Why I Think Black Friday Might End
Black Friday is originally from the USA, where stores usually drain their stocks, after thanksgiving. Nowadays it’s a popular day all over the world.
However, in an ever-growing woke generation, the word black starts to assume an even more racist connotation.
In any industry the color black itself, on par with, gold is considered glamorous and serious.
The overuse of the term black, as the identifier of a holiday with huge discounts, just undermines its meaning. And let’s not forget the violence the day incites and we’re used to seeing on viral videos.
The term “Black Friday” supposed origin goes back to the 1960s, where, in the Christmas season, stores would go from a loss (marked in red) to a profit (marked in black).
However, the slavery theory — already deemed as an urban legend — stuck, adding the extra controversy that might determine its hypothetical end or name change — to Big Friday, for example.
To top that, usually no company markets its sales with black banners unless the color is intrinsic to its brand. Plus, consumers are starting to prefer a more safe and enjoyable shopping experience, through the Internet.
It all starts small, but as the actions of some impact on all, ending Black Friday as we know it might be helpful to a more respectful and egalitarian future.
Inspired by a fellow creator, I decided to challenge myself to publish 100 short-form articles within January. This is article number 22.
