Here are some fun videos that will take you back to November 1983, when America collectively lost its mind over Cabbage Patch Kids dolls.
The dolls were so scarce and in such high demand that riots broke out in stores, parents drove into town to buy them and desperate gift-givers were willing to pay big bucks for them.
These chubby, woolly dolls have become the ultimate status symbol for holiday gifting, causing chaos across the country. With demand far outpacing supply, department stores become battlegrounds, with frantic parents entering gladiator arenas to claim their prizes.
Riots broke out in stores, desperate shoppers scaled the walls of merchandise and some parents drove hundreds of miles in search of the doll.
The level of craziness is so high that shoppers are willing to pay ridiculous amounts of money. It’s not just holiday shopping, it’s survival of the fittest.
People are crazy, and if you’re new to this kind of madness, you can relive this madness or experience it for the first time!
Some of the footage offers a jaw-dropping glimpse into the chaos. News reports from the era capture the sheer madness, with interviews with battle-hardened parents who emerged victorious while others left the arena empty-handed.
