Tonight's haul - Page 2

404Error · 10-31-2004, 10:13 PM

We had a costume contest at work tonight, this was one of the best. The costume had a little fan in it to keep it inflated, not only was she a puffy pink pig she's also very pregnant!

Elspode · 10-31-2004, 10:39 PM

A creative guy like you? I figured you'd at least hand out empty shell casings or beer bottlecaps.

wolf · 11-01-2004, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by warch

Yikes! Lights out at 7:30! I am hiding upstairs, in the dark, on line with y'all. Ran outta peanutbutter cups and smarties.
The trick or treaters were getting bigger and bigger. One of the last ones had a unsettling, real beard...and towered above me. gulp. shhhhh.

That's why if I were home passing out candy I would have been armed. We have a similar problem. I have what I call the "five foot rule." Once the "kids" top 5', it's time to lock up and call it a night and start eating the leftovers.

My frail, elderly mother was under orders that she was under no circumstances to open the door, even if there were childish sounding knocks.

wolf · 11-01-2004, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

MMmmmmmmm... tummyache....

Great haul of high quality candy. None of those damn Maryjanes in there, and no stupid healthy raisin snacks either! Good for her.

Great costume too!

Cyber Wolf · 11-01-2004, 06:27 AM

I had two bowls of candy last night. For the kids who came around in a costume consisting of little more than a mask, I gave out the fun size and off-brand candy. For the kids that came around who looked like they at least put some thought into what they wanted to be, I gave out full size candybars and high quality nums. Though most of the ones in jeans, Tshirt and a little plastic mask were the kids who looked like they belonged in highschool. Too cool to dress up, but still wanting free candy. Effort, kids, EFFORT!!

garnet · 11-01-2004, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Wolf

I had two bowls of candy last night. For the kids who came around in a costume consisting of little more than a mask, I gave out the fun size and off-brand candy. For the kids that came around who looked like they at least put some thought into what they wanted to be, I gave out full size candybars and high quality nums. Though most of the ones in jeans, Tshirt and a little plastic mask were the kids who looked like they belonged in highschool. Too cool to dress up, but still wanting free candy. Effort, kids, EFFORT!!

I did the same thing! The ones who obviously put in lots of effort got better loot. There was one kid who had the coolest pirate costume on, and another little girl was the Statue of Liberty, complete with green painted face and torch. It looked like mom had hand-made the entire costume with lots of love. I wanted to give the parents candy, too, in those cases!

dar512 · 11-01-2004, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nothing But Net

I got one set of trick-or-treaters. I didn't have any candy so I said 'Trick'. There were no others after that.

I was going to give the "Most Likely to Become Known as the Halloween Scrooge" award to Sycamore.

Until I saw your post.

BrianR · 11-01-2004, 01:22 PM

We handed out pretzels and Pop Ices. Fewer little ones this year.

Next year, we're handing out hot cider in cups to the chilly parents too.

I miss the "Good Olde Days". I remember brownies and popcorn balls and caramel apples. This was before the psychos and razor blades and needles amd poison. Most of you remember that. I hope.

Brian

glatt · 11-01-2004, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianR

I miss the "Good Olde Days". I remember brownies and popcorn balls and caramel apples. This was before the psychos and razor blades and needles and poison.

I read somwhere recently that there are no recorded cases of razor blades in apples, candy, etc. during Halloween. That it's all just a widely believed myth.

The poison in Tylenol was real, but had nothing to do with Halloween.

I'd be curious if anyone can prove otherwise.

SteveDallas · 11-01-2004, 03:50 PM

Snopes is there.

glatt · 11-01-2004, 04:10 PM

Ah, Snopes. I should have checked there.

They say it's true, but then go on to say they are mostly hoaxes with one year (post Tylenol) of a bunch of crazy shit going on.

elSicomoro · 11-02-2004, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dar512

I was going to give the "Most Likely to Become Known as the Halloween Scrooge" award to Sycamore.

Yeah...fuck you.

dar512 · 11-05-2004, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Yeah...fuck you.

Mad because I was going to give it to you? Or mad because I didn't?

xoxoxoBruce · 11-05-2004, 07:14 PM

Just mad.

10-31-2004, 10:13 PM	#16
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	We had a costume contest at work tonight, this was one of the best. The costume had a little fan in it to keep it inflated, not only was she a puffy pink pig she's also very pregnant! Attached Images __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

10-31-2004, 10:39 PM	#17
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	A creative guy like you? I figured you'd at least hand out empty shell casings or beer bottlecaps. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-01-2004, 06:27 AM	#20
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	I had two bowls of candy last night. For the kids who came around in a costume consisting of little more than a mask, I gave out the fun size and off-brand candy. For the kids that came around who looked like they at least put some thought into what they wanted to be, I gave out full size candybars and high quality nums. Though most of the ones in jeans, Tshirt and a little plastic mask were the kids who looked like they belonged in highschool. Too cool to dress up, but still wanting free candy. Effort, kids, EFFORT!! __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

11-01-2004, 01:22 PM	#23
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	We handed out pretzels and Pop Ices. Fewer little ones this year. Next year, we're handing out hot cider in cups to the chilly parents too. I miss the "Good Olde Days". I remember brownies and popcorn balls and caramel apples. This was before the psychos and razor blades and needles amd poison. Most of you remember that. I hope. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-05-2004, 07:14 PM	#29
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Just mad. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-01-2004, 03:50 PM	#25
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Snopes is there.

11-01-2004, 04:10 PM	#26
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Ah, Snopes. I should have checked there. They say it's true, but then go on to say they are mostly hoaxes with one year (post Tylenol) of a bunch of crazy shit going on.

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