2005-10-04 >>Wise Oracle most exalted and eminent, may honor, riches, long >>continuance, bond price increasing, common supermarket-blessings, >>and pay by the hourly joys be upon you! >> >>What would be the most appreciated item to hand out to Trick- >>or-Treaters this Halloween? At first, I thought I'd give out candy. Because, y'know, tradition. ...But then I was told that sugar isn't good for young children. So then I thought about fresh fruit and vegetables, because I hear kids aren't eating enough of those. ...I was told fresh plant things go rotten, and tend to get bruised in the candysack. I suggested something useful, then. "what about gift certificates?" ...I was told they have to ask their parents to spend them in their stead, and I was told kids don't like to be reminded they aren't adults yet. Okay, so what about something more functional then? I'm told kids, especially teenagers, need to learn more about hygene, so I could give out toiletries. If kids don't want to be reminded of being kids, I could give them adult toiletries like shaving cream, or razors. And I still believe in giving children fresh vegetables and fruit, so I'll do that too. ...Now, I'm told my court date is on December 12th. Supplicant, stick to candy, screw what people tell you. You owe the Oracle a few hundred bucks for bail money.