This document provides 13 reasons to stay home on Black Friday rather than participate in shopping. Some of the key reasons included are: 1) You don't want to get caught up in stampedes or crowds and end up injured, 2) Finding what you want means dealing with huge crowds of other people also going after the same items, 3) People may resort to unruly or extreme behaviors in the frenzy of trying to get deals, and 4) You will likely get exhausted and not even remember what you bought after battling the large crowds. The document recommends staying home for safety and a less stressful experience.

1. 13 Reasons to Stay Home on Black Friday
13 Reasons to Stay Home on Black Friday
Black Friday is always a chaotic mess " always.
You can prepare all year, but chances are you're still gonna end up with an elbow to the stomach
while reaching for that deal you've been waiting to get your hands on.
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We understand that the crazy discounts are tempting, but is it really worth it?
Our advice? Stay home this year. It's so much safer for everyone. Scroll down to see why.
Reasons to Stay Home on Black Friday
1. You don't want to be this guy.Image: Imgur, pleasantlyamusingusername

2. 2. You really don't want to be this guy.Image: Reddit coastline
3. You're not fuzzy, so causing a stampede is less adorable and more ...Image: Tumblr 4gifs

3. 4. ... like this scene from The Lion King. Every employee is Simba.Image: Tumblr
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5. When you finally find what you were looking for -- everyone else does too.Image: Imgur, DrHerb

4. 6. People are not afraid to go to extreme lengths.Image: Reddit masoc
7. Drunk on turkey and sleep deprivation, things will get trippy.Image: Imgur, res1m
8. When you lose track of your group, all hope is lost.Image: Imgur, EverythingMetalCore

5. 9.You'll be wishing for biblical levels of assistance.Image: Tumblr theofficeus
10. You might find yourself going to horrifying new lengths you never thought you were capable
of.Image: Imgur, CloudSilver
11. You will get really, really fed up.Image: Tumblr walkergirl95
13. You will be so exhausted you probably won't even remember what you bought.Image: Reddit

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So this year, just stay in bed.Image: Tumblr un-amour-pour-toujours
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