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Happy Halloween, 2005!

Happy Halloween, FREAKS. Hope everyone has a good one. If you've got any interesting stories, post 'em in the comments. I've only got a second, because we've gotta fill about three dozen Ziploc bags with all the candy leftover from articles posted and articles never posted, but of course, there's a final entry on the Halloween Countdown, the Great Pumpkin-Related Something Or Another Sendoff Special! Yar yar yar.

I hope you've enjoyed this year's Halloween Countdown. I know I've skipped a bunch of entries here and there, but you seemed to live through it, I seemed to live through it, and I think we're all better people for it. Actually, I just counted -- over thirty entries total, and that ain't so bad. Strangely enough, I think the yogurt one came out best. Wish I had time to do even more than that, but we live and we learn, yar yar yar, and all that said, I've practically got the tinsel down from the attic anyway. We'll save the next holidays for the next entry -- everybody, GO! Go get some last spooky shit in. Go have fun. Thanks for being a part of this!

Posted by Matt on 10/30/2005. E-mail me!



Discussion Thread: 178 comments

I’m pretty sure Matt mentioned we’d get a parade review? Which is great, because those are absolutely the shit. I don’t know if Playmobil is going to be able to sustain a whole ‘nother Xmas, but if anyone can pull it off, it would of course be the Matt man.
A banner ad on a completely different website just informed me about the new Pete and Pete season two DVDs! Why haven’t I heard about this earlier?!

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 10/31/2005 2:17 AM

I love ya Matt.. I really do.

Thanks for reminding me of the crazy little magic of the holidays.

(first post)

Chestnuts roasted by Zharicant @ 10/31/2005 2:18 AM

Aww.. this article made me sad in a warm-and-fuzzy kind of way.

Chestnuts roasted by Eddie Lightning Frog @ 10/31/2005 2:35 AM

I love Mr. Boogedy, although my review of the movie did little homage. It seems the harder I try the harder I suck. *shrug*

Anyway, thanks for the fun Halloween countdown. Even though you missed a couple days, you’re a lot more dedicated than some of the asshats that put a ghost up on their website for 3 days as a sad patronage to the glorious holiday.

Chestnuts roasted by Mystie @ 10/31/2005 2:48 AM

I’m pretty sure the commercial that aired during It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown that featured a bunch of food-related mascots was for MasterCard. (Hence the "Broccoli: $1.79" on the screen in the picture. I think the ending was something like, "Sharing a meal with friends: Priceless.") It weirded me out though because a lot of the food on the table was the food that the mascots represent, so it seemed a little bit like cannibalism.

Anyway, this year’s Halloween Countdown seemed better than the previous Countdowns, but I don’t really know why. It’s probably because Halloween just doesn’t seem as important as it used to. I think we got less than 30 Trick or Treaters last year, and I’m not expecting more than that this year. The lack of Halloween TV programming this year has added insult to injury. In spite of this, reading this year’s Countdown articles has made Halloween feel a little more festive for me (hell, I even carved a pumpkin this year), so thanks for the time and effort that you put into everything because it means a lot to me and I’m sure to many other readers.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessi @ 10/31/2005 3:59 AM

so i dressed as ernest p. worrell for halloween, and over the course of 4 or so parties we hit, 2 people knew who i was.

sadly, i was asked by 8 people if i was dressed as a member of fall out boy.

Chestnuts roasted by jim. @ 10/31/2005 4:59 AM

Thanks for another great X-E Halloween Season Matt…

Chestnuts roasted by Greg @ 10/31/2005 7:47 AM

Happy to say I’ve been costuming, carving, cartooning, and candying all month long but X-E made it even better.
Thanks for a spooky October, Matt!

Oh, by the by, anyone know if they’re planning on a HomestarRunner Halloween tonight? Or have they gone the way of Simpsons?

Chestnuts roasted by RedLightBulbs @ 10/31/2005 7:51 AM

Strong work Matt.

Did anyone notice that a bunch of channels showed A LOT more horror movies than usual this year? For the last few years it seemed like they getting away from doing that, showing less and less every season. This year though, there were at least 400,000 horror flicks on.

And it made me smile.

Chestnuts roasted by Entrails of DOOM @ 10/31/2005 7:54 AM

YAY! It’s here!
I think the only reason this monday seems less crappy than most is cause it’s a holiday. I sent my son to preschool with his Robin costume and a huge bag of starburst and tootsie rolls. Now I am blaring the jukebox and decorating Halloween Donuts.
Thank you Matt for all the hours you put into this countdown. And I’m with Gozer about the Ghost with the Most. I really wouldn’t mind if he showed up to haunt Valentines Day or somethin’.

Chestnuts roasted by kb @ 10/31/2005 7:54 AM

Hey, great article. I am now depressed. Usually, I don’t count on the media for much of anything, except for holiday specials, of course.
They failed.
I ended up missing all but the ending of It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. The only special I was able to catch all of was Garfields. How sad…

Chestnuts roasted by Boots @ 10/31/2005 8:31 AM

I gotta say Matt, I’ve been reading your stuff since this first spun off from X-Wrestling, and while I don’t think today’s entry was your best(certainly very good though) it might be your most touching. Every so often you provide us a personal window as to what all this pop-culture junk means to you and it strikes the same chord with all of us. But, yeah, too often we just witness the holiday and don’t get caught up in the real traditions of the season that don’t involve, food, tv, movies, or toys. A point well taken, and another job well done. Looking foward to the days ahead untill New Year’s.

