Homeowner's 'rude' note to ward off trick-or-treaters goes viral: ‘This is Australia not America’
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Do you take part in this popular American holiday? (Yes, yes, it did originate in Europe but we can’t help but think of the commercialised fan-fare of American Halloween during this time of the year.) If so, are you giving out lollies? Or are you one of the unlucky ones who has been pranked or ‘tricked’? On October 31st of every year, children knock on doors to obtain sweets.
While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.
And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.
In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.
An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.
The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.
The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.
Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.
Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’
A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’
However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.
They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.
Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’
Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
And there you have it, folks! What did you think about this story? Do you like to celebrate Halloween or do you prefer a quiet night during this day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
While Halloween might be a fun time for kids, it seems like not everyone feels the same way since this isn’t a widely celebrated occasion Down Under.
And we can understand why, sometimes, Halloween turns into a nightmare for Aussie homeowners.
In the lead-up to Halloween, many houses will be adorned with spooky decorations to get a feel of the holiday spirit. But one Aussie homeowner has taken a much different approach. They came under fire for displaying a ‘rude and inappropriate’ sign on their front door before Halloween festivities could even take place.
An image posted on Reddit, a popular social media site, shows a sign taped to a front door that reads: 'This is Australia, not America. F**k off with your Halloween sh*t.' Yep, that’s pretty harsh stuff! There is a tad more to the note but we’ll let you piece that part together yourself.
The ‘rude’ note in question. Credit: Reddit
The post quickly went viral, garnering over 70,000 reactions from other Reddit users – most of whom had strong opinions on the sign and whether Halloween should be celebrated in Australia.
The top comment read: ‘I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels like this.’ While someone else said that the note was a little extreme, they understood the sentiment.
Another user commented, ‘One of the very rare times of the year I appreciate living in an apartment.’ The same person even mentioned that they liked how the kids can’t get inside the building to knock on their door.
Meanwhile, other users were more accepting of the trick-or-treaters. Someone said: ‘While I don’t support Halloween becoming a part of Australian culture, there is no need to be so rude about it.’
A second person agreed and said, ‘Language aside, there is nothing wrong with that note. Keep the kids away from me!’
However, many Aussies were upset to read such a harsh reaction to a seemingly harmless occasion. ‘I find this cruel,’ someone said. The same person detailed that, while they are Australian, Halloween gives kids enjoyment and lets them play outside and have fun.
They also detailed that their town does an annual Halloween festival with rides, a live band, and market stalls.
Halloween is originally a Celtic festival. Credit: Yaroslav Shuraev in Pexels
Another user said that they felt ‘torn’. On one hand, they laughed at the sign as an ‘adult scrolling through Reddit’. They continued, ‘The world is pretty doom and gloom, and I think it’s kind of nice if they still have some kiddie fantasy escape hatch…Even if it’s just putting green slime on their hair for an evening.’
Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31. In the traditional Celtic festival of Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits.
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