Halloween is just around the corner, so why not use this time to reflect on the past? As kids, Halloween was the one time of the year where we would not be judged by the endless amounts of candy we could consume in a week’s span. Unfortunately, there were some cases where we weren’t so lucky. Here are the some of the most annoying situations from Halloween’s past:
1. The house that gave out pretzels or popcorn instead of candy.
Like excuse me? I’m trick or TREATING, not looking for a midnight snack. And no, I will not say thank you for this disgrace of a Halloween “treat”.
2. The house that made you perform an actual trick to get candy.
I am not a magician, so no, I will not be participating. I can rub my belly and pat my head. Just give me my candy and stop being weird.
3. The people who set up pop-out figures to scare you.
Yes, I know it is Halloween. BUT I WAS A 9-YEAR-OLD CHILD. I love that you’re in the spirit, but I also peed my pants.
4. The house that used the smallest bowl for “please take one.”
If you’re not going to hand out candy, at least make a bigger bowl so that it doesn’t empty out in the first 5 minutes of the night. Children are greedy and show no mercy on Halloween. I never got candy from those people and I’m still salty about it.
5. The rumors about the house that gave out full sized candy.
Hearing about this while trick or treating was like winning the ultimate prize. Unfortunately, it also meant that EVERY kid was on the dash to get there, and sadly, they would run out and resort back to regular sized candy.
6. The house that had the porch light on, but weren’t giving out candy.
WHY WOULD YOU FOOL US LIKE THIS?! If you have your light on, you better give candy. We are not going to be victims of this heinous crime.
7. Your parents.
Harsh, I know. But how many times have you heard, “oh this candy is bad! I’ll take it from you!” while they go through your stash. I know your tricks mom. You just want my candy. Fooling me into believing there is a needle in my Take5 bar is not going to work. I worked hard for this pillowcase full of candy!
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