You see on the news that people were trampled to get into stores, and the fighting over the last of the "hot" toy.Some people even go into malls and other stores and shoot people. why do people do this?
2006-12-24 09:41:13 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Some people can't bear the thought of disappointing their children and will do anything to prevent it. I watched people duke it out at McDonald's when the big beanie baby craze hit. It makes you think...if people are willing to hurt others over a 2 dollar McDonald's beanie baby....what would they do for something bigger?
2006-12-24 09:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wish I knew why. Last year here in Chicago, some people beat the beboogies out of each other because Wal-mart closed early and they couldn't go shopping on Christmas Eve. Got arrested and ended up on the news. Nothing like spending Christmas Eve in Cook County jail, I guess. Makes me want to say to them " three words- Christmas organizer book?"
2006-12-24 18:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Flea© 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People act like complete savages during their holiday shopping. Maybe they want to compete for the best present? It's ridiculous. I try to get all my shopping done early to avoid that.
2006-12-24 17:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by Seven Costanza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are obsessed and put to much into the whole gift thing. They don't realize that Christmas isn't just about gifts.
2006-12-24 17:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the stress about thinking they "have" to get that 1 perfect gift and they lose sight that it's not about what you give, it's the thought that counts.
2006-12-24 17:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Bryan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's sad! I can't bellive they would do such a thing! I have a feeling they don't know the true meaning of Christmas!
2006-12-24 18:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by j 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because for some reason people think that they have to have everything they want RIGHT NOW.
2006-12-24 17:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Get Real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to get their loved the best gifts.
2006-12-24 17:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jaja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad, isn't it. I guess greed is the answer along with pride.
2006-12-24 17:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