What's This? Holiday Hypocrisy?

Opinion
Written By Robyn Paxman

Every October 1st, my roommate places a black-and-white wreath on the front door to celebrate the spooky Halloween spirit. But there is a problem: the wreath is adorned in Jack Skellington lights and is clearly a THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS themed wreath. Why is it up in October!?

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Right after the introduction song “This Is Halloween” (that I will concede is a Halloween anthem), we learn that the citizens are celebrating the end of a very successful Halloween night. It is now November 1st. So Halloween is OVER!!! Sure, the main character is the “Pumpkin King” and it takes place in Halloweentown. But that does not negate the fact that the movie is about the discovery of Christmastown and Jack’s ill-advised plot to be Santa.

While I agree that THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS can be enjoyed anytime between fall and early winter, I really have to point out the hypocrisy of my roommate getting mad about Christmas music playing too early. If I have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving for Christmas music you should have to wait too.

Robyn Paxman

Voted "Most Likely to Drop Out of School to Join a Rennasaince Festival," Robyn is a graduate of the University of North Texas class of 2016 where she got a degree in Radio, Television, and Film. Robyn then moved back to Austin since she is a rare, true Austin native. Since then, she has become Podcast Director for FanboyTV. One of her podcast hosts, Thanh Thanh, is also her co-pilot in her PACIFIC RIM Fanfiction. Robyn had the great privilege of having STAR TREK forced down her throat as a child. If you talk to her, you may have the great privilege of having Wrestling or One Direction forced on you as well.

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