Black Friday: Shop 'Til You....Die?

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about the Black Friday!Well, we're about to take a thrilling deep-dive into the twisted world of this shopping extravaganza. Today's episode is a roller-coaster of emotions as we  explore the psychological allure of Black Friday. From its humble origins in Philadelphia to its current nationwide frenzy, we dissect the retail strategies used to capitalize on this annual event and highlight the potential pitfalls that can trap unwary shoppers. Are alternative names like 'Retail Purge Day' or 'Boxing Day' more apt? Tune in to find out!But it's not all fun and games. In an unexpected turn, we share chilling tales from the darker side of Black Friday, including tragic incidents that highlight the grave risks involved. The episode concludes with a somber reminder - no product is worth risking a life. We also reflect on the challenges of hosting Thanksgiving and invite you, our listeners, to share your stories of Black Friday escapades or Thanksgiving tales. References:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/31581/brief-history-black-fridayhttps://www.history.com/news/black-friday-thanksgiving-origins-historyhttps://nypost.com/article/black-fridays-most-gruesome-injuries-and-deaths-through-the-years/amp/https://blackfridaydeathcount.com/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20use%20of,1951%2C%20and%20again%20in%201952.https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-fridayhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-target_n_1115372https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2013/08/22/father-charged-in-car-crash-tragedy https://dcist.com/story/13/11/29/black-friday-virginia-man-stabbed-i/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(1869) https://www.ufcu.org/personal/learn/tools-advice/financial-advice/be-a-wise-consumer/five-reasons-for-and-against-shopping-on-black-friday https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/29/psychology-of-black-friday-shopping-phenomenon-and-crowds-explained.html https://thehustle.co/black-friday-deaths-injuries-data/amp/ Get All Your Spiritual Supplies From Mystic Moons On Etsy, or Check out their FacebookSupport the showThe Shop's phone lines are open! Give us a call and leave a voicemail (Or two!) with your creepy personal tale/oddity, and it could be featured on a future episode!616.320.4935JOIN US ON PATREON: Click Here!Join the Oddity Shop on Patreon for Day Early Access to Episodes and tons of bonus content!!!Visit our Website to learn more!Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.comwww.OddityShopPodcast.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.