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

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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: