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50 Facepalm-Worthy Fails That Might Discourage You From Shopping This Black Friday (New Pics)
Funny,FailsNOV 15, 2024

50 Facepalm-Worthy Fails That Might Discourage You From Shopping This Black Friday (New Pics)

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When I was a kid, Black Friday seemed like a magical event that I could only dream about participating in. All I knew is that when I went to sleep with my tummy full of a delicious Thanksgiving feast, dedicated shoppers were waking up at 2 a.m. to line up outside of department stores and fight for the best deals on TVs, toasters and trendy toys. 
Nowadays, Black Friday has evolved into a worldwide online and in-store event. But apparently, there are plenty of ways that it can go wrong! Below, you’ll find some of the funniest photos of Black Friday fails that Bored Panda has gathered from all over the internet. So enjoy scrolling through these silly pics, and keep reading to find a conversation with Arfa Nazeer, Blog Strategist and creator of She Means Blogging!

#1 Black Friday Sales At Target

Black Friday Sales At Target
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#2 This Photo Of Black Friday In Swansea Is Like A Boozy Renaissance Painting

This Photo Of Black Friday In Swansea Is Like A Boozy Renaissance Painting
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#3 A Living Room Set Bought Online From Temu On Black Friday

A Living Room Set Bought Online From Temu On Black Friday
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Right after Thanksgiving, a day of expressing gratitude and surrounding yourself with loved ones, comes Black Friday - a day dedicated to consumerism. While most shoppers are looking for great deals on Christmas presents for those near and dear to them, the day is usually anything but peaceful. We’ve all heard stories of shoppers being brutally injured, and nowadays, it can be hard to even find deals that are worth it.

But the evolution of the day doesn’t stop shoppers from trying to get the best bargains they can find, even if that means ordering them online instead of leaving their homes at the crack of dawn with a Thanksgiving hangover. And lucky for us, sometimes those shoppers manage to snap photos of hilarious fails that they’ve encountered in stores!

#4 What A Deal

What A Deal
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#5 It Just Happens To Break On Black Friday

It Just Happens To Break On Black Friday
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#6 This Is How Black Friday In Luxembourg Looks Like

This Is How Black Friday In Luxembourg Looks Like
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To learn more about Black Friday and how to take advantage of the day, we got in touch with Arfa Nazeer, Blog Strategist and creator of She Means Blogging. First, we wanted to know how she typically chooses to participate in Black Friday.

“As I run an online business at She Means Blogging, I make purchases on discounts and also find the best offers for my readers,” Arfa shared. “For example, buying any online tool, digital product or any subscription. Similarly, I find the best deals for growing bloggers, so they can make affordable choices when they are at the beginning stage. I also make a separate listing for my subscribers, so that they find the best deals in their inboxes. Who doesn’t like saving some money, right?”

#7 Cotton:on Is Having An Amazing Black Friday Sale

Cotton:on Is Having An Amazing Black Friday Sale
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#8 The Benefit Of Living In Fl Before Black Friday I Guess...this Was Outside Of My Best Buy In Tampa

The Benefit Of Living In Fl Before Black Friday I Guess...this Was Outside Of My Best Buy In Tampa
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#9 Can’t Reply Stop To Opt Out Of Spam Texts

Can’t Reply Stop To Opt Out Of Spam Texts
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We were also curious about any Black Friday deals that Arfa has snagged in the past that saved her a huge chunk of change. “I got myself an online course at a 50% discount last year,” she told Bored Panda. “As for this year, I’m planning to grab a website theme and maybe find some office stuff on sale.”

#10 Black Friday

Black Friday
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#11 Go Home, Walmart. You're Drunk

Go Home, Walmart. You're Drunk
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#12 This Black Friday Newspaper Ad Does Not Say What Store It Is For

This Black Friday Newspaper Ad Does Not Say What Store It Is For
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What advice does Arfa have for shoppers who want to make the most of Black Friday this year? “The first thing I would say is to clearly know what you have in your wish list,” she shared. “Before making your purchases, it’s important to do your research to compare the items and deals. If it’s a physical item like a piece of furniture or a display thing, I would definitely suggest checking stores and seeing it yourself. Otherwise, it is a smart choice to do online purchases, as it saves a whole lot of time and gives you the best discounts from the comfort of your home.”

#13 They Do That All The Time

They Do That All The Time
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#14 Website Charging Twice The Price For The Same Dress If You Put “Wedding” In The Search

Website Charging Twice The Price For The Same Dress If You Put “Wedding” In The Search
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#15 Found This At A Store While Black Friday Shopping

Found This At A Store While Black Friday Shopping
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“Another tip is to bookmark the pages and save the dates, as many websites run Black Friday offers for a limited time,” Arfa added. “And, you don’t want to miss those deals!”

And if you’re looking for even more advice to snag the best bargains, be sure to check out Arfa’s blog post “2024 Black Friday Deals For Bloggers And Cyber Monday Deals!”

#16 How Was Your Guys Black Friday Reshop?

How Was Your Guys Black Friday Reshop?
Idk about you guys but our Black Friday reshop was so bad to the point where it was literally becoming a sever safety issue for us but we survived.
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#17 Thanks UPS, Just What I Needed! Soaking Wet Brand New Electronics

Thanks UPS, Just What I Needed! Soaking Wet Brand New Electronics
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#18 Website Has A "Sale" That Ends In 7 Minutes, And Conveniently Restarts Those 7 Minutes Everytime The Page Is Reloaded

Website Has A "Sale" That Ends In 7 Minutes, And Conveniently Restarts Those 7 Minutes Everytime The Page Is Reloaded
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While Black Friday might sometimes seem like an outdated event, it was still the biggest in-store shopping day of 2023 in the United States, Queue IT reports. And online spending on Black Friday continues to increase almost every single year, jumping up from $9.12 billion in 2022 to $9.8 billion in 2023.  

#19 And I Thought Going Shopping On Black Friday Would Be Bad

And I Thought Going Shopping On Black Friday Would Be Bad
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#20 Jack Daniels Is On Sale At My Local Supermarket

Jack Daniels Is On Sale At My Local Supermarket
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