A Global Phenomenon

Today must be an exciting day for worldwide shoppers. Prices are slashed one day after Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I asked my AI friend about Black Friday, and here's what it says:

 🛍️ Black Friday: A Global Shopping Phenomenon

Black Friday originated in Philadelphia in the 1950s/60s. Police officers coined the term to describe the traffic and crowd chaos the day after Thanksgiving, which kicked off the Christmas shopping season. Retailers later rebranded it, suggesting it was the day they moved their finances "into the black" (i.e., into profit).

Now a worldwide phenomenon, it's embraced by over 129 countries, largely due to e-commerce and global retailers. The event is characterised by massive discounts, or "doorbusters," which historically led to people queuing overnight and rushing stores when doors open, sometimes resulting in chaotic scenes, all to snag the best deals.

How interesting! So, dear shoppers - what are you rushing to get? Tell me if this is something you get excited about.

Happy Shopping!!

Shobana

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