Black Friday Brawls: Plenty Fought, No One Died
Nothing like one-day-only deals to make people foam at the mouth and act like they're completely nuts.
Black Friday is traditionally pretty crazy. Last year a Walmart employee was killed by a stampede of shoppers and while there were no major casualties this year, there were plenty of classy confrontations including women having spitting contests and brawls at Walmart.
Brawls broke out at two separate Walmart locations in California. The LA Times reports that police were called to the Upland branch because customers were "fighting inside." Shoppers were tearing into shrink-wrapped merchandise and refusing to form lines. Eventually police threw the 300 customers out into the parking lot and told them to get in line while Walmart employees emptied everyone's carts and put all merchandise back on shelves. Naturally, not everyone was pleased about this. Shoppers were reportedly yelling, banging on windows and trying to sneak into the store through the lawn and garden section. Things eventually calmed down and the police left once everyone was behaving like civilized human beings.
A little later on, a fight broke out at the Rancho Cucamonga Walmart. A spokesperson for the San Bernardino County sheriff’s department said deputies were called with Walmart employees claiming, “subjects near the electronics area were fighting." Fortunately, the drama had played out by the time the deputies arrived.
The examiner.com reports that 14 police units were dispatched when a fight broke outside the Jantzen Beach Toys R Us, near Portland, Oregon. Two women began swearing and spitting at each other; and about 100 people who were lined up in the dark started plowing into each other in an effort to get ahead. The ruckus was soon brought under control.
Did you see any notable bad behavior while out shopping this year? Let us know in the comments below!
-
Previous News Article
Couple Gets Married at Best Buy... -
Next News Article
Next Generation iPhone Spotted...
Self-control is what separates those who will bring about great change in the world from those who will complain about the way things are.
It's so mind blowing not to get what you want for half the price, though. It boils the blood. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
This is why I choose to shop online...
i think Americans have just lost the right to criticize other countries...
This is what happens when retailers try to make up their entire annual sales in one day.
lol thats pathetic
two shoppers enter....one shopper leaves!!!
i think Americans have just lost the right to criticize other countries...
I'm pretty sure this would happen in every country, given the opportunity.
i like this type of disorder. remember, kids... the herd thins itself.
I doubt it would. Never seen that in New Zealand
America needs to calm down
i think Americans have just lost the right to criticize other countries...
...yeah cause other countries don't riot over soccer games, during sessions of government, at embassies, etc.,
A word of advice Abhik, if one is a fucking idiot such as yourself its best to keep one's opinion to themselves.
Man people go NUTS just to save a few effin dollars!!! Makes me wanna just pray for the planet to be asteroid bombed. I waited at Toys R Us one year, stood in line for 6 hours w/ other people but as soon as they're about to open the doors peple start pulling up in the parking lot trying to budge in line and then all hell broke lose once the doors opened up. People started talking about "cuttin' bitches" and everything. Friggin insanity!!
man walmark must have been coverted in spit
Now, why does my senses tell me these were mostly hispanics?
...yeah cause other countries don't riot over soccer games, during sessions of government, at embassies, etc.,A word of advice Abhik, if one is a fucking idiot such as yourself its best to keep one's opinion to themselves.
Are you saying that having to spend an extra $40 on a wii is the same as living under a dictatorship? Btw, I think most peoples definition of "f***ing" idiot is different to yours.
Hey my sister's went to the Toys-R-Us in Portland, OR haha now I know why they said there were 14 cars, they didn't even know. Right on Toms Hardware
They said the line was like a half-mile long or something.
That is the most retarded thing I have ever seen.. What is wrong with people.
Now, why does my senses tell me these were mostly hispanics?
Because you're a racist. Or you just like to stereotype. Either way, this isn't a good way to make friends.
I avoid shopping in stores on Black Friday...
But, I saved about $100 e-shopping. LOL! My stuff will be here Wednesday, and I didn't even have to get off my ass.
They were mostly hispanics and prob illegal and prob Obama supporters looking for handouts. Look at the area reported, its where they congregate. Their first stop into the country are those Walmarts. Agghh the good ole USA. So glad I shop at Target in a area where people act normal.
I'll never understand the concept of fighting other people so you can spend money...
Noooo! I want to spend MY money!!! Seriously, nothing would get me near one of these stores on black friday. If i can get it online great, otherwise I'm not going near these crazies.
This truly makes me sad to be an American.
We are so self absorbed that we willingly run over (and sometimes kill) others to benefit ourselves. Our Materialism is sickening to a level that makes "the greatest country in the world" look like a real jackass.
Online shopping is easier.....and safer apparently (no one will trample me in my computer chair).
People really need to chill out.....its just stuff....stuff that will wear out......break......you'll get bored with it.....whatever.....and it will be trash.
Black Friday has become my "Stay in Gaming". Have friends over for some fun.....and laugh at the stories like this one.
Hopefully no one was killed this year.....and those injured sue the crap out of those that hurt them.
Cheers,
-PM
They were mostly hispanics and prob illegal and prob Obama supporters looking for handouts. Look at the area reported, its where they congregate. Their first stop into the country are those Walmarts. Agghh the good ole USA. So glad I shop at Target in a area where people act normal.
No, most likely they were redneck trash such as yourself. And what a surprise it happened at Wal-Mart every Nascar fan's home away from... their trailer (which is in the parking lot).
man, no offense but this and peopleofwalmart.com make me ashamed of having to go there occasionally to buy groceries. and soldier37 seriously man keep the political bullshit out of toms, and how can you expect hispanics not to congregate in california? is like asking people in taiwan to not be of chinese descendance. a little history lesson perhaps?
I heard various news reports of issues around the state (IL) at Wal-Mart and other stores. I'd like to say that I am shocked by some people's behavior, but not anymore.
Btw, I think most peoples definition of "f***ing" idiot is different to yours.
You clearly fit anyone's definition of a fucking idiot.
Seriously...what's with all the finger pointing? We're talking about isolated incidents here, not nationwide anarchy. People need to get off their nationalist high horses and stop making broad generalizations about people of different countries. Lack of self-control isn't an American problem, it's a human problem.
Society sickens me...
I think black friday is waaaay overrated....yes there are deals but nothing to go and start fights and trample people over for.....what people will do for material things...sigh
Next headline on Toms:
"Story about Black Friday mishaps turns tragic as ignorant racists can't get out of their own way in defense of THEIR half of America"
megaLULZ! You guys never cease to amaze.
Only in the USA, here in blighty we are far more civilised and Q quietly.
Once purchase made, we look for nearest dark alley and again wait with dignity for a polite mugger to relieve us of our property.
We then call police and again Q patiently while our call is logged and filed away, so that the police can get back to their afternoon nap.