Go Trick-or-Treating and Still Be Cool, or Phat, or Whatever

Who doesn't want free candy? Unless you're really short, you know that you won't be able to go trick-or-treating as an adult, so you might as well get as many years out of it as you can, while you're still legally a minor. If you want to go trick-or-treating and keep your reputation intact, there are some essential rules that you need to follow.

Instructions

Step 1
Don't dress up. This is the most important step. You should wear your usual clothes. The bigger and baggier, the better. The ideal outfit consists of baggie pants worn with the waist at the groin, plaid underwear, a giant hooded sweatshirt, grungy shoes, and a baseball cap.

Step 2
Go late. You don't want to take any chances of being seen out at the same time as anyone who is under the age of 15. 9:00 is usually a good time. If you're not sure whether or not it's too early, a good rule of thumb is to see if all of the front lights are off. Give people time to answer the door. It may take several repeated rings of the doorbell to get a response.

Step 3
Don't speak. When people answer the door, it's best to hold out your pillowcase, and look down at your shoes. If they insist that you say something, grunting or snickering is acceptable. Don't say thank you. It's best if you are preoccupied with your iPod or talking on the phone when they open the door, so that you can avoid this awkward scenario in the first place. Bookmark/Share this article with others: