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Originally Posted by Nate the great
It's a tradition that dates from the second werewolf epidemic (mid 18th century). On the first full moon after Christmas it was customary to give a small box containing the tools you might need to fight off a werewolf: wolfsbane, silver, wooden stakes, and a hat*.
*It's largely been forgotten today, but mercury (quicksilver) was used in the making of felt hats. Quicksilver is one of the few ways to kill a werewolf.
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thank you nate for that lesson in history and tradition. i don't know about everyone else, but personally i feel smarter and more cultivated now.
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Originally Posted by LazyScot
Oh... Oopps. I'd assumed that box was for getting rid of unwanted relatives, one way or another (apparently cocklaphobia has a strong genetic component). Oh well.
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...are your unwanted relatives werewolves ? (little tip : if you say "yes", you've got the perfect cover.)
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Originally Posted by BenG
The people who are shopping on Friday are too busy to answer polls. They're all reading the ads, making schedules and drawing up their plans of attack.
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i hear it's all about the strategy.
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Originally Posted by Xiaopanda
Ok, I'm Australian, so I equate "Black Friday" with the massive Boxing day sales held each year , as montsnmags has already stated.
Also, In Singapore, we have a Week of Sales (The great Singapore Sale) AND post Chinese New Year sales in February.
I avidly attend ALL of these, and have been known to trvel to Malaysia to take part in thier verson of the Great Sale, which usuall happens around this time or around Hari Raya in October.
Short answer, if there is a major discount (70%+) on offer, it's amazing what I find I need even if I never use it.
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wow, you are insane.
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Originally Posted by daffy4u
I gave it a try for the first time this morning (first time Black Friday shopping). I walked out with nothing because I couldn't stand the crowds and the lines. The deals were not worth the hassle for the couple of items I wanted. I hate shopping.
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i'm with you !! i don't even like it when i have to go to the grocery store on a saturday because it's too crowded and the lines are too long ! this "black friday" business sounds like a nightmare.