BruceH Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 Not fair, that's not even candy!! Anything made by Brach's is pretty bad. Quote
scottb Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 What about those tan candies in the orange and black wrappers? I never could even figure out what flavor those were supposed to be. Peanut butter, butter rum, who knows? Quote
Hot Ptah Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 True story--When I was about ten years old, we walked down a side street that almost no one ventured onto because it was just three houses down the side of a hill. Two very elderly women answered the door and genuinely seemed to have no idea what trick or treating meant. After a while they came to understand that they were expected to place food items in our bags. So they disappeared into their home and then came back with old, darkened, rapidly spoiling apples and threw them into our bags with much sincere anticipation, waiting for our excited responses. Quote
BruceH Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 "Who are you supposed to be, the Tin Man?" "I'm Gort...the robot from The Day the Earth Stood Still." "Ya look like the frickin' Tin Man." Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 True story--When I was about ten years old, we walked down a side street that almost no one ventured onto because it was just three houses down the side of a hill. Two very elderly women answered the door and genuinely seemed to have no idea what trick or treating meant. After a while they came to understand that they were expected to place food items in our bags. So they disappeared into their home and then came back with old, darkened, rapidly spoiling apples and threw them into our bags with much sincere anticipation, waiting for our excited responses. That's kind of a neat, definitely unique, story! If I'd been in your shoes back then -- living as you were in Romania 'cause Dad was the U.S. Ambassador -- I doubt I would have hatched such a plan to go out trick-or-treating just for the helluva it to see what might happen. Who were you dressed up as? Brezhnev? Quote
Hot Ptah Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) True story--When I was about ten years old, we walked down a side street that almost no one ventured onto because it was just three houses down the side of a hill. Two very elderly women answered the door and genuinely seemed to have no idea what trick or treating meant. After a while they came to understand that they were expected to place food items in our bags. So they disappeared into their home and then came back with old, darkened, rapidly spoiling apples and threw them into our bags with much sincere anticipation, waiting for our excited responses. That's kind of a neat, definitely unique, story! If I'd been in your shoes back then -- living as you were in Romania 'cause Dad was the U.S. Ambassador -- I doubt I would have hatched such a plan to go out trick-or-treating just for the helluva it to see what might happen. Who were you dressed up as? Brezhnev? Ah, actually this took place in Wausau, Wisconsin, USA, during the LBJ Administration. I can't remember our costumes that year, but in that era they were always a plastic mask from the Ben Franklin 5 and 10 with some low grade clothing match. Edited October 30, 2006 by Hot Ptah Quote
Alexander Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 The House that Gave Sucky Treats!!! Play along! Quote
Guy Berger Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 "We're Armenian, we don't celebrate Halloween." Guy Quote
Nate Dorward Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 What about those tan candies in the orange and black wrappers? I never could even figure out what flavor those were supposed to be. Peanut butter, butter rum, who knows? Those are the worst. My least favourite Halloween treat, only marginally better than those horrible cinnamon hearts from Valentine's Day. Quote
GA Russell Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 FFA, it's unamerican to dislike circus peanuts, even if they're really stale! Quote
RDK Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 even if they're really stale! How can you tell? Quote
Free For All Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 FFA, it's unamerican to dislike circus peanuts, even if they're really stale! Then you should love this! Quote
GA Russell Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 LOL! I like where they add extras to garnish! I think one bite of that concoction would be enough. And topping it with strawberries??? Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 Pennies. We used to get a roll of pennies or a zip-lock bag with maybe $.50 of spare change in it from someone every year. That sucked. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted October 30, 2006 Report Posted October 30, 2006 I know this will offend some, but I absolutely despise candy corn. Hell, it doesn't even show up later like real corn... Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 FFA, it's unamerican to dislike circus peanuts, even if they're really stale! Then you should love this! That seriously almost made me wretch. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 After 20+ years in our neighborhood we know vans stop at the end of the block and gazillions of kids jump out. It would take about 200 lbs of snickers to live thru the night. Ann and I will go to a movie and eat at some bistro. We will be back when the crowd is gone. Quote
Alexander Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 Pennies. We used to get a roll of pennies or a zip-lock bag with maybe $.50 of spare change in it from someone every year. That sucked. "Oh...a handful of change. I could use this to...buy some candy. So thank you for adding a step to my Halloween process." - Homestar Runner Quote
Guy Berger Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 I know this will offend some, but I absolutely despise candy corn. Hell, it doesn't even show up later like real corn... I'm with you Moose, that stuff is disgusting. OTOH, Jolly Ranchers are almost enough to make me go trick-or-treating again. Guy Quote
Soulstation1 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) i've giving those brats soup this year i just loaded up a week ago for a $1 a can and $1 for the chili chix noodle or red hot chili pick one and hurry the ^&*( up!!!!! those lids make excellent frisbees Edited October 31, 2006 by Soulstation1 Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 Seriously caught out this evening. Last year, this estate was pretty new and ours was the only house in out road - so no action. This year there was a continuous stream of kids at the door. My wife had some sweets that our grandsons didn't like (nice, aren't we?), but she gave them to the first bunch who came by. Then it was money. And more, and more - I've just got enough to go to the chippy tomorrow! Must say, the costumes and masks were better than average. Next lot is 4 November - in Yorkshire, when I was a kid, this was "mischief night"; gathering funds for fireworks the following day. MG Quote
GA Russell Posted November 1, 2006 Report Posted November 1, 2006 Next lot is 4 November - in Yorkshire, when I was a kid, this was "mischief night"; gathering funds for fireworks the following day. My sister first told me about Guy Fawkes Day when we were kids, and she told me that the English were celebrating Guy Fawkes. As an adult I came to the conclusion that they were celebrating the fact that he was caught. Quite the plan. Blow up Parliament, and replace the king with a Catholic. Right up my alley! Quote
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