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Buy Nothing Day
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Something to think about. Just a reminder that this Friday is the 15th annniversary of Buy Nothing Day. Started as an informal protest against over-consumerism, it's an alternative to the usual festivities of Black Friday. (Turn down the volume on your computer before watching the video.) Via: Design Observer

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I never really got "buy nothing day" - doesn't everyone just go spend their money the next day instead, making no difference at all in companies' quarterly profits? Same with the "don't buy gas on this day" thing... am I missing something?

posted by rockalita on November 21st 2007 at 7:48am
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Eh, I will definitely be participating as we are having Thanksgiving on Friday this year and I am cooking all day! But yes, I did just do all my shopping before so I don't know how it makes a difference.

posted by Anne (in Reno) on November 21st 2007 at 10:05am
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Never, ever have I shopped on Black Friday. But I call it "having a life."

posted by wende in the twin cities on November 21st 2007 at 5:33pm
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