Bloody halloween - Page 2

rag top · 31-10-2008, 09:40 PM

I used it as an opportunity to get rid of dinner leftovers, who knows what it will contaminate in their sweets bag.....

1970galaxie · 31-10-2008, 09:53 PM

I put a sign around my neck saying "Convicted Pedophile".
For some reason they never come back.

**GasoLane** · 31-10-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Got one....

And if you want somewhere to keep it.............

FPV8U · 31-10-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

In retrospect answering the door wearing blue overalls, large chemical gloves and a respirator that covers most of my face and sunnies screaming WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT probably wasnt a good idea, but geez i got a good laugh out of it. i didnt know tiny skeletons could run so fast.

Oh Please tell me your not joking, would have loved to have seen that!

pauljh74 · 01-11-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Bloody American rubbish tradition trying to force it's way onto our shores with damn children knocking on my door during beer time wanting free stuff grrrrrr grizzle grizzle grumble mutter

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween
Where did it originate?

bob^ · 01-11-2008, 12:06 AM

Such an American tradition that it originated in Ireland where it is still very popular. It is celebrated in quite a few countries.

ehast13 · 01-11-2008, 12:32 AM

Didn't have any chocolate or lollies. Gave the trick or treaters a can of sliced beetroot (true!). Hope they don't egg my house!

schnoods · 01-11-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970galaxie

I put a sign around my neck saying "Convicted Pedophile".
For some reason they never come back.

But with a sign out the front lawn that says Free Candy.

Powdered Toast Man · 01-11-2008, 01:41 AM

I was actually prepared this year with a bag of snack size mars bars.

Not one single knock, so I ate them all myself

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XR6-VCT-2000 · 01-11-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Powdered Toast Man

I was actually prepared this year with a bag of snack size mars bars.

Not one single knock, so I ate them all myself

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lol, oh god !, last time i ate a mars bar was years ago, and i literaly slammed my head against the wall in pain as the caramel got stuck in the holes in my teeth. Teeth all ok now but just the thought of a mars bar makes me sick ! ..lol

ST · 01-11-2008, 02:08 AM

Apparently we got a whole heap of them, guess I was lucky for once doing the close at work. It wasn't that long ago that I was a kid and we never even thought of celebrating anything to do with halloween.

Why are kids doing it all of a sudden? What actually sparked it here in Aus?

seduced_xr · 01-11-2008, 02:11 AM

2 years ago the bastards egged the commodore cos we didnt have candy. the next year i took guard with the hose.. not many came back this year.

i absolutely hate it. its a PITA. you wouldnt go knocking on some1s door any other day begging..

wat about dont take candy from strangers?

this night just seems to have no point at all.

my first 1 went a bit like this
-door knocks
-open the door TRICK OR TREAT
- look at them expressionless for a few seconds
-slam the door
-put on music

4Vman · 01-11-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

It really is a PITA, last thing i want when bathing the kids is another lot begging at the front door.

Next lot that roll up get the Coogee Bay Hotel ice cream!!

Rodp · 01-11-2008, 08:15 AM

Amazing that we have the same thread every year here.

It's an Scottish/Irish tradition, not an American one!!

**Falcon Coupe** · 01-11-2008, 08:22 AM

Whether or not it originated in the States is a Moot point, the fact remains it's a tradition over there and is responsible for the little Australian "Halloween Beggars".

Cobra · 01-11-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

Amazing that we have the same thread every year here.

It's an Scottish/Irish tradition, not an American one!!

I was going to say the exact same thing. Every year we hear about this god damned American tradition which was actually started in Ireland.

People here think that they hard done by having a couple of kids knocking on their doors for a few treats. Well I've actually been to Ireland and seen first hand what happens at Haloween time over there. Lets just say it was an eye opener, and local residents generally brace themselves...

GS608 · 01-11-2008, 08:37 AM

the American tradition part of it is the whole trick or treat for candy which is probs why a lot of people despise it so much here.

robjh80 · 01-11-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

Amazing that we have the same thread every year here.

