You can learn a lot from these terrifying old Miami Halloween photos
There are certain truths about Halloween in Miami. It’s always going to be too hot. It’s probably going to rain. And Lincoln Road will still be an overcrowded madhouse but never as much fun as it used to be.
Some constants, though, are positive.
1: Kids love Halloween.
2: Adults love Halloween. Maybe a little too much.
3. You can learn a lot by examining images of Halloweens past.
Here are all the things we learned from these old-timey Miami Halloween photos from our friends at Flashback Miami.
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Bobbing for apples is gross
We can’t believe people actually used to do this. Literally the most unhygienic game ever invented, and that includes naked Twister. Even if you win, all you get is … an apple.
Those plastic masks were deadly
Parents apparently didn’t like their kids much in the olden days. Evidence? Those cheap plastic Halloween masks. You couldn’t even see approaching cars or big kids who might swipe your candy. And forget oxygen. This child is crying because she wasn’t able to breathe for half an hour.
Parents were…different back then
You know ’60s parents would totally let their kids walk around the neighborhood wearing real, slimy, vision-obstructing pumpkin heads as long as the grown-ups were left in peace with their martinis and a pack of Kools.
Adults who dress up to give out candy are trying too hard
Stop acting like this holiday is about you and hand over the candy, Nosferatu.
Sometimes costumes were political
This guy dressed up like a Miami voter.
A line of little kids in Halloween costumes is terrifying
There is a serious “Children of the Corn” vibe going on here.
Gore was always popular
Didn’t know people reenacted scenes from “Game of Thrones” in the ’70s.
When it rains, make your own fun
Some things are funny in perpetuity.
Dressing up like a bunny is lame, and everybody knows it
Thanks for putting me in therapy, Mom.
When you can be Batman? Be Batman
Classics never go out of style.
This story was originally published October 11, 2018 at 5:10 AM.