Black Friday

The best and worst of Black Friday MSN Video story.

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. It is supposed to be the busiest shopping day of the year. It traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. More and more, though, the sales are starting earlier and retailers are even opening on Thanksgiving day to lure in customers. Five years ago, there wasn't a store in town that was open on Thanksgiving, now it's becoming commonplace.

Because of all the hype of Black Friday, some folks say, "no way" to going shopping that day. This spreads the retail joy across the entire week. Some people continue to get up at the crack of dawn for these super duper "early bird" specials just because it is tradition. And some are just crazy mad for sales and hype and getting up at the a*s crack of dawn for a super deal on a blender for Aunt Edna. To each their own.

No, I didn't go out this year. I stayed in and hid from the crazy people who trampled themselves for a Play Station 3 or Elmo doll or whatever the heck else. No thank you, I've bought little gifts throughout the year and I'm making most of them anyways. Besides, it's a lot funner to watch Black Friday than to experience it!