MobileRead Forums
Register Guidelines E-Books Today's Posts Search

Go Back   MobileRead Forums > Miscellaneous > Lounge
Reload this Page Do you shop black Friday?

Notices

View Poll Results: Do you shop "black Friday"?
I"m out there.....full steam ahead and don't get in my way! 4 7.84%
I'll be there, but just to enjoy the crowds and cruise the malls 4 7.84%
You couldn't drag me out of the house that weekend. 43 84.31%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

Reply
Page 3 of 7 12 3 4567
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 11-26-2009, 08:43 AM   #31
zelda_pinwheel
zeldinha zippy zeldissima
zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.zelda_pinwheel ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
zelda_pinwheel's Avatar
 
Posts: 27,827
Karma: 921169
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Paris, France
Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlorenceArt View Post
So now I know what Black Friday is! Of course we don't have that here in France, and I don't envy you one bit. Christmas is quite enough for me, thank you very much. I hate crowds, I hate shopping, and I hate having to buy and receive presents nobody really cares about anyway.
AMEN !!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by FlorenceArt View Post
Wasn't there a Black Friday during the great recession (the one in the 1930's, not the latest), where the stock prices plummeted and everyone went broke?
heh. that was exactly what i thought of too (i asked this same question last year ). (and yes, there was.)
zelda_pinwheel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 08:44 AM   #32
kindlekitten
Professional Adventuress
kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
kindlekitten's Avatar
 
Posts: 13,368
Karma: 50260224
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!)
Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle
yep..

*oops* the quote didn't make it in*
kindlekitten is offline   Reply With Quote
Advert
Old 11-26-2009, 08:44 AM   #33
kindlekitten
Professional Adventuress
kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
kindlekitten's Avatar
 
Posts: 13,368
Karma: 50260224
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!)
Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle
Quote:
Originally Posted by FlorenceArt View Post
Wasn't there a Black Friday during the great recession (the one in the 1930's, not the latest), where the stock prices plummeted and everyone went broke?
yep..
kindlekitten is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 10:31 AM   #34
desertgrandma
Enjoying the show....
desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.desertgrandma ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
desertgrandma's Avatar
 
Posts: 14,270
Karma: 10462843
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Arizona
Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir
Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Why "black" Friday? What does the word "black" signify?
did you not read my original post?
desertgrandma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 11:15 AM   #35
mellina 52
Enthusiast
mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.mellina 52 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
mellina 52's Avatar
 
Posts: 33
Karma: 320201
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southeast Virginia
Device: Sony PRS-505. IPAD
A couple years ago, I went out at 4 am to Kohls with my sister and her two teenagers.
NEVER AGAIN!!
BTW: Everyone is welcome for homemade apple pie and coffee.
mellina 52 is offline   Reply With Quote
Advert
Old 11-26-2009, 11:45 AM   #36
Nate the great
Sir Penguin of Edinburgh
Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Nate the great ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Nate the great's Avatar
 
Posts: 12,375
Karma: 23555235
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DC Metro area
Device: Shake a stick plus 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by GraceKrispy View Post
Someone explain Boxing Day to me again. Obviously the first time didnʻt take...
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.
Last edited by Nate the great; 11-26-2009 at 11:52 AM.
Nate the great is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 11:50 AM   #37
lilac_jive
Grand Sorcerer
lilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud oflilac_jive has much to be proud of
 
lilac_jive's Avatar
 
Posts: 5,870
Karma: 27376
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Device: PRS-505
I worked too long in retail to venture near a mall on Black Friday. The only thing I have done in the past few years is go down to Borders, usually in the afternoon or the evening, when it's not so crazy.
lilac_jive is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 11:50 AM   #38
pshrynk
Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah!
pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.pshrynk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
pshrynk's Avatar
 
Posts: 11,726
Karma: 8255450
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox
Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate the great View Post
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: 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.
pshrynk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 12:45 PM   #39
Lady Blue
the snarky blue one
Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Lady Blue's Avatar
 
Posts: 6,001
Karma: 3877825
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: deep in the heart
Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"
No, I don't shop 'Black Friday', never have, never intend to.

Judging by the poll so far, a huge majority of those voting WILL NOT be doing so.

