'No outfits that are frightening to dogs': Concerned neighbor writes bizarre list of Halloween rules to 'avoid a repeat of last year's Halloween'

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Nov 3, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

This person has some unsolicited rules to "avoid a repeat of last year's Halloween." A Brixton Hill resident created a strange list of Halloween rules that ignited discussion on the r/nextdoor subreddit. That's because these aren't common sense rules, like ending trick or treating hours at 10PM, or requiring kids take only one piece of candy (this one is still a miserly rule though!). No, this person's rules are fully unhinged, and could only be written by someone who neither has kids nor likes them. 

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  • The code of conduct has some utterly bizarre rules, as you can read in the article below. Some of the strangest include the rule that families need to register ten full days in advance of Halloween in order to trick or treat. The poster would also like to know their “route and times" the families plan on strolling the neighborhood. Ten days before Halloween is October 21st, and half of the trick or treaters probably don't even have a costume by then, let alone a planned out route! 

    Another simply bizarre rule is the final one: “No children under 9.” This is the exact opposite of people who complain kids should stop celebrating by ages 12 or 18. Maybe you could just give candy to everyone who comes to your door, adults included, because you don't stop loving candy just because you've grown older! 

    Check out this super weird list below. Then, this dude asked his partner to pick up his elderly mother from the airport, only for his partner to be late and rather unkind. 

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    Font - 12:58 ((. < Brixton Hill With the spooky season upon us: A few people have asked me draw something up to avoid a repeat of last years Halloween. Here are a few ideas I've thought of - am welcoming feedback on this consultation
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    Rectangle - 1. Do you really need to buy decorations and toys that are single use plastic 2. No misleading signs in shops and bakeries, pubs and public buildings. "e.g. danger keep out" 3. No flashing lights or loud noises that could be challenging to a persons of additional needs
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    Organism - 4. No outfits that are frightening to dogs 5. No trick or treating on main roads, LTN 's or other special roads ONLY. 6. Any houses wishing to participate must pre-register (cannot be a house near a dog park).
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    Font - 7. Any snacks must be accompanied by an allergy sheet - it the responsibility of the "candy donor" to check for allergies from a responsible adult 8. Families wishing to trick or treat must pre- register 10 working days in advance and specify their route and times along side
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    Font - < Brixton Hill 8. Families wishing to trick or treat must pre- register 10 working days in advance and specify their route and times along side details of the fancy dress. For neighbours via this app to lodge any objections. 9. Any decorations deemed inappropriate to be removed promptly upon regular patrol 10. No children under 9 Lets make sure *everyone* has fun! Brixton Hill. Think Twice?!? Halloween Code of Conduct 1. Do you really need to buy decorations and toys that are single use p
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    Commenters had a lot of thoughts about which rules on this list were appropriate and which were just wacky

    Font - MothEatenMouse No children under 9?!? What in the hekkins..
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    Font - Teahouse_Fox. Right? Whoever posted that deserves to have a fleet of drones drop eggs and toilet paper on their front yard tonight. Then some of the drones should have speakers that broadcast "Flight of the Valkyries" while they do it.
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    Rectangle - cuboneislife Was about to scroll past, but then I saw that's my neighbourhood.
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    Font - Specific-Ease-14 Please tell me they got flamed in the comments 189 ryan_peay OP. Reply Share A bit but it seems like they have several account too and brigade their own posts with support.
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    Font - MyPoliticalAccount20 A few people have asked me to draw something up... No one asked them.
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    Font - LoveLoud319 That's exactly what I was thinking. The person came up with a list that bothered them and tried to pass it off as majority opinion. They look silly.
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    Font - giglbox06 I love the idea of someone stopping children and asking their age (god forbid they are 8) and asking for registration details
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    Font - madari256 What exactly happened on last year's Halloween for them to not only want a repeat, but to come up with a list?? 36 tonnellier Reply Share I'd warrant that this person doesn't have children, but does have a dog.
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    Font - Subirdsive What costume scares dogs? A vacuum cleaner costume? 48 whichisnot A veterinarian? 23 Reply Share Teahouse_Fox Reply Share A UPS driver uniform.
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    Font - advintaged "feedback on this consultation" Turns porch lights off..bye
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    Font - Mediocre_mediocracy. 7. Is absolutely mad! I'm not a parent but if I was and had a child with allergies I would make sure that whatever they were given was something they could eat when we had gotten home or if it's that bad maybe only take them to neighbours houses and probably give them stuff that was specific to my child's intolerances. As a non-parent if someone knocked on my door asking for sweets for their kid fine, if they then start asking me if it's gluten free, sugar free, carb
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    Font - I did trick or treat as a child with plenty of friends and never recall there being this expectation on 'candy donors'. My mum would also check the little bag when we returned to make sure it was nothing inappropriate etc. This world is going crackers.
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    Font - Sweaty-Consequence65. I suggest a game of hide and go yourself
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    Font - whereisbeezy Hang on. What are outfits that frighten dogs? Cause my dog is stupid af and is scared of everything. 6 Reply Share clutzycook My Husky barked at my kid in her frog costume this morning. It was hysterical.
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    Font - No-Worldliness3349. Oh good, Earl just volunteered for his house to be the one that gets egged this Halloween!!
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