Who Spooked Rodney?

Rodney is a big old fraidy cat. If there's a superstition, Rodney is scared of it. Which one begs to reason... why does he even go trick or treating? Or even to a haunted house? Does he just relish pooping his pants or something? And what's up with that one kid while they're in the haunted house? Is he ok?

Originally Posted 10/25/2023

Meet and Treat Yourself

This old PSA from the 70's advises it's best to trick or treat in groups. That's not the worst idea, though I can't help but to notice all the Tootsie branded candy. That's because Tootsie sponsored this spot. I guess they felt the need since so many of their products are handed out on Halloween night. Come to think of it, I never saw Tootsie Rolls outside of Halloween and Christmas as a kid. These days it's in every waiting room I see, full of Tootsie Rolls candy. They should really make a waiting room safety tape.

Originally Posted 8/30/2024

We Need To Talk About Safety AGAIN

I don't know who needs to hear this, but... Halloween is a dangerous holiday. When you've got all sorts of ghosts, and monsters, and demons just roaming around - things are bound to happen. Add in trick or treating and that's just one more thing that's going on. I swear I was going somewhere with that train of thought. Oh well, fuck it. It's a damn fucking dangerous holiday full of danger and fucking devils and all sorts of evil spooky shit and we fucking love it. That being said, to quote Okefenokee Joe, you've got to be swamp smart. Somebody put a needle in your Twix? Sorry to say, things like that are bound to happen. It's best you take in a safety tip or two before the big night. Trick or treat, you're dead meat.

originally posted 9/28/21 

Who Spooked Rodney?

Rodney is a a big old fraidy cat. If there's a superstition, Rodney is scared of it. Which one begs to reason... why does he even go trick or treating? Or even to a haunted house? Does he just relish is pooping his pants or something? And what's up with that one kid while they're in the haunted house? Is he ok?

Originally Posted 10/25/2023

Double Bubble Saftey and Trouble

Halloween is a very dangerous holiday, which is part of it's allure. I mean sure, you can get robbed while Christmas shopping... but is there razor blades hidden in candy canes?

Meet and Treat Yourself

This old PSA from the 70's advises it's best to trick or treat in groups. That's not the worst idea, though I can't help but to notice all the Tootsie branded candy. That's because Tootsie sponsored this spot. I guess they felt the need since so many of their products are handed out on Halloween night. Come to think of it, I never saw Tootsie Rolls outside of Halloween and Christmas as a kid. These days it's in every waiting room I see, their full of Tootsie Rolls candy. They should really make a waiting room safety tape.

Silent Cries of your Teeth

The ADA is very concerned about your Halloween candy and the business it will bring them.

Jackie and Friends want you to be safe

It's not Halloween without everybody and their cousins mother telling you to be safe. While the legitimacy of some Halloween urban legends can be debated... it's a pretty good idea to be a little extra careful when taking candy from strangers. You know, I love these old safety films for various reasons. One is discovering things I've never heard of.  Jackie and Friends Sandwicheria is probably out of business as I get absolutely no results from Google about them. However they clearly were popular enough in 1976 (or 1977, it's not clear) to sponsor an animated short promoting safety for trick or treaters. I'm pretty impressed that they didn't only teach the same old stuff... but also preached some manners to kids. The cartoons pretty great, I really like the Pumpkin Head monster scaring the gang at the end... and did Jackie loose an eye?

Yeah yeah, be safe... but really be KISS

There's something hypnotic about Halloween Safety tips. It doesn't matter how many times you hear the same ones, you'll listen intently... and straight up ignore them. Another hallmark of the Halloween season is local news segments on where to get a costume or fun spooky things to do. Of course it's only natural for the local news to give some safety tips. The real take away from this Channel 8 clip from 1980 is the showcase of some really cool old costumes. Ben Cooper, Collegeville, make-up kits... KISS.

X-Ray your Candy!

I know a lot of studies and other various sources dispute many of the urban rumors around Halloween safety. However, it's probably a good idea to be cautious when getting candy from strangers. Even though actual reports of razor blades in apples are hard to come by... the local urgent care isn't going to release what all they treated either. If you're not worried, cool. if you are, in 2011 KTVK-TV told us how to get your candy x-rayed for free at the local hospital. Just figure out how to go there 22 years ago and get that bag of sweet stuff scanned. You know, just to be safe.

Halfway 2 Halloween~ Spooky Saftey

You can't go trick or treating without somebody advising to be careful. Safety PSA's are almost as part of the season as buying too much pumpkin spice flavored things. We've all seen this classic one a million time, but that's because it's good! Sure a lot of the dangers of the holiday can be debated, but it's probably a good idea anyway. Halfway to Halloween is all about enjoying a little spooky season in the spring. And nothing say's that better than being warned by a talking pumpkin.

