16 Real Struggles Of Kids Just Trying To Get Their Halloween Candy

You'd think people would know better than to get between kids with dangerous sugar highs and some halfway decent snacks.

1. Nutritious Candy Alternatives

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There's always that one house giving out apple slices, baby carrots, or even cleverly disguised dried fruit. Nothing is scarier than realizing you almost ate something healthy on Halloween.

2. That One House Giving Out Toothbrushes

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Thanks, but I'd much rather sit atop my candy throne with all of my cavities for company. Note: this may be the same house giving out baby carrots.

3. The "Please Only Take One" Bowl

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Let’s be honest. If you're old enough to trick-or-treat alone with friends (or if your parents are cool enough), you can shove as much candy as you can fit into your Halloween bucket. Otherwise, good luck grabbing a ton of candy with your mom looking over your shoulder.

4. Houses with No Lights On

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Scrooges. We all know why the lights are off.

5. That One Kid Who Took All the Candy

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If you didn't make it to the "Please Only Take One" house in time, your fate is to watch your candy disappear into this kid's mouth.

6. The Empty Candy Bowl

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Was it ever even full, or are people just messing with you?

7. People Giving Out Gross Candy

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One of the cruelest Halloween tricks? Putting Necco Wafers in someone's Halloween treat bag. Other horrible candies include Circus Peanuts, Dots, and (in some circles) even candy corn.

8. Inedible Sweets (or Evil Tricks?)

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Um...no?

9. People Daring You to Try Disgusting Candy

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Sure, that's almonds and raspberry jelly. But what if it isn't?

10. Rich People Who Aren't Giving Out Candy

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You have like, a giant house and a huge swimming pool, and there's a fancy party going on inside. Where's my one-pound bar of chocolate?

11. Scary Pranks Involving Candy

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NO. I just want my candy.

Note: These pranks may also involve older kids scaring you away from the houses with the good candy.

12. Candy That Melts Before You Get Home to Eat It

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The struggle is real, especially if you live in a warm climate.

13. Parents Eating Your Candy

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Parents are horrible people. Unless they were kidding.

14. Parents Checking Every. Single. Piece. Of Candy.

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Even better when they move at a glacial pace. And when they eat any of the candies they suspect might be "poisoned."

15. Having to Share Candy with Siblings

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If you were smart, you stashed some away before your parents started dividing and rationing. After all, why should your little sister get candy if she didn't earn it?

16. Being Too Old to Go Trick-or-Treating

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Once you hit a certain age, you have to buy your candy yourself. Or you could always say you dressed up as a grown-up for Halloween...