Happy Black Friday everyone! Hope your Thanksgiving was fabulous and fattening and as devoid of family drama as possible. It is a straight up miracle that I was not up and out of bed this morning at 4am, ready to raid the stores like the shopaholic that I am. But you know? I had an epiphany in the middle of the night. There are so many BETTER things to do on this lovely Black Friday than battling long lines and psychotic deal lovers — after the jump, five things you could do instead today that will be relatively bruise free. (Seriously, I just saw a news report that said a man was TRAMPLED TO DEATH when a Walmart opened this morning.)1. Shop Online: Look, I am not THAT reformed. Shopping online may not have the instant gratification factor or the ability to try things on before you purchase, but I can guarantee no one can trample you on the internet. And, often the deals are just as good. For example, there’s this puffer coat I really want at J. Crew and if I buy it online I can get anywhere between 20-30% off (depending on what else I put in my little shopping cart). Also, participating just a little bit in Black Friday spending is, like, good for the economy or something.
2. Learn The Entire “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” Dance Routine: Shane Mercado breaks down the routine from Beyonce’s music video which took many of its moves from Bob Fosse’s “Mexican Breakfast.”
3. Go To A Museum: Chances are, the museums will be almost as crowded as the stores, but people don’t trample each other to get a look at some Jackson Pollack mess. Museums are safer AND more cultural, plus, if you’re just dying to spend, you can hit the museum shop on the way out.
4. See A Movie: “Four Christmases,” “Twilight,” “Australia,” and “Milk” are all in theaters this weekend. I’m going to movie hop and see all four!
5. Read A Frickin’ Newspaper: There’s a seriously horrible situation ongoing in Mumbai, India. Read about it and feel blessed.
6. Put Off Your Post-Thanksgiving Diet: You have leftovers to eat. Seriously, I am not starting my 14 day cleanse until Monday, after I’ve inhaled every morsel of turkey, potatoes gratin, and stuffing chillin out in my fridge.
