tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post2376012254881745535..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Scholars (Group 1) Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's "Friday Black"H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-50509197935928282572022-04-26T14:36:40.579-05:002022-04-26T14:36:40.579-05:00Meghan N.:
I could see this happening in real lif...Meghan N.:<br /><br />I could see this happening in real life which is truly scary. During Black Friday, many people go crazy and so much shoving and pushing happens in stores. There definitely needs to be more safety precautions, and even more online shopping.Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-84605227139636757212022-04-13T12:02:38.007-05:002022-04-13T12:02:38.007-05:00What stood out to me most was that this can actual...What stood out to me most was that this can actually happen in real life. These situations can happen on Black Friday which is scary, to say the least. The story focused on dark humor but to visualize these things actually happening about people getting killed by stampeding in the store or even fighting for these low-priced items. <br />- Lexis L.Lexis Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-14570635243777303442022-04-11T23:38:04.069-05:002022-04-11T23:38:04.069-05:00What was most challenging to get through my head w...What was most challenging to get through my head was how could this wicked event even happen? How could this truly be something that normally happens? It was really sickening. It has been many years since I have experienced the chaos of black Friday, but I do know that it cannot be a pretty sight at times. We as human society really should check what our values include. <br /><br />Rotrisha EppsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-86416090253585627872022-04-09T15:52:00.354-05:002022-04-09T15:52:00.354-05:00The more disturbing part for me was that something...The more disturbing part for me was that something like this brutal event can actually happen, not even that it’s something which we have seen our days. This story is just a terrific one, imagine just fighting for something you want but another thing is that we saying this can happen in real life the story was a little extreme meaning exaggerated .Oyeyemi Efunkoyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-49194276512302420412022-04-09T15:51:47.742-05:002022-04-09T15:51:47.742-05:00The more disturbing part for me was that something...The more disturbing part for me was that something like this brutal event can actually happen, not even that it’s something which we have seen our days. This story is just a terrific one, imagine just fighting for something you want but another thing is that we saying this can happen in real life the story was a little extreme meaning exaggerated .Oyeyemi Efunkoyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-77425291956393350602022-04-09T15:09:13.976-05:002022-04-09T15:09:13.976-05:00What stood out most to me was the disturbing detai...What stood out most to me was the disturbing details of the story. My mind made several attempts to conceptualize the reality that people would go shopping and die in the process - and that be the "norm." My mind struggled to process it, which is why I think it's what stood out to me the most. Prior to the digital age, I know Black Friday was horrible; this was probably closer to reality then. But now, thankfully, maybe, we won't get to this sad reality. Mahlik G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-22877057335294697902022-04-09T12:41:16.335-05:002022-04-09T12:41:16.335-05:00What stood out to me the most was the fact that st...What stood out to me the most was the fact that stuff like this can actually happen during Black Friday. I've personally have had family members that have worked in retail tell me stories about customers fighting each other over items.It just shows how some people value items over someones life.<br /><br />-Ehriana C.Ehriana . Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634463199308884964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-4544606626538507562022-04-08T14:31:59.133-05:002022-04-08T14:31:59.133-05:00What stands for me is how realistic the story is, ...<br />What stands for me is how realistic the story is, during Black Friday in America, you often see on the news. Long lines, people running in the stores, fights and sometimes people hurting each other. This story show great examples such the mom who's husband and daughter get hurt and she says they were weak without caring about them. Customers getting trampled during shopping and cashiers getting threatened at store. Black Friday can be amazing because you can save money during the sale and at the same time scary and dangerous because you can get hurt. <br /><br />Charles RCharles Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-64094523221207395142022-04-07T09:39:46.688-05:002022-04-07T09:39:46.688-05:00What stood out to me was the savagery of how every...What stood out to me was the savagery of how everyone acted for Black Friday. The trampling, the bitting, and the chaos is tumultuous especially when you remember that this happens every year in real life. The disregard for other lives just for material gain is horrible. <br /><br />I'Lysa Walker Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775124086544654301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-2409303490833162542022-04-06T10:29:44.015-05:002022-04-06T10:29:44.015-05:00Elizabeth K.:
