Instant Alert: 16 pictures that show the insanity of Black Friday shopping around the world

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   16 pictures that show the insanity of Black Friday shopping around the world by Business Insider on Nov 30, 2015, 4:30 PM Advertisement Black Friday is notorious for its outrageous lines, dense crowds, and even in-store brawls — everyone wants to get their hands on the deals of the season. And although foot traffic is declining as shopping increasingly shifts online, there is still plenty of madness that ensues post-Thanksgiving dinner. We rounded up 16 pictures that encapsulate the insanity of the biggest shopping blitz of the year: SEE ALSO: Black Friday may no longer be the best day of the season to save money A lot of preparation goes into this single Friday — here are workers collecting customer orders at an Amazon fulfillment center in Hemel Hempstead, Britain. After the preparations are finalized, it's game time. Best Buy employees in San Diego get hyped up before opening their doors to the masses. It's not uncommon to see lines forming the night of Thanksgiving. Here are shoppers lined up outside of a Best Buy in Newport, New Jersey. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011