Smart group of people, we are.
Lady Blue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 12:48 PM   #40
vivaldirules
When's Doughnut Day?
vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.vivaldirules ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
vivaldirules's Avatar
 
Posts: 10,059
Karma: 13675475
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Houston, TX, US
Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lady Blue View Post
No, I don't shop 'Black Friday', never have, never intend to.

Judging by the poll so far, a huge majority of those voting WILL NOT be doing so.

Smart group of people, we are.
So who the heck are all those people out there every year? Or are they fictitious? Or maybe some of us are just......lying?!
vivaldirules is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 12:51 PM   #41
HarryT
eBook Enthusiast
HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
HarryT's Avatar
 
Posts: 85,544
Karma: 93383099
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
Quote:
Originally Posted by GraceKrispy View Post
Donʻt some places (Canada perhaps?) celebrate some Boxing Day thatʻs kind of like the same thing, but after Christmas? Or not?

Someone explain Boxing Day to me again. Obviously the first time didnʻt take...
Boxing Day is December 26th in Britain (and all its former colonies). So called because of the former tradition of wealthy people giving a "Christmas Box" to their domestic servants (and more, generally, to the poor) on the day after Christmas.
HarryT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 02:20 PM   #42
GraceKrispy
It's Dr. Penguin now!
GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.GraceKrispy ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
GraceKrispy's Avatar
 
Posts: 3,909
Karma: 4705733
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: (USA)
Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)
Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Boxing Day is December 26th in Britain (and all its former colonies). So called because of the former tradition of wealthy people giving a "Christmas Box" to their domestic servants (and more, generally, to the poor) on the day after Christmas.
So what significance does it have nowadays? Just being a bank holiday? No sales? No boxes now? No boxing?
GraceKrispy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 02:26 PM   #43
kindlekitten
Professional Adventuress
kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.kindlekitten ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
kindlekitten's Avatar
 
Posts: 13,368
Karma: 50260224
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!)
Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lady Blue View Post
No, I don't shop 'Black Friday', never have, never intend to.

Judging by the poll so far, a huge majority of those voting WILL NOT be doing so.

Smart group of people, we are.
that's because we're all chilled out and READING (or skiing if there is decent snow)

Quote:
Originally Posted by vivaldirules View Post
So who the heck are all those people out there every year? Or are they fictitious? Or maybe some of us are just......lying?!
it's all the people that haven't discovered how good READING is for their souls! (or skiing if there is decent snow)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GraceKrispy View Post
So what significance does it have nowadays? Just being a bank holiday? No sales? No boxes now? No boxing?
the way I understand it, (he didn't go far enough) the servants got this day as a holiday, having had to work on the 25th, someone even told me (this part I doubt) that some places went so far as a reversal of roles for the day.

it's my understanding that now it is a day for visiting friends that you are close to and exchanging gifts, after having spent the day before with your family.... ymmv (or go skiing if there is decent snow)
kindlekitten is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 03:06 PM   #44
Lady Blue
the snarky blue one
Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Lady Blue ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Lady Blue's Avatar
 
Posts: 6,001
Karma: 3877825
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: deep in the heart
Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"
I get the distinct impression that kk is looking for a decent snow so she can go skiing.

Could I possibly be mistaken? Name: skidown.gif Views: 375 Size: 19.0 KB
Lady Blue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2009, 03:18 PM   #45
BenG
Home Guard
BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.BenG ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
BenG's Avatar
 
Posts: 4,730
Karma: 86721650
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard
Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6
Quote:
Originally Posted by vivaldirules View Post
So who the heck are all those people out there every year? Or are they fictitious? Or maybe some of us are just......lying?!
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.
BenG is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 7 12 3 4567

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sony Store Black Friday Specials advocate2 Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) 0 11-26-2009 10:38 PM
Will it be a discount for Black friday? jiuzhege iRex 1 11-11-2008 09:35 PM
Black Friday - any e-book reader deals? TadW Lounge 5 11-24-2007 11:52 AM
So what will you get this Black Friday? TadW Lounge 4 11-27-2006 12:56 PM
The Black Friday (after Thanksgiving) ads leaked online fixwpps Lounge 3 11-23-2005 03:13 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:03 AM.

Contact Us - FAQ - Guidelines - Privacy - Top

MobileRead.com is a privately owned, operated and funded community.