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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 [...]

Real Life Ron Swanson Carves Pumpkin With a Gun

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:10:02 +0000

When we carve pumpkins, we generally use a knife, but they must do things a little differently in the South. For example, Tennessee resident and YouTuber Hickok45 carves his pumpkin with a Colt 1911 handgun. Why, you may ask? Because using anything else would just be plain silly.

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!

300-Pound Pumpkin Stolen From Illinois Farm Stand

Donald Deane — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:39:15 +0000

Over the weekend, a massive 300-pound pumpkin displayed at Hammer's Farm Market in Peoria, Illinois, went missing and may have been taken by thieves. We're not sure what's more impressive -- actually growing a 300-pound pumpkin or working out the logistics to steal one.

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.

Heaviest Pumpkin Ever Nets Man $15,000

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:10:07 +0000

Ron Wallace was able to grow a pumpkin to 2,009 pounds. And now the Greene, RI man is $15,500 richer for it. The gigantic gourd took top weight prize at the Topsfield Fair in Rhode Island, netting Wallace $5,500. Then he got an additional $10,000 for passing the one ton (2,000 pound) mark. On top of [...]

Watch Time-Lapse Footage of the Largest Pumpkin in Connecticut

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:05:44 +0000

Farmer Ken Desrosiers took photos of this giant pumpkin every fifteen minutes for four months — or until it reached 1,487 pounds — making it the largest pumpkin in the history of Connecticut. Watch the time lapse video below. [via BuzzFeed]

Watch Pumpkins Get Smashed in Slow Motion

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:09:19 +0000

Filmmaker Devin Graham has taken it upon himself to film some pumpkins being smashed in slow motion. 1000 frames per second, to be exact. When it comes to smashing pumpkins, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. One minute you’ve got a basket full of intricately carved jack-o-lanterns, the next it looks like [...]

Jimmy Fallon and Heidi Klum Bowl With Pumpkins for Halloween [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:22:11 +0000

Last night on ‘Late Night,’ Jimmy Fallon celebrated Halloween by engaging in round of “pumpkin bowling” with ’Project Runway’ host Heidi Klum. Because what else are you going to do with pumpkins after Halloween? It seems like an easy enough game. There were no gutters, and if you threw the pumpkin badly it could still bounce off the [...]

Google Staff Carves Giant Pumpkins For Halloween Google Doodle [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:04:52 +0000

Several Google employees recently swapped their laptops for carving knives and spent the day whittling six enormous pumpkins with the letters of the search engine’s name. The result? The Halloween Google Doodle, of course. In the timelapse video below, you’ll see the carvers cheered on by costumed co-workers and Pegman, Google’s Street View mascot. Sophia [...]

Five Great Pop Culture Pumpkins [PHOTOS]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:58:29 +0000

Carving pumpkins for <a href="http://thefw.com/category/halloween/"target_blankHalloween can be dangerous. You try to cut a simple eye hole or a mouth and you end up slashing your finger. So think of what the people who carved these pumpkins had to do. This isn't amateur hour. This is art. Here are some of the best pop culture pumpkins [...]

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

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:33:13 +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 [...]

Artist Carves Insanely Realistic Pumpkins

Dylan Schenker — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:29:28 +0000

Pumpkin carving isn’t just for Jack O’ Lanterns anymore. Food sculptor Ray Villafane makes some of the most impressive 3D pumpkin carvings we have ever seen. Who knew that pumpkins could be such a great canvas for amazing art? Check out some of our other favorite creatively carved pumpkins as well. [via Laughing Squid]

Cat in Pumpkin Costume Eating Pumpkin Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:31:31 +0000

What’s cuter than a cat named Jumbo Pillow eating pumpkin strips while dressed in a pumpkin costume? Honestly, nothing. But if you don’t believe us, feel free to take a look for yourself. With an irresistibly smushed face and an appetite that simply cannot be satisfied, Jumbo Pillow is so cute it’s almost spooky. And [...]