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Black Friday is here, and even though Thanksgiving and every consumer event that follows is completely unconnected to Pakistan, we must celebrate it.

At least that's what we concluded after checking out the tsunami of Black Friday sales in stores across Pakistan.

Leaving aside the whole issue of the word 'black' being associated with Friday (cough, get over it) we decided to take a close look at exactly WHAT was on sale this weekend.

What we found was pretty funny and sometimes downright weird.

Besides your typical TVs, gaming consoles and water coolers, here's a list of other 'essentials' on markdown right now:

1) A non-surgical nose job

If you hate your face this product might just be for you! This product "slims the bridge of your nose" and at just Rs390, isn't it a steal?

2) A giant flowered sack

Is it a disguise? Camouflage? Or just a very comfortable nightie? We're not sure, and we're probably never going to find out.

3) A super creepy bright smile

We're getting serial killer vibes from this "Flex Top Veneer Cosmetic Teeth for Instant Smile".

Not ok, not ok.

4) This sneaky hack for short people

Slip these into your shoes and raise your height by up to 2 inches! No one will notice.

5) This must-have birthday cake accessory

Because no birthday is complete without a rotating flower petal candle.

6) A lean mean killing machine

With a compass, of course. You'll never miss a shot.

7) Underarm sweat pads to pretend you don't sweat

It "prevents you from sweating" and is "100% risk-free". So if you're worried about sweating in your armpits, which is making you sweat more, these sweat pads will stop the sweating.

In other words, don't sweat it!

8) A scarf for every position

You can wear it in 26 different ways. We're totally impressed by the versatility of this truly amazing scarf!

9) A pretty, pretty useless umbrella

It's an actual umbrella, fully mechanical (it folds n' all), except it's a cotton umbrella so might not be ideal for stormy weather.

10) Ummm, lazy glasses?

Can't go to bed without reading a book first? Save yourself the inconvenience of lifting your head with prism spectacles, better known as "lazy glasses".

11) A mouse trap with glue

Because why would seeing a living mouse glued on the floor and trying to escape be a disturbing sight?