The season’s most stressful holiday is upon us — and we’re not talking about Thanksgiving with your in-laws. Black Friday is the boss level for all retail customers. It’s the one day of the year when retailers allow shoppers to tear displays to pieces and fight each other over a waffle iron.

If you’re braving the masses and shopping in stores, there are a couple characters you might run into amongst the aisles. These Black Friday participants will look similar to the ones shown in the gallery above.

So grab your coffee and Santa hat, because you’ll need plenty of caffeine and holiday spirit to get through this day. Leave your tips for Black Friday shopping in the comments below.

Black Friday Shoppers to Avoid

The Blind Spot

These physically fit shoppers will topple right over if you abandon their field of vision.

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The Bin Diver

Often found with someone holding their ankles, this type of shopper will dive the deepest, darkest bins for a specific item.

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Enthusiastic Retailers

Don’t be fooled, these sales associates have not slept in three days. It takes a professional and an IV of caffeine to be this excited about Black Friday.

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Children

They say the early bird gets the worm. These children are smart, small and swift. Some may even cry to get the best deal.

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The Girlfriend

Going shopping on Black Friday with your significant other is a true test to your relationship.

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The Loners

These characters normally have blankets and smell like they haven’t left that spot in days — that’s because they haven’t. They get first dibs on the doorbusters, but won’t be able to acknowledge excitement until after a nap.

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Moms of the Year

Do not upset moms on Black Friday. They worked very hard to have that rite of passage, and will not let anyone get in their way.

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The Social Documentarian

Don’t be surprised if this shopper leaves the store empty-handed. They just want a piece of the moment to share on social media — or were too busy picking out a filter to grab any deals in time.

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Runners

“No running in the ma….oh, forget it.” – Mall Security Guards

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The Stacker

These shoppers handle Black Friday with the utmost balance and grace.

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The Strategist

The store has been carefully mapped days in advanced. These shoppers might even run drills beforehand, so that they go in and out of the store as quickly as possible.

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The Tall Guy

Watch out for raining boxes. The height advantage is great until all of the little old ladies ask you to grab top-shelf items for them.

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The Guy in the Christmas Sweater

He’s been waiting weeks for it to be socially acceptable to wear his most festive sweater. The day after Thanksgiving officially kicks off his collection.

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