The Onion Man
Some folks prefer not to indulge in excessive Halloween candy distribution, citing concerns about promoting unhealthy snacking habits. It’s a valid consideration, and homeowners have the prerogative to dispense candy as they see fit. However, this particular dad took a decidedly unusual approach to trick-or-treating at his residence. Instead of the traditional candy bowl filled with sweets, he decided to turn his home into a mini haunted house, complete with a spooky graveyard, eerie decorations, and a fog machine. He challenged young trick-or-treaters with riddles and puzzles, making them work for their candy by solving clues hidden throughout his eerie abode. This unconventional approach left a lasting impression, turning a typical Halloween night into a memorable and unique adventure that brought the community together.
Instead of the typical candy offerings, he bestowed fresh onions upon the unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. Yes, you read that correctly – onions. Oddly enough, this dad had candy to distribute alongside the onions. Remarkably, the storyteller recalls that their dad ended up doling out more onions than actual candy, leaving us with the suspicion that he might have harbored a secret craving for Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids all to himself.