By the Numbers: Halloween 2007 Edition
122 - Number of trick-or-treaters that came by my house last night.
7 - Number of trick-or-treaters, by my count, that came by who made no effort to wear a costume.
25 - Approximate percentage of kids wearing Spider-Man costumes, which were apparently very popular this year.
8 - Number of strangers who hollered out to me, "Only in America!!" as a result of the Don King wig I wore to work yesterday.
1 - Number of things Don King has ever said that people apparently remember. Or maybe people figure "Only in America" is better to say on its own than things like, "Rumble in the Jungle," or "Thrilla in Manila."
12-15 - Approximate number of young kids who said, "That man has funny hair," as a result of the same Don King wig.
22 - Approximate minimum age of people that have any idea who Don King is, based on reactions to the same Don King wig.
0 - Number of photos of me wearing a Don King wig you'll find on this website.
2 - Number of pumpkins I carved this year, pictured below (I couldn't manage to get a mustache or beard on that one with the face).
Comments
Becky said:
who's don king?
Becky said:
just kidding
Radioactive Jam said:
Any idea how many people saw you in the wig and assumed it was simply your hair?
aubrey said:
i had to wikipedia don king cuz i am uneducated in boxing apparently. even though my grandpa was one. that is a lot of trick or treaters. and lotsa spidermen. glad you had a nice night!
Jonathan said:
122, nice job. We only had about 30. I’m going to assume its because we didn’t have a cool Don King wig.
No Cool Story said:
Why no pictures Omar? Why do you tease us like this? WHY?
I'd have said "Only in America" also. I do remember "Rumble in the Jungle" but I'm shy you see, SHG would say that 'cause she's cool, but not me.
I only had one Spiderman come to my door last night. He hid in a corner and jumped out screaming TRICK OR TREAT!, he said he wanted to make sure I was awake.
Silandara said:
I used to date a guy who worked as Don King's wife's bodyguard. He made me frisk him for his gun on our first date. It was odd. But at least I know who Mr. King is, eh?
Omar, what kind of candy did you give out? I gave out mini Heath Bars (and other good "fun-size" chocolate bars). We mostly wandered up and down our street, though, so my two could enjoy the thrill of begging for food that I have no intention of letting them eat.
Becky said:
I had zero trick or treaters. I've prepared huge candy bowls and spookiness for the last two years, but no one showed, so this year I just left my porch light off. If no one is gonna appreciate my efforts, then I'll just take my candy and go home.
kellypea said:
How'd you know I came from RadJ? We only had 7 clusters of trick-or-treaters with a grand total of maybe 15. Sad. My my son is more than happy to inhale the remainder of the candy.
Jonathan said:
Becky - "then I'll just take my candy and go home." Weren't you already home? Just wondering ;)
Tori :) said:
I'm thoroughly impressed with your mad pumpkin carving skills. WOW.
I had like 15 Trick or Treaters. But we went to a trunk or treat at our church parking lot and there was about 150 kids there. :)
Lisa said:
I was going to count the trick or treaters, too, but stopped....yeah stopped-maybe it was forgot after 15. But in my neighborhood I thought it was amazing how many more older kids were out than younger. :( The little ones are who I want to see.
You had a lot of spiderman!
Jon said:
Are you sure you actually had a lot of spidermen, or was it just one kid that kept coming back a bunch of times? On Halloween, when candy is at stake, some kids will do anything...
Becky said:
jonathan- i'm moving home to texas in two days. the house where i currently live? definitely NOT home.
Lianne said:
My favorite was watching the high school boy walk home in his rainbow-sparkle speedo. I thought to myself, "Now, that kids has.... confidence."
Silandara said:
I'm crushed that no one is totally impressed that I dated Don King's wife's bodyguard.
cadiz12 said:
don't feel bad, becky. we only had 2 trick-or-treaters. THE WHOLE NIGHT.
i was so pissed because my dad always buys the best candy and then proceeds to eat all the leftovers. (he's kind of a sugar fiend) and this year, i can't even take it to the office and away from him.
omar, i've gotta say that even if it's one of few things he's known for, "Thrilla in Manila" is pretty genius.
I said:
Silandara, I AM totally impressed by it. And I also agree that it was a bit odd that he made you frisk him. For a gun. On the first date.
And re: the candy, I should have brought the boy to your house. We didn't give out good stuff, because the wife knew I'd eat it if she bought any. But it seems like everyone in my neighborhood had the same strategy, because nobody gave good candy. Certainly no Heath bars.