Man Creates Halloween Candy Chute To Keep Trick Or Treaters Safe During Pandemic
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Yes, it's nearly that time of year again - Halloween, the time when people dress up and go to randomers' houses to get free chocolate.
Unfortunately, this year's events are going to have to be stalled due to coronavirus, right? Well, maybe not, thanks to one clever LAD over in the US.
Andrew Beattie from Ohio has come up with a clever way to get around the social distancing issue by creating a candy chute.
Posting a picture on Facebook, the Halloween-lover wrote: "Our 6' candy chute is ready to be attached to the handrail! Come on, Halloween!!!"
He went on to explain that while some people have voiced health concerns, the chute offers a 'touch-free experience' for trick or treaters.
There's even a sign at the end of the tube that shows kids where to place their buckets so that sweets can drop straight in. No hand sanitiser required.
He added: "I, personally, will be wearing a mask and changing gloves frequently, and the candy will be from a factory-sealed bag that I'll open outside by the candy chute."
This way, kids can gain some normalcy while maintaining safety amid the madness of the ongoing pandemic.
What's more, Andrew's offered up some tips so that you can make the candy chute yourself at home.
"I put this together from throwaway materials (a 6' x 4" cardboard shipping tube and stuff I already had) in about twenty minutes," he explained.
"And if it brings comfort to those who are a little more reluctant, awesome! My house is already usually pretty terrifying to kids at Halloween, and you can see from my profile pic how that might be the case.
"If this candy chute makes things easier or safer, AND gives those with mobility challenges more of a chance to participate, then what's the harm?
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, ya' know."
Damn straight. Andrew's post has since received over 35,