Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Kara is talking all about the Black Friday! Well, we're about to take a thrilling deep-dive into the twisted world of this shopping extravaganza. Today's episode is a roller-coaster of emotions as we  explore the psychological allure of Black Friday. From its humble origins in Philadelphia to its current nationwide frenzy, we dissect the retail strategies used to capitalize on this annual event and highlight the potential pitfalls that can trap unwary shoppers. Are alternative names like 'Retail Purge Day' or 'Boxing Day' more apt? Tune in to find out! But it's not all fun and games. In an unexpected turn, we share chilling tales from the darker side of Black Friday, including tragic incidents that highlight the grave risks involved. The episode concludes with a somber reminder - no product is worth risking a life.  We also reflect on the challenges of hosting Thanksgiving and invite you, our listeners, to share your stories of Black Friday escapades or Thanksgiving tales.  References:<ul><li><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/31581/brief-history-black-friday">https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/31581/brief-history-black-friday</a></li><li><a href="https://www.history.com/news/black-friday-thanksgiving-origins-history">https://www.history.com/news/black-friday-thanksgiving-origins-history</a></li><li><a href="https://nypost.com/article/black-fridays-most-gruesome-injuries-and-deaths-through-the-years/amp/">https://nypost.com/article/black-fridays-most-gruesome-injuries-and-deaths-through-the-years/amp/</a></li><li><a href="https://blackfridaydeathcount.com/">https://blackfridaydeathcount.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20use%20of,1951%2C%20and%20again%20in%201952">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20use%20of,1951%2C%20and%20again%20in%201952</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday">https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday</a></li><li><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-target_n_1115372">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-target_n_1115372</a></li><li><a href="https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2013/08/22/father-charged-in-car-crash-tragedy">https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2013/08/22/father-charged-in-car-crash-tragedy</a> </li><li><a href="https://dcist.com/story/13/11/29/black-friday-virginia-man-stabbed-i/">https://dcist.com/story/13/11/29/black-friday-virginia-man-stabbed-i/</a> </li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(1869)">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(1869)</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.ufcu.org/personal/learn/tools-advice/financial-advice/be-a-wise-consumer/five-reasons-for-and-against-shopping-on-black-friday">https://www.ufcu.org/personal/learn/tools-advice/financial-advice/be-a-wise-consumer/five-reasons-for-and-against-shopping-on-black-friday</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/29/psychology-of-black-friday-shopping-phenomenon-and-crowds-explained.html">http</a></li></ul> Cryptid Merchandise? Head to: <a href="https://16nation.com/?ref=Oddityshop">16%Nation</a> use code: oddity for free shipping on orders above $60! Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Visit our <a href="https://www.oddityshoppodcast.com/">Website </a>to learn more! Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com <a href="https://www.oddityshoppodcast.com/">www.OddityShopPodcast.com</a> Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.

Black Friday: Shop 'Til You....Die?