Okay, so I'm totally late on this, but theres a few hours left.
From
Wikipedia's Entry on Buy Nothing Day:
Quote:
Buy Nothing Day is an informal day of protest against consumerism observed by social activists. It was founded by Vancouver artist Ted Dave and subsequently promoted by the Canadian Adbusters magazine. Participants refrain from purchasing anything for 24 hours in a concentrated display of consumer power. The event is intended to raise awareness of what many see as the wasteful consumption habits of First World countries. Activists may also participate in culture jamming activities like the Whirl-Mart and other forms of radical expression. It is also used to protest materialism, and bandwagon appeals.
In the United States and Canada, supporters demonstrate on the day after American Thanksgiving. This day, often called "Black Friday", is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. In other countries the demonstrations occur a day later. Such opportunities seem to boost sales for retailers only for that short time; the so-called consumerism can actually avoid sales surprises by a more steady consumer spending that is spread throughout the year.
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So who else is observing this? I know I sure am, after reading countless Black Friday Horror Stories from Fark.com. MAN. Some of the things I've read, I'm surprised that I'm trying not to buy anything
ever.