skipperw Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 America rocks! Who cares where the tradition comes from. It's a great excuse to get low prices.
Disylizzy Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I'm actually surprised that they still call it Black Friday in the States.They have become so overly PC sensitive about issues like this that you cant even say you " Blacked out the frame of your bike " - The correct terminology is You murdered it out - Really ?? That's way more sensitive .. But I agree, the whole world jumping on this Black Friday thing, when it's an American tradition .. seems a bit silly. Black Friday is the official start of the holiday shopping season. It's termed black Friday because stores would normally be operating in the red, and after this day, ie the day after Thanksgiving, they would have made enough sales that they are operating in the black again.
canfan Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 does it really matter? the irish immigrants introduced Halloween to the yanks and they embraced with open arms - good for them. My kids have been celebrating it for the past 5 odd years and its heaps of fun for them...something I never had as a child. as for Black Friday...sure its a yank thing and sure our stores are using it for marketing rather than ridiculous special like they do in the states...but so what...either embrace it or ignore it. Some people might be thankful for those 10% reductions in prices of goods and what have we created ourselves? well heritage day is a uniquely south african thing that is not only about braaing but also coming to work in traditional clothes/outfits. What else?haha, I was about to reply the same. Does it really Matter? I think not.
Disylizzy Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 As for the Americanization - since coming back to SA, I've noticed that we're influenced primarily more from Britain. Using your argument about American traditions coming here, what about Guy Fawkes and Boxing Day?
Dirkitech Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 i for one have absolutely no problem with black friday sales- on the contrary, since everything of substance that I buy (except a tube or bread) being imported at half the cost.I am not going to allow a pathetic goverment with a majority selfish citizens hold me back, and you guys shouldnt either- embrace international sales =)
Disylizzy Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 If you want to go fully in to Americanization, these are the following Holidays/events that are celebrated throughout the year. Along with decorations for your house - inside and outside: January - New Years and Black history month (due to Martin Luther King Day)February - Valentines DayMarch - St Patrick's DayApril - Spring/EasterMay - Mother's Day and Memorial DayJune - Father's DayJuly - 4th of JulyAugust - Back to SchoolSeptember - Labor DayOctober - HalloweenNovember - ThanksgivingDecember - Christmas
Hairy Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I just want the children of today to please pronounce dance in proper English and not the flipping Americans version! And it's not flipping ZZZZZEEEEBBRA .... Please parents, klap your kids behind their heads when they do this ... and them klap them again.
MTBeer Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I just want the children of today to please pronounce dance in proper English and not the flipping Americans version! And it's not flipping ZZZZZEEEEBBRA .... Please parents, klap your kids behind their heads when they do this ... and them klap them again.and z is not zeee it's zed
Eddy Gordo Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 Just a thought but wouldn't Americanisation actually be with a "z" - just by association? I purposely spelt it with and S
MTBeer Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 and it's not gas it's petrol and it's not fries it's chips as in fish and chips.
BDF Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Nice things come from America, like:StarbucksCannondaleTrekGiantSpecializedHammer NutritionAdd as you wish...Did I mention Starbucks? Ok, some vrot things tooMcDonaldsand some other junk...
Eddy Gordo Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 Pretty soon the only day you gonna get sales or less??% is on Black Friday!!Right now alot of stores have promotions like red ticket sales, stock clearance etc.
Guest Karma Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX5ZRE26YWM
Excite_Bike Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Nice things come from America, like:StarbucksCannondaleTrekGiantSpecializedHammer NutritionAdd as you wish...Did I mention Starbucks? Ok, some vrot things tooMcDonaldsand some other junk...Starbucks? You must be kiding right? Worst coffee i have ever tasted!
Long Wheel Base Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Nice things come from America, like:StarbucksCannondaleTrekGiantSpecializedHammer NutritionAdd as you wish...Did I mention Starbucks? Ok, some vrot things tooMcDonaldsand some other junk...Giant is designed and manufactured in taiwan. Just saying. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Bicycles
Excite_Bike Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 The discounts on black Friday, as advertised in SA, are nothing copared to those in the states. You cant ready get bargains.
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