That will be because we have the same "pathetic, irresponsible and idiotic" parents allowing their children to wander the streets at night knocking on complete strangers doors accepting anything that even resembles a lolly for later consumption!

In this day and age as well with weirdo's on every corner! ... it's just amazing what some parents will allow their kids to do for a "free hand-out" even when clearly placing them in a position of obvious danger!

RG · 01-11-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pauljh74

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween
Where did it originate?

Who cares? It is completely Americanised and is rubbish.

How many here can say they went Trick or Treating when they were a kid? I didn't (no one I knew did) and I'm only 26.

gtxb67 · 01-11-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Who cares? It is completely Americanised and is rubbish.

How many here can say they went Trick or Treating when they were a kid? I didn't (no one I knew did) and I'm only 26.

i never did, but alot of kids my age did back in the late 70's. i have no doubts, we got more back then, than any time since. having worked afternoon shift for most of my life, i have never been likely to see any though

i am never prepared for them, but why not give them lollies if they are polite. if we tell them to go away, are we not just encouraging them to lack respect for us too

i went to the shops to get lollies around 8pm yesterday and thankfully no more showed up - so i will be popping a few zits this week

DDXR6T · 01-11-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

lol, oh god !, last time i ate a mars bar was years ago, and i literaly slammed my head against the wall in pain as the caramel got stuck in the holes in my teeth. Teeth all ok now but just the thought of a mars bar makes me sick ! ..lol

HAHA, thats classis ... I have exactly the same problem. Got a nice cavity that needs a filling, and everytime I eat a Mars Bar the damned caramel wreaks havoc in there.

**thefargo** · 01-11-2008, 09:31 AM

The wife and I thought it'd be cute for the 2 year old to see some other kids dressed up. She was in her fairy costume, the door bell rang and who was there but 2 of the scariest monsters and the scream!!! She freaked out and I told them I would only give them lollies if they'd take off their masks and show that they were little boys. Took half an hour to try to explain that boys like to dress up as scary things while little girls like to dress up like fairies. Then the witches came knocking. We hate halloween too.

bigev · 01-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Me and the missus went out for tea just so I didn't have to deal with the crap.

We just made it too. Kids knocking on the neighbours door as we headed out the driveway.

Rodp · 01-11-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Who cares? It is completely Americanised and is rubbish.

How many here can say they went Trick or Treating when they were a kid? I didn't (no one I knew did) and I'm only 26.

My parents did, and they've never been to America.

uranium_death · 01-11-2008, 12:06 PM

Halloween is gold-mine night for paedophiles.

"Come in...I have lots of lollies to suck on."

Hillbilly F Truck · 01-11-2008, 12:45 PM

I imagine it is very exciting for the little kids, and i think it is the fault of the parents letting it continue. Little Johnny says 'but such and such is going to be doing it' and before long all kids are doing it because lets face it..who wants to miss out on some fun? And what parent wants to have the only kid in the street not involved. Having said that it does raise concerns about the quality of people out there, and who knows what they might dust those lollies in. I know my son does it every year and i don't like it, but when he is at his mums i have no say. I worry.

Hillbilly F Truck · 01-11-2008, 12:48 PM

After thought.......Australia is slipping away.

Spanrz · 01-11-2008, 01:04 PM

I have one problem. I married a yank! I have no choice!

So OK, you can blame me now. I get blamed for everything else. AHahahaha.

Riksta · 01-11-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

How many here can say they went Trick or Treating when they were a kid? I didn't (no one I knew did) and I'm only 26.

28 here, and as a kid my parents absolutely loathed the idea of me & my brother (now 25) going trick or treating, so we never did.

Never really bothered me too much, coz they would stock up with lollies for those kids that DID come knocking, and when it was all over, I think I would end up with more lollies than any of the trick or treaters ever got ;)

SM1DY · 01-11-2008, 01:59 PM

Halloween is AWESOME.....No so much the little gremlins knockin' on the front door, but the part when your running round egging and waterbombing houses!