Safety Incorporated

Everybody, look around, certain doom is coming your way-hay. Halloween is fun... and dangerous. I've spoke of the necessity of a light and checking candy apples for razor blade for a good reason. Stranger danger plans to harm you this Halloween season. Fortunately, KIDS Incorporated is here to help out! If you just follow these tips, you'll have a fun and safe Halloween. Maybe... ok... probably not. But at least you've got the theme song stuck in your head now. Looks like we've made it, we're gonna get annihilated.

Light up your Ass Night with Taco Bell

I've said it time and time again- you need safety lights during Halloween. Be it trick or treating, or maybe just in the pumpkin instead of a candle. In 1983 Taco Bell had your back and your back side after eating. For just 29 cents you could purchase a glow stick! That's a steal considering they're a dollar now... probably more... *sigh*. Not bad at all. Stop by Taco Bell, get dinner and a glow stick. Go trick or treating safely as we all know kids are invisible to cars on the one night that kids are out en masse at night in the streets. Then have a convenient light for all those bathroom trips you'll be making later. It's a win win!

Glow Stick Magic

It never fails. Every year the same old trick or treating safety tips. For the most part, it's good advice. There's a lot of bad people out there and you could find yourself in a lot of danger. Or could have a really bad accident. Now admittedly, it's night, and most people aren't used to seeing kids walking down the road. However, it's also an old as dirt holiday and nobody driving now doesn't know what goes on on Halloween night. I don't know, but somehow the act of wearing a costume renders you invisible to anyone behind the wheel of a car.

Reflective tape is always a good idea. Stick some of that on yourself and car lights will reflect. Usually quite obnoxiously and hard to not see. I was always a big fan of the glow stick. There's nothing cooler than a glow stick. So getting the chance to carry one was hard to pass up. Even better, tie some yarn around it and let it dangle like some creepy spirit orb. To everyone else you've just got a pink stick hanging off some string. However, in the moment, it's some kind of spooky magic.

Michael Myers wants you to have a Safe and Fun Halloween

If there's one person who want's you to have fun but be safe, it's Michael Myers. Halloween is his day and he'd hate for you to ruin it by tripping on the sidewalk, getting ran over, or eating poisoned candy. Take it from him, Halloween can be fun. But nothing's better than having fun, safely.

We Need To Talk About Saftey AGAIN

I don't know who needs to hear this, but... Halloween is a dangerous holiday. When you've got all sorts of ghosts, and monsters, and demons just roaming around things are bound to happen. Add in trick or treating and that's just one more thing that's going on. I swear I was going somewhere with that train of thought. Oh well, fuck it. It's a damn fucking dangerous holiday full of danger and fucking devils and all sorts of evil spooky shit and we fucking love it. That being said, to quote Okefenokee Joe, you've got to be swamp smart. Somebody put a needle in your Twix? Sorry to say, things like that are bound to happen. It's best you take in a safety tip or two before the big night. Trick or treat, you're dead meat.

Another Attempt At A Safe Halloween

For the life of me I cannot remember ever getting a free something coupon or gift certificate from McDonald's trick or treating. They were always being sold as the safe alternative to candy treats that may have a razor blade inside. I'm kinda glad too, because real talk, that shit would have been not honored by the store for whatever reason. Still, it would be cool to have a free video rental waiting on me on my treat bag. Wonder if they'd let me get Halloween 3?

Not As Brightly Lit: Seen And Not Hurt

There are many, many, many dangers associated with trick or treating. So many that the topic of safety is as much a part of Halloween as plastic fangs. This week, Rob talks about the importance of flashlights and reflective tape. 

Tricks Or Treats, You're Dead Meats

Gang, we are just a few days away from the big day. Mere moments from trick or treating bliss. With this in mind, I thought it best to preach about your safety again. Also, I just like this old video. We all win today on Zone Base!

If I may be honest for a moment... did anyone ever follow any of the tips regarding masks? I mean... even the other kids in the video are happily walking around with their masks as is. I'm not saying it isn't hard to see in them, it is, but... man those things are expensive. Who's going to just cut the holes bigger? 

Nobody, that's who.

Ghost Toast

I watch this thing all year. I love it so. This or the 80's edition (that I also post a million times a year) would get shown to my class every year at Halloween. They'd roll in the projector and make sure us damn fool kids didn't do anything crazy Halloween night. Or get ourselves killed.

I don't think there really was much fear of any actual harm. Well, we were all afraid of a razor blade stuck in something. That was the only real worry most of us had. Parents usually checked the candy and threw out anything shady or unwrapped. But you never know.

One guy in my neighborhood always gave out donut holes. As in he had a box from Dunkin Donuts and would just throw a few in your bag. Now there's just random powdered sugar on everything. Dammit. Fortunately, I avoided the razor blades. A kid in one of the other classes had to go to the emergency room. That's what everybody said.

Be careful out there guys.

You just never know.