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Well, let me tell ya ’bout this Walmart Black Friday thing back in 2014. Folks were goin’ wild for them deals, just like they always do when the prices drop. I remember hearin’ about it on the radio, and even my young’uns were talkin’ ’bout it.
First off, Walmart, they put out their ad, you know, the one with all the pictures and prices. They had what they called a “three event format.” Sounded fancy, but all it meant was they had three different times when the sales started. First one was on Thanksgiving Day, Lord have mercy, at 6 p.m.! Can you believe that? People leavin’ their families and turkey dinners to go fight over TVs and such.
Then there were the other two starts, I don’t rightly remember when, but they kept the sales goin’ for a while. They had all sorts of stuff on sale, electronics mostly. I heard tell of folks gettin’ them Xbox Ones, the ones that came with that “Assassin’s Creed” game. My grandson, he was beggin’ for one, but I told him, “Boy, you ain’t gettin’ no such thing! You got chores to do!” Them youngsters, they always want the latest thingamajigs.
And the TVs! Oh, the TVs were a big deal. Big ol’ flatscreens, goin’ for cheap. People were linin’ up for hours, just to get their hands on one. I heard stories of folks gettin’ pushed and shoved, just crazy! I swear, some folks lose all their sense when they see a bargain. It’s like they forget their manners and just go wild. I reckon some people just like the thrill of the hunt, you know, getting that good deal, braggin’ to their neighbors about how much they saved.
- First sale started Thanksgiving Day at 6 p.m.
- Lots of electronics were on sale, like Xbox Ones.
- Big flat-screen TVs were a hot item.
- People lined up for hours and sometimes got pushy.
Now, I didn’t go myself, mind you. I’m too old for that kind of ruckus. I’d rather stay home and knit a blanket than fight my way through a crowd of shoppers. But my neighbor, Gladys, she went. She came back with a whole cart full of stuff. Said she got a new toaster oven, some towels, and a bunch of them Christmas lights. Said she saved a bundle, but I reckon she spent more than she needed to. That’s Gladys for ya! She’s always been a sucker for a good sale.
Anyways, that Walmart Black Friday was a big to-do. I heard people talkin’ about it for weeks afterward. Some folks were happy with their deals, and some folks were complainin’ about the crowds and the craziness. But that’s how it always is with these big sales, ain’t it? You win some, you lose some. And sometimes, you just end up with a headache and a cart full of stuff you don’t really need. It was on the news too, all them people runnin’ around like chickens with their heads cut off. Made me shake my head, I tell ya. People go a little crazy for discounts. I heard tell some folks even camped out overnight to be first in line! Can you imagine that? Sleeping outside in the cold, just to save a few dollars on a TV. Some folks got more time than sense, if you ask me.
Looking back on it now, it all seems a bit silly, doesn’t it? All that fuss over a few discounts. But I guess that’s just the way things are. People want a good deal, and stores like Walmart, they know how to get folks excited. And every year, they do it all over again. It’s just the way of the world, I suppose. Always somethin’ new to buy, always some sale to tempt ya. But me? I’m happy with my old things. They work just fine, and I don’t have to fight nobody to get ‘em. But hey, if you like them big sales, go on ahead and get your bargain. Just don’t forget your manners while you’re at it. And keep an eye on your purse! There are always some folks out there lookin’ to take advantage of the chaos. Be careful, and don’t go spendin’ all your hard-earned money just because somethin’s on sale. That’s my advice, anyway. You take it or leave it.
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