How do you feel about dressing up in costume for Halloween?
- I love it! It’s my favorite part of Halloween. The more elaborate, the better!
- I enjoy it. I like to put some effort into a fun costume, but I’m not trying to win any awards.
- I’m indifferent. If I have a good costume idea, I’ll dress up. If not, I’m fine just going as myself.
- I don’t really like it. I’d rather just wear my regular clothes.
Are your Halloween decorations consistently achieving their assigned task of spooking the neighbors?
- My goal is to make the neighborhood kids refuse to trick-or-treat at my house!
- A few well-placed scares are fun but I like my decorations to be more cute and festive than scary.
- My decorations? Oh, you mean that single pumpkin I carved?
- I live minimally and that extends to my holiday decor as well.
What’s your favorite Halloween tradition?
- Going to a haunted house! The scarier, the better!
- Carving pumpkins with friends or family.
- Trick-or-treating! Who doesn’t love free candy?
- Staying in and watching classic horror movies.
If you could choose any Halloween costume, which one would you choose and why?
- I’d be a witch, hands down! They’re powerful, mysterious, and a little bit spooky.
- I’d dress up as my favorite movie character. It would be fun to inhabit that persona for a night.
- Something comfy and low-maintenance. Maybe a ghost?
- I told you, I don’t dress up!
How do you determine your costume’s objective each Halloween?
- To be the most unique and creative costume at whatever event or party I attend.
- I consider the theme of the party or event.
- My main goal is comfort and practicality, so I gravitate toward whatever costume meets those needs.
- To elicit the most laughs. Halloween costumes are a great opportunity to showcase your sense of humor.
What happens if you encounter a black cat on Halloween night?
- I’d take it as a good omen! Black cats are often seen as lucky symbols.
- I’d probably just give it some space and go about my night.
- I might try to pet it if it seems friendly!
- Nothing. Black cats are just cats.
How prepared are you for a zombie apocalypse?
- I’ve got a plan and a survival kit ready to go!
- I know the basics, but I probably wouldn’t last very long.
- Let’s hope it never happens! I’m not prepared at all.
- What zombie apocalypse? I’m more worried about real-world problems.
What is your current biggest challenge (related to Halloween)?
- Narrowing down my costume options! I have so many ideas.
- Finding time to get everything done, from decorating to planning a party.
- Mustering up the enthusiasm to actually celebrate.
- Avoiding all the Halloween hype and consumerism.
How do you handle a group of overly enthusiastic trick-or-treaters who have emptied your candy bowl before you’ve had a chance to get to the door?
- This is why I buy backup candy!
- I’d feel bad but also slightly relieved. It means I don’t have to answer the door anymore!
- I’d explain that I’ve run out of candy but offer them something else, like juice boxes or pretzels.
- Turn off the porch light and pretend I’m not home!
Do you have a favorite Halloween-themed drink?
- A bubbling cauldron of witches’ brew, of course!
- A festive pumpkin spice latte or cider.
- I’ll stick to my usual drink of choice.
- I prefer non-alcoholic beverages, so maybe some sparkling cider.
How do you feel about haunted houses?
- I love the adrenaline rush! The scarier, the better.
- I enjoy a good scare, but I don’t want to be completely terrified.
- I’d rather watch other people get scared. I’m too chicken to go in one myself.
- Haunted houses are not my thing. I don’t see the appeal in being scared.
What makes you most frustrated about how commercialized Halloween has become?
- I miss the days when Halloween was more about creativity and community than about spending a lot of money.
- It’s a little overwhelming how much stuff is out there, but I try to focus on the fun aspects of the holiday.
- It doesn’t really bother me. Halloween is just one day out of the year.
- I actively avoid participating in the consumerist aspects of Halloween.
What’s your favorite Halloween-themed food?
- Anything spooky and creative! The more gruesome-looking, the better.
- Candy corn! It’s a classic for a reason.
- I’m more of a savory snacker, so I’ll take some Halloween-shaped cheese and crackers.
- I don’t have a specific Halloween-themed food, but I enjoy baking around the holidays.
What do you dream about when it comes to Halloween decorations?
- I envision transforming my home into a terrifying haunted mansion.
