Halloween [October 31]
October 24, 2007
Halloween: Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!
Aw yes, I remember the good old days growing up when everyone in my elementary school class would wear their costumes to school on Halloween… Oh, how times have changed!
It’s interesting to observe how the perception and concept of Halloween has evolved as people grow older. Specifically, the Halloween scene in college is definitely different from the innocent elementary ‘trick-or-treat‘ days.
Back in the day, it was a contest to see who could fill up their goody bags with the most candies or to see who had the scariest or most imaginative costume. As adults, it appears that it’s become a competition to see whose costume is the most scandalous or the sexiest.
Even one of the managers of Red Light, a vintage costume shop on the Ave, Drew Elliot joked, “now it seems that alcohol has replaced candy,” about how people associate Halloween with heavy partying in college.
Although it may seem that way for college students, not everyone has the intention to “party” on this spooky hallow-day. When asked about the best part of Halloween, Elliot elaborated on the excitement and surprises of seeing his co-workers’ costumes and just being able to hang out with close friends. One of the coolest costumes he’s seen in recent years was a life-sized Mariners bobble-head.
Who knows, both candy and alcohol will probably be consumed this Halloween but as long as everyone is safe and there isn’t pumpkin residue left on anyone’s porches, I think we’ll all be happy.
