$52 Billion in Black Friday Sales

[bronle]

Source: CNN Just now, I'm sure there will be a written source soon enough

52 Billion in Black Friday sales but we can't feed the hungry?

 

[tootthatthang]

Not a dime came from my pockets 

.... Not by choice though 

 

[iheartboost]

None of that is from me

 

[DrizzyNYC]

0 dollars of my money, great black Friday.

 

[rashi]

99% was on credit, not actual money.



Nation of sheep, ruled by wolves, owned by pigs.

 

[ricky409]

retail is getting crazy..

black Friday was waaaaaay more cray this year than last...

keeping up with the Joneses went to a whole nother level cuz the internet.

 

[bdeazy]

Originally Posted by tootthatthang

Not a dime came from my pockets 

.... Not by choice though 

I am part of the 99%

 

[kickstart]

I wonder how much of OWS' money contributed to that number.

 

[whyhellothere]

$95 cash from me *shrug*

 

[jello b afro]

i read that it was like $11.5 billion somewhere else, which seems a lot more credible

haven't purchased one damn thing this entire week. not one

feel pretty good about that

 

[gpsandhu4]

Originally Posted by rashi

99% was on credit, not actual money.

true.

 

[mrsouthernhospitality]

spent a good $450 online 
bought some gifts for the family 

and some clothes for me 

now I got to spend more money on car repairs

I was already prepared for it though 

 

[odog24]

the best buy i work at made 1.4 mil

and yes its sad that there are still people starving but in my opinion we choose to live like this

 

[thapointguy]

1/4 of that probably went to Walmart.

 

[scott frost]

Originally Posted by BronLe

Source: CNN Just now, I'm sure there will be a written source soon enough

52 Billion in Black Friday sales but we can't feed the hungry?

But days like Black Friday puts food on tables. 

 

[ksteezy]

1% 'ers went IN on those black Friday sales for sure.

 

[kix4kix]

Originally Posted by ksteezy

1% 'ers went IN on those black Friday sales for sure.

This is what corny looks like.

 

[scshift]

I thought just a month ago people were complaining about wealth inequality and poor economic conditions.

Looks like times are excellent.

 

[justjenius84]

keeping up with the Joneses went to a whole nother level cuz the internet.
Truth.

 

[iYen]

Originally Posted by scshift

I thought just a month ago people were complaining about wealth inequality and poor economic conditions.

Looks like times are excellent.

The grasp that corporations have on society is outrageous.
It's like the ball of yarn that pet owners use to distract their cats.

 

[ooiron manoo]

1% 'ers went IN on those black Friday sales for sure.


Looks at SN, see's irony...

Didn't partake in the madness portion of Black Friday, but deals were to be had and I bought some things I needed (Jeans), things I wanted (Cole Haan Bucks, blu rays) and things to give away for the holidays (blu rays, dvd's).  Still might scoop up some things that I want, not need.

Some people like paying retail.

 

[ksteezy]

Don't mind me bros, I just find this whole thing quite humorous.

Don't be mad bros.

 

[scshift]

Originally Posted by iYen

Originally Posted by scshift

I thought just a month ago people were complaining about wealth inequality and poor economic conditions.

Looks like times are excellent.

The grasp that corporations have on society is outrageous.
It's like the ball of yarn that pet owners use to distract their cats.

Ah yes, but the corporations can only lock customers in if the customers let them.

They might be pushing and shoving material obsession down our throats, but it's our choice to buy into that lifestyle. Companies are just here to make money. People are the ones who make the ultimate decision, and a lot of times it's not a good one.

 

[Pathos]

damn shame

 

[knightngale]

I copped some shoes that were on sale for $19