Why does BLACK FRIDAY have to be a Top News Story every Year? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 11-25-2005, 01:21 PM

I'm so sick of my Local TV news showing crowds of people waiting to bust through TOYS R US at 6am in the morning to get a DEAL on Some dmb a$$ toy. Every damn year the same thing. This story has become so TIRED on TV NEWS

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-25-2005, 01:32 PM

I was gonna go shopping today at like, 4am but I havent been in the mood BUT I did get the $10 sales at OldNavy.com! Much easier and stress-free.

gilligan fanatic · 11-25-2005, 01:42 PM

I can't stand it either. I only went to two places today. The Post Office and the barber. To me that is enough. Your riight the news is really insane about it. I have to turn it off.

Ireneparalegal · 11-25-2005, 02:29 PM

My daughter calls it THE RUNNING OF THE BULLS.

Chad Michael Murray · 11-25-2005, 03:17 PM

Some things are just traditions!

Just as you expect to see the Macy's Parade every year, you also expect to see something on the news about people wanting to get the deals. It doesn't bother me that much, considering you usually see it on TV for like 10 seconds. It's not like there's an hour long in-depth investigation about it every year.

Kazza · 11-25-2005, 03:26 PM

The local news had two idiots fighting like 2yr olds over a toy

If we can't set an example as adults, what can we expect of our children.

TVFactFan · 11-25-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Loves Lana

Some things are just traditions!

Just as you expect to see the Macy's Parade every year, you also expect to see something on the news about people wanting to get the deals. It doesn't bother me that much, considering you usually see it on TV for like 10 seconds. It's not like there's an hour long in-depth investigation about it every year.

My point is it doesn' have to be the TOP Story.

80sTrivia · 11-25-2005, 04:55 PM

I was wondering the same thing... it's the exact same story every year, the only difference is usually there's some new toy or electronic device (this year being the new X Box 360) that people seemingly cannot live without!

Other than that, it's just snarled traffic, crowded stores and rude and grumpy people... the same ol', same ol'...

TVFactFan · 11-25-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

I was wondering the same thing... it's the exact same story every year, the only difference is usually there's some new toy or electronic device (this year being the new X Box 360) that people seemingly cannot live without!

Other than that, it's just snarled traffic, crowded stores and rude and grumpy people... the same ol', same ol'...

Exactly, the same sh*T-lol

PZelda · 11-25-2005, 05:03 PM

We were talking about shopping last night and I said "Oh yeah, it's Black Friday!" and my dad stared at me. "What's Black Friday?" and I had to explain it to him, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when everything is on sale.

The traffic at JoAnn's (crafts store) was just as bad as the other stores here in Montana.

I stood in line for about 30 minutes and it went sooooooooooooooooo sloooooooooooooooooooowly.

Mr. Television · 11-25-2005, 05:08 PM

This is the first time in yeras I haven't gone out shopping on Black Friday.

phoebe7165 · 11-25-2005, 06:05 PM

Christmas has gotten so commercial, it's ridiculous. These days it's all about material things and what you got and what you can get. I overhear people all the time saying 'I've got to get a gift for this person, & this person...etc. I'm at the point where my gift list to people is not as big as in years past, like I don't think I need to get something for my second cousin's wife's sister!!

Did anybody hear about the people in Michigan who got trampled trying to get into Wal-mart when it reopened? It's beyond insanity. People getting hurt just so they can get a $28 DVD player!!

4 people at our local Penney's got arrested today for fighting. I don't know exactly what they were fighting over. Probably a $28 DVD player!!

Mr. Television · 11-25-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by phoebe7165

Christmas has gotten so commercial, it's ridiculous. These days it's all about material things and what you got and what you can get. I overhear people all the time saying 'I've got to get a gift for this person, & this person...etc. I'm at the point where my gift list to people is not as big as in years past, like I don't think I need to get something for my second cousin's wife's sister!!

