So are you one of those Black Friday fanatics who spent the night camped out in the mall parking lot?  Even without my pelvis and BJ’s shoulder, I’m not.  Never have been.  In fact, I think you’re all nuts.

I guy I used to work with  at the radio station always wanted his “off” holiday to be Thanksgiving and the day after.  He’s a serious Black Friday fan.  I picked on him, but then he explained his little system to me.

This guy has four kids, so his wife was usually exempt so she could stay home, not only with their children, but also with all of the nieces and nephews.  The part of Thanksgiving Day not reserved for food and football was spent plotting the course.  He and his brothers, sisters in law, cousins, and probably several other relatives were waging war.

Whatever the hot item was that year — PS3s, Tickle Me Elmos, Samsonite computer bags, whatever –  was attacked en masse.  They  would come home with as many of the bait and switch super sales items as possible.  Then, they would sell them on eBay and pay for their own Christmas gifts with the profits.

I understand why he always does this, but I still think he’s out of his mind.  People are mean enough just going to the grocery store between now and New Years Day.  It’s not worth it for me to wind up either in the hospital or in jail just so I can snag a video phone.