebecca Bratek — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:01:45 +0000

When the family is done eating the turkey and the pie, there's only one thing on many people's minds: Black Friday – the official start to the holiday shopping season. As a retail employee, I consider this day to be a fate worse than hell.

Target Opening Its Doors ON THANKSGIVING — Is Black Thursday Now a Thing? [#SAVETHANKSGIVING]

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Employees of Target won’t be too thankful this year. The retailer will be opening its doors this Thanksgiving (November 22) at 9 p.m., rather than on Black Friday like it has in the past. This is the most crucial shopping season of the year, and stores are constantly competing to have the best deals and times to get people [...]

Black Friday 2012 Business Hours in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Even though the weather may be cold, herds of people stay outside waiting in lines for the hottest shopping day of the year to get the best deals and kickstart their holiday shopping. Black Friday 2012 begins sharply at midnight on November 23. Here is some information about business hours on Black Friday at local malls [...]

Black Friday Sale on Waffle Makers Causes Walmart Shoppers to 'Roll Back' Their Common Sense [NSFW VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:31:11 +0000

Black Friday turned ugly at one Arkansas Walmart over something that has probably never caused a riot in the history of the world: waffle makers. There are always some minor scuffles on the famed Black Friday shopping day, the first day after Thanksgiving and the first official day of the holiday shopping season. This year [...]

What's the Most Popular Children's Gift This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:33:41 +0000

According to a Harris Interactive survey of adults planning to buy children’s presents this holiday season, the most popular kid’s gift items — more popular than video games, board games and dolls — are books. Forty-five percent of gift-buying adults say they will be buying someone under 18 a book, while 33 percent will spring for [...]

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:28:00 +0000

Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want to avoid purchasing, along with when you may be able to score the best deals on them

'Tis the Season for Going Broke

Jillian Benedict — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:00:40 +0000

By now you’re all (hopefully) coming out of your food comas and are in the full holiday spirit. After all, isn’t Thanksgiving just a big meal to get you ready to exert all your energy on Christmas? It’s like eating spaghetti before a marathon. And a big meal is needed, since the Black Friday sales [...]

7 Survival Strategies to Having a Happy Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:14:16 +0000

You have your Black Friday ads. You know when the stores open. You even know the most dangerous toys being sold this year

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:25:30 +0000

Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought together the best of everything you need to know. How

Black Friday Deals Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Vetstreet Editors — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:00:46 +0000

Planning to get a jump on your holiday shopping this week? Don’t forget man’s best friend — a variety of pet retailers are offering steals and deals for the dog and cat sets on Black Friday. Get out there early and get Fido what he really wants for the holidays this year!

Who Will Actually Be Shopping on Black Friday — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:19:13 +0000

Twenty-four percent of Americans plan to brave the crowds and take advantage of seductive Black Friday savings, according to a survey of 1,168 adults by Poll Position. Sixty-four percent of the survey’s respondents said they won’t be spending their day after Thanksgiving shopping, and 11 percent offered no opinion on the question. Whether or not [...]

Excited About Midnight Black Friday Sales? Well, Workers Aren't

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:29 +0000

This year, stores like Target, Macy’s and Kohls plan on beginning their Black Friday sales at midnight on Thanksgiving in order to claim a piece of the retail pie. While this may be beneficial for the company and customers, the workers seem to be getting the short end of the stick.

Target employees in particular are not happy about the change, with one even starting an online petition called ‘Tell Target to Save Thanksgiving’ that’s now been signed by more than 87,000 people.

10 Fun and Offbeat Etsy Finds For Black Friday

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:47:04 +0000

While the sellers on Etsy.com are probably hoping you'll spend all your Christmas cash on their handicrafts come Cyber Monday, it seems many of them are also aware how much people love a good, live-and-in-person Black Friday sale. How else to explain the site's plethora of Black Friday-themed merch? Arm yourself with these accoutrements so [...]