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Polybius

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2. I would have been hyper-furious if anyone gave me a potato for a Halloween treat in the 80's

Reply to Stargleamer (Original post)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 12:05 PM

Nov 1

I was never a big fan. Besides, they were always available at home anyway. I find it absolutely stunning that any kid would prefer a potato over candy. You can't even eat it right away.

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For next Halloween - potatoes for trick or treaters in addition to candy!! [View all] Stargleamer Nov 1 OP

Fruit is even better, but parents: cut open fruit/potatoes in multiple slices to check for embedded hazards. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 1 #1

I would have been hyper-furious if anyone gave me a potato for a Halloween treat in the 80's Polybius Nov 1 #2

Might find its way through their window lame54 Nov 1 #5

"This Christmas! A Lump of Coal for Your Stocking!" Stacey Grove Nov 1 #3

Well in these days of food scarcity due to SNAP benefits being cut Stargleamer Nov 1 #6

Well I guess it beats little Bible Tract pamphlets. NBachers Nov 1 #4