The idea that something like this c...Elizabeth K.:<br /><br />The idea that something like this can happen in real life stood out the most to me. I have been to a Black Friday once in my life and I remember it being chaotic, although I must admit it would have gotten worse. It's sad how little we value others people's lives and well-being as compared to material things.<br />Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-87699334413651772632022-04-05T23:48:20.405-05:002022-04-05T23:48:20.405-05:00I would say the idea that something like this coul...I would say the idea that something like this could happen in real life stood out to me more because it's honestly crazy how aggressive people get in situations like these. I have heard stories on the news of how people have gotten trampled in stores on black Friday and it's really sad and shocking every single time I hear it because I just can't believe that things like that actually happen.<br /><br />-Tiffany E.Tiffany Ellisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-86355243598297315152022-04-05T18:15:53.649-05:002022-04-05T18:15:53.649-05:00What stood out to me was the disturbing actions of...What stood out to me was the disturbing actions of the people in the story. People were biting other people and foaming at the mouth. This shows how people become mindless zombies during Black Friday. It also show how violent people will become to get the things that they want. Like the lady who kicked the child down to get the coat they were holding.<br /><br />-Darius C.Darius Campbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-54703400264065117662022-04-05T13:46:56.584-05:002022-04-05T13:46:56.584-05:00I think I was the most shocked by the fact that th...I think I was the most shocked by the fact that this is something that gets close to happening every year. People go crazy over Black Friday Shopping and it is honestly wild. People trampling over people and taking things from people just to have something new.Arielle S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02129719640368996613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-28841720638917414542022-04-05T11:33:23.226-05:002022-04-05T11:33:23.226-05:00What stood out most to me is that something like t...What stood out most to me is that something like this is totally possible in real life. And what is even more intriguing is the fact like things like this do happen but not much coverage or information on the events are detailed to the public community.Torian henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-49814288641071439562022-04-05T10:04:17.186-05:002022-04-05T10:04:17.186-05:00The details of the story disturbed me more than th...The details of the story disturbed me more than the idea that something like that is possible. Black Friday has actually died down significantly over the past 5 years or so. No one really cares about it since you can just get it all online without the fear of being trampled. I loved the gory detail in the book though. I thought portraying the customers as ravenous zombies was a great symbolism to show has fast fashion / the retail industry has shaped people. <br /><br />Carah F. Carah F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13543751762519341879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-56497587643910702502022-04-05T08:27:15.286-05:002022-04-05T08:27:15.286-05:00Kai S.:
The idea that something like this could h...Kai S.:<br /><br />The idea that something like this could happen in real life is part of the reason I have never gone Black Friday shopping. While the details may not be real there are numerous accounts of people getting into physical altercations at these sales and events. Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-12538007234019588072022-04-04T22:19:54.615-05:002022-04-04T22:19:54.615-05:00This story was very captivating and interesting to...This story was very captivating and interesting to follow. I think the most captivating part of this story is that these can be very accurate and real occurrences on Black Friday, it was unfortunate how easy the story was to visualize. Personally, I haven't experienced a crazy Black Friday since I was younger, but I have heard stories about Black Friday shoppers getting violent, aggressive and gruesome to find what they're trying to purchase. This story included many vivid and disturbing details that definitely made the story more insidious and horror-like. There were moments when I felt that I needed to reread certain lines just because some of them would catch me off guard. There were also a lot of creative decisions that were made that made the story fresh and complex, have some new concepts. For example, understanding the language of Black Friday shoppers was a new concept that actually was