What do you think rich people give trick-or-treaters on Halloween? Their old iPhones? High quality Belgian pralines? Fancy bakery-grade pastries? Or, the dream of every single kid knocking on doors on Halloween, king size candy bars? Oh, it’s almost too much to even consider this!
Trick-or-treating in rich people neighborhoods is almost legendary. Shows even have Halloween episodes dedicated to this. So, no wonder many children are wanting to try their luck doing this themselves. But how do "rich" people feel about this?
You might think, hey, Halloween is all about sharing and scaring so if both of those things are being done, it’s all fine. However, that is not always the case.
The man in this story feels a little off about all sorts of kids invading his neighborhood. Is that a fair judgement? Or is it a bit of a jerk thing to say? See how people reacted to his rant on the Am I the [Jerk] subreddit.
We all dream of getting a full-sized candy bar on Halloween. But how far would you go to get one?
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The man in this story thinks that some parents are going a bit too far. That's both in a literal and metaphorical sense
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This might not be an uncommon complaint
The author is not the first person to complain about trick-or-treaters “invading” rich neighborhoods. Back in 2014, a Dear Prudence letter with a similar sentiment caused so much outrage, it went viral. In it, a woman that lives on a “modest” street in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the US complained about kids from “less fortunate areas” coming in to trick-or-treat there. She felt it was “inappropriate.”
Prudence’s answer was quite on point and applauded by many who wrote countless opinion pieces about the matter later on. “Your whine makes me kind of wish that people from the actual poor side of town come this year not with scary costumes but with real pitchforks,” the response read. “Stop being callous and miserly and go to Costco, you cheapskate, and get enough candy to fill the bags of the kids who come one day a year to marvel at how the 1 percent live.”
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Majority of people, though, are more than excited about giving out candy to all
While one shouldn’t expect that going to a rich neighborhood will result in a bucket of full-sized candy bars, know that not everyone is as grumpy and cheap as the author of this story. Many recall their experiences of living in well-off neighborhoods and getting excited about a chance to mingle in such big crowds.
“I loved it!” shared Lisa Schmeister, a professional who used to live in a “nice” neighborhood, when talking to Romper, “There are few things as purely joyful than sitting on the front lawn with a cocktail, a spooky playlist on repeat in the background, dropping a handful of Snickers bars in a little kid's bag and asking the parents if they want some candy, too.”
Houston-based Monica Gri agrees: “It’s so much fun to see the kids’ eyes light up at the bowls of candy, and to see all walks of life come together for one night of safe, innocent fun. Due to my experience growing up, Halloween has always been one of my favorite days of the year.”
So, if you’re feeling generous and you can afford to splurge, get a few extra bags of candy this Halloween. Better yet, get some full-sized bars. You will definitely make someone’s night a tad more magical.
Image credits: Charles Parker (not the actual photo)
A lot of people were upset by this post and gave the author a one-way ticket straight to Jerk-town
There were some, however, who also saw the author's point of view
Reflecting on the customs of Halloween, one can't help but notice the striking differences in how trick-or-treating is experienced across various communities. An interesting perspective arises when considering the fairness of distributing candy, especially in affluent neighborhoods where children may hope for a more generous haul.
This issue is particularly poignant when comparing it to the frustration expressed by people witnessing extreme behaviors like the emptying of entire candy buckets, which raises questions about etiquette and generosity during this festive night.
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