What is buy nothing day ? It is describded as a “ special day to unshop, unspend and unwind. Relax and do nothing for the economy and for yourself ” (“Buy Nothing Day.”) . This year the day will occur on november 25th the efforts behind this movement is to “bring the capitalist consumption machine to a grinding ... halt.”(Adbuster). In theory I feel that this is a great idea. After looking at the information on this event, I now can really grasp the concept that our economy over spends, and it's unnecessary. In the video below that was made to make people aware of this day in 2006 it shows that North American's have spending issues. I do however feel that this buy nothing day will cause some difficulties. Most people now a days are plugged in, and if were plugged in were spending. This includes internet, cable, cellphones ect. Most of use don't even know that were doing it half the time, it has become second nature. The group realizes that this is the reality “Of course, we say this not to push you to attempt the impossible or go to extremes. We just want everyone to think about how integrated these transactions are into our daily routines.” (“Buy Nothing Day.”). This has open my eyes, and I've decided to participate in Buy Nothing Day.
“Buy Nothing Day.” Buy Nothing Day. Web.
http://www.buynothingday.org/
"Buy Nothing Day ." Adbusters. Web. 6 Nov 2009.
https://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd
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