Comments on: Why I Hate Halloween

By: Bags

Bags — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:29:16 +0000

Jenn,
I admit, Halloween has a tendancy to reveal the deep inner character of many. This can be a good thing. I myself own a gothic costume… maybe we should hang out, but dressed in our gothic costumes, and see what people do. Back to my point, you are right. HOWEVER, some things should be reserved for private times. A friend of mine told me about a Halloween party he attended. A group of girls showed up wearing clear plastic garbage bags and… welp, that’s it. He was freaked out. That is a frustrating situation to be in as a man. I mean, do you look? I guess my point is thus: express yourself as long as it doesn’t make the general population uncomfortable, or disrespect yourself. I hope that makes sense and doesn’t come across as to ‘prudish.’ (I hope you are well too.)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:34:32 +0000

Sorry…that was really long.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:33:25 +0000

Nate, if you correctly remember the “ghost story” you quoted at the end of this post, you’d realize that the man who dismissed Christmas with a “Bah! Humbug!” eventually realizes the true meaning of Christmas.

I believe the same will happen eventually with you and Halloween, Old Man Kartchner.

First, take a trip down memory lane with the Ghost of Halloween Past. Can you remember how fantastic Halloween used to be? Few things were as awesome as getting dressed up in your costume (that you’d looked forward to wearing for weeks) and running up to Horseshoe Circle to score some full sized candy bars.

Next, journey with the Ghost of Halloween Present. Unlike you, the majority of the population did not spend Halloween working late before attending some lukewarm Halloween party. Trust me–I staffed the front door at my new place. Aside from the relative minority of 15 year-old trick-or-treaters, this Halloween hosted all sorts of adorable little kids out enjoying their long-awaited revelry. Watching them come to the door and carefully choose their candies was so much fun that even you would feel some Halloween enjoyment in your heart. (Yeah, I know, cue the sappy music….)

Finally, look into the future with the Ghost of Halloween Yet to Come. Imagine yourself, if you will, 10 years or so into the future with a few little Nates or Natalies who are so excited for their daddy to take them trick-or-treating. How can you possibly hate Halloween when your five-year-old princess asks you to take her trick-or-treating?! You know as well as I do that you’re simply going to melt. That’s it. No Halloween-hatred in your heart at that point.

So, Nate, I guess it’s just a matter of time until you abandon your Scrooge-like existence and join the rest of us who happily celebrate Halloween.

(P.S. to Bagley: One of the best things about Halloween is that it lets people express a side of their character they don’t typically show. [Case in point: I had an award-winning Gothic costume this Halloween. Am I Gothic? No. Do I have a hidden appreciation for Gothic make-up, music, and apparel? Emphatically yes.] Therefore, maybe all of these seemingly “beautiful & innocent” girls are just expressing a hidden side of their characters. Rather than hating Halloween, maybe you should appreciate it for what it reveals to you about the character of others. Hope you’re well.)

By: Bags

Bags — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:06:39 +0000

Post, DANG IT!

By: Bags

Bags — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:05:55 +0000

You are an excellent judge of character.

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:06:05 +0000

Ohhhhh, “uncharacteristic”. I should have realized that’s what you meant the first time. (I read Webster every night.) I’m glad that you could gauge the sincerity of my apology over the Internet … occasionally, a genuinely kind response can be mistaken for one of sarcasm or deceit! You seem like such a good person.

By: Bags

Bags — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:08:21 +0000

You need to take a look at the new websters dictionary. It has all of the new terms such as “uncharacteristical” and “faxer”. They are all the rage here in Z-town (Zion Town).
With respect to your apology, I sense it to be real and sincere. I welcome you back to the fold and forgive you for your sin. I rejoice in your repentance. Nice to meet you Casey.

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:18:58 +0000

I’m sorry. Looking back, I can’t believe that I even THOUGHT to use such an absurd action in connection with Nate. He would never do that. On a side note, I’m unfamiliar with the term “uncharacteristal” … Anyway, I will try not to judge you for judging me. I should be grateful that you’re concerned for the well-being of a complete stranger such as myself. I was completely in the wrong and I do apologize to you and the other Nate and all of his fans worldwide.

By: Bags

Bags — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:05:16 +0000

Casey,

I already knew you were a ‘terrible lying person.’ I never believed for a second that my dear friend Nate would run down University Ave. (the LORD’s Avenue) naked. That would be terribly uncharacteristal of him. I merely used my previous post as bait to bring you out into the open so you can admit your weakness and forsake your evil devilish ways. I call you unto repentence you lost soul! Return to the fold and the arms of the Good Shephard!

-Bags

By: Casey

Casey — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:52:47 +0000

Nate, you just ruined my reputation. Now all of your fans will think I’m a terrible, lying person. Other Nate, don’t listen to him.

OK, OK, I admit that the University Ave. statement was slightly exaggerated. I was using artistic license! But everything else that I said was completely true. And I did not force Nate to eat those Reese’s — he did it of his own free will. Just like he drank a liter of lemonade straight. The kid likes sugar. And Carl’s Jr.