11 tweets that sum up the insanity of Black Friday
Only one thing gets crowds of pumpkin pie-stuffed Thanksgiving revelers out of bed at ungodly hours the very next morning. As we Americans are aware, the day that follows Turkey Day is the most anticipated Friday of them all for consumers across the country. You know I’m talking about Black Friday.
While, of course, Black Friday is an amazing day for one-time deals and massive discounts, we’re all familiar with the insanity that is often unleashed upon the malls of America on that date — from fist fights in department stores to screaming matches in parking lots.
But there is no one more familiar with the madness of Black Friday than the overworked and underappreciated retail employee. And here are 11 tweets that sum up what it’s like to survive Black Friday.
Maintaining any semblance of self-control while dealing with throngs of thoughtless customers is an accomplishment to brag about for years.
Interviewer: tell me about ur work history
Me: I worked retail on Black Friday and didn't kill anyone. #retail #dead #unemployment #wine— Unemployed Gay Clown (@Gay_Clown) September 15, 2016
Retail employees' work hours reach into the double digits on Black Friday.
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And the behavior that they witness during their shifts will stay with them FOREVER.
Dawg I swear the first time I worked on Black Friday I was severely traumatized
— Britney’s THIQUE (@ItsBeeBreezy) November 23, 2016
I saw one of my co workers get punched in the face, and saw some customers get into a fist fight about a tv
— Britney’s THIQUE (@ItsBeeBreezy) November 23, 2016
Law enforcement might have to get involved for the safety of the consumers.
When I worked at Gamestop on Black Friday and the lady who bought the last Wii had to be escorted to her car by the police. #FlashbackFriday
— This Show Sucks (@HagNasty) February 19, 2016
Some compare it to The Hunger Games...
🤔 I thought the Hunger Games were much more civilized than Black Friday shopping.
(Worked retail for years, seen mom punch another mom) 😳 https://t.co/FxFm4I7k5c— Blair Quinn (@BlairQuinn75) November 22, 2016
While others think it more closely resembles The Purge.
I ain't never experienced the purge but I have worked retail on Black Friday so ya I've survived the purge
— Chlo ho ho (@ChloeOrr) November 18, 2016
Consumers may choose to sit out a shopping spree for fear of bodily harm.
High key I'm a little scared to go Black Friday shopping. Like I wanna go get a tv but I don't wanna get kidney punched at the same time
— ELIY (@EliyDaJedi) November 22, 2016
And the most important thing to remember: Treat employees with respect on Black Friday (and all days, obviously — but especially on such a hectic and labor intensive day that gets to be a holiday for you).
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And you can always hit up Cyber Monday instead…
