Black Friday is here. And yes, it’s giving chaos. And late-stage capitalism. From the 36429 sponsored post to influencers pushing ten hauls a day – consumption season is louder than ever. But we’re not here to tell you not to shop (okay, maybe a little). We’re just saying: maybe do it on your own terms. Intentionally. Sustainably. And if you do it with faircado all of the above AND with free shipping.
The History of Black Friday (Because, of course it’s American)
Black Friday started in the US – and like any American tradition, it’s kind of unhinged. Originally, it referred to chaotic crowds in Philly in the 1950s after Thanksgiving. Gridlock, crowd surges, shoplifting, and general retail-induced madness. Police hated it. Retailers saw an opportunity. And boom — “Black” Friday, as in profits going into the black. Give it some time, and there came the malls. The midnight openings. The queues around the blocks and fistfights over TVs.
Fast forward to now, and you have capitalism’s favourite holiday, which turned from a one-day event into a month-long panic spiral designed to gaslight you into buying things no one will ever need.
Who benefits? Mainly benefits mega corps like Amazon, which underpay workers while selling you things faster than your morals can keep up. Meanwhile, Bezos is probably buying a planet or something stupid like that.
Free Shipping? Say Less.
Black Friday deals come and go (and most aren’t even real). But free shipping on everything you thrift in the faircado app? That’s what we’re talking about. And it’s not just for Black Friday – this deal’s here to stay. So, no pressure to panic buy, just guilt-free thrifting.
So funktioniert’s:
👯♂️ Invite 2 friends to faircado
🫱🏼🫲🏻 They redeem your code when logging in
🔓 You all unlock free shipping on all purchases inside the app
Black Friday Bingo
This bingo is sponsored by late-stage capitalism. Enjoyyyy. 💀
☐ Accidentally bought something for your ex
☐ Ordered something just to feel something
☐ Signed up for a newsletter you instantly regret
☐ Bought the same thing twice by mistake
☐ Influencer yelling into camera about life changing [insert literally any item]
☐ 27 open tabs
☐ “Only 3 left” lies
☐ Used a discount code that saved you but cost you 3h of scrolling
☐ 65% off – for something you never wanted to begin with
There’s no gold star for skipping Black Friday. But keeping your wishlist uncluttered and your budget intact? Kinda iconic.
Spend wisely. Or don’t. We’re not your mom.
Lea & your friends at faircado 💚
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