‘Cracked’ video retail spokesman Roger gives us the lowdown on Black Friday from the retailer’s standpoint, and sheds some light on why you might be getting another crock-pot this Christmas…Whether you asked for it or not.
We all know people who show signs of anxiety during Thanksgiving dinner. It’s likely that they’re limbering up in the kitchen, stretching and counting down the hours until the local Walmart opens its doors. These dedicated shoppers would truly like to whip the tablecloth off – plates, serving platters and goblets included, just to hustle the guests along so they can get their running shoes on and jockey for position the line with other early Black Friday shoppers. If your idea of Hell is elbowing other people and standing in long lines vying for alleged bargains, this video is for you. It’s also for those who think they’re getting a deal by shopping for the holidays early. Retailers know how to induce the yearly shopping mania – and they also know that you could probably get a much better deal on the junk they’re displaying, by shopping any day of the year – online.
Roger sums up the cynical retail mentality – a little too well; “It’s all a question of how much you like being around your family, versus how much you like buying things for them. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about?”