Happy Halloween from the Galactic Empire
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Remember when every Jack O’ Lantern on the block had triangle eyes, a matching nose, a big smile and 4 square teeth? And your costume cost ten bucks, came in a box, and consisted of a vinyl apron that simulated both the legs and uniform of your favorite heroes? And we were ok with the fact that our Aquaman mask looked exactly like our buddy’s Superman mask (but with blond painted-on hair rather than brown), as well as our neighbor’s Wonder Woman mask (same mold, add lipstick, tiara and long hair).
I guess you measure societal progress by the level of realism in holiday accoutrements, so who am I to complain? In fact, I’m doing a great job going with the flow, as evidenced by this year’s eBay bill (Don't tell me you bought your kid’s costume off the rack -- what kind of parent are you?). And I’m not doing too badly in the Jack O’Lantern department either.
These ain’t stenciled. These are old-school freehand beauties with a contemporary commercial flair. And because our street gets absolutely zero Halloween traffic, I wanted to share them with you, my Internet neighborhood. Please make the newly pinched nerve in my wrist worth it by complimenting me on the fruits of my artistic toil.
I bet George Lucas gets some sort of royalty from these too…
And my son? Here’s his:
Reader Comments (8)
HA!! I see the practicing paid off! You've even delved into the world of different color pumpkins. Uh, that's a fine um, fondue pot pumpkin. Fine, applause - Love the stormtroopers!!
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[YourBrother] Hey it DOES look like a fondue pot! I thought he was being demented. I guess he was just being Swiss.
He'll grow out of it. I'm sure.
Now all you need is one of those record setting 200 lb. puumpkins...Death Star anyone? Happy Halloween!
Hahaha! I love his pumpkin. It's like the victim of Hellraiser. lol
I loved the plastic mask Halloween costumes when I was a kid. I think I was C3PO at least 3 times. (yes, I know that does show my age)
So who's Han and who's Luke? ;)
my husband, in the process at this moment (a little late, no?)of carving our pumpkin...cracked up at your sons. he said, that would just be so much easier and yet, appropriate for halloween! thanks for sharing! have a happy halloween.
Great pumpkins BD and nice new look to your site!
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[BusyDad] Thanks my man! You are on record as the first to compliment the new look of the site. Means a lot.
Wow!
I love the stormtroopers!
Nah, nothin' to worry about. In fact, my son saw your son's pumpkin and said, "What? What's bad about that?" Then, after looking at it a little longer, "It sort of looks like a chicken. Well, a dead chicken...or maybe it could be a starship..."
Anyway...I'm amazed that you carved them without any pattern!
Nicely done!!
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[BusyDad] Thanks! I had tons of fun doing them. A dead chicken. Hmmm Very interesting. I also like my sister's interpretation of a fondue pot.
Hey, those are really creative. I haven't done pumpkins in years; they usually end up plastered on the street or thrown at people's cars. :(
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[BusyDad] That would probably happen to mine... if I got Halloween traffic. No one trick or treats anymore around here.