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Awesome 'Mario Kart' Costume Rules Halloween

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:14:43 +0000

Now this is the kind of Halloween story we love. TheFW reader Kevin Fritz saw our post on inspirational wheelchair costumes and was, in fact, inspired. He made this awesome costume of Yoshi from 'Mario Kart.'

The Best 2012 Celebrity Halloween Costumes

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:42:42 +0000

Maybe it's the $2,000 wig, maybe it's that we wound up using some really old makeup we found under the sink (thanks, Sandy), but something makes celebrity Halloween costumes seem more glamorous than ours. Here are just a few of our favorites from this year. And yes, that is Ellen DeGeneres dressed up as Sofia Vergara. And Miley Cyrus as Nicki Minaj. Apparently this year famous people decided that the scariest thing is themselves.

Pink Shares Childhood Halloween Photos

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:32:00 +0000

Pink didn't celebrate Halloween like everyone else would, by sharing new photos of herself, hubby Carey Hart or daughter Willow Sage while they celebrate this year's holiday. Instead, the singer strolled down spooky memory lane, sharing photos of herself as a young tot in various Halloween costumes, ranging from a clown to a piece of sugarfull (as opposed to sugarfree) gum and (what she thinks is) her interpretation of Madonna.

'A Christmas Story' Inspires Awesome One-Legged Halloween Costume

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:09:53 +0000

Josh Sundquist wears a lot of hats. He’s aÂ motivationalÂ speaker, a best-selling author, a vlogger, former member of theÂ paralympicÂ ski team and US amputee soccer team and the founder of a social networking website for persons with amputations. He’s also a cancerÂ survivor, and it was that disease which took his leg at age 10. But in the [...]

Get Creeped Out By Zombie Pumpkins

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:47:54 +0000

Happy Halloween all you Halloweeners! Aside from the whole boatloads of candy thing, there are two awesome things we're excited about today: it's socially acceptable to dress up like a disgustingly gruesome zombie in public, and we get to nerd out over jack-o-lanterns. Could it get much better?! Surprisingly, yes.

Baby in 'Alien' Power Loader Costume Wins Halloween

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:09:50 +0000

Giving up hyperbole was a New Year’s resolution of ours, so you can be confident we mean it when we say this is quite possibly the greatest baby costume ever. The little lady is dressed up like ‘Aliens’-era Ripley — operating a power loader! Her dad carefully constructed the costume to be baby safe, then [...]

The Ten Worst Halloween Treats For Your Child's Teeth

Steph — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:43:24 +0000

I don’t mean to be a killjoy but…it’s no secret that Halloween and all the treats that come with it aren’t the best thing that could happen to the health of your child’s teeth! Hit read more to find a list of the ten worst treats that you might find in your child’s trick or [...]

The True Story of a Haunted House in Mid-Michigan

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:54:19 +0000

All my life, I have hated haunted houses. Reason being, I grew up in one. Say what you will about ghosts or spirits being real, but if you had experienced what our family did in that old house, you’d be a little skittish too. In the small town of Durand, we lived in a house [...]

Before Trick-Or-Treating, Check For Registered Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood

George McIntyre — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:10:41 +0000

Halloween is supposed to be a little scary, (Find your community's designated trick-or-treat hours here) but before the kids head out, it might be a good idea to check the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (MPSOR) website to see if your neighborhood presents any hidden dangers.

Here Are Several Of The Best Skeleton Dances To Get You In The Mood For Halloween [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

I always thought cartoon skeleton dances were very scary when I was a kid. I don't get quite as scared as a adult. However, they do give me that true feeling of Halloween. How about you?

10 Costumed Mugshots for Halloween

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:41:09 +0000

When we get older, Halloween becomes less about accumulating candy and more about letting off some steam and having a good time. However, the mixture ofÂ alcohol and costumes are too much for some adult Halloween revelers to handle and their celebrations run them afoul of the law. This can lead to some prettyÂ hilariousÂ mugshots and we’ve [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Halloween

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:41 +0000

Shakespeare described the "witching hour" as a time "when churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out." Spooky! Equally esteemed author Washington Irving described Halloween night in his classic 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' as a setting full of "fearful shapes and shadows...amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night." Kids all across the country describe it as the night when the entire world gives them all the candy they can eat until they either pass out or develop early on-set diabetes.

Zombie Pranks Fast Food Drive-Thrus

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:32:53 +0000

In the spirit of Halloween, here is a video of a man in zombie make-up driving through various fast-food restaurant drive-thrus and demanding chicken nuggets. Maybe our favorite reaction comes from the lady who silently closes the window and locks it. They’re all pretty good though. We just hope the guy didn’t actually eat that [...]

Zombie Scares the Nuggets Out of Fast-Food Employees [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:01:37 +0000

If you work in the fast-food industry, this just goes with the territory, right?

These Ghoulish Seniors Prove That You're Never To Old To Do The 'Monster Mash' [Video]

Steph — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:05:07 +0000

This super cute video has gone viral just in time for Halloween, and proves that retirement homes are a lot more fun than they used to be! Watch ghoulish seniors led by a mad scientist offer up frighteningly good rendition of the ‘Monster Mash’ after the jump. The guys and ghouls from Greenspring retirement [...]

How Elvira Still Makes Big Money Every Halloween

Steph — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:00:47 +0000

Her name is Cassandra Peterson, and her first job in show business was as a show girl in Las Vegas. Not long after her start there she headed to Los Angeles and Elvira was born. See how she has made Halloween her own and how she still makes millions from this one day a year.

Watch This Guy Sneeze His Head Off – Literally! [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:20:11 +0000

Don't lose your head, watching this guy lose his head!

St. Clair Shores Woman Insults Neighbors With Her Choice Of Halloween Decorations [Video]

Steph — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:00:55 +0000

Sometimes mere words just aren’t enough! A woman who lives in St. Clair Shores is making quite a statement with her choice of Halloween decorations, and the neighbors are hearing her loud and clear. Details and video after the jump. DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG Do you have people in your [...]

Galaxy's Cutest Dog Wears 'Star Wars' Cone

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:41:17 +0000

Dressing up our furry friends means they're usually subject to embarrassment among other pups. However, we think it's the small price they pay for being so darn adorable. That being said, we've already made our Star-Wars-meets-puppies obsession pretty clear, what with the discovery of Ewok dogs and Princess Leia pugs. Could the fantasy flick and canine combo get any cuter?! Luckily for us, yes.

10 Spooky Celebrity Ghost Sightings

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:15:25 +0000

It’s always sad when a celebrity passes away, but sometimes these strong-willed, vibrant personalities live on long after they have shuffled off this mortal coil. Here are 10 famous folks reportedly still hanging around even though they were “no longer with us.” Elvis Presley The King of rock n’ roll is one busy spirit! Presley [...]