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How Gilmore Girls, Mean Girls and Modern Family Ruined Our Halloween


We’re only just realizing that growing up in the golden era of teen TV, high school movies and classic sitcoms has given us unrealistic expectations of Halloween

In real life, the Halloween party plan, whether for kids, teens or grownups, is usually a last-minute group chat where half the guests bail, and the rest show up with some luke-warm wine, half-hearted candy corn and maybe a broomstick. The series, which premiered in 2000 and was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, follows single mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) as she raises her daughter, Rory (Alexis Bledel), while trying to reconnect with her […] In reality, pumpkin carving involves a slippery mess, constant frustration, and usually results in a lopsided cat face with one sad, drooping eye — and many finger injuries (still, real blood adds a certain authenticity).

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