The One who thinks Christmas will always come first
If you’re this one on Halloween, I can confirm that people either love you or hate you – there is no in-between. Your recent Spotify searches consist of Last Christmas and of course some Michael Bublé, whilst you’ve already booked ice skating and Winter Wonderland. It isn’t even November, but Rudolph will come before pumpkins, and Home Alone will come before The Shining. You will not have it any other way. You don’t go as far as decorating your Christmas tree because that would be extreme, but as soon as November hits you most definitely will.
The last-minute costume finders
Don’t lie, we’ve all been this one before. You will turn your wardrobe inside out the night before Halloween to find that “DIY costume”, when you confidently told your friends you were all set to go two weeks ago. Red dress? Pull that off as the devil. Striped pjs that you slept in last night? You’re a prisoner. Cowboy hat from that school-play? Nope, it’s a pirate hat now. Last year’s witch costume? Add some fake blood and you’re a vampire. Versatility is key here.
The horror movie enthusiast
You’re my absolute favourite! You somehow manage to convince your friends to have a horror movie marathon, whether it means watching all the Scream movies or those freaky doll ones. Doesn’t matter if you hate or love them, Halloween provides the perfect excuse to suffer through nightmares for 5 days consecutively. The blanket is essential to hide under and miss most of the movie, whilst you’ve already warned your parents not to call 999 (credit to my dad who has done this twice) in case they hear a high-pitched scream.
The typical American “let’s go all out” decorators.
I really respect you guys; even if your effort that makes my driveway appear the opposite of scary. It is your talented pumpkin carving that makes mine look as if a 3-year-old decided to experiment with their knife skills. The only downside is that you attract all the “trick or treaters” and therefore the bell will be ringing the entire night, and the giant celebration box of chocolates will run out every 10 minutes.
The prepared costume one
This person has had Halloween on their radar since last Halloween. You have extensively done your research to ensure your costume is not basic whatsoever (i.e., not a witch or devil). In fact, you went as far to make that groupchat with your friends to discuss costume ideas months ago, and you’re all set to win that “best dressed” prize. You are a bit annoying, but you call it being organised – a trait I will never have in time for Halloween. Or in general!
The “When is Halloween again?”
Now, I will be honest. I have a bone to pick with you guys because your undecorated houses mean that all the “trick or treaters” will come to my house and take the sweets I could be eating and getting tooth decay from. I understand that you can’t be bothered to deal with 5-year-olds fighting over the Maltesers, but at least dress up your dog up or something?
The “You’re never too old to trick and treat!”
I am guilty of this one. But what is Halloween if you can’t trick your parents into letting you replace those scrumptious steamed veggies for dinner with Maoams and Mars bars instead? Therefore, you need to do some collecting in advance. Whilst your younger siblings use the “trick or treat” experience to see everyone’s cool costumes and decorations, you use it as a way to collect a year’s worth of sweets to later hide in your wardrobe. Doesn’t matter if you’re a Year 7 or Sixth Former, Halloween has no rules on how old “trick or treaters” can be… (as long as you look cute and innocent).
Happy Halloween!
