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When I was a kid, Black Friday seemed like a magical event that I could only dream about participating in. All I knew is that when I went to sleep with my tummy full of a delicious Thanksgiving feast, dedicated shoppers were waking up at 2 a.m. to line up outside of department stores and fight for the best deals on TVs, toasters and trendy toys. 

Nowadays, Black Friday has evolved into a worldwide online and in-store event. But apparently, there are plenty of ways that it can go wrong! Below, you’ll find some of the funniest photos of Black Friday fails that Bored Panda has gathered from all over the internet. So enjoy scrolling through these silly pics, and keep reading to find a conversation with Arfa Nazeer, Blog Strategist and creator of She Means Blogging!

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    This Photo Of Black Friday In Swansea Is Like A Boozy Renaissance Painting

    This Photo Of Black Friday In Swansea Is Like A Boozy Renaissance Painting

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    Right after Thanksgiving, a day of expressing gratitude and surrounding yourself with loved ones, comes Black Friday - a day dedicated to consumerism. While most shoppers are looking for great deals on Christmas presents for those near and dear to them, the day is usually anything but peaceful. We’ve all heard stories of shoppers being brutally injured, and nowadays, it can be hard to even find deals that are worth it.

    But the evolution of the day doesn’t stop shoppers from trying to get the best bargains they can find, even if that means ordering them online instead of leaving their homes at the crack of dawn with a Thanksgiving hangover. And lucky for us, sometimes those shoppers manage to snap photos of hilarious fails that they’ve encountered in stores!

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    #4

    What A Deal

    What A Deal

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That right there is Black Friday in a nutshell ⬆️

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    This Is How Black Friday In Luxembourg Looks Like

    This Is How Black Friday In Luxembourg Looks Like

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    It Just Happens To Break On Black Friday

    It Just Happens To Break On Black Friday

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People on black Friday are crazy. If they didn't like the price someone might have taken their anger on it or some employee. I'm ok with it being broken on black Friday.

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    To learn more about Black Friday and how to take advantage of the day, we got in touch with Arfa Nazeer, Blog Strategist and creator of She Means Blogging. First, we wanted to know how she typically chooses to participate in Black Friday.

    “As I run an online business at She Means Blogging, I make purchases on discounts and also find the best offers for my readers,” Arfa shared. “For example, buying any online tool, digital product or any subscription. Similarly, I find the best deals for growing bloggers, so they can make affordable choices when they are at the beginning stage. I also make a separate listing for my subscribers, so that they find the best deals in their inboxes. Who doesn’t like saving some money, right?”

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    #7

    Cotton:on Is Having An Amazing Black Friday Sale

    Cotton:on Is Having An Amazing Black Friday Sale

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    The Benefit Of Living In Fl Before Black Friday I Guess...this Was Outside Of My Best Buy In Tampa

    The Benefit Of Living In Fl Before Black Friday I Guess...this Was Outside Of My Best Buy In Tampa

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    We were also curious about any Black Friday deals that Arfa has snagged in the past that saved her a huge chunk of change. “I got myself an online course at a 50% discount last year,” she told Bored Panda. “As for this year, I’m planning to grab a website theme and maybe find some office stuff on sale.”

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    Black Friday

    Black Friday

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I don’t even bother with Black Friday. If companies are going to make up holidays just to get us to buy things than I’d rather not participate 😂

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    They Do That All The Time

    They Do That All The Time

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg a whole 1 cent! Worth camping outside the store overnight for!

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    What advice does Arfa have for shoppers who want to make the most of Black Friday this year? “The first thing I would say is to clearly know what you have in your wish list,” she shared. “Before making your purchases, it’s important to do your research to compare the items and deals. If it’s a physical item like a piece of furniture or a display thing, I would definitely suggest checking stores and seeing it yourself. Otherwise, it is a smart choice to do online purchases, as it saves a whole lot of time and gives you the best discounts from the comfort of your home.”

