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Get Creeped Out By Zombie Pumpkins

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:54 +0000

Happy Halloween all you Halloweeners! Aside from the whole boatloads of candy thing, there are two awesome things we're excited about today: it's socially acceptable to dress up like a disgustingly gruesome zombie in public, and we get to nerd out over jack-o-lanterns. Could it get much better?! Surprisingly, yes.

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 [...]

10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:30:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

Have You Ever Carved A Jack-o-lantern?

Lucky Larry — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:03:08 +0000

The topic of carving a pumpkin came up the other day in the office and I was surprised by how many of my co-workers had never carved a jack-o-lantern. I then took my little survey on the road with me to the Mix VIP Lunch at Julian’s Asian Restaurant and Lounge and discovered the five [...]

Heaviest Pumpkin Ever Nets Man $15,000

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:10:07 +0000

Ron Wallace was able to grow a pumpkin to 2,009 pounds. And now the Greene, RI man is $15,500 richer for it. The gigantic gourd took top weight prize at the Topsfield Fair in Rhode Island, netting Wallace $5,500. Then he got an additional $10,000 for passing the one ton (2,000 pound) mark. On top of [...]

Jimmy Fallon and Heidi Klum Bowl With Pumpkins for Halloween [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:00:11 +0000

Last night on ‘Late Night,’ Jimmy Fallon celebrated Halloween by engaging in round of “pumpkin bowling” with ’Project Runway’ host Heidi Klum. Because what else are you going to do with pumpkins after Halloween? It seems like an easy enough game. There were no gutters, and if you threw the pumpkin badly it could still bounce off the [...]

Show Us Your Pumpkin Winners

Lucky Larry — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:03:50 +0000

For the last week Mix 93-1 has been asking for you to submit pics of your carved pumpkin to be qualified to win a family 4 pack of tickets to Six Flags Over Texas Holiday In The Park along with $50 in gas too! From a random drawing from all the entries we would like to congratulate the following winners:

Matthew Wallace of Flint
Heath Bickerstaff

See all of the entries after the jump.

No Candles In Your Pumpkins

Lisa Thomas — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:26 +0000

Ok, I would have stuck a big fat candle in my pumpkin and never thought twice about it! Good reminder about what NOT to do this Halloween. Darned drought is spoiling all of our fun! I do like the suggestion of using some LED lights. I am going to try that. Oh, and note to self, buying a pumpkin in