1. TBH, Halloween started as soon as it became October.

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2. Anyone who thought differently clearly just didn't get Halloween.

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3. You vowed this year wouldn't be like the others.

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4. It was time to start doing some spooky shopping.

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5. Carving some pumpkins.

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6. Stocking up on candy.

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7. And brainstorming some truly terrifying costumes.

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8. There are all kinds of terrifying fashion choices to choose from.

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9. All kinds of fantastic makeup options.

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10. Maybe you got suckered into a group costume.

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11. Maybe you got stuck with a costume that you had to explain to everyone.

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12. Or maybe you waited until the last possible moment to make something.

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13. Then it's time to get all kinds of spooky.
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14. Like werewolf spooky.

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15. Harry Potter spooky.

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16. Or musically spooky.

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17. Indecisively spooky.

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18. Competitively spooky.

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19. Or just snapchat spooky.
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20. Unless, of course, you're un-spookable.

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21. Then it's time to party.

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22. It could be a personal party.

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23. Or a big intimidating party.

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24. And then, before you know it, it's over. And then it's time to move on.

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