When I was young, Halloween was my favorite time of year.  As kids we’d pick out our Halloween Costumes a month in advance.  Then go trick or treating all day and night, getting huge pillow cases full of candy.  As we got older, we’d only go at night, again for the candy.  In college, Halloween parties were the best as well.  No more candy, but we’d make some intoxicating punch, throw some dry ice into it, and dance the night away.  One year I dressed up as the young Ernest Hemingway, another time as Fidel Castro, complete with glued on beard and a home-rolled cigar using a controlled dangerous substance that made me the hit of the party later.

Then it all stopped.  My kids wear the costumes these days, but we only go to a few neighbor’s houses with our wagon.  Our doorbell rings about 10 times during Halloween these days.  30 years ago it used to ring 100 times.  I guess society is too dangerous for kids to be running around knocking on stranger’s doors.  Since I don’t drink alcohol I don’t attend adult parties either.  Seems the trend these days is to have kids costume parties.  That way everyone stays safe while the candy intake is controlled.

However, a person can still dream.  If I was to dress up in a Costume this year, what would I wear?  First choice would be to make my own turnip outfit.  That aside, I’d choose this nifty custom made Lobster Costume from Moon costumes.  They offer over 10000 Halloween costumes, wigs, masks and accessories.  Their site is easily searchable, with free shipping for orders over $100.

Why a lobster?  Something about going around pinching people with my claws makes me giggle.  It’s also rated G, so I don’t have to worry about corrupting young minds.  Watch out for the “Lobster of Power”! Pinch, Pinch, Pinch!

How about you?  If you could wear any costume of your choice, what would you wear?