One year on Black Friday, a store had a huge display of discounted TVs. As soon as the doors opened, two guys ran towards it. But in their haste, they didn't notice a big box in the aisle. They tripped over it and landed right in front of the TV display. Instead of getting angry, they started laughing so hard that everyone around them joined in.
There was a man who wanted to buy a new laptop. He saw a great deal and rushed to the counter. When the cashier rang it up, he realized he left his wallet at home. He was so embarrassed. He had to call his wife to bring it while everyone in line was chuckling.
There was this one Black Friday at a supermarket. People were rushing for the turkeys that were on a huge discount. One lady grabbed a turkey and was running to the checkout. But the turkey slipped out of her hands and slid across the floor, right into the legs of another shopper. They both just stared at the turkey for a moment and then started laughing uncontrollably.
Here's another one. A church was having a Good Friday service. The choir was supposed to sing a very solemn song. But the lead singer accidentally started singing the wrong song which was a really upbeat and funny tune. Everyone in the church was so shocked at first, but then they couldn't help but chuckle. The choir quickly recovered and continued with the proper service, but that moment of confusion added a bit of unexpected humor to the day.
A family once planned a big camping trip on Friday 13th. They got to the campsite and realized they had forgotten the tent poles. So they had to use sticks and ropes to improvise. In the end, their 'tent' looked like a wonky teepee. They took pictures and posted them on social media, and everyone found it really funny.
Many employees mentally prepare themselves before Black Friday. They know it's going to be crazy, so they go in with a positive attitude. They might think of the day as a challenge rather than a nightmare. In my experience as a Black Friday employee at an electronics store, I told myself that every difficult customer was just a test of my patience and customer service skills. And when I started looking at it that way, the stress seemed more manageable.
There are also stories of employees cheating on Black Friday. For instance, some employees might hold back the best deals for themselves or their friends before the official store opening time. This is unfair to the regular customers who have been waiting in line for hours in the cold, expecting a fair chance at the best bargains.
One horror story is the stampedes that sometimes occur. People are so eager to get into stores for the best deals that they push and shove. I heard of a case where an elderly person got knocked down and injured in the chaos outside a big - box store.
One of the top stories could be about the amazing discounts at big retail stores. For example, some electronics stores might offer huge price cuts on popular items like laptops and TVs. Shoppers line up outside stores hours before opening to get these deals.