On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you put your feelings about Halloween? Are you a 10? Just an over-the-top gung-ho goblin for this thing? You’re not alone. Halloween is an incredibly popular event. Just look at these numbers from Us News and World Report: About 73% of Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween this year, the highest level in the 18 years that the National Retail Federation has conducted its annual survey, and well above the pandemic slump of 58% in 2020
Why is Halloween so popular? It’s the perfect excuse. Excuse for what? All of it. Whatever you want to do, you can tether it to Halloween. It’s a pretty incredible opportunity and people aren’t stupid. Wanna act like a slut without all the judgement? Go for it! It’s Halloween! Wonderful! Show everyone how funny you are? Do it up! Eat loads of candy? Yup. Halloween! Party like you’re at a Roman Feast? Do it! It’s Halloween! It’s not remotely about children anymore. Did you get your kid a costume and let em trick or treat? You’re an awesome parent. Now let’s get back to that slutty witch costume you picked out. Throw that thing on and let’s go! Let those dirty little secrets out for the night. It’s Halloween! It’s practically therapy!
That’s why Halloween is growing in popularity every year. It’s a socially accepted break from the mundane. Society gives everyone a free pass to get a little wild and let their inner freak out. We’re all wearing some kind of mask every day. So once in a while it’s good to put on the mask of who you wish you were. Even for a little bit. Then on Monday? Back to normal. It’s the perfect excuse. Don’t miss out. Have all the fun you want.
P.S. And for all the people who just want to do crafts and decorate, thanks for the good work. You are a well-adjusted member of society. You’re the unsung heroes of this freak show of secret misfits. Happy Halloween.
Now. Here’s some random Halloween stuff. There will be tons more in the coming day. Have a blast everybody!
Some needs to send her back to Hogwarts to get her eyes checked.
Ozzy knows what’s up.
Yes, even Ozempic is “sexy” on Halloween.
still a classic
