Tag Archives: Halloween

I didn’t give out bibles or candy

Posted on November 1, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

I live in an apartment building and the only knock on my door last night was due to my caretaker. As to candy, I’m hoping leftovers make it to work today. I didn’t bother buying any. I was hoping this … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Always a fan of Clapsaddle art… (found via)

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The “real” origins of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

I nick this from a commenter called “Tis Himself” at Pharyngula: No! No! No! Let me explain the origin of Halloween: During colonial times, in Boston, Massachusetts, there was an itinerant hot dog salesman named Horatio. He was much beloved … Continue reading →

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With no religion, would people still be this crazy?

Posted on October 30, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Les over at Stupid Evil Bastard (and others) already did a rundown of this article by Kimberly Daniels (I edit Oct 31: they’ve added an editor’s note about its “controversial” nature now.) but I think there’s enough crazy to go … Continue reading →

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If it could happen in real life…

Posted on October 28, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

.. no wonder a cop would pull a gun on someone wielding a chain saw in a haunted house, hired help or no. KCRA.com reports: Baltimore County police said Sgt. Eric Janik, 36, pulled his gun on a haunted house … Continue reading →

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Jack of the lantern, an exploration

Posted on October 27, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

Since Halloween is approaching, it’s probably worthwhile to look at reasons we follow bizarre traditions when celebrating it. What’s the purpose of a Jack O’Lantern besides lighting the steps so little kids don’t fall? According to That’s Right Nate, it’s … Continue reading →

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Quotable holiday related comic

Posted on October 17, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

If a comic can be quoted… (See more Chuck & Beans.) This always bugs me, too. When I worked at Walmart, the crowds were seldom loud enough to entirely drown out the shitty ass Walmart Radio. My only joy was … Continue reading →

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Good wishes for All Hallows Eve

Posted on October 31, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

Have a safe one, peeps! Take a flashlight! Don’t eat all your candy in one sitting! And if a cat like this one smiles at you with creepy lust in his eyes, club him over the head with your pillowcase! … Continue reading →

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Samhain celebrations

Posted on October 30, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

I got invited to partake in a Samhain need-fire ceremony Halloween night. According to the e-mail, The purpose of the need-fire is to help cleanse or affirm issues or goals one might have. If you have things/issues you wish to … Continue reading →

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Halloween is coming, bring on the fearmongering…

Posted on October 17, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

It’s two weeks away, but now is still a good time to start thinking about Halloween. I won’t be doing any costume stuff this year. Last year I was a gypsy fortune teller. Another year I dressed as Death’s Grandaughter … Continue reading →

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