{"id":3472,"date":"2013-11-28T19:52:19","date_gmt":"2013-11-29T01:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5bd4f92546.nxcli.net\/?p=3472"},"modified":"2013-11-29T12:36:42","modified_gmt":"2013-11-29T18:36:42","slug":"in-honor-of-black-friday-9-fantastic-shopping-fails-and-pranks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/articles\/in-honor-of-black-friday-9-fantastic-shopping-fails-and-pranks\/","title":{"rendered":"In Honor of Black Friday: 9 Fantastic Shopping Fails and Pranks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5bd4f92546.nxcli.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/black_friday.jpg\" alt=\"BLACK FRIDAY\" title=\"black_friday\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/black_friday.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/black_friday-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Black Friday, the most insane shopping day of the year, is just around the corner. While bargain-hunters are waiting in lines and stampeding through the aisles, some crazy, shocking, and hilarious things inevitably happen in the wake of the madness. Whether it be completely intentional pranks on unsuspecting employees and shoppers, or hilarious accidents caught on video, they&#8217;re all entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of the mother of all shopping events, here are ten of our favorite videos showcasing some great shopping failures and pranks.<\/p>\n<p>1. Looking for an Eye Removal Kit? Sure, we&#8217;ve got that! &#8230;somewhere.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CYbVpAwGGGs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>2. Don&#8217;t let the lack of a third dimension stop you from shopping.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hhnc3PffS7M\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>3. You might want to close the door before pulling away.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/acWfossz1rc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>4. Want that last bargain, but someone already grabbed it? Just hire a toddler to burgle it for you!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bYJhtS2Qq9k\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>5. You might want to consider adding some counterweight before attempting a shopping cart wheelie.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WMjrubWmFis\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>6. That chain is there for a reason, my friend.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FhMCND5qmBQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>7. Before you go Black Friday shopping, make you that you actually want to BUY something.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aS7w_N_svfc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>8. How come you never see insane lines outside the 99 cent store?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2a5pWMZxlIA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>9. I&#8217;m so glad Target is stocking Gluten-Os again!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PD9MufaWba8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you decide to brave the crowds in search of some amazing deals, please, be safe, be kind, and have fun! Do you have any funny or interesting Black Friday stories, images, or videos? If so, share them in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Friday, the most insane shopping day of the year, is just around the corner. While bargain-hunters are waiting in lines and stampeding through the aisles, some crazy, shocking, and hilarious things inevitably happen in the wake of the madness. 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