Halloween is supposed to be a highlight of our childhoods. It was a time of the year where we were allowed to dress up as whatever we wanted to be, run around the neighbourhood with our friends at night and collect all of the candies for ourselves to binge on for days and weeks.
But as you’ve probably encountered in your treat-or-treating days, there are some people who simply don’t know how to do give children the candy they so desired. Instead, they’d usually give away something gross or even worse, something that’s not edible.
Take a look below at the nine Halloween treats that have absolutely ruined our childhoods. We will never forgive you, terrible neighbours.
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Apples
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but Halloween is the one day where kids can go “F–k that, give me candy…please!” So, like, leave the apples for some other day.
Raisins
Not to hate on the fruit family, but this is not what Halloween is about.
Generic lollipops
The most basic of Halloween candy. You can do better, neighbours.
Homemade snacks
Have you seen that episode of Freaks and Geeks? Parents never trust things that are homemade and not pre-packaged.
Rockets
Look, I don’t personally have a problem with Rockets, but apparently some people find the pill-shaped candies to be bland or gross.
Black licorice
The grossest candy of all time, WHY WOULD ANYONE EAT BLACK CANDY?
Candy Corn
It’s good in theory, but once you go beyond a handful, you begin to regret everything and a stomach ache is almost guaranteed.
Cans of pop
Some of you are probably thinking, “What do you mean, pop is awesome!” but think about it: it weighs down your bag and if you have several more blocks to go, you will grow to hate that can of Coke or Sprite.
Anything that’s not edible
Why? Just why would you ruin a child’s Halloween experience like that?
