I probably sound like a typical (old) parent, but way back when I was a kid, Halloween was different.? More innocent.? We got homemade candy like popcorn balls and fresh baked brownies, wrapped in a napkin.? We actually stepped inside the house instead of standing on the doorstep.? Yes, it was a kinder, simpler time.
All that changed in 1982 with the Tylenol poisonings near Chicago.? Remember that one?? That was the event that prompted safety seals on medicines, and ended the era of homemade Halloween treats.? I remember that year my parents examined every piece of candy in my bag,? looking for an open wrapper or an exposed razor blade.
Or maybe they were just confiscating the ones they wanted to eat themselves, like I do now.
After this year, I have a different perspective on the safety of Halloween candy.? I always assumed if the wrapper was intact, the candy was safe.? Well, now I’m not so sure.? There is another danger to watch out for.
Take a peek at this video of Thing 1 and Thing 2 handing out Halloween candy.? Sure, there is some cute banter back and forth.? But keep a close eye on where Thing 2’s hands go.
Still feel like eating that Kit Kat your kids brought home?
Crap, I ate the KitKats.
I have eaten at least 27 Kit Kats since Halloween, among the odd Take 5 and Crunch bar. This possibility never even occurred to me. How could I have been so naive?
Oh man … I TOTALLY didn’t watch that til the end last time … SOOO funny! I miss the days before knowing about germs and bacteria, don’t you?
As for Keegan, well, that boy’s destined to be a lawyer. I’ve never heard such declarative statements regarding allergies from a 4 year old before!