It’s funny, I walked around the office and got people to share their most frightening memories of trick or treating, and one story in particular seemed to come up again and again: “There was this one guy in my neighbourhood…” Yes, that one person that really takes scary to heart, and frightens the bejesus out of the children. This person is usually – strangely – childless, most often a man, and most importantly decidedly over top on the fear factor.
What is it about these childless, friendly neighbourhood dudes that makes them the unspoken custodians of Halloween? Did you have one of these guys in your neighbourhood? Is there one scaring/scarring your children in your current neighbourhood? Are YOU one?
How scary is too scary when it comes to Halloween decorations and efforts? Share your stories!
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