chriskimber Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Well this will be my first Bf this year and i plan to be in line on thanksgiving day (maybe walmart or somewhere else) but the thing is I feel a little funny about other people look at me and laugh at what i am doing. I don't know if any of you have that feeling with your first BF. Do you know what i mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiltman Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 There are all kinds of ppl last year was my first and we had a truck drive by and they yelled "They don't open until 10:00". I think what it was is that they wanted to be first and when they came around at 2:00a.m. and saw all the ppl (about 100) they got upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunniq Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I just stare back. Usually end up making conversation with those close to me. However I love to people watch and wonder what joy the season will bring to them! Oh yes I stare back with a smile! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecilliadb Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Give um the crazy eye hehe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbwolfer Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Well, they can't be thinking you're too crazy because they are also there! BF is fun, don't worry about what other people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 If they keep staring pick your nose and flick it their way. Just kidding. They are there for a reason also, to save money, why would they be making fun of people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccabefamily29 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I people watch too, so I can't complain. It doesn't really bother me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I like to people watch. I also bring a book and stuff to keep me occupied so I don't really care if someone is watching me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josetann Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Haven't had anyone stare at me on BF. Did have a lot of people ask us why we were camping out in front of Toys "R" Us the other week. Got tired of replying "PS3" so we started saying "Elmo." I think next time I'll start making random stuff up. "I just like standing in lines." "I saw this long line, figured there must be some kind of sale." "They're giving away free (insert hot product here appropriate to store, i.e. a laptop if you're at Best Buy) to the first 100 customers!" "This is a line? I wondered where all the other homeless people came from...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffnatu Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Haven't had anyone stare at me on BF. Did have a lot of people ask us why we were camping out in front of Toys "R" Us the other week. Got tired of replying "PS3" so we started saying "Elmo." I think next time I'll start making random stuff up. "I just like standing in lines." "I saw this long line, figured there must be some kind of sale." "They're giving away free (insert hot product here appropriate to store, i.e. a laptop if you're at Best Buy) to the first 100 customers!" "This is a line? I wondered where all the other homeless people came from...." :lmao: I like reason #3 and #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I have much better things to worry about than whether or not someone is staring at me for standing out in front of a store. If they're starting they're just curious. If they're curious they'll ask and then you answer. Simple as that. If they laugh at you, who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Well this will be my first Bf this year and i plan to be in line on thanksgiving day (maybe walmart or somewhere else) but the thing is I feel a little funny about other people look at me and laugh at what i am doing. I don't know if any of you have that feeling with your first BF. Do you know what i mean?Our WM Supercenter is open all night, but we typically don't get there until about 3:00 am. We still have time to wander around and look at the pallets to get the layout and decide what will be the hottest items. And we're always at the front of each line. This town has a pop of about 15,000, but they are the only Walmart for 30 miles no matter which way you go. I just can't see standing in line on TG at WM... maybe it's worse in bigger cities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
able Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 there is a place i get movie tickets and we stand in line ...one time while we waited for the place to open and give them out a news crew even pulled up. however i never minded someone staring at me till this year...now my self concious thinks they are staring for a different reason.. and chances are that they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamtanderson Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I just remember that I am getting a laptop and they arn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Yeah, they'll laugh until they see your brand new laptop. Just smile back and think of all the goodies they're not getting. While waiting in line: THEM -> <- YOU After you come outta the store at 5am: THEM = YOU = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Hancock Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Like was said before, anyone out at midnight on Thanksgiving Day night as it fades into BF, is probably out checking out the lines. Now, 8PM on Thanksgiving and you'll have an entirely different set of people.....most are just curious, some are rude and crude but you learn to just smile and/or ignore those. They're the ones who on BF will be re-reading the BF ads and wishing they'd been there to score the deals!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotejb Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I hate it when people stare, period. It's rude...I always get pissed off when people are staring at me no matter where....So I usually say something smart (alecky???) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish1298 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 You shouldn't care what they think of you. You don't know each other, so it doesn't matter if they approve of you or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I get stares all the time, But I think its funny, I have this thing when I grocery shop, I only shop twice a month and hate two carts so I try very hard as my kids cringe to get everything in one cart. People make comments all the time, I chuckle and walk by, I loved the people who ask who I am buying for and I say Me now mind you I am a little thing, Or my sons will be with me and the little guy is very little and I say oh this is all for him we have to force feed him. My kids and hubby hate to go to the grocery store, But It doesnt bother me because I know we will eat for awhile and I could skip going on the third week if I needed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daisy Duke Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Well this will be my first Bf this year and i plan to be in line on thanksgiving day (maybe walmart or somewhere else) but the thing is I feel a little funny about other people look at me and laugh at what i am doing. I don't know if any of you have that feeling with your first BF. Do you know what i mean?People be staring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starshine Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I just give them the stink eye back and ignore them. They are the ones missing out on the good deals either that or they are the ones in line behind you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I've never had anyone stare. If they stare its because their jealous Im first in line. LOL. No right really to stare as we all are nuts standing in line together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramel Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I kind of feel like you because I've never camped out for BF but I can only imagine how people look at you. Oh well you'll get the deals so you'll be laughing at the end!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSet Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 So what time do the major stores like Wal-Mart and Best Buy usually open. I never thought I would have to camp out. I knew I would have to get up early and be there early, but never thought of camping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man430 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 5 AM for non 24-hour walmarts and all Best Buys. 24-hour walmart sales start at 5 AM too, but you can walk inside the store anytime you want and wait to buy your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2shopnc Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I don't care if people stare as long as I'm saving money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauralee Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I just smile a real big teeth-showing smile, and wave real big. I might even shout " Hi, ya'll!!" When I am walking out with my new laptop, I might even show it to em. That is, after I get through talking to my DH on the Walkie-Talkie as he is trying to find me. I have been known to be real generous and say to 'em, "ya'll have a nice day, now!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1kla Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I don't think I've noticed people staring (maybe I've noticed & it doesn't bother me) - Most people in line are very nice. The occasional grumps that act so surprised that the stores are as busy as they are, are the ones that drive me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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