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    This Black Friday Newspaper Ad Does Not Say What Store It Is For

    This Black Friday Newspaper Ad Does Not Say What Store It Is For

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    #14

    Website Charging Twice The Price For The Same Dress If You Put “Wedding” In The Search

    Website Charging Twice The Price For The Same Dress If You Put “Wedding” In The Search

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    #15

    Thanks UPS, Just What I Needed! Soaking Wet Brand New Electronics

    Thanks UPS, Just What I Needed! Soaking Wet Brand New Electronics

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since when does UPS use an open trailer pulled by an off road cart? This must be a private delivery inside a gated community or something. Real UPS drivers use a UPS branded truck/vehicle, unless it is UPS fulfillment which is done by contract employees, aka not UPS drivers

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    “Another tip is to bookmark the pages and save the dates, as many websites run Black Friday offers for a limited time,” Arfa added. “And, you don’t want to miss those deals!”

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    And if you’re looking for even more advice to snag the best bargains, be sure to check out Arfa’s blog post “2024 Black Friday Deals For Bloggers And Cyber Monday Deals!”

    #16

    How Was Your Guys Black Friday Reshop?

    How Was Your Guys Black Friday Reshop?

    Idk about you guys but our Black Friday reshop was so bad to the point where it was literally becoming a sever safety issue for us but we survived.

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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sever safety issue? Edit: OH “severe safety issue” 😂 I was imagining knives cutting ropes, it’s been a long day.

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    #17

    Found This At A Store While Black Friday Shopping

    Found This At A Store While Black Friday Shopping

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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it!!!! These unrealistic expectations of ostrich bodies are getting out of control.

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    #18

    Screaming, I'm In Asda And People Misread The Sign Thinking The Pringles Were 35p. They Were Fighting & Clamoring Like Old School Black Friday. People Put Whole Crates On Their Trolley. Now Customer Services Is Overrun With Pringles Refunds

    Screaming, I'm In Asda And People Misread The Sign Thinking The Pringles Were 35p. They Were Fighting & Clamoring Like Old School Black Friday. People Put Whole Crates On Their Trolley. Now Customer Services Is Overrun With Pringles Refunds

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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn’t the point of Black Friday to illuminate those in our society that think a quarter of something is more than 1/3???? It would track they wouldn’t have the cognitive abilities to actually read the tag then deduce its meaning.

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    While Black Friday might sometimes seem like an outdated event, it was still the biggest in-store shopping day of 2023 in the United States, Queue IT reports. And online spending on Black Friday continues to increase almost every single year, jumping up from $9.12 billion in 2022 to $9.8 billion in 2023.  

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    Website Has A "Sale" That Ends In 7 Minutes, And Conveniently Restarts Those 7 Minutes Everytime The Page Is Reloaded

    Website Has A "Sale" That Ends In 7 Minutes, And Conveniently Restarts Those 7 Minutes Everytime The Page Is Reloaded

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    #20

    And I Thought Going Shopping On Black Friday Would Be Bad

    And I Thought Going Shopping On Black Friday Would Be Bad

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    2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That car is absolutely DESTROYED. I hope the driver/passengers were ok. How did it even get in there 😂 I guess through the window hole but it must have rolled or something.

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    #21

    Jack Daniels Is On Sale At My Local Supermarket

    Jack Daniels Is On Sale At My Local Supermarket

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    Not everyone gets to spend the holiday season shopping, though. Some are forced to spend their days working behind a cash register or stocking stores to prepare for the seasonal crowds. According to TechTarget, retailers hire an additional 400,000-500,000 employees each year for the holiday season. In fact, Amazon alone announced that they planned to employ 250,000 additional workers to make sure that everyone’s Christmas presents are delivered on time.  

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    Asos "Black Friday Deal" Is More Expensive Than The Base Price Anytime Of The Year (110€)

    Asos "Black Friday Deal" Is More Expensive Than The Base Price Anytime Of The Year (110€)

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    Is this list making you rethink whether or not you should go Black Friday shopping this year, pandas? It’s always fun to snag a great deal, but if you’re encountering sales like the ones featured on this list, you won’t be missing anything by just staying home. Keep upvoting the pics you find most amusing, and let us know in the comments how you feel about Black Friday. Then, if you’d like to check out even more photos like this, be sure to visit this Bored Panda article next! 

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    #25

    Save $1624? How Much These Cost?!

