One of the best things about Halloween is seeing how dedicated some people are to having the most elaborate displays in their neighborhood. The lengths some people are willing to go to — including spending hundreds of dollars on 8-foot-tall talking jack-o’-lanterns — are impressive and show an astonishing level of commitment to the bit.


Some people, however, may only realize after the fact that these decorations don’t power themselves. One Twitter user shared two photos of an incredibly oversized inflatable black cat on display in front of someone’s home accompanied by a QR code and a simple message: “Help with our power bill?”



Grant, who posted the photos, added his own caption: “Don’t buy whiskey if you can’t afford the ice.” Fair enough. Commenters were similarly unimpressed, with one writing, “I’d help out by unplugging the inflatable,” while another added, “I’m sorry, but if you live in a brownstone don’t ask me to help pay your bills!”


Another person pondered, “Why is begging for money with cashapps so normal now? The shame would be insane for me.” At least for many of the people asking for money online, they’re trying to cover the cost of basic necessities rather than gigantic inflatable Halloween decorations, so this example is particularly embarrassing.


While there can be some pressure to have the best-decorated house on the block, decorating your home for Halloween or Christmas or whichever holiday you choose should not materially affect your household budget to the point where you’re asking strangers to chip in.


Please be normal!