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t-shirts, talk, and trick-or-treat

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

By Charley Daniels

Follow our safety tips or you'll look like thisHey! Things are getting a little crazy around here. I’m moving and starting a new job (in addition to my current one) all in the same week! I’ll tell you more about the new job when it gets closer, because it’s top secret for now.

Boy, there’s some lively discussion going on in Dave’s American Apparel post. I only point this out because it’s essentially the liveliest discussion we’ve had since Sin Pies began, 150 posts ago. And, yes, 17 comments is a lot for one post on this site. We’re indie, man, INDIE! Come join the chit chat. Especially if you have an opinion about American Apparel T-shirts. Did I mention it’s completely lively?

Has it really been only 150 posts? Maybe the frequency will increase after I move and become inspired by my new awesome surroundings. Or maybe the frequency will decrease at that time. Hard to say.

Speaking of T-shirts, you fans should check out tcritic for links to a lot of cool shirts. Our latest sponsor is pretty stacked in that department, too.

Also, I know it seems early, but it’s never too late to start thinking about Halloween safety. It will ruin your fun if you cause some sort of lawsuit or get killed while you’re out trick-or-treating. With that in mind, here’s some unconventional suggestions that I came up with to help you really enjoy the holiday:

  • If you carry a flashlight or wear bright colors, kidnappers will have no trouble finding you. Wear dark, inconspicuous costumes, and stick to back alleys and side streets.
  • Run from house to house while still wearing your mask in order to get the most candy in the least amount of time. The faster and more recklessly you go, the quicker you will be back home, safe and sound.
  • If you notice that some of your candy has been opened, do not eat it! First, break off a piece and feed it to a friend to see if it has been contaminated.
  • Always trick-or-treat alone. Roving bands of “bag snatchers” look for groups in order to maximize their bounty.
  • In order to stay as warm and dry as possible, always accept an invitation to go inside someone’s house. Never stay outside in the cold when you have the opportunity to be inside making new friends.
  • Make sure you test whether your costume is fire resistant by putting it on and setting yourself on fire.
  • Help your reclusive neighbors by letting them know that their porch light is burned out and that they forgot to put up their Halloween decorations.

    • Does anyone else have any Halloween safety tips?

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