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title: "What's the deal, Black Friday?"
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# What's the deal, Black Friday?

By Rico · Published 26 November 2025, 23:51 SAST

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## Content

![What's the deal, Black Friday?](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/attachments/2985/BlackFriday2025COL2000px_765079.jpg)

###### ChatGPT said:

Black Friday is a thrill ride… until the bill arrives. Swept up by “50% off” and “buy two, get one free”, shoppers hurtle from bargain euphoria to checkout shock – only to line up and do it all again next year.