[Kipp]

I used to like Halloween - a “holiday” that was pure fun.

Back when I was a kid, we made our own costumes, so there was a lot of planning and creativity involved. We’d start a couple of weeks in advance collecting the materials we’d need - old sheets, cardboard boxes, the right stick for a hobo’s bindle, old clothes, etc. About the only thing we’d buy was facepaint. Our parents were rarely involved in the creation of costumes. Older kids would help the younger ones.

Now, kids who make their costumes are laughed at. Everyone needs an elaborate store-bought costume.

I know I sound like an old fogey, but I am one!

[dfwgator]

Now, kids who make their costumes are laughed at.

And all they'll get is a rock.

[Doctor 2Brains]

Dude, you know what’s worse than elaborate store bought costumes? About 5 years ago, at least half of the older kids who come by, HAVE NO COSTUME ON AT ALL!!!! Jeans and t shirts!!! And this is in a very nice very caucasian neighborhood.