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Black Friday The Metaphorical God Of Consumerism

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Black Friday, the metaphorical god of consumerism. The time of year when practically all things purchasable in stores are dramatically reduced in price. Some people, such as journalist Mark Walsh, hate this day of the year, equating it to "a black hole" that "sucked everything into its terrifying abyss, where all substance is torn to shreds and obliterated". And while there may be some merit to this stance, Black Friday is not an evil day. Black Friday provides many good things and does not exclusively exsist for excessive material gain. While "drastically reduced prices" act as a very effective lure to people looking to get something good for less expense, it also provides an opportunity for families or individuals who are poorer than most

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