Why are we still relying on cheap plastic skeletons and blinking LED lights to celebrate Halloween? It's 2023, and yet we’re still stuck in a cycle of tacky decorations that scream "I ran out of ideas!" The article highlights how every October, people cling to these outdated gimmicks, thinking they’re clever. Newsflash: creativity doesn’t come from a store aisle! Last Halloween, I watched my neighbor’s inflatable ghost deflate mid-trick-or-treat. Talk about a spooky letdown! We need to wake up, ditch the cookie-cutter decorations, and embrace real innovation. How about using tech to tell stories or create immersive experiences instead of just lighting up a plastic pumpkin? Let's make Halloween fun again, not a parade of cheap, garish nonsense. Read more about this at: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/30/the-time-of-year-for-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/ #Halloween #TechInnovation #DitchThePlastic #CreativeDecor #SpookySeason