Episode 62

Morning 6-Pack - Top 6 Reasons Some People Are Halloween Haters! đŸ„Ž

Published on: 8th October, 2025

Morning 6-Pack - Top 6 Reasons Some People Hate Halloween! đŸŽƒđŸ‘» Buckle up, folks, ‘cause we’re diving into the spooktacular world of Halloween with a twist! While most of us are all about the free candy and costume shenanigans, it turns out some folks just can’t get into the spooky spirit. We’re breaking down a hilarious survey that reveals the states with the most Halloween lovers—shoutout to Delaware and North Dakota for reppin’ the fang-tastic vibes! But wait, there’s a Grinch in the mix—Arizona takes home the crown for the least Halloween-loving state. So, why do some people dread the spooky season? We've got the top six gut-busting reasons that’ll make you chuckle, from candy corn hate to pumpkin prejudice. Grab your favorite treats and tune in for laughs galore! đŸŹđŸ€Ł

Get ready to dive into the spooktacular world of Halloween vibes, folks! We kick things off with a juicy survey that spills the beans on which states are totally obsessed with Halloween. Can you believe Delaware, Idaho, and North Dakota are the reigning champs of hauntingly good fun? They scored a killer 4.2 out of 5! Meanwhile, our pals in Alabama, California, Iowa, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wyoming are riding the Halloween wave just a smidge behind. Who knew the nation could unite over free candy and sugar-fueled chaos? But wait, there's a Halloween Grinch lurking in the shadows—Arizona, with its scorching temps, is the least festive state. Seriously, who wants to trick-or-treat when it’s still hotter than a jalapeño out there? We also dish out some candy stats that’ll make your sweet tooth dance—Americans are buying an average of 4.5 bags of candy this season! Spoiler alert: chocolate reigns supreme. And don’t forget our top six reasons some folks just can’t get into Halloween, from the infamous candy corn hate to the sad fate of Bed, Bath and Beyond. So grab your pumpkin spice latte and join us for a laugh-filled morning—because Halloween is all about the giggles, baby!

Takeaways:

  • Delaware, Idaho, and North Dakota are the ultimate Halloween fanatics—who knew?
  • Turns out, Arizona's not a fan of Halloween—maybe it's too hot for costumes!
  • The average American buys 4.5 bags of candy for Halloween—candy corn, anyone?
  • The top reason people hate Halloween? Candy corn—it's not just a treat, it's a trick!
  • Some folks think giving out candy is socialism—guess they prefer to keep it all!
  • Pumpkins are just watermelons in disguise—spray tan not included!
Transcript
Speaker A:

Good morning.

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It's Haystack.

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And there is a new survey out.

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As we, as we start to get closer and closer to Halloween, there's a new survey out taking a look at which states enjoy Halloween the most and the least.

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And so you know, it's, it's hard to tell if your neighbors are huge Labor Day fans unless you know they're having a really loud barbecue or summer pool party or whatever.

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But Halloween's a little more obvious.

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And there's a new survey looking at which states enjoy Halloween the most.

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They asked everyone to rate it on a scale of 1 to 5 and then compared the responses across all 50 states.

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And in the end, the biggest Halloween fanatics are in Delaware, Idaho and North Dakota.

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And coming in Those all scored 4.2 out of 5.

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So people love Halloween and just a tiny half a point or 10th of a point below that.

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Quite a few states basically almost tied for the same Alabama, California, Iowa, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode island and Wyoming.

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I love that Alabama, California and Wyoming can all be.

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And Oregon can all be mentioned in the same thing.

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If there's one thing that can unite this country, it's our love of free candy and tooth decay and an excuse to dress up the states with the least Halloween spirit.

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Well, not states plural.

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There's one that stands out as the most anti Halloween.

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If it was Christmas, I'd say grouchy.

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What is it in Halloween anyway?

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Arizona is the one that hates or I should say likes Halloween least.

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Maybe that's because it's still 90 degrees there when they're trick or treating.

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I don't know.

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I don't know.

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And if you're getting ready for that first bag of Halloween candy or your fifth, the average number of bags of candy that an American will buy this season is four and a half.

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And when they broke down the popular popularity of candy not by individual candies, but by type of candy, the most popular is of course chocolatey.

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The second most popular category is something chewy.

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And the third most popular category or type of candy is something that is fruity.

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Now I get Arizona's a little concerned about the heat, but I don't understand how in the hell most people can dislike what is the most amazing night of the year.

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Until I really try to think about reasons people might not like Halloween.

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Well, gather round folks.

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It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.

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Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.

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Here comes the fun.

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It's the morning six pack.

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This is the top six reasons that Some people Hate Halloween.

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The top six reasons that some people hate Halloween coming in at number six.

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Well, duh, Candy corn.

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Let's see here.

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Number five, a pumpkin is just a watermelon with a spray tan.

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Number four, if they want to see a bunch of cobwebs, they just look at their junk.

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Number three, giving out candy is socialism, and this ain't China, Chief.

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Number two, as huge fans of Bed, Bath and beyond, seeing that spirit Halloween store there instead is really, really depressing.

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And the number one reason that some people hate Halloween.

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Halloween promotes tooth decay.

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And that's the job of Met.

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