PITTSBURGH -- A coalition of youngsters from all parts of the area warned of "severe consequences" if local residents hand out carrots instead of candy this weekend. The fun-sized portions of "Scarrots" were dreamed up by carrot producers and marketing executives as a healthy alternative to chocolates, candy corn, and popcorn balls for Halloween trick-or-treating.
"Yuck. Let me repeat - yuck," said Bobby Brenneman, a 12-year-old from Wilmerding who spoke for a group of boys and girls with him at a press conference today. "It figures our parents came up with this idea. They got candy when they were little, and they even say people handed out full-size bars then. But when it's our turn, they want to change the rules."
When asked what would happen to people who give out the vegetables, Brenneman was direct. "We'll be back later that night," he said. "You can expect your house to be TP'd, and I wouldn't rule out burning bags of poo at your front door." Several girls standing behind Bobby covered their mouths and giggled at the mention of the word "poo."
Other frowned-upon treats, according to the coalition, are toothbrushes, pennies, and apples, "unless they are candied or caramel-covered," Bobby continued. "All we want is our fair share of candy. Drop treats into our bags and we'll be on our way. And if you want us to leave you alone all year, you might want to consider full-size bars."