    Save $1624? How Much These Cost?!

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is Hex Clad and ever since Ramsey started as their spokes person they have gone up in price. I had one before him, and they are absolutely awesome. But to answer your question some sets are more then twice that.

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    #26

    Can't Wait To See Their Black Friday Ad!

    Can't Wait To See Their Black Friday Ad!

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it'll crack after just a few uses. I find it kind of funny that there are two kinds of pyrex. Lowercase pyrex is produced in the US and complete c**p, uppercase PYREX is made in France and still really good and made of borosilicate glass. I even think the US version went out of business this year.

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    #27

    Yessir, Time For Black Friday Scams!

    Yessir, Time For Black Friday Scams!

    Purposely mark up price to an insane amount so it looks like a 77% off steal. Still more than I would pay for the laptop too

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    Black Friday April Order Just Arrived…. 🥴

    Black Friday April Order Just Arrived…. 🥴

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    #29

    Banana Republic Was The Culprit

    Banana Republic Was The Culprit

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Screw Banana Republic. Once when I was 19 I had an interview at one of their stores. It was a dual interview with one other interviewee. They gave us both 10 mins to go around the store and design an outfit from whatever we could find. The other person’s outfit was cooler so they hired him instead of me 😠 and I have never let it go lmao, I can’t fashion under pressure apparently

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    #30

    Trying To Find An Old Purchase I Made And Realized I Get Way Too Many E-Mails From Vans

    Trying To Find An Old Purchase I Made And Realized I Get Way Too Many E-Mails From Vans

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m a marketer by trade, and my last job wanted me to send out mass emails like this several times a week. I gently talked them down to once or twice a month 😂 nobody wants this many emails from a store.

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    Someone Broke Into The Mail Room, Shattered The Glass Door And Stole Everyone’s Packages

    Someone Broke Into The Mail Room, Shattered The Glass Door And Stole Everyone’s Packages

    I came out of the gym early one morning and went to the mailroom to check my box and suddenly i was stepping on glass and i saw this.

    The front car gate to the complex has been broken for WEEKS and anyone could (and did!) walk in. The stupid part of this building design is that to enter the (partially) outdoor hallways to apartments there’s no need for a fob or a key and to enter the hallway with gym and mailroom access you just need to go through the fire door, which is not locked.

    Luckily, I had no packages so only mildly infuriating for me because now all non-USPS packages are routed to the front desk which is only open 8-6 on weekdays. I pity everyone else though because Black Friday was recently and that room was full to the brim.

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    #32

    What A Deal For Instant Power!

    What A Deal For Instant Power!

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OFF TOPIC: I had a severely clogged drain and thought to give this a try. One only needs to use 1/2 cup. Most drain cleaners have you use the entire bottle. THIS CLEANED AND UNCLOGGED the drain so well that it scared me.

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    We Bought Two Appliances Last Black Friday And Both Failed Within Weeks/Months. The Counterweights On This Lg Washing Machine Came Off

    We Bought Two Appliances Last Black Friday And Both Failed Within Weeks/Months. The Counterweights On This Lg Washing Machine Came Off

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    Maybe I’m Reading Into This Too Much, But This Kinda Of Disturbed Me. Very Off-Putting And Bizarre; “Don’t Talk To Your Parents, Come Give Us Money Instead”

    Maybe I’m Reading Into This Too Much, But This Kinda Of Disturbed Me. Very Off-Putting And Bizarre; “Don’t Talk To Your Parents, Come Give Us Money Instead”

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    FedEx And Chewy, C'mon Guys

    FedEx And Chewy, C'mon Guys

    It seems my Black Friday purchase is cursed. First shipment was damaged, oh well, it happens. But the second one was damaged as well! I wonder if the third time will be a charm?

