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During the recent Halloween festivities, an unusual phenomenon was observed by a resident living off of First and Bullard, as shared on a Reddit post. The resident noticed a significant increase in the number of children trick or treating compared to the previous year, but what was particularly striking was the lack of verbal interaction from the children. The customary “trick or treat” greeting was conspicuously absent, replaced by an eerie silence. This silent approach was not limited to a few shy children but was the norm for about 90% of the trick or treaters. The resident also noted a few children trick or treating without costumes, adding to the unusual Halloween experience.
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The Reddit post sparked a lively discussion, with other users sharing their own Halloween experiences. One user expressed frustration at having spent nearly $50 on candy, only to have a mere four children come trick or treating. However, these children did follow the traditional protocol of saying “trick or treat” and “thank you.”…