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Should I Take Part in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Frenzy?
The Past, Present, and Future of this Insane Time of Year
“Treat yo’ self.”— Tom & Donna, Parks and Recreation [video]
Throughout the years, I have experienced random levels of crazy during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In fact, some years I am really excited about them. And other years, I can’t wait for the four days of crazy to pass.
And over the years, I am either really excited about these days or think of them as any other day of the year. I suppose this depends on my financial situation and any special ‘wants’ I may have for that year.
Yet, for some reason, I am generally bothered by what happens during this time of the year. I have watched some unbelievable acts of aggression and hostility happen at stores no matter where I have been.
So, I thought I might share three negative stories and two positive stories. However the negative is going to have to go first since they will make you have doubts about the current state of humanity.