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    Those Posts About Companies Raising Prices On Cyber Monday/Black Friday Have Some Truth Behind Them. These Screen Shots Show The Price Of A Supplement I Was Going To Buy Last Tuesday And The New Marked Up Price For Cyber Monday

    Those Posts About Companies Raising Prices On Cyber Monday/Black Friday Have Some Truth Behind Them. These Screen Shots Show The Price Of A Supplement I Was Going To Buy Last Tuesday And The New Marked Up Price For Cyber Monday

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We’ve a retail end to our resort and use a very popular software suite to manage it. There’s an option to increase prices across the board based on sales data for each & every item, solely to be able to discount the prices for promo or a “huge sale” which garners original or higher earnings per piece/item. Every retail company does this. It’s the grocery store membership scheme. It works so incredibly well. One example: we sell branded beach towel for $79. In fall/winter (tropical warm local high season) it raises the price to $129. We do two (sometimes 3) marketed sales mid-Oct thru Feb and reduce the price to $99 for a “very limited time” with “sells out quickly” signage. We move ~300% more during this season & double it during the sales. It’s “bargain” psychology.

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    Really, Target? This Is Your Sale?

    Really, Target? This Is Your Sale?

    Target sends out a promotion for up to 50% off Lego sets for cyber week. $1 off. $0.50 off. $0.10 off. What a sale. Better jump on this one while supplies last.

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    #38

    Black Friday Sales Be Like

    Black Friday Sales Be Like

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is about as honest & actual a discount on Black Friday as I’ve ever seen. Sure, the big box is giving 30% off, but they also marked it up by 40% a month or so earlier, making the great deal even more expensive than the 3% discounted price. That’s 100% how Black Friday works.

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    #39

    This Black Friday Deal In Canada

    This Black Friday Deal In Canada

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    What A Great Black Friday Deal Walmart Had Too Bad They Wont Replace This Broken TV They Sold Me, The Next Comparable One Is About Double The Sale Price

    What A Great Black Friday Deal Walmart Had Too Bad They Wont Replace This Broken TV They Sold Me, The Next Comparable One Is About Double The Sale Price

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    1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There has got to be some sort of consumer protection where the op lives. Surely?

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    Does Anyone Else Find This Screwed Up?

    Does Anyone Else Find This Screwed Up?

    Discount on animals for black Friday. At petsmart.

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh. I’m not sure how Petsmart treats its animals (hopefully well but since it’s a large chain pet store I’m not confident) but having a discounted price during a major shopping event so more pets can find a home isn’t the worst thing in the world. (Also ps, when possible, adopt don’t shop! 😊)

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    #43

    Wtf Is Spring Black Friday

    Wtf Is Spring Black Friday

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe this photo is from a store doing a promotion in the springtime and calling it “spring Black Friday?”

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    We're Just Gonna "Accidentally" Forward You This Secret Black Friday Deal We Were Internally Discussing Even Though We Never Have Sales

    We're Just Gonna "Accidentally" Forward You This Secret Black Friday Deal We Were Internally Discussing Even Though We Never Have Sales

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    #45

    Black Friday Deal.my Friend Bought A Psvr2. Guess He Gets Himself A New TV As Well

    Black Friday Deal.my Friend Bought A Psvr2. Guess He Gets Himself A New TV As Well

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he punch it while the VR headset was on or something? 😂

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    #46

    So Much To Unpack Here

    So Much To Unpack Here

    It’s mildly infuriating that companies are starting Black Friday in early November (this one was November 8th).

    It’s also annoying that they call this a “leak”.

    I knows it’s just corporations being corporate… but this is just stupid.

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    2 3 "On Sale" At Shopko

    2 3 "On Sale" At Shopko

    I'm sure ShopKo (west-coast, northWest, chain department store...kind of like Target-lite) isn't the only chain to jack up prices and then advertise massive "sales." But this version was pretty egregious.

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    Black Friday “In Summer?”

    Black Friday “In Summer?”

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    2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only unbelievable thing here is that there are still Toys R Us stores left in the world.

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    Goat Scammed Me For 100 Dollars In The Black Friday Event

    Goat Scammed Me For 100 Dollars In The Black Friday Event

    So I “won” the ability to purchase a pair of “New” dunks with a box in “Good” condition during the black friday event. I spent 101 dollars on this pair that was, once again, listed as NEW. I recieved and OBVIOUSLY used pair and they finally responded by giving me 10 dollars in goat credit and DENYING my return because it was listed as “Final Sale.” Is there not a rule in place for when they send me a wrong product?

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