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20 Halloween Pumpkin Fails

Bonnie Biess — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:23 +0000

Between your foolproof stencil of Justin Bieber‘s face and an endless supply of premium 99 cent carving tools, you probably envisioned yourself minutes away from that dreamy pop star pumpkin glowing all over your neighbors’ jealous faces. What could go wrong? Everything. One false measurement, too many slices, a couple spilled pumpkin ales and your [...]

Real Life Ron Swanson Carves Pumpkin With a Gun

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:10:02 +0000

When we carve pumpkins, we generally use a knife, but they must do things a little differently in the South. For example, Tennessee resident and YouTuber Hickok45 carves his pumpkin with a Colt 1911 handgun. Why, you may ask? Because using anything else would just be plain silly.

Pumpkin Races on the Water!! [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:34:23 +0000

Shreveport has Pumpkin Shine on Line which draws hundreds of people out to Betty Virginia Park with crazy pumpkin carvings, but in Maine, they have taken it a step up with pumpkin races across the lake. The participants find giant gourds and carve them out as much as possible. They will put a tiny seat [...]

300-Pound Pumpkin Stolen From Illinois Farm Stand

Donald Deane — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:39:15 +0000

Over the weekend, a massive 300-pound pumpkin displayed at Hammer's Farm Market in Peoria, Illinois, went missing and may have been taken by thieves. We're not sure what's more impressive -- actually growing a 300-pound pumpkin or working out the logistics to steal one.