Did anybody hear about the people in Michigan who got trampled trying to get into Wal-mart when it reopened? It's beyond insanity. People getting hurt just so they can get a $28 DVD player!!

4 people at our local Penney's got arrested today for fighting. I don't know exactly what they were fighting over. Probably a $28 DVD player!!

a $28 DVD Player.

I'm going to have to get to Walmart and check it out. My sister wants one.

TVFactFan · 11-25-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phoebe7165

Christmas has gotten so commercial, it's ridiculous. These days it's all about material things and what you got and what you can get. I overhear people all the time saying 'I've got to get a gift for this person, & this person...etc. I'm at the point where my gift list to people is not as big as in years past, like I don't think I need to get something for my second cousin's wife's sister!!

Did anybody hear about the people in Michigan who got trampled trying to get into Wal-mart when it reopened? It's beyond insanity. People getting hurt just so they can get a $28 DVD player!!

4 people at our local Penney's got arrested today for fighting. I don't know exactly what they were fighting over. Probably a $28 DVD player!!

I heard something about a brawl Walmarts across the country because of Cheap LapTops.

Janice · 11-25-2005, 06:11 PM

I think it's big news because a lot of people want to hear about it. The viewers dictate what's shown.

11-25-2005, 01:21 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,154	Why does BLACK FRIDAY have to be a Top News Story every Year? I'm so sick of my Local TV news showing crowds of people waiting to bust through TOYS R US at 6am in the morning to get a DEAL on Some dmb a$$ toy. Every damn year the same thing. This story has become so TIRED on TV NEWS

11-25-2005, 01:32 PM	#2
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11-25-2005, 01:42 PM	#3
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I can't stand it either. I only went to two places today. The Post Office and the barber. To me that is enough. Your riight the news is really insane about it. I have to turn it off.
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11-25-2005, 02:29 PM	#4
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11-25-2005, 03:17 PM	#5
Chad Michael Murray Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,493	Some things are just traditions! Just as you expect to see the Macy's Parade every year, you also expect to see something on the news about people wanting to get the deals. It doesn't bother me that much, considering you usually see it on TV for like 10 seconds. It's not like there's an hour long in-depth investigation about it every year.
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11-25-2005, 03:26 PM	#6
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	The local news had two idiots fighting like 2yr olds over a toy If we can't set an example as adults, what can we expect of our children.

11-25-2005, 04:55 PM	#8
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I was wondering the same thing... it's the exact same story every year, the only difference is usually there's some new toy or electronic device (this year being the new X Box 360) that people seemingly cannot live without! Other than that, it's just snarled traffic, crowded stores and rude and grumpy people... the same ol', same ol'...
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11-25-2005, 05:03 PM	#10
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,237	We were talking about shopping last night and I said "Oh yeah, it's Black Friday!" and my dad stared at me. "What's Black Friday?" and I had to explain it to him, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when everything is on sale. The traffic at JoAnn's (crafts store) was just as bad as the other stores here in Montana. I stood in line for about 30 minutes and it went sooooooooooooooooo sloooooooooooooooooooowly.
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11-25-2005, 05:08 PM	#11
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11-25-2005, 06:05 PM	#12
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Star Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Christmas has gotten so commercial, it's ridiculous. These days it's all about material things and what you got and what you can get. I overhear people all the time saying 'I've got to get a gift for this person, & this person...etc. I'm at the point where my gift list to people is not as big as in years past, like I don't think I need to get something for my second cousin's wife's sister!! Did anybody hear about the people in Michigan who got trampled trying to get into Wal-mart when it reopened? It's beyond insanity. People getting hurt just so they can get a $28 DVD player!! 4 people at our local Penney's got arrested today for fighting. I don't know exactly what they were fighting over. Probably a $28 DVD player!!
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11-25-2005, 06:11 PM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think it's big news because a lot of people want to hear about it. The viewers dictate what's shown.