The horrible consumer stampede that is Black Friday comes only once a year, so at the Build-A-Bear Workshop they made their own!
July 12 was the first ever “Pay Your Age Day” — which is exactly what it sounds like, as young children could get their newest plush friend at an EXTREMELY low price.
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It’s probably also going to be the last!
Lines got so out-of-control, many stores were causing a genuine fire safety hazard! So the stuffed animal store had no choice but to shut down lines for the event, turning away hundreds more customers.
They tweeted:
Many were upset by the news — more watching from a distance couldn’t help but laugh at the ridiculousness.
See some of the best reactions, including scenes from the lines (below)!
Would YOU wait 2+ hours to save $20??
[Image via Build-A-Bear.]