In my day it was customary to say "Trick or Treat" when one happened upon a house. Of course we did this with no shoes on, in the freezing snow, up hill.... But seriously. It's just three words. For free candy! I don't get that whole standing there holding your bag open thing while saying NOTHING.
Maybe I should just be grateful the kids uttered a "Thank you" when given the candy. But still. It's not like I want them to juggle chainsaws or pull a rabbit out of their butt. (If that's your thing then good on you but I don't wanna know).
And then there's that attempt to upgrade your candy. These kids come up and eyeball my candy bowl and instead of taking what I want to give them they ask for something better. "Do you have any Twix bars?"Or, "Can I have the Nestle bar instead?" Whatever happened to that old Kindergarten phrase that even my 8-year old understands: You get what you get and you don't get upset. Hey you punk ass who's barely dressed up and just has on a hockey mask (how unoriginal) or a little bit of scary makeup, be glad I'm not giving you a Charleston Chew I found buried somewhere in the back of my cabinet circa 1998. Better yet, be glad I don't toss a rock in your bag, Charlie Brown.
Some kids should just sit in the pumpkin patch and wait for the Great Pumpkin.
I totally agree. & I drilled into into my 5 year old stepson's head to say Trick Or Treat & Thank You! He still forgot sometimes, though... I mostly blame the older kids who have no excuse... & probably shouldn't be out trick or treating anyways!! Little bastards.
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of a Charleston Chew until my son thought he'd hit the jackpot when he found one in his bucket. Then my mother took it and ate it. Ha. That must be some good candy.
ReplyDeleteCharleston Chews are best frozen! I think overall kids in today generally lack manners.
ReplyDeleteLOL... absolutely! The mute trick or treaters in lame-o costumes... what gives? This is THE day you get to wear crazy stuff and be loud at the neighbors!
ReplyDeleteI was frustrated with kids who wouldn't hold their bag or bucket up a little for me. I had to squat sometimes!
ReplyDeleteAgreed. "Some people's kids!" Some of the kids in our neighbourhood could have been a little more grateful - I focused in on the ones who were really sweet and said "I love your spooky music!" If I noticed the kids were trying to check out what I was giving them (chocolate bars, btw), I would just shove my hand down into their bag where they really couldn't see what they were getting. My friend and I used to always have a performance ready in case any of our neighbours requested it - a song, a dance - something more than just our hands stuck out. Haven't seen anyone do anything like that in years.
ReplyDelete@Erika-So long as your own child (or step-child) has manners.
ReplyDeleteErica M - Lol. Charleston Chews are good but go stale fast from what I remember and then it's like eating a shoe.
ReplyDeleteMommy, Jennifer & XL - kids only practice what they are taught. Maybe some of these kids' parents should be taught manners? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteCookie's Mom - I didn't even mind the little ones who sang "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat." Just don't stand there and also, accept the "free" candy for the love of God!
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