Chestnuts roasted by Neal @ 10/31/2005 8:55 AM

Great article, Matt! Unfortunately my boyfriend and I missed the airing of Charlie Brown this year (I don’t know HOW) but we more than made up for it and watched both Garfield and Charlie Brown on DVD back to back this past Saturday. Like you, I didn’t go pumpkin picking this year either. I’m rather bummed about that as I love pumpkins but such is life…at least I got to see some fun costumes at a Halloween party this past weekend! Enjoy and get prepared for the next two months!!

Chestnuts roasted by Melissa Y @ 10/31/2005 9:20 AM

Thanks for the kind words, guys. :)

For those who were wondering, YES, there will be a Macy’s Parade review, and YES, Playmobil will return! That’s guaranteed. :)

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 10/31/2005 9:36 AM

Matt,

Thanks for keeping the Halloween spirit alive. Thanks for all the hard work and great articles. I have bought more useless junk this year than ever and it was all because of this site! I loved it, thanks. Can’t wait for Christmas and playmobile!

Chestnuts roasted by Tigerfan @ 10/31/2005 9:45 AM

my holiday was truly completed with the roseanne halloween episode marathon on oxygen saturday afternoon, followed by a great halloween party that night. i dressed as punky brewster and people thought i was pippy freakin longstocking. red hair and braids people! do you really think pippy would tie a bandana around her knee??

tonight i am looking forward to trick-or-treaters and monday night football in the ‘burgh!

PS-thanks Matt for reminding me why halloween is my favorite holiday

Chestnuts roasted by bitchpants @ 10/31/2005 9:56 AM

I don’t know about you, but for me watching holiday specials on DVD almost feels like cheating. I think that part of the appeal of them as kids was the fact that they were only on once a year and everyone in the world was watching it at the same time. I still do it though, don’t get me wrong. Honestly, though, I prefer watching Charlie Brown on TV because the commercials help make it last longer. I wanted to watch Charlie Brown Christmas on DVD last year while I trimmed my tree and I think I was able to get a strand of lights halfway on the tree before it was over. What, are those specials like, 20…22 minutes tops without commercials?

And just to add to the praises, I really do appreciate all the work that goes into this page, particularly at countdown times. For what it’s worth, Matt, thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Chestnuts roasted by Lori @ 10/31/2005 9:56 AM

Heh, this is strange…I don’t see a single decoration in my view outside of my house, not even a plastic ornament or anything. Well, they were fixing my neighbourhood’s water main, so there’s all this dirt and stuff on the road. That’s not enough to stop the hordes of lost souls wandering around for candy, though, isn’t it? I oughtta carve a pumpkin next year, too…

Chestnuts roasted by Kyper @ 10/31/2005 9:57 AM

Sniff. I know exactly what you mean- kind of sad how it slips away from you innit? But it makes me feel good to know you’ll be grabbing Halloween even more firmly by the nuts next year. And plus there’s still Christmas to obsess over, right?
Good season Matt!

And now, some pictures from my buddy’s Halloween party…
http://www.djbc.net/photos/halloween
including some of people decorating Halloween Peeps, which I sought out and compelled people to draw on. There’s even a Charlie Brown one-
Cheers and Happy Halloween!
BC

Chestnuts roasted by dj BC @ 10/31/2005 10:10 AM

Can I be nosy? What’s in that jar to the left of your tv?

Chestnuts roasted by kb @ 10/31/2005 10:10 AM

Matt, cheer up man. It almost seems as though your giving up on X-E. Remember, even though the Halloween season is almost over this web site will forever bring it back.

As the years roll on I feel more and more distanced from the holidays. I mean a 32 year old man going Trick or Treating just isn’t right. Christmas has also lost it’s magic with me. The anticipation of waiting for Santa is gone, because I know he’s a myth. I’m the one now hiding presents for my kids under the tree. Even though I enjoy seeing my kids get exited it’s not the same for me anymore :(

What I’m trying to get to is, every year when I feel all hope is lost you somehow bring it back. I now live parts of my holidays through your stories. Thank you. It’s nice to have a friend like you care about people like us. :)

Chestnuts roasted by Texican @ 10/31/2005 10:15 AM

Great job on the countdown, Matt! You have an awesome writing style all your own, that really makes your articles hit home with a lot of people.

Happy Halloween to all you X-E’ers out there!

Chestnuts roasted by ZiZak @ 10/31/2005 10:21 AM

Bloggers, google’ers and X-e’ers: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms in other towns you will bring about the joy of Halloween, the eating of sweets, and security for ourselves in the afterglow.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.

But this is the year 2005! Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in candy and decorations, and placed at our disposal great reserves of costumes. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in trick or treating. We will accept nothing less than full victory!

Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

It has been a great Halloween countdown. Thank you Matt and thank you everyone. May the Force be with us.

Chestnuts roasted by Darth Poop @ 10/31/2005 10:37 AM

It’s a great day ’cause it’s Halloween and it’s a great day ’cause it’s my birthday! Double bonus! Have a good one everybody!

Great countdown, Matt…always makes Halloween so much more exciting!

Chestnuts roasted by Marzipan @ 10/31/2005 10:51 AM

Hey, I just wanted to say that every day at work I have read at least one XE article recently. The Halloween countdown has become the one thing keeping my spirits up at my crappy job. I’ll be going through witdrawal now that its no more…
I’ve been an XE fan for awhile, Matt man I think we had the exact same childhood, only I never lived in jersey and no listens when I talk about f13 :-P
This year I made a big effort to get back into the halloween spirit, even going so far as to fix my nintendo and play castlevania while lying on my couch under a blanket. By the way, I grabbed the coco krispies halloween edition. Tastes like crap but definately worth a look.
Thanks for the laughs, the site keeps getting better!

Chestnuts roasted by Crashnburn @ 10/31/2005 10:58 AM

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