very clever. Portraying the shoppers to be a breed of their own, and to require time, experience and patience to understand. It's almost as if this story was portraying how animalistic and monstrous people can be with the intention of being humanistic, gifting someone. Which relates to people today and how we at times choose violence and aggression, instead of leading with compassion and being genuinely helpful to help us get what we want from each other. Keaira C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03375096158678224892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-69258610425972869222022-04-04T14:06:10.103-05:002022-04-04T14:06:10.103-05:00The idea that something along these lines could ha...The idea that something along these lines could happen in real life is an unpleasant thought to say the least, but I would have to say that the disturbing details of the actual story thunderstruck me the most. I was struck by how unflinching his writing was, and while reading I was speechless and had to pause a few times. I haven’t been this both emotionally invested and intellectually intrigued by a book in a long time.<br /><br />-Zion C.Zion Chatmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-4365816139706340342022-04-04T10:13:24.904-05:002022-04-04T10:13:24.904-05:00Ashanti Y.:
What stood out to me most is the idea...Ashanti Y.:<br /><br />What stood out to me most is the idea that this is a real life reality or was. During Black Friday another side of people come out especially when trying to get the best grabs. Asa family we always go Black Friday shopping every year and each year it gets more hectic.Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-32138053379879196962022-04-04T10:12:10.473-05:002022-04-04T10:12:10.473-05:00Jania G.:
The more disturbing part for me would b...Jania G.:<br /><br />The more disturbing part for me would be that I could see this happening in real life. The lengths people will go to for something they want can be a scary thing and I could see things like this happening on Black Friday. Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-69697019525495467872022-04-04T10:09:29.885-05:002022-04-04T10:09:29.885-05:00McKenna C. said...
The thought that society can ea...McKenna C. said...<br />The thought that society can easily head down this path is more disturbing. I've seen how people react just trying to buy expensive shoes and the violence that comes with it. "Black Friday" brings out the worst in people and it's crazy that it's becoming normal to hear about violence occurring from shopping.<br /><br />McKenna C.<br /><br />April 1, 2022 at 9:17 PM<br />(Originally posted to https://www.culturalfront.org/2022/03/haley-scholars-group-2-nana-kwame-adjei_30.html)Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-63308257120758045032022-04-04T10:08:55.369-05:002022-04-04T10:08:55.369-05:00Brooke H.:
What stood out to me was the idea that...Brooke H.:<br /><br />What stood out to me was the idea that this does happen, but the perspective it was put in I think was brilliant with the title idea. 'Friday Black' implies that it is a backwards view of black Friday, and black Friday highlights sales more than brutality while 'Friday Black' does the opposite as the title entails.<br /><br />April 1, 2022 at 8:47 PM<br />(Originally posted to https://www.culturalfront.org/2022/03/haley-scholars-group-2-nana-kwame-adjei_30.html)Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-50671919023626003312022-04-04T10:08:08.941-05:002022-04-04T10:08:08.941-05:00Raven Ginger said...
The disturbing details of the...Raven Ginger said...<br />The disturbing details of the actual story stood out to me because I could not get past the lady with the grey scarf saying her daughter and husband were weak because they died along the way to her getting a new coat and a new TV! I also couldn’t get past the part where the grown woman hit a kid in the cheek over some clothes that weren’t her size and when she realized that she threw them on top of the bleeding kid!<br />-Raven Ginger<br /><br />April 1, 2022 at 7:23 PM<br /><br />(Originally posted to https://www.culturalfront.org/2022/03/haley-scholars-group-2-nana-kwame-adjei_30.html)Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-66188377744529157792022-04-04T10:05:32.973-05:002022-04-04T10:05:32.973-05:00the fact that stood out the most to me is the fact...the fact that stood out the most to me is the fact that this could happen in real life, humans are known to be the most greedy type of living things there are and it really makes you wonder how far people will go to get what they want especially if it’s a race to see who can get to something first.<br /><br />-Richard HaleyRichard Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464375562002306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-17866174361386274792022-04-04T10:03:29.740-05:002022-04-04T10:03:29.740-05:00The idea that something like this could happen in ...The idea that something like this could happen in real life stood out to me the most because in today's society it would not surprise ,e to see something like this on the news. K Carternoreply@blogger.com