The idea of going shopping this weekend is HORRIBLE.  The crowds are going to be in full force and it's going to get ugly.  So wouldn't it be better to shop when places are WAY emptier . . . like tomorrow morning?

--In a new survey, one in seven people say they're considering FAKING A SICK DAY in the next two weeks to squeeze in their giftbuying, or to wait for packages at home.

--About 20% of people surveyed say they haven't even STARTED their shopping yet.