Halloween Fun

What is it about Halloween that makes us all want to act like children with an inappropriate button? I'm sure Freud would have something to say regarding our true inner feelings and how we only feel secure enough to express them during Halloween because we know we will not be judged by the others that stepped out of the closet for the day as well.

On my way home from work the other day I drove down the strip and saw a parade of costumed individuals. Among them Gumby, Santa, a group of scantily clad girls that would be mistaken for street walkers on any other day of the year, and a gaggle of fairy boys. These fairy boys were not the kind you would find in your garden, but the kind with frilly tutus and ballet shoes. It occurred to me at this point that this is the one day of the year when we feel free to express ourselves without worrying about whether or not we are conforming to the latest fashions or ideals. We act unusual and crazy, the crazier sometimes the better, because we are given the mask of Halloween. I put on my mask on Halloween and I can be any character I want and play any part that I want. Tomorrow life will go back to normal, but it doesn't matter because anything that happens on Halloween is instantly transformed into an awesome experience due to its association with Halloween. Any discussions about the costumes or the persona taken on by an individual during Halloween usually involve the world "cool." There is no judgement here.

Last year I went out as Harley Quinn, Joker's girlfriend that wears a red and black striped kind of jester circus costume. During the last half of our trick-or-treat walk we noticed that a guy walking the same route was also in a red and black striped costume that looked like an evil jester. I wonder if this year there will be any other green lanterns? I would not be surprised since the movie was recently released.

Halloween is the best holiday ever.