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20 Halloween Pumpkin Fails

Bonnie Biess — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:23 +0000

Between your foolproof stencil of Justin Bieber‘s face and an endless supply of premium 99 cent carving tools, you probably envisioned yourself minutes away from that dreamy pop star pumpkin glowing all over your neighbors’ jealous faces. What could go wrong? Everything. One false measurement, too many slices, a couple spilled pumpkin ales and your [...]

Real Life Ron Swanson Carves Pumpkin With a Gun

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:10:02 +0000

When we carve pumpkins, we generally use a knife, but they must do things a little differently in the South. For example, Tennessee resident and YouTuber Hickok45 carves his pumpkin with a Colt 1911 handgun. Why, you may ask? Because using anything else would just be plain silly.

10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:05:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

See the 1,775-Pound World Championship Pumpkin

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:52:38 +0000

There are tons of things we love about America. Our grand ole’ country cranks out hysterical, nightmare-inducing shows about mini pageant queens and we throw Big Bird into the political scene, for example. But our recent discovery tops them all-- ladies and gentlemen, we live in the presence of the most recent world champion pumpkin grower.

Heaviest Pumpkin Ever Nets Man $15,000

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:10:07 +0000

Ron Wallace was able to grow a pumpkin to 2,009 pounds. And now the Greene, RI man is $15,500 richer for it. The gigantic gourd took top weight prize at the Topsfield Fair in Rhode Island, netting Wallace $5,500. Then he got an additional $10,000 for passing the one ton (2,000 pound) mark. On top of [...]

Jimmy Fallon and Heidi Klum Bowl With Pumpkins for Halloween [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:22:11 +0000

Last night on ‘Late Night,’ Jimmy Fallon celebrated Halloween by engaging in round of “pumpkin bowling” with ’Project Runway’ host Heidi Klum. Because what else are you going to do with pumpkins after Halloween? It seems like an easy enough game. There were no gutters, and if you threw the pumpkin badly it could still bounce off the [...]

Gourds Gone Wild! 10 Awesomely Artistic Jack O' Lantern Carvings [PICTURES]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:30:53 +0000

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Hurricane Irene flooded dozens of pumpkin patches this year, leading to what many say will be an unprecedented shortage — and price increase — for those wanting to carve traditional Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns.

That said, even a hurricane won’t stop the super-creative types who work their magic to create stylish artwork on pumpkins every year.

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