Halloween is a great time of the year. It's cold, creepy, and a little bit over-hyped. It's that one day where we get to see children let their imagination run wild, and adults embarrass themselves in ridiculous costumes and try to stretch their childhood just one more year. As college students, we suddenly see an overwhelming amount of "sexy pirates" and other things of that nature, and every party is a costume party. Everywhere you look there is something scary or creepy coming after you. Really though, there are five things that really do Halloween in.
1. "Sexy Costumes"
We get it. People like stilettos and fishnets. But it's Halloween! Even the one holiday that is made to be horrifying, ugly, and totally awful somehow gets warped into who can be most attractive. This is the ONE DAY we are allowed to look hideous. Please let it stay that way.
2. "Couples Costumes"
This may be even worse than our lovely "sexy costumes." More likely than not, one person of the relationship was unwillingly forced into this situation. And unfortunately for them, there is no escape. There is absolutely no limit to what can be turned into a couples costume (if you don't trust me, go take a look at google). Not to mention, this is just another way to remind all of your single friends how single they really are. As if Valentine's Day wasn't enough.
3. The Candy
Ladies and gentlemen, kiss your diet goodbye. I don't care how strong willed you are, you are going to crack. There is nothing like the flood of candy during the Halloween season. There is no way to escape. However, this is the one day of the year it's OK to have way too much candy in your life. So, I guess it isn't that bad.
4. The Decorations
If you're anything like me, you aren't very into the "scary" scene. Sure, a horror movie here or there is fine, but being surrounded by skeletons, dead things, ghosts, ghouls, and other creepy crawlies can get a little bit unnerving after a while. And if you're the jumpy type, you might feel your paranoia symptoms increasing around Halloween, just waiting for that one person to jump out and scare you.
5. Christmas
While this one may seem a little absurd, we're all thinking it. As soon as the weather turns a little chilly, suddenly the holiday decorations start cropping up. Before the kids have their Halloween costumes, or the candy has been bought, we see the red and green start to take over. It's almost as if they're trying to overpower Halloween with Christmas. And don't even get me started on Thanksgiving. Go back to the North Pole, Santa. It's not your turn yet. Give everyone their time to shine.
