Halloween Strike

In a move that is bound to break the hearts of kids everywhere, Halloween 2004 is off. This year's participants are striking and are refusing to come out as per normal Halloween traditions.



A striking vampire yesterday


'We're not coming out,' said A Zombie, PR for the Halloween Union G.H.O.U.L. 'The conditions, this year are awful . It's just not safe. Have you seen the world lately? Bombings, kidnappings, reality TV shows, crap pop music, you don't need us stalking the earth this year. It's scary enough without us.'
Officials the world over are trying to bring in substitute Halloweeners, people who generally revolt most of society. On All Hallows eve however they can serve a useful role, scaring children and adults the world over. So far a few willing suitable participants have been found. These include John Kerry, David Blunkett and Crystal Palace manager Ian Dowie.
G.H.O.U.L refused to comment on the replacement Halloweeners.