# Ways to confuse trick-or-treaters

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [October 5, 2001, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-confuse-trick-or-treaters/85664 "2001-10-05T20:38:20Z")\
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Let’s see…

You could greet them at the door with a clip board and “do survey.”

Note outloud costume, then ask age (after each saying, “Hmmmm” and nodding). Then start with a logical question like “3 Musketeers, Snickers or Reese’s Cup?” and wait for an answer.

Then ask stuff like (waiting for an answer and checking on the clipboard):  
Caramel Apple, Chocolate-covered Banana or Grilled Onions?  
Ketchup, Mustard or Pickle?  
Coffee, Tea or Me?  
etc.

Then, drop a candy in the bag and check something else off on the board.

Not very evil…I know, but I didn’t sleep well–gimme a break.

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