Tag: Halloween

The Great Disappointment

Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween night.  Disappointment continues for the rest of your life. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally […]

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The Other Charlie Brown Halloween Books

Once again Linus is in search of The Great Pumpkin and once again to be disappointed. From the never to be published book from Charles M. Schulz and Edward Gorey, That’s Not The Great Pumpkin. And who could forget, That’s A Dumb Ass Costume Charlie Brown.   Tony M.If this article made you think, brought […]

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How To Become A Witch

Now for the first time ever, you can learn the real teachings behind Witchcraft… Age-Old Wisdom which gives you greater health, peace of mind and opens the doors to the richer, fuller life you always wanted for yourself and loved ones! You too can become a witch for a paltry 3.99. Tony M.If this article […]

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Chas Addams Suggests Halloween Mugmates

Just what are Mugmates? Who knows. If Charles Addams suggests them then I guess it good enough. They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. They’re all together ooky. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an […]

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Kung Fu Halloween

Trick or treat or die! Kung Fu Halloween. I love those grindhouse movie ads. Anything to lure them in. Snatch the movie ticket form my hand grasshopper! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at […]

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The Great Pumpkin Revealed

No wonder the Great Pumpkin never shows up at the pumpkin patch, he is too busy cruising chicks! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your […]

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Hallowe’en by John Martin

Black cats and witches in the bramble!Black bats, wings flashing all a-flurry!Elves, goblins, pixies whirl and scurry!It’s chatter, clatter, giggle, scramble!Old Jack-o’-lantern’s in a hurry!Who cares?  It’s fun without a worry!The glow-worm sputters spooky green!Whew-ey, what fun this Hallowe’en! Wise Owl hoots off in the shadow!Jack Pumpkin’s eyes are burning yellow(but, he’s a very decent […]

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The United States Of Scary Things

What scary things lurks behind your state? The map of the United States of scary things explores the seedier side of each state. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every […]

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Little Vampire Pacifier

You baby is a little monster. Cool  little vampire pacifier turns your angel into a devil. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may […]

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Headless Horseman Costume for Dogs

I love my two dogs. I repeat they are not my kids. Only my kids go for Halloween. I do not dress up my dogs. As amusing as this headless horseman costume looks, I will not mock my dog to this level. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made […]

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Whoring Halloween: Gendering Halloween Costumes

(by Andy Marlette) Last Halloween my daughter was looking for a costume at a giant warehouse Halloween outlet. The girl’s section was littered with what I call Halloween whore costumes. There is not not much choice for girls. Who says that girls have to buy girl costumes. “In Girl World, Halloween is the one night […]

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Peanuts for Halloween

“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people… Religion, Politics, and The Great Pumpkin. ”- Charles M. Schulz “When Peanuts’ strip was first introduced in Italy, Halloween was almost unknown there as a festivity. The earlier translations turned the pumpkin in a watermelon (“Il Grande Cocomero”) because it was felt as […]

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