Recently, a house in the town of Parma, Ohio has come under some controversy for its Halloween decorations. Parents say their children are horrified and are being traumatized by the sight of fake children being impaled and strung upside down with syringes in their neck. Additionally, it should be mentioned that this house is less than a block away from a local elementary school.
Personally, I think it’s awesome. It’s the private property of that homeowner and they got really creative with their decorations. That kind of creativity is what should be focused upon and even taught to these children. Show them that it’s fake but that they can create whatever they want if they understand how things work.
As I was reading through various articles about this story, I found myself thinking of some of the best Halloween decorations I’ve seen over the years. So, I gathered a few below that I think really stand out above the rest for you to enjoy! Then, when you’re done looking at them, leave a comment with some of your own favorites!
This fucking horrifying witch woman
Look, I’m okay with things moving and flashing but it’s only so long as they stay out of my personal bubble. This monstrosity lunges forward and gets REAL close and intimate, all while shrieking and convulsing uncontrollably. If it hasn’t knocked me over on its flight towards my face, I’m probably Usain Bolt-ing it out of there.
Cerberus, the 3-headed dog that is the guardian of Hades
This one is nice. Unlike, the last evil woman, this decoration just sits there and creates an ambient and eerie decoration. Plus, the fact that it constantly can “breathe” out fog? I’d actually probably keep this one going year round. Take that solicitors!
Spiders (aka the “Nope, not going to that house” decoration)
To the people who do this, what’s wrong with you? Who hurt you? And why would you take that sort of aggression and spite out on your neighbors and their children?
Seriously though, I cannot stand spiders, so if this is in your yard then I’m not coming near your place. I don’t care if you have full size Snickers or bags of Sour Patch Kids. Not happening.
Jack o’Lanterns (the tried and true decoration)
Of all the Halloween decorations you can muster, these are honestly my favorite. They are, for me, the pure essence of Halloween. There is no other time of the year and no other event where you grab pumpkins and carve decorations into them. Their orange color and flickering visages just warm my heart and symbolize the holiday.