America’s memorable Black Friday chaos moments
Written by Sonny Pembleton on 28th November 2025
Black Friday has seen outbreaks of chaos among US citizens. Shoppers flocking to supermarkets has caused commotion. Here are the memorable chaotic moments from previous years.
1) Buffalo Stampede
A 2010 YouTube video of a Buffalo target shop, at 4am no less, shows shoppers trampling each other. This led to fearful screams and expletive language descending the supermarket into chaos, a Black Friday tradition in the US. This particular video went viral with 626,000 views.
2) Trouble in Texas
America is notorious for Black Friday brawling and this Texas Walmart certainly lived up to the reputation.
In 2013 a video emerged of fights between shoppers erupting across the shop floor. Pushing, shoving and jostling saw the stampede turn violent and uncontrollable.
Security guards and sales assistants were clipped urging bargain-hunters to step back and create room amidst the chaos unfolding.
3) Power wheel pandemonium
In 2014, handheld camera footage showed a 4-way tug of war over a power wheel at a local Walmart break out. While three of the men continued to grapple, one woman appeared to be the voice of reason as she urged the other shopper to let go.
4) At 3.45 AM In Utah, crowds of shoppers surged towards Black Friday deals in the snowy mountains, braving the sub-zero temperatures for around 9 hours. 2010 seems to be a highlight year for Black Friday disorder with one lady even being smacked with a shopping bag.
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