- I dream of a cozy and inviting atmosphere with tasteful Halloween accents.
- I’d love to have a low-key setup with a few pumpkins and some spooky lights.
- Honestly, I’m perfectly content with skipping the decorations altogether.
What happened in the past when you encountered a real-life Halloween prank gone wrong?
- Let’s just say I learned my lesson about pulling pranks that could potentially cause harm or damage.
- I felt terrible! I immediately apologized and offered to help clean up the mess.
- I’ve never really been into pranks, but I witnessed one that was pretty mean-spirited.
- Thankfully, I haven’t had any negative experiences with Halloween pranks.
You have a choice of trick-or-treating with a large group of friends or having a quiet Halloween movie night at home. Which do you choose?
- Trick-or-treating, for sure! It’s more fun to experience Halloween with a group.
- I’d love to do both! Maybe trick-or-treating earlier in the evening and then relaxing with a movie.
- A movie night sounds perfect. It’s a chance to relax and enjoy some spooky vibes.
- I’d probably choose a different activity altogether.
What makes you nervous about going to a haunted cornfield at night?
- I worry about getting lost and separated from my group.
- I’m more of a scaredy-cat, so I’m not a fan of jump scares.
- I’m more concerned about the practical aspects, like tripping and falling in the dark.
- The idea of being surrounded by tall cornstalks in the dark is unsettling.
Someone asks, “What are you being for Halloween?” What’s the actual answer, not just “Something scary!”?
- I’m going as a [specific costume choice] this year. I’m really excited about it because [reason for choosing the costume].
- I’m still trying to decide! I’m thinking about either a [costume option 1] or a [costume option 2].
- I’m not really sure yet. I need to get on that!
- I’m not really into costumes, so I’ll probably just wear my regular clothes.
What comes to mind when you think about traditional Halloween symbols?
- Images of witches, black cats, and jack-o’-lanterns, along with the history and folklore behind them.
- A sense of nostalgia for my childhood Halloweens.
- Candy, costumes, and decorations.
- Not much, to be honest. I don’t really think about Halloween symbols that much.
How well do you stick to your convictions in refusing to watch horror films during the month of October because you feel they are overplayed during the Halloween season?
- I never even think about watching horror movies in October, there are so many other great genres and themes to explore.
- I usually stick to my guns, but I might make an exception for a classic horror film I haven’t seen before.
- I try to, but sometimes the temptation is too strong!
- I love horror movies, so I’m happy to watch them any time of year!
Which of these Halloween activities would you enjoy the most?
- Exploring a spooky corn maze with friends.
- Having a Halloween movie marathon and baking spooky treats.
- Decorating my home for Halloween and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
- I’d rather do something non-Halloween related.
What keeps you up at night about safety on Halloween night?
- I always make sure to check my kids’ candy before they eat any of it.
- I’m cautious about driving on Halloween night because there are more kids out and about.
- I make sure my pets are secured inside on Halloween night so they don’t get scared by trick-or-treaters.
- I don’t really worry about safety on Halloween.
How often do you find yourself incorporating Halloween themes into your everyday life, such as decorating your home or office with spooky trinkets?
- I’m a year-round Halloween enthusiast! I love surrounding myself with spooky decor.
- I usually only decorate for Halloween during the month of October.
- I might put out a few Halloween decorations, but nothing too over-the-top.
- I don’t really decorate for Halloween.
How comfortable are you with telling spooky stories around a campfire?
- I’m a natural storyteller! I love seeing the looks on people’s faces as I weave a chilling tale.
- I can tell a decent spooky story, but I’m not the most animated storyteller.
- I’d rather leave the storytelling to someone else. I get too scared easily!
- I don’t really know any spooky stories, and I wouldn’t want to scare anyone.
You have the entire month of October to do whatever you want, how will you spend your time?
- I would attend every single Halloween event in my city and start planning my costume for next year on November 1st.
- I’d probably go to a pumpkin patch, carve some pumpkins, and bake some Halloween treats.
- I’d use the time to relax, catch up on some reading, and maybe watch a few spooky movies.
- I’d stick to my usual routine. Halloween isn’t really a big deal to me.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear a scary Halloween sound effect?
- My fight-or-flight response kicks in! I love the thrill of a good scare.
- I jump a little, but then I laugh it off.
- I’m more annoyed than scared.
- I’m not easily fazed by sound effects.
Which member of your friend group are you? The one who…
- …plans the epic Halloween party?
- …is always up for a spooky adventure?
- …brings the Halloween snacks?
- …needs to be convinced to celebrate at all?
What do you think you need to take your Halloween celebrations to the next level?
- I need to find a bigger space for my Halloween party! I have too many ideas and not enough room.
- I’m happy with my current level of Halloween celebration.
- I could probably use a little more inspiration. I’m open to trying new things.
- Nothing. Halloween is fine as it is.
How often do you visit pumpkin patches or apple orchards during the fall?
- Every weekend! It’s my favorite fall activity.
- Once or twice a year. I enjoy it, but I don’t feel the need to go every year.
- Only if someone invites me.
- Never.
How confident are you in your ability to pick out the best pumpkin in the patch?
- I have a knack for finding the perfect pumpkin!
- I usually do okay, but I’m not above asking for help.
- I’m terrible at choosing pumpkins! I always end up with one that’s either too big or too small.
- I don’t carve pumpkins, so it doesn’t really matter to me.
Tell us a little about your approach to Halloween decorating.
- More is always more! I love going all out with spooky lights, fog machines, and scary props.
- I prefer a more subtle approach with tasteful accents like pumpkins, gourds, and candles.
- I keep it simple with a few carved pumpkins and maybe a string of lights.
- I don’t really decorate.
A spooky stranger approaches you on Halloween night and challenges you to a scary story contest. How do you respond?
- I accept the challenge with enthusiasm! I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to share my terrifying tales.
- I hesitate at first, but ultimately agree to participate. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone.
- I politely decline. I’m not very good at telling scary stories.
- I run in the opposite direction!
What descriptive word do you experience most: Haunted, Spooky, Eerie, or Creepy?
- Spooky! It captures the fun and festive spirit of Halloween without being too intense.
- Haunted. I love the history and mystery associated with haunted places.
- Eerie. It suggests a sense of unease and the unknown, which I find intriguing.
- Creepy. I prefer my scares to be more realistic and unsettling.
What is the trickiest part about planning the perfect Halloween party?
- Narrowing down my ideas! I want to do it all, from spooky decorations to elaborate costumes to themed food and drinks.
- Managing the logistics of it all, like sending invitations, planning the menu, and making sure there’s enough seating.
- Coming up with a theme that everyone will enjoy.
- I’m not much of a party planner, so I’d say the entire process is tricky.
Do you prefer Halloween costumes that are scary or funny?
- Scary, all the way! I love a good fright.
- I enjoy both, but I think funny costumes are more creative.
- I’m not really into costumes, to be honest.
- It depends on my mood and the occasion.
How connected do you feel to the history and origins of Halloween?
- I find it fascinating! I love learning about ancient traditions and how they’ve evolved.
- I know the basics, but I haven’t delved too deeply into the history.
- I’m not really sure about the origins of Halloween, but I enjoy the holiday nonetheless.
- I’m not particularly interested in the history of Halloween. I just like the candy and costumes.
You have a free night to spend however you choose. Do you host a Halloween-themed game night or try out a new escape room that’s received rave reviews?
- An escape room sounds like a blast! I love the challenge and the adrenaline rush.
- Game night! It’s more my speed.
- It depends on who I’m with and what they’re in the mood for.
- Neither. I’m happy just staying in and relaxing.
What’s your go-to Halloween movie to get you in the spirit?
- Something classic and creepy, like “Psycho” or “The Exorcist.”
- A Tim Burton film like “The Nightmare Before Christmas” or “Corpse Bride.”
- “Hocus Pocus,” of course! It’s a Halloween classic.
- I don’t really watch Halloween movies.
How do you manage the balance between indulging in Halloween treats and maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
- I allow myself to enjoy Halloween treats in moderation, but I make sure to balance them out with healthy meals and exercise.
- I try to be mindful of how much candy I’m eating, but I’m not too strict about it.
- I have zero self-control when it comes to Halloween candy!
- I don’t really eat much candy. I’d rather have a healthy snack.