Favorite Halloween Memories: Flyer News Staff's Costumes, Candy

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Frightful Fun and Sweet Memories: The Flyer News Staff's Favorite Halloween Costumes & Candy

Halloween is just around the corner, and the scent of pumpkin spice and anticipation is in the air! Here at the Flyer News, we're getting into the spooky spirit by reminiscing about our favorite Halloween memories – from outrageous costumes to the sweet (and sometimes spooky) candy we collected.

Costumes That Still Haunt Us

1. The Year of the Mismatched Trio:

Remember that time when our resident editor, Sarah, decided to go as a "half-pumpkin, half-witch" monstrosity? It was a chaotic, hilarious, and ultimately unforgettable costume. Paired with our sports writer, Mark, who dressed as a "broken mirror," and our entertainment reporter, Emily, who decided to be a "half-vampire, half-zombie," we became the talk of the town.

2. The "Oops, I Did It Again" Moment:

It's not Halloween without a good costume malfunction. Let's just say, our intern, Alex, learned the hard way that a homemade "Ghostbuster" suit wasn't as sturdy as he thought. Let's just say he spent most of the night with a strategically placed piece of duct tape and a newfound respect for professional costume designers.

3. The "Where's Waldo?" Phenomenon:

While our art director, James, prides himself on his "subtle" costumes, his Waldo disguise from a couple of years ago was anything but. We spent hours trying to find him amidst the Halloween revelers – only to discover he'd been hiding in plain sight at the office, working on the next day's paper.

Candy That Keeps Us Coming Back

1. The Classic: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups:

No Halloween candy list is complete without the creamy, chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness that is Reese's. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and it always brings back nostalgic memories of childhood trick-or-treating.

2. The "Wild Card": Candy Corn:

Let's be honest, candy corn is divisive. You either love it or you hate it. Here at the Flyer News, we have a few fans – particularly our food writer, who insists it's a "seasonal delicacy." We'll let you be the judge of that one.

3. The "I Don't Know What It Is, But I Love It" Mystery Candy:

Every Halloween, we find that one bag of mystery candy that we've never seen before. It's always a thrilling adventure to see what's inside, and we often end up discovering a new favorite!

Halloween: More Than Just Costumes and Candy

Halloween is about more than just costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. It's about celebrating the fun, the creativity, and the spirit of the season. Whether you're dressing up as a witch, a zombie, or a superhero, Halloween is a chance to let your imagination run wild and embrace the joy of dressing up!

So, this Halloween, we encourage you to get into the spirit, dig out your favorite costumes, and indulge in some delicious candy! And don't forget to share your own favorite Halloween memories with us!