Published 22:51 IST, October 15th 2019
Community Halloween post against 'Cheap' candy goes viral
A post shared on a community page went viral which is motivated by the way candies are delivered to houses during Halloween
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A post shared on a community p went viral which is motivated by way candies are delivered to houses during Halloween. post was written by Kevin Flanagan last month giving his precious piece of vice on candy selection. His biggest concern that post highlighted is cheap candy that is consumed by children.
Increase in 'cheap' candy on Halloween
In post, Kevin Flanagan wrote, “Halloween is officially 6 weeks away, and I was hoping to catch you all before you make your candy selections”. He reflected that over last three Halloweens, he has observed an increase in amount of cheap candy in his son’s candy stock. He said that “I don’t kw if this trend is result of referendum, high water bills, or even construction, but cheap candy has somehow infiltrated our community for Halloween and it has to stop.” Flanagan gives a list of candy that should t be permissible in his neighborhood. “Dum Dums, Smarties, and Jolly Ranchers may be suitable” for or neighboring suburbs, rthlake, Villa Park and dison, to name a few - “but t here in Elmhurst,” he said.
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Concerns and problems faced by trick and treaters
Flanagan argued that re should be a standard provision that needs to be followed for andy distribution on Halloween. He asked people to purchase a standard sized candy bar, inste of a fun size. It is important that houses provide trick and treater with a standard size bar when y come to ask for candy. He goes furr mentioning elderly people who “hand out coins,” urging m to step up ir game. Flanagan believes it is a calculated loss to trick or treaters, y probably would have received more “if y h just skipped your house,” he said. post furr claims that parents should keep a check on candy distribution in suburbs. Clearly post highlights concerns and problems faced by trick and treaters. Flanagan wrote, “Once you’re marked and listed on map, you might as well turn off lights and stop celebrating Halloween!”.
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Netizens reactions to Flanagan’s post
A lot of people on Facebook shared post. Flanagan was shocked to see such a response, he said that he is kwn for writing satirical posts and comments in group, but ne have received attention - both good and b - that his Halloween posting garnered. However, some people got offended as well, receiving hateful messs on Social media.
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20:48 IST, October 15th 2019