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The 10 Best Skeleton Dances Ever

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Videos of old-timey skeleton dances are the best way to get a little spook-ified before Halloween without accidentally soiling yourself. That is a fact -- you can ask anybody. Oh, thanks for asking. Yes, that is a fact. From PBS to Disney and beyond, here are the best skeleton dances EVER to get you into the spirit of Halloween.

Let's Bust Some Ghosts — Gangnam Style!

Mike Moody — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:49:03 +0000

We know you’re probably sick of ‘Gangnam Style’ video parodies by now. Believe us, as much as we enjoy Korean rapper Psy, we’re getting a bit bored by all of his imitators. But how about a ‘Gangnam’ inspired mashup? Some brilliant nerd has used his powers for good to bring us this wonderfully silly yet [...]

Buffalo-Area Treat-or-Treat Times, Cancellations for Halloween 2012

Jazzy T — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:19:43 +0000

In my day, you just went outside when it got dark and went trick-or-treating until the last porch light in the neighborhood went off. But in today’s day and age, communities set a specific time frame for the kiddies to collect their treats. Check out what time you and yours can get started tonight and which WNY [...]

10 Costumed Mugshots for Halloween

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:41:09 +0000

When we get older, Halloween becomes less about accumulating candy and more about letting off some steam and having a good time. However, the mixture of alcohol and costumes are too much for some adult Halloween revelers to handle and their celebrations run them afoul of the law. This can lead to some pretty hilarious mugshots and we’ve [...]

10 Spooky Celebrity Ghost Sightings

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:15:25 +0000

It’s always sad when a celebrity passes away, but sometimes these strong-willed, vibrant personalities live on long after they have shuffled off this mortal coil. Here are 10 famous folks reportedly still hanging around even though they were “no longer with us.” Elvis Presley The King of rock n’ roll is one busy spirit! Presley [...]

The Science Behind a Zombie Apocalypse

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:05:53 +0000

If you’re one of the many who are eagerly anticipating a zombie apocalypse, or even just a big fan of ‘The Walking Dead,’ this video explains how zombies could potentially be created and how accurate most of the fictional zombies are. First of all, it’s scientifically impossible for anyone to come back from the dead [...]

Can You Actually Be Scared … to Death?

Mike Adams — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:45:18 +0000

The next time you think it would be funny to scare the living daylights out of someone, you might want to consider this: medical experts say that an intense fright can severely stun the heart, enough even to kill a perfectly healthy human being.

The Best Costumes From 'HallowMeme 2012′

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:02:57 +0000

Last week, Brooklyn's 'Hallowmeme' party got the costumed fun started early this year. The fourth annual event, put on by the folks at Forced Meme Productions, gives people the chance to dress up like their favorite internet sensations. There were lots of McKayla Maroneys and Psys, but people also repped some less-popular memes as well. Skull Trumpet and High Expectations Asian Father both made appearances, and of course there was a 'Gangnam Style' dance-off and plenty of Honey Boo Boos. Here is all that, plus our personal faves.

Guy Terrorizes Drive-Thru Window Workers Dressed as Zombie

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:30:04 +0000

We’re just as sick of zombies as almost everyone else, but this video is kind of humorous. Uploaded on YouTube just in time for Halloween — by EdBassMaster — Ed visited various fast food restaurants dressed as the undead, demanding chicken nuggets. Who knew zombies ate flesh AND fake chicken? The prank garnered an assorted level of [...]

11 Hilarious Halloween Memes

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:33:45 +0000

Aah! Halloween! Halloweenhalloweenhalloween! Just because it's our favorite holiday doesn't mean we can't have a little laugh at its expense. Or our own. Wait who's laughing at whom? What's going on? We ate too much candy corn and now everything is confusing. Happy Halloween, here are some memes!

9 Unique Horror Movies To Watch on Halloween That You've Probably Never Seen

Jason Epstein — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:01:30 +0000

It’s October and you know what that means: hot cider, pumpkin beer, candy corn and of course, Halloween. In the spirit of the holiday here are some creepy and intriguing horror movies perfect for the Halloween season. REC REC is relentless. The way this single-camera, found-footage zombie opus tears back and forth from one disaster [...]

Buffalonians Celebrate Halloween at Galleria of Treats [PICTURES]

Angela Stefano — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:50:00 +0000

A day off for most Buffalo schoolchildren due to Hurricane Sandy couldn’t have come at a better time. With most local schools closed today (October 30), those looking for a way to fill the day found the perfect activity: indoor trick-or-treating at Galleria of Treats at the Walden Galleria. Jack FM set up our traveling photo booth [...]

Just How Extreme Are the Haunted Houses This Halloween?

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:32:38 +0000

If you’re thinking of celebrating Halloween by going to a haunted house attraction, you also might want to schedule an appointment with a psychologist the following morning. The Wall Street Journal took a behind the scenes tour of several haunted attractions that have been dubbed as the scariest in the country. They don’t just feature [...]

10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:05:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

Magician Literally Loses Head for Halloween

Donald Deane — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0000

Not content with typical card tricks or a rabbit in a hat, magician Rich Ferguson puts a spooky Halloween spin on his act by literally losing his head in front of freaked-out spectators. How in the world does he do it? As Ferguson approaches people on the street in San Luis Obispo, CA, he sneezes [...]

Election Winner Predicted Accurately in Two Separate, and Highly Unscientific, Polls — So it Must Be Right

Joe Russo — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:40:16 +0000

Forget the pundits, forget Ohio — Jack FM has predicted the winner for this year’s election using two unscientific polls that have accurately predicted past elections (making it scientific in our book). First there is the Halloween Mask poll that has correctly predicted the last four presidents. President Obama is on his way to a landslide victory [...]

What to Say to Trick-or-Treaters Without a Costume

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:30:56 +0000

Pretty clearly, the best part of Halloween is that you dress up in a fun costume and walk around acquiring delicious candy. Who doesn't love that? We're really excited to see all the trick-or-treaters in their best outfits this year. We've got our bags of candy ready, and we're giving away prizes for the best costumes we see.

However, we cannot abide a certain type of trick-or-treater. You know the kind. The lazy one who doesn't wear a costume. This trick-or-treater is terrible, and he thinks he's still entitled to some of our sweet chocolate treats? Ha! Well, we're not going to take it this year. Here are 10 things to say to trick-or-treaters without a costume.

18 Spooky Vintage Halloween Cards

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:15:18 +0000

Apparently people haven't always celebrated Halloween the way that we do today, which is weird, because we sort of assumed "Sexy Referee Costume" was one of those timeless classics that had been around since the days of ancient Rome. It turns out people used to actually be kind of charming and thoughtful, instead of just smearing their bodies with glitter and pointedly refusing to drink anything less than 100 proof. Here's an example.

Hurricane Sandy Could Make This the Year Without a Halloween — But Not at the Galleria of Treats

Joe Russo — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:11:03 +0000

Thankfully, Western New York won't feel the full effects of Hurricane Sandy, but with wind gusts of at least 30 mph, there's a pretty good chance a lot of Halloween Jack-tivities around Western New York may be postponed until the storm passes. Officials are most concerned about loss of power and possible flooding. The worst stuff arrives tonight (October 29), but according to the Weather Channel hourly forecast, the wind will die down considerably by tomorrow evening.

Should We Cancel Halloween Because of Hurricane Sandy? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:59 +0000

As Sandy begins her move toward Western New York, many activities will be affected. As fate would have it, Halloween will fall in the middle of her madness. So the question is, should we cancel or move Halloween? If it was Christmas, would we even be asking this question? We’ve had some severe storms in [...]