On the contrary, I think with a lot of large retailers being closed on Thanksgiving Day this year that Black Friday will make a triumphant return. Things might be a little different than before on the count of the pandemic, and said retailers could possibly limit the amount of customers allowed in the stores at one time, but like you said, people want a "normal" shopping experience this year after being quarantined all last year.
That being said, I'll still partake in Black Friday shopping online from the comfort of my own home. Getting up super early and standing in line has never been my thing. My wife's grandmother, on the other hand, will be among the first in line at Walmart on Black Friday morning.
