7 Worst Halloween Treats
photograph by Neeta Lind’s
Happy Halloween, everyone!
It is my hope that no ghost or goblin inhabits your soul tonight. But even more importantly, may none of you be subjected to any of the following “treats.”
1. Candy Corn
Nothing says Halloween quite like candy corn. Nothing makes you want to lose your lunch quite as well as candy corn either.
2. Raisins
If you must give out raisins, have the decency to make sure they are chocolate covered. Don’t give Halloween a bad name.
3. Pennies
This isn’t 1907…. what good is a penny to a couple of kids dressed up like pirates?
No Halloween treat should be made from copper.
4. Toothbrushes
Only Satan himself would give out toothbrushes to trick-or-treaters.
5. Pickle-Flavored Popsicles.
You are basically begging trick-or-treaters to egg your house if you give these out.
6. Circus Peanuts
Even if you’ve never tried one, you know they’re atrocious just by looking at them.
7. Empty Cauldron With No Candy Left
Come on, Jeffersons, you know some snot-nosed bully is gonna take all the candy. Quit pretending like you are out of town, turn on your porch light, and give the tykes some treats.
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October 31st, 2008 at 2:41 am
You just reminded me of Harry Potter and all those weird candies they eat. But I don’t think even they could top pickle-flavoured popsicles! Yuck!
October 31st, 2008 at 9:11 am
I’ve received 1, 2, 3, and 7. The pennies came from a lady who looked more than a little surprised when we knocked on her door. I think she forgot Halloween. Personally, I think that’s the greatest sin of all.
October 31st, 2008 at 11:32 am
I’ve yet to find a soul who digs on the candy corn. I imagine you’d have to own stock in the candy corn conglomerates to actually wanna buy the stuff. Ugh.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:02 pm
You forgot to mention: Instant noodle bag. My boy got it every year!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
My kids received raisins from one of the neighbors last year. They were appalled and are still talking about it.
October 31st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
My temptation is to turn out all the lights- and hide in a dark room!!- But- I did buy candy- so the first 20 or so trick-or-treaters- will reap the rewards- after that- I’m retreating to that dark room-necessary soda- and snacks in hand- so they don’t catch me trying to sneak to the kitchen!!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
October 31st, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Davina: I don’t think there are many things that could top pickle-flavored popsicles!
Oktober Five: Sounds like you have received your fair share of horrible treats.
Writer Dad: It is one of life’s mysteries that candy corn comes back with a bang every Halloween.
BC Doan: That sounds like a horrible treat!
Vered: Hopefully that candy passer-outer will come to their senses this year!
patti: Good luck on your quest. Happy Halloween!
October 31st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Today is my favorite night of they year. I hope I get some snickerdoodles!
November 1st, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hi Flying Llama Fish - All this talk about Halloween candy is making me hungry. I’m off to see what’s left.
November 1st, 2008 at 11:00 am
Circus peanuts - that one should be number one on the list!
November 8th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
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