Wow. What to say about the video here. First, there's graphic language, especially after the 10 minute mark. I should also say as a long-time retailer, this behavior isn't new. What we should note about this, is that if our neighbors will behave this way over non-essential items, imagine what would happen if we had shortages of food or water? This video shows Americans battling over toys and yoga pants. The immediate future is bleak.
I have to share a story. I worked for a mall based toy company some time back, and a fellow manager told me a story about when the Cabbage Patch dolls first came out. That particular Black Friday, one manager in Minnesota got up on a counter with a baseball bat and began swinging at the customers who were surging toward the dolls. Another manager in the same district simply opened the back exit door, put his keys on the desk, and walked away for good. I saw similar behavior over Tickle Me Elmo (that's a scary thought now, isn't it?) and Furby 1.0. Embarrassing.
I have to share a story. I worked for a mall based toy company some time back, and a fellow manager told me a story about when the Cabbage Patch dolls first came out. That particular Black Friday, one manager in Minnesota got up on a counter with a baseball bat and began swinging at the customers who were surging toward the dolls. Another manager in the same district simply opened the back exit door, put his keys on the desk, and walked away for good. I saw similar behavior over Tickle Me Elmo (that's a scary thought now, isn't it?) and Furby 1.0. Embarrassing.
