So here’s the deal: you’re going to be okay. You’ll walk into a store (or click a button) on Black Friday, and you’ll get a 32-inch TV that’s just right for your space. It won’t solve all your problems—you’ll still have to do laundry and call your mom—but it will make your evenings cozier.
Every time you turn it on, remember this: you saved money, you made a smart choice, and you now have a perfectly-sized window to the world. Whether it’s for gaming, news, or just a looping playlist of baby pandas sneezing, that TV is yours. And on Black Friday, that feels like a little victory for the good guys.
Now go forth, my friend. Buy the TV. Bring it home. And enjoy the glow. You’ve earned it. (P.S. Don’t forget to save a piece of that Styrofoam for packaging your next impulse buy.)