As a kid trick-or-treating in 1980s’ N. Ireland, we used turnips. Carving those fuckers was an insanely dangerous and difficult thing for a child to do. They’re rock solid all the way through. Brutal. And ugly as fuck, which is at least in keeping with the spirit of things!
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Don’t worry it’s just 900 local pumpkin and turnip farmers trying to make an honest living
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Gotta be honest, pumpkins where a clear devolution.
Turnip for what?
I prefer Paddy O’Lantern
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I had heard that it was part of the Samhain celebration. They carved gourds and placed candles in them to ward off spirits during that time.
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