Doorbusters

[buzz_overdrive]

If they used this word last Thanksgiving, I missed it. Or blocked it entirely. Evidently, it's the term used for those fabulous deals that are available in the wee hours of Black Friday. Those alluring bargains sung by price-slashing sirens that draw unsuspecting shoppers in droves, only to dash them upon the jagged rocks of drama that ensue when

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[rabhairt]

i've done it once or twice and its actually kinda fun...in the same way that camping out to see a movie on opening night is fun. there is a lot of fellow feeling and people are excited at the thought of the bargains ahead...if you do some research and know exactly what you want then you can snag some great loot, even if you are like me and just going cause you may see something you want to buy, its a good atmosphere. not for everyone, but then i never thought that waiting in line for 8 hours to see star wars before anyone else does sounded like an entrancing plan!

[buzz_overdrive]

I've never been one of the guys in line for Star Wars 8-hours in advance, either. I can understand the argument, given how you describe it. Neither is really my scene.

I'm still working to master the art of off-hours shopping, or the Middle Path. During the Christmas season, I take advantage of my flexible schedule to go in the middle of the day in the middle of the week, when most people have to work. It's not a perfect system, but it works. Sometimes going out after 7pm in the middle of the week helps.

And amazon.com. Got to love the Amazon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[elessa]

i am one who avoids shopping from november through the middle of january. can't handle the idiocy induced by the commercialism the season has become.

as for the cranberry sauce, you had damn well better not keep me from it. especially if it is the whole berry with orange style!

happy turkey day!

[buzz_overdrive]

A while back I decided to focus on just getting presents for the children of my friend. Then the buggers went off and had three kids each, so it's kind of backfired...

Still, the adults are cool with it.

I understand the frustration with the commercialism of the season. I still like the idea of giving something thoughtful, not so much out of obligation, but because I admire what the season should be (even when you take theology out of it).

[elessa]

"idea of giving something thoughtful"

that is what bothers me. i have noticed over the years a trend which makes people feel like they are bad if they do not give gifts to everyone. or if someone gives you something you damn well better have something to give them in exchange.

i much prefer to give a gift to someone because i genuinely wish to, not because the media and marketing campaigns are pressuring me to.

i was disgusted a couple years ago by the mervyn's holiday commercials which focussed on a woman who was talking about having bought things for herself. there was so much stuff to buy that was on sale she didn't just by presents for friends and family, she also bought for herself because she was worth it.

complete antithesis of what the season should be.

[buzz_overdrive]

I wanted to think about this a bit before responding