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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 [...]

10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:05:06 +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!

See the 1,775-Pound World Championship Pumpkin

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:52:38 +0000

There are tons of things we love about America. Our grand ole’ country cranks out hysterical, nightmare-inducing shows about mini pageant queens and we throw Big Bird into the political scene, for example. But our recent discovery tops them all-- ladies and gentlemen, we live in the presence of the most recent world champion pumpkin grower.

Carl's Pampered Pumpkins

Carl Coffey — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:15:08 +0000

Here's another Beauty from the Carl Coffey Patch.

World's Largest Pumpkin Turned Into World's Largest Pumpkin Zombie Carving [PHOTO]

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:20:13 +0000

A 1,818.5 pound pumpkin that currently holds the world record for the largest pumpkin is being carved into a macabre spectacle of flesh-hungry zombies. Artist Ray Villafane, who specializes in creative pumpkin carving, is behind the gruesome sculpture that he carved as part of the New York Botanical Garden’s “Haunted Pumpkin Garden.” The record breaking [...]

1,600-Pound Giant Pumpkin Takes Top Prize at New England Contest [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:39 +0000

At this year’s New England Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off in Rhode Island, a boulder-sized monster pumpkin weighing in at more than 1,600 pounds took the top prize. Gourd almighty! While gargantuan, the pumpkin missed setting the world record by only 150 pounds. Still, can you imagine all the pies it would make? [MSNBC] Read Original: 1,600-Pound Giant [...]