Remember Real Black Friday? Fake Deals, Doorbusters & Fights!

Black Friday used to be feral… and honestly? It still kinda is. This week, Garrett breaks down why modern Black Friday is nothing but inflated “deals,” scammy price hikes, and Amazon trickery — plus he relives the truly unhinged chaos of the early 2000s doorbuster era. From fistfights over Xbox 360s to grandmas brawling over $5 calculators, this episode is a nostalgic trip through America’s most chaotic unofficial holiday. If you need a laugh while digesting Thanksgiving leftovers, this one’s for you. Topics include: Black Friday scams, retail horror stories, nostalgic mall culture, holiday chaos, and the death of the doorbuster era. Need advice? Need to rant? Want to know if you (or they) are the problem!? Send it into the show and it may be read in an upcoming episode! If shared, first name and town may be read out loud on the show, you can also request to stay completely anonymous. Send your questions and stories to [email protected]   Please support the podcast by sharing with family and friends!   Follow the socials, y’all ⬇️ Instagram - https://instagram.com/garrettlexell X - https://x.com/garrettlexell Threads - https://www.threads.net/@garrettlexell Website - http://www.garrettlexell.com   The G Lex Podcast Ep. 38