Why I hate Halloween...

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2 weeks ago, I arrive at a client's home at 7:00am to work on his car. He told me the day before it would be unlocked in the drive, and to plug into the power outlet on his porch. He said he'd wake up around 8:00 or 9:00. As I tiptoe across the porch, trying to be quiet, a stupid motion activated skeleton in a rocking chair screams, "Trick or Treat, come get some candy!!!" Scared me to death.



Tonight, I arrive at a client's home to repair a run in their Jag had with a golf cart. As I proceed down the sidewalk, some motion activated ghost pops up out of the bushes and screams, "BOO!!!". Once again, scared me to death.



I am not doing anymore details around Halloween in the future.
 
You know what I hate about Halloween? Try to drive home if I am more than 10 miles from home. A few times I was in Dallas when I finished and a normal 45 minute rush hour drive turns into 2 hours. :mad:
 
I hate "hating" halloween. I have to be the only one not dressed up at a party tomorow night, because I hate to dress up.
 
I'm OK if you like Halloween, but I dislike it for another reason.



Over the years, I haven't minded Halloween a bit when the trick-or-treaters are elementary school age, or early junior high.



Lately, there have been way too many 13 to 15 year olds walking around town with just a mask on, no costume, just trying to fill a bag full of goodies.



Three years ago, I decided to end this. I leave my place shortly before the appointed trick-or-treat time, and return after-hours.



This evening, I took my girlfriend to a nice, quiet dinner in a neighboring town. I spent no more money than I would have buying treats, and I didn't have to look at teenagers who should have retired from this gig a few years ago.



Youngsters trick or treating? Fine! Halloween parties? Fine! Lazy teenagers panhandling? No, thanks!
 
Ah come on! I love Halloween! Party at my place all day and then bars all night for my roommates 21st. Yeah I'm just your typical 21 year old drunk kid! And gone is the days of girls dressing up in "regular" costumes, now its lets see how "less" skimpy clothing we can wear! :woot::chuckle::dance



Be safe mates!
 
the only thing i dislike about halloween is there is likely to be more people who will be around your car when it's parked outside. you never know if someone decides to use it to set there bags, wrappers, vandalize, etc., or just put there hands all over it...
 
What I hate is that there are less kids dressing up and trick or treating. I remember when I was a kid staying up late til midnight trick or treating, and there were crowds of kids on the streets. You'd probably needed 25 lbs of candy to get through the night, and that's with each kid getting just 1 or 2 peices. Now you buy 5 lbs and give out 4 or 5 peices and you still have left over. As a kid I remember filling up pillowcases, now I go out and take my young cousins or nephews and they barely fill up halfway a plastic jack o lantern. Oh and too many fat kids complain their feet hurt so they trick or treat for like a block get sweaty and out of breath and call it quits, it's free candy fatso! You should be glad to walk a few miles and get free candy. :chuckle:
 
Hey said:
I'm OK if you like Halloween, but I dislike it for another reason.



Over the years, I haven't minded Halloween a bit when the trick-or-treaters are elementary school age, or early junior high.



Lately, there have been way too many 13 to 15 year olds walking around town with just a mask on, no costume, just trying to fill a bag full of goodies.



Three years ago, I decided to end this. I leave my place shortly before the appointed trick-or-treat time, and return after-hours.



This evening, I took my girlfriend to a nice, quiet dinner in a neighboring town. I spent no more money than I would have buying treats, and I didn't have to look at teenagers who should have retired from this gig a few years ago.



Youngsters trick or treating? Fine! Halloween parties? Fine! Lazy teenagers panhandling? No, thanks!
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I understand what you are saying, but keep in mind that makes you eligible for the "trick" portion of the holiday. Be careful. :)
 
Hey said:
Lately, there have been way too many 13 to 15 year olds walking around town with just a mask on, no costume, just trying to fill a bag full of goodies.
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When my kids still trick-or-treated (7 years ago was the last time), kids that had stubble were doing what you describe. That is really pathetic to be a teenager and basically grubbing for candy.
 
Halloween - the only day of the year when mindless destruction or damage to other people's property seems to be acceptable :(



Luckily where I live we just get a few parents with small kids knocking on doors. A few little treats make them smile and there are no 'tricks'... or there would be hell to pay ;)
 
My Dad was born on Halloween - 1909, he passed away 10/26/02. Every year use to be fun. Now it just makes me sad. Ok, got to end this on a happy note, so short story - one year my wife and I invited my folks down for a birthday party. We gave them jalopena cheese and the punch was pure Almaretta! Funny as hell seeing them gettin loud and carrying on and no clue why!
 
weekendwarrior said:
2 weeks ago, I arrive at a client's home at 7:00am to work on his car. He told me the day before it would be unlocked in the drive, and to plug into the power outlet on his porch. He said he'd wake up around 8:00 or 9:00. As I tiptoe across the porch, trying to be quiet, a stupid motion activated skeleton in a rocking chair screams, "Trick or Treat, come get some candy!!!" Scared me to death.



Tonight, I arrive at a client's home to repair a run in their Jag had with a golf cart. As I proceed down the sidewalk, some motion activated ghost pops up out of the bushes and screams, "BOO!!!". Once again, scared me to death.



I am not doing anymore details around Halloween in the future.
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Too funny! :laugh:
 
Halloween is hilarious...it's the only night where slutty women can dress like they act behind closed doors...I get a good laugh every time I go out and see these so call costumes...
 
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