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Schmavid Ranpha Franboise

Joined: 09 Feb 2004 Posts: 2878 Location: Where else but Queensland.
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: Halloween |
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Am I the only one who hates that Halloween is becomming more popular in Australia and that it seems that in a generation it'll be a really popoular holiday? _________________ "I can't take his money, I can't print my own money, I have to work for my money. Why don't I just lay down and die." -Homer Simpson |
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Wolfw00d Washu Hakubi

Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Location: A hole in VIC ^^; Just go down hill till you reach the bottom... i live there :P
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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candy, parties, an excuse to break out the cosplay and not be at a convention. i'm all for it ^^ _________________ Seeking opinions on Lil' Gothic Girl Wallpapers.
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Spritza Minawa Andou

Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 507 Location: above the clouds
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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In America it's already an extremely popular holiday.
I agree with Wolfw00d, I've got nothing against Halloween! Just wish I had something planned this year  _________________ There is a meaning for wings that cannot fly! It's a precious memory of when you once flew in the sky. |
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I don't really see the problem with it. We're not the only country doing it, and it's not like it's a part of America's history. It's just there cause they stole it from elsewhere and made it about kids and lackers.
Pretty much everyone I know interested in Halloween is over 18 and see's it as a chance for a social gathering. Only with more costumes. _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
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Wolfw00d Washu Hakubi

Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Location: A hole in VIC ^^; Just go down hill till you reach the bottom... i live there :P
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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when planning a halloween party, its important to choose a theme that brings out the true spirit of moe ^^
seriously, you'll be glad you did  _________________ Seeking opinions on Lil' Gothic Girl Wallpapers.
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Wolfw00d wrote: | when planning a halloween party, its important to choose a theme that brings out the true spirit of moe ^^
seriously, you'll be glad you did  |
I'M TOO DUMB TO FIND OTHER WORDS TO USE SO I USE THE F WORD moe. It's Halloween. It's the time for interesting frightening costumes to honour the weakening of the barrier between the living and the underworld.
Viva la freaks! _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
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Spritza Minawa Andou

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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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So does anyone have any interesting Halloween plans / parties / costumes planned? Do share!  _________________ There is a meaning for wings that cannot fly! It's a precious memory of when you once flew in the sky. |
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Wolfw00d Washu Hakubi

Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Location: A hole in VIC ^^; Just go down hill till you reach the bottom... i live there :P
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Gouki wrote: | I'M TOO DUMB TO FIND OTHER WORDS TO USE SO I USE THE F WORD moe. It's Halloween. It's the time for interesting frightening costumes to honour the weakening of the barrier between the living and the underworld.
Viva la freaks! |
if ya got a thing for vamps, it'd count
or, just dress up as a zombie... with glasses ^^ lol. sneak the theme in at all costs
besides, wouldn't monsters steer clear of halloween?
if monsters eat people, eating candy filled people might give em the D word O_O... i can't spell it, ok >_>
better off eating people around swimsuit season when their all health nuts to fit back into last years bikini or speedo _________________ Seeking opinions on Lil' Gothic Girl Wallpapers.
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Wolfw00d wrote: | if ya got a thing for vamps, it'd count
or, just dress up as a zombie... with glasses ^^ lol. sneak the theme in at all costs
besides, wouldn't monsters steer clear of halloween?
if monsters eat people, eating candy filled people might give em the D word O_O... i can't spell it, ok >_>
better off eating people around swimsuit season when their all health nuts to fit back into last years bikini or speedo |
Hmmm. This post hurts in so many ways. _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
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Wolfw00d Washu Hakubi

Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Location: A hole in VIC ^^; Just go down hill till you reach the bottom... i live there :P
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Gouki wrote: | | Hmmm. This post hurts in so many ways. |
i try, i try ^^ _________________ Seeking opinions on Lil' Gothic Girl Wallpapers.
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Travku Koyomi Mizuhara

Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 1894 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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Does everyone have treats for the kiddies who come knocking on your door? I bought the apples and razor blades this afternoon
Seriously, am glad I saw this post as it reminds me I have to get something tmw, trick and treating is becoming pretty popular in our neighbourhood. A couple of years ago maybe 1 or 2 groups showed up, last year we had about 20. |
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Wolfw00d Washu Hakubi

Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 352 Location: A hole in VIC ^^; Just go down hill till you reach the bottom... i live there :P
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Travku wrote: | Does everyone have treats for the kiddies who come knocking on your door? I bought the apples and razor blades this afternoon
Seriously, am glad I saw this post as it reminds me I have to get something tmw, trick and treating is becoming pretty popular in our neighbourhood. A couple of years ago maybe 1 or 2 groups showed up, last year we had about 20. |
hearing that, i'm so tempted to go into a store tomorrow and try to buy nothing but chocolate and razor blades just to see what kind of looks i get ^_^ _________________ Seeking opinions on Lil' Gothic Girl Wallpapers.
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Pearl Lin Minmay

Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 277 Location: Cairns, Queensland
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Shinji 3.141 Sylia Stingray

Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 2178 Location: On a quest to find something very precious.
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Spritza wrote: | So does anyone have any interesting Halloween plans / parties / costumes planned? Do share!  |
well I was thinking of dressing as a cat demon and coming aroung to your place where if A-Sprits wouldn’t minded dressing as a dominatrix we could go out and gram Tallis force him into a nappy and baby bib with a cut picture of Donald Duck then drag him around town by a leash. A-sprits will follow behind in case Tallis requires motivation, tries to walk upright, stopes crying or generally i just feel like rasing my hand to give A-Spritza the signal to brutalise him... _________________ Watashi wa neko hanyou.
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anime_queen Satoshi Imamiya

Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 4919 Location: In my Lovies House ^_^
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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I'd love to experience Halloween in American since here; its an excuse for pesky kids in bad costumes; to come around my house and steal my candy.
But, I'm having a big, horror movie fest with lollies and spider drinks! _________________ It's not always important to waste your time working hard for things that you won't have once you die. Just enjoy life and smile! |
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Sleepless Beauty Orihime Inoue

Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 1929 Location: State of Insomnia
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Spritza wrote: | So does anyone have any interesting Halloween plans / parties / costumes planned? Do share!  |
I celebrate Halloween every year. Last year I took my sister to see WICKED and we went decked out as Witches... fluro striped stockings, hats and all!
This year we're staying in... I've got a proper Halloween pumpkin, an assortment of American candy and we're going to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas, followed by some Halloween themed gaming... I even bought Witches outfits for our avatars... cauldrons included!  _________________ Day before yesterday I saw a rabbit, and yesterday a deer, and today, you. |
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MeltingIce Doraemon

Joined: 19 Oct 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Townsville, QLD
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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| anime_queen wrote: |
But, I'm having a big, horror movie fest with lollies and spider drinks! |
Yah, that’s what I'm doing too . I've got about four of my friends coming around tomorrow night we’re all gonna watch “Paranormal Activity” apparently its a pretty freaky movie. 0_o' _________________ Immortality is not a gift it's a responsibility! |
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kbz333 Shaolin Shugogetten

Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 4093 Location: lost in my own mind
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Gouki wrote: | Well, I don't really see the problem with it. We're not the only country doing it, and it's not like it's a part of America's history. It's just there cause they stole it from elsewhere and made it about kids and lackers.
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it has celtic roots...halloween is traditionally called all hallows eve, where, at midnight, the veil between our world and the world of the dead is at it's thinnest and the dead can cross over...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween _________________ ...~my heart for yours~...
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speedfreek19 Hikari Horaki

Joined: 21 Oct 2004 Posts: 11564
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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I think i need to set traps that will fling people into the cacti that's in our garden hehehhehehehe
| Travku wrote: | Does everyone have treats for the kiddies who come knocking on your door? I bought the apples and razor blades this afternoon
Seriously, am glad I saw this post as it reminds me I have to get something tmw, trick and treating is becoming pretty popular in our neighbourhood. A couple of years ago maybe 1 or 2 groups showed up, last year we had about 20. |
I th ought you'd be dressing up as John Cena and handing out champ belts  _________________ If life was meant to be fair we wouldnt have eithiopians
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:18 am Post subject: |
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| kbz333 wrote: | it has celtic roots...halloween is traditionally called all hallows eve, where, at midnight, the veil between our world and the world of the dead is at it's thinnest and the dead can cross over...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween |
Yes. I am well aware of that. Good to know you read an entire thread first. _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
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Hagane_Gir Kiichi Goto

Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Posts: 5574 Location: Robonia
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Our street is relatively quiet, or at least it has been for the past few years. We buy some candy just in case, but I don't think anybody has ever come trick or treating to us.
Normally I'm out in a costume with mates for the fun of it, but this year I feel like being a bitter person who sits in their house and broods. In other words, I'm not allowed out because I have to study. Way to go, HSC, ruining my precious Halloween. >.> _________________ The Doctor: A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting.
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:30 am Post subject: |
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| Hagane_Gir wrote: | | In other words, I'm not allowed out because I have to study. Way to go, HSC, ruining my precious Halloween. >.> |
Unless you've been locked under the stairs or something I don't see how anybody could stop you. _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
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Hagane_Gir Kiichi Goto

Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Posts: 5574 Location: Robonia
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:31 am Post subject: |
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| Gouki wrote: | [..]
Unless you've been locked under the stairs or something I don't see how anybody could stop you. |
True, but it's a parental and self-imposed restriction. I love Halloween and all but in comparison I want to do well with these exams. I'll live. _________________ The Doctor: A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting.
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Sleepless Beauty Orihime Inoue

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:39 am Post subject: |
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| Hagane_Gir wrote: | | True, but it's a parental and self-imposed restriction. I love Halloween and all but in comparison I want to do well with these exams. I'll live. |
Thats why I'm not taking my sister out this year... her first exam is on Monday (which is also her b'day). _________________ Day before yesterday I saw a rabbit, and yesterday a deer, and today, you. |
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poke__egg Ryuk

Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 4304 Location: a cardboard box with a power cable
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| speedfreek19 wrote: | I th ought you'd be dressing up as John Cena and handing out champ belts  |
am i a mean person for laughing as much as i did? (it was a lot, btw) _________________ www.madman.com.au/fanservice - when we said to get a grip, we didn't mean THIS
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anime_queen Satoshi Imamiya

Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 4919 Location: In my Lovies House ^_^
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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| MeltingIce wrote: | [..]
Yah, that’s what I'm doing too . I've got about four of my friends coming around tomorrow night we’re all gonna watch “Paranormal Activity” apparently its a pretty freaky movie. 0_o' |
We're just going to watch the first three Saw movies hehe. My boyfriend and I convinced his mother to watch the movie with us. She doesn't like scary movies so this should be a fun ride for her haha. _________________ It's not always important to waste your time working hard for things that you won't have once you die. Just enjoy life and smile! |
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Darth Tallis Utena Tenjou

Joined: 13 Apr 2002 Posts: 13709 Location: In your medicine cabinet...
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Shinji 3.141 wrote: | | well I was thinking of dressing as a cat demon and coming aroung to your place where if A-Sprits wouldn’t minded dressing as a dominatrix we could go out and gram Tallis force him into a nappy and baby bib with a cut picture of Donald Duck then drag him around town by a leash. A-sprits will follow behind in case Tallis requires motivation, tries to walk upright, stopes crying or generally i just feel like rasing my hand to give A-Spritza the signal to brutalise him... |
Sounds like fun!
Darth Tallis gets down on all fours.
Arf! Arf!
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Travku Koyomi Mizuhara

Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 1894 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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| speedfreek19 wrote: | I th ought you'd be dressing up as John Cena and handing out champ belts  | Oh ha ha, please stop, I've got a stitch from laughing so hard. I thought you were supposed to be dressing up as someone mean and evil for Halloween, if that's true then why would I dress as Cena, the embodiment of all that's good in the world? Besides I'd need to bulk up and get mega ripped pretty darn quickly.
Actually the comment did make me laugh. (probably not as much as it sounds like poke__egg did, yes you are mean ) |
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speedfreek19 Hikari Horaki

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Travku wrote: | | . I thought you were supposed to be dressing up as someone mean and evil for Halloween, if |
Well i've always seen people dressed up as random characters and people, of course there are the staples of witches, zombies and of the like.
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Besides I'd need to bulk up and get mega ripped pretty darn quickly. |
Well t here are those fake body suits that you can get, with ripped abs and arms n stuff _________________ If life was meant to be fair we wouldnt have eithiopians
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~:Sakura:~ Mint Blancmanche

Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 1540 Location: Australia, Home of the Muffin
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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Admittedly - don't celebrate it myself. Not interested.
But I don't have a problem with it becoming a common Aussie holiday. Doesn't effect me. _________________ The world is so funny sometimes...
...I often forget to laugh. |
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SS3 Son Goku BT

Joined: 26 Jun 2001 Posts: 1465 Location: Sydney, NSW Australia
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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I just love those Simpsons Tree house of horror episodes this time of year:
Bart and Lisa: DAD WE'VE DONE SOMETHING WRONG
Homer: Did you do wreck the car, Raise the dead
Lisa: NO WE RAISE THE DEAD
Homer: But IS the car still OK?
Zombies breakin
Homer: AGH! ZOMBIES
Zombies: BRAINS BRAINS
Zombies tap on Homers hollow head and then leave.
Homer: (Homer gets his shotgun and cocks it) To the simpson mobile
Zombie Ned Flanders: Hey Simpson, might if I chew ya EAR.
(Homer shoots him)
Bart: Hey you shoot Zombie Flanders
Homer: Flanders was a Zombie?
Zombie Principal Skinner: Martin come to the Principals office and bring that JUICY BRAIN of YOURS.
Theres a Classic Horror movie marathon on ABC2 Tonight:
Psycho and The Thing from another world
Speaking for Psycho even Simpson did a skit on this.
Principal Skinner in his office talking to Lisa and looks out the window to see his house (which is the house from Psycho) and starts talking to himself.
Principal Skinner: Oh look theres mother watching me, Mother it's a school night!, That sailor uniform doesn't fit anymore!.
Lisa: I think..I should go now.
I had some trick or treaters at my house today, which is surprisingly but unfortunately we had no candy to give away.
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Hagane_Gir Kiichi Goto

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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There are little kids running around the street in costumes now, and a party across the road. It always feels weird to see people trick or treating while the sun is still out. _________________ The Doctor: A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting.
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Dante Kenji Harima

Joined: 26 Jun 2004 Posts: 1284 Location: PH34R, it begins...(really Townsville)
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: Halloween |
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| Schmavid wrote: | | Am I the only one who hates that Halloween is becomming more popular in Australia and that it seems that in a generation it'll be a really popoular holiday? |
when the kids come rocking up on your doorstep demanding candy and having not one ounce of an idea what halloween is really about (no, it's not all about being rude little syphillis to get free candy) then your not the only one who hates that it's becoming popular here. _________________ TEAM Initial D
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Schmavid Ranpha Franboise

Joined: 09 Feb 2004 Posts: 2878 Location: Where else but Queensland.
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Halloween |
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| Dante wrote: | [..]
when the kids come rocking up on your doorstep demanding candy and having not one ounce of an idea what halloween is really about (no, it's not all about being rude little syphillis to get free candy) then your not the only one who hates that it's becoming popular here. |
And for the parents out there does it not seem weird that children are out taking lollies from strangers? _________________ "I can't take his money, I can't print my own money, I have to work for my money. Why don't I just lay down and die." -Homer Simpson |
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HimuraBattousai Hitagi Senjougahara

Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 7420 Location: Dalaran
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Halloween |
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| Schmavid wrote: | | And for the parents out there does it not seem weird that children are out taking lollies from strangers? |
When you think about it, no more so than sitting on some strange old guy's lap in December... _________________ ツンデレ |
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Neonyx Doraemon

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's quite funny actually.. Parents spend their time teaching kids not to talk to strangers or take candy from them, and yet today they're doing just that. They're actually knocking on their doors asking for it. Do you really think the weirdos out there are going to care if it's 'Halloween' or not? Heck no.
At least with the 'Santa' thing they're in a public place.. |
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Dante Kenji Harima

Joined: 26 Jun 2004 Posts: 1284 Location: PH34R, it begins...(really Townsville)
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Halloween |
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| HimuraBattousai wrote: |
When you think about it, no more so than sitting on some strange old guy's lap in December... |
you at least expect as a minimum the parent would be there at the same time. kids usually go out by themselves during halloween.
i would assume that santa would have a blue card as well. although, the process to get a blue card is ridiculous, send in application, receive bacon. i was told i needed one for my line of work, got one and then a year later im told by the exact same people i don't need one. it's a real joke.
tl:dr, sorry, got off topic alittle. _________________ TEAM Initial D
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TEAM S3
TEAM RS4 keep dreaming!
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HimuraBattousai Hitagi Senjougahara

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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To me it's not so much the dangers of the specific old man, it's sending kids the message "ignore what we've been saying before, go sit with a strange old man". _________________ ツンデレ |
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Night Stalker Lin Minmay

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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Well this was a disapointing Halloween. It was too bloody hot today for anyone to think of going trick or treating early. Then later on, thunderstorms rolled in and made the night impossible as well.
I had one pair of kids drop by, and all they took was one small handful; I practically still have a full bowl of treats left!
Oh well, and the stores went to so much trouble this year to try and make Halloween a big occassion. Guess it didn't work in my area, I'm sure there was at least a few group of kids doing the rounds last year. _________________ I have too much anime, yet it's not enough. |
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Soul Master Kaze Mylene Jenius

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| HimuraBattousai wrote: | | To me it's not so much the dangers of the specific old man, it's sending kids the message "ignore what we've been saying before, go sit with a strange old man". |
Isn't it more 'don't get in cars with strangers when mum and/or dad aren't there' that's the message we're trying to send? _________________ All alone, I came into this world.
All alone, I will someday die.
Solid stone is just sand and water;
And a million years gone by.
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HimuraBattousai Hitagi Senjougahara

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| Soul Master Kaze wrote: | | Isn't it more 'don't get in cars with strangers when mum and/or dad aren't there' that's the message we're trying to send? |
I guess so, but with my pessimistic outlook, I prefer to be as comprehensive in my precautions as possible. _________________ ツンデレ |
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Bowie Washu Hakubi

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I have to say I find the whole commercialised halloween thing rather pointless and consumer-oriented. I understand the original idea of it but as soon as the whole trick-or-treat thing came around it has gone down hill. That's not to say you cant have fun...
oh and best horror movie ever: the Undead! (I know its not actually horror but still) _________________ I'm decoupaging! If I leave now it may bubble! |
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Darth Tallis Utena Tenjou

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My brother and his wife got married on Halloween. It was a stormy day, too. The date certainly makes it easy to remember their Anniversary. I dyed my hair black that day. I wanted to put a white or purple steak through it as well, but I was shot down on that idea.  _________________ "You see Madness, as you know, is like Gravity! All it takes is a little push."
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anime_queen Satoshi Imamiya

Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 4919 Location: In my Lovies House ^_^
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Halloween was a huge let down in my street...First, group of kids were really cute, were dressed up as fairies and scary mutants, so I gave them lollies.
Next lot of kids come around; they weren't even dressed up as anything except one kid who had a scary mask on. I gave them lollies but then one fat kid who was just in a shirt and board shorts kinda just took a few lollies and ran off.
Then, the last two kids who appeared at my door were a couple of kids who were just on their bikes scabbing lollies off of people. But, at this point I refused to give them anything because they were just being scabs.
Call me bitter but if you're going to come around to my house on Halloween asking for lollies then I sort of expect some form of effort to get dressed up.
So, yeah...Hopefully, next year will be better! _________________ It's not always important to waste your time working hard for things that you won't have once you die. Just enjoy life and smile! |
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Chika Akatsuki Minawa Andou

Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 528 Location: Forgotten City
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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At least the people who came to my house were dressed up. There was only 8 people who came so we just ate all of the Candy. _________________ 私はクロノスの雪代縁13番です |
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Foxy Misa Amane

Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 1678 Location: Perth
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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i had that many kids trick or treat last night i have no lollies left in the entire house
they all look cute though and i really liked the fact their parents came with them _________________ "Im like your modern day vampire. Except I dont like drinking blood, I dont hate garlic, sunshine doesnt directly kill me, and I dont file a tax return as undead. And a steak to the heart screws me too" |
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coldfire Pants on head crazy

Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 5180 Location: smiling down the barrel of a tank
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Its American not Australian stay off my door step and there be no trouble.
Told 1 group the same thing, no-one else came that night.  _________________ Even if their eyes are scorched.Even if their arms are writhing, they will never stop marching head,guided by the will'o the wisp.They will will their way and shoot at point-blak distance,the footsteps that have thrown life away, the trigger that brings death.,the 901 Anti-Tank-Trooper. |
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| coldfire wrote: | | Its American not Australian stay off my door step and there be no trouble. |
It's Celtic... _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
"Shun Gokuu Sattsu!!!"
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coldfire Pants on head crazy

Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 5180 Location: smiling down the barrel of a tank
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Gouki wrote: | [..]
It's Celtic... |
but u dont hear about it from them its the Americans that go stupid with it. _________________ Even if their eyes are scorched.Even if their arms are writhing, they will never stop marching head,guided by the will'o the wisp.They will will their way and shoot at point-blak distance,the footsteps that have thrown life away, the trigger that brings death.,the 901 Anti-Tank-Trooper. |
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Gouki Mihoshi Kuramitsu

Joined: 01 Oct 2001 Posts: 5871 Location: Ballarat
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| coldfire wrote: | | but u dont hear about it from them its the Americans that go stupid with it. |
Except that Americans go stupid about everything. That's what they do, and just because they like to be the focus of things does not change the fact that it all originated Ireland and Scotland. _________________ Give in to the demon inside. It will set you free...
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