Something 4 The Weekend # 15

BLACK FRIDAY!!!!!

Why is the biggest shopping day of the year called "Black Friday"?

Is it an ironic nod to the fact that the stores, the restaurants, the parking lots and the roads are an absolute nightmare on this day? This holiest of consumer celebrations?

Why do the news anchors say "Black Friday" with a smile on their faces?

Is it because they're comfortably removed from the bedlam, sipping coffee in their offices?

Quite frankly, I don't care about Black Friday, since I traditionally stay in the house on this day. I listen to music, maybe read a little, take a nap every few hours and in general try to forget that the reason for the season involves things like Best Buy Reward Zone Bonus Points.

Black Friday brings Nick Cave to mind.

Nick Cave: Up Jumped The Devil: 128k mp3

Dissonance abounds this time of year!

Ahoy!

Hotcha! Hank