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James Colley

Black Friday is a startling reminder of how many companies we have thoughtlessly given our email to

Black Friday Brain
Fake holidays such as Black Friday have grown like a horrible little tumour over the past decade.
Fake holidays such as Black Friday have grown like a horrible little tumour over the past decade. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

I procrastinated starting this article. I was all set up and ready to begin writing when I received an email from a store I’ve never visited with a great deal on items I do not need and cannot afford, even with an outrageously good discount.

Philosophically, I am not a materialist. Practically, I really enjoy things, and the having of them. Sorry, another quick delay as I look at this $550 chess board. Seems a little extravagant but when you consider the savings, it would be silly not to have it.

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