We can't get this party started
I have worked at The Janesville Gazette since January 2007.
I would barely be exaggerating if I said that on a weekly basis since then, I've heard, "What are we going to do for Halloween this year?"
We have yet to actually have a Halloween party.
We've had lots of other parties both planned and unplanned. But we've never taken the costume party plunge.
I've noticed the "what are we going to do for Halloween?" question starts popping up with more and more frequency in August and September. Then as the big day gets closer, the questions dwindle.
I assume it's because in this newsroom, we've learned that whoever asks the question last gets stuck with the story. (Watch for my story about Halloween next week as an example.)
In other words, whoever pushes the Halloween party issue is going to end up cleaning his or her house, buying Halloween decorations and trying to have the coolest costume.
It might end up that we decide to have a party at the last minute. That will leave a couple dozen journalists scrambling at the last minute to scrape up cheap, easy costumes.
So, do you have any ideas? We can use all the help we can get.
Oct 25, 2008 at 6:43 a.m.
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A case of Bud light, and a bottle of Jack is what I offer a party.
Oct 25, 2008 at 5:49 a.m.
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a serial killer ((but cereal)) with a murdered box of captain crunch. one of my friends was a nudist on strike one year - just need a sign! there's the reliable toga party attendee (but you do need to wash your sheets) or ghost. OH - and the high school clothes in your closet could come in handy too.
Oct 24, 2008 at 3:35 p.m.
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Juno and Bleeker would be a GREAT costume!
Oct 24, 2008 at 11:37 a.m.
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I don't usually celebrate halloween, but my wife and I were invited to a costume party which has recently been down-graded to just a party (no costume). She's pregnant, and she found a great costume idea to go as the baker and the bun in the oven (wear a box representing the oven, etc). Or my idea was to go as Juno and Bleeker (complete with running shorts, headband, and tic-tacs). There's a couple pregnant costume ideas, although I'm guessing that won't apply to many.
Oct 24, 2008 at 11:16 a.m.
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No candy this year for me, I mean the kids. Well, there's still a week to go, right? I suppose...
Oct 24, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.
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Adam, dear, you've been talking about a Halloween party as long as I've known you. So has another person I can see if I turn a little to my right. And another if I look over my left shoulder.
:)
Oct 24, 2008 at 9:18 a.m.
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Sure, Adam, you talked about a Halloween party, but did you plan one? Noooo...
By the way, Becca, love the stock market idea!
Oct 24, 2008 at 9:12 a.m.
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I've got the most appropriate costume of 2008. Just tatter and shred your clothing, put bandages all over your face, arms and legs, put your arm in a sling and go as the stock market!!
Oct 23, 2008 at 6:35 p.m.
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You could tie some roadkill to your body and go as I-90. ;~)
Oct 23, 2008 at 5:04 p.m.
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I'd like to point out that I started talking about a Halloween party months ago....
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