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The Tufts Daily
Where you read it first | Saturday, April 20, 2024

New York Style Delhi: The Halloweekender Edition

Rebecca: This past weekend, I went home to New York. My mom loves anything Sci-Fi, and as per usual, she was watching "Z Nation" (2014-present). Not only does she love it, she hates when people hurt the integrity of the story. Once, when my mom killed a moth, I yelled “Godzilla killed Mothra.” She began to lecture me about the plot of “Godzilla vs. Mothra,” leaving out none of the details. In light of her love for the supernatural, Halloween is my mother’s favorite holiday and has been an integral part of my childhood. My mom has always given out the best candy on the block. I know that because I took it upon myself to sample candy from all of the houses on the block -- I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I was always disappointed when people would give out apples or old women would give dimes. I once asked my dentist if he gave children candy, but he claimed it was immoral. He did not want to play an active role in creating more cavities, which he could then profit from. He told me he gave them toothpaste instead, but upon seeing the disapproving look on my face, he added “but it’s bubblegum flavored!” While I admire his moral compass, I pity the children in his neighborhood.

Dear NYSD, Kiss/Marry/Kill: Frankenstein, Voldemort and Gru

Pooja: I would obviously have to marry Gru because let’s be honest, he is such a cutie. Also raising kids with him would be a complete delight. The kiss is for frankenstein because he really was just very misunderstood; maybe a kiss would do him good. If I kill Voldemort I guess that makes me the chosen one, so I think I’m pretty okay with that.

Dear NYSD, What is the best way for one to request a booty call?

Pooja: Well since it is Halloween, there are all sorts of ways for one to request a booty call. Since it is the festive season, it is best to make your booty calls themed. Google up some nifty Halloween-themed pickup lines that you can text your booty-call target like “Hey pumpkin -- I bet I can put a smile on your face” or “I know what you should be for Halloween: my booty call.” And, if you're going to invite someone over for a booty call, be sure to include some Halloween decor. Dangle some corpses from your porch (if you live off campus), put a surprise tank of piranhas outside your door for them to fight through or spray some fake blood on them every couple of minutes. Keep it exciting. Keep them guessing.

Dear NYSD, What's the recipe for love?

Pooja: Luckily I went to Salem this weekend so I have the perfect answer for you. You don’t need a recipe! There are pre-made love potion packs that you can buy from various witches around Salem. Needless to say, there is obviously a 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee.

That’s all we have for this week;  hope you guys have a scare-filled Halloweekend! Hope you have a better costume than Pooja does (who has decided to wear all black and go as the plague).