Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Halloween

When we were children this time was innocent and carefree. Dress up like a scary creature, grab a pillowcase and wander the neighborhood asking strangers for candy. What could possibly go wrong?

As adults the holiday is still carefree, however the innocence is gone. The costumes become more elaborate. For boys it's a creative free for all, for girls, the costume is identical for everyone. Just dress like a whore and carry an accessory depicting what you are trying to impersonate.

A whore with a stethoscope... ...a nurse.

A whore with a wand... ...a witch.

A whore with a whip and a leash... ...probably got that outfit from her closet and is happy for the one day she doesn't have to live in denial.

The adult candy has gone from bubble gum and chocolate to beer. The door to door has changed to bar to bar, and I'm not complaining. Who doesn't like looking at whores? Really?

Now I'm someone's daddy. Soon I will have to march a little princess or a little bunny, or a little witch around the neighborhood asking strangers for candy dreading the day that she leaves the princess costume behind. I know what comes next...

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