Black Friday- the insanity of the season begins

I really would love to know what in the world possesses some people to spend their thanksgiving night lined up outside some department store in the freezing cold, sleet, and snow in order to pay $100 for a television set that was only $125 on Wensday. Why on earth should anyone have to be a trained athlete just to go Christmas shopping? I have aunts that lay out shopping plans like four star generals planning to storm the beaches of Normandy. What good is getting yourself maimed for the perfect present for someone if you won't be out of the hospital in time to give it to them? I plan on spending Black Friday quietly, except for the insane part where I have to go to work and deal with all these wack- jobs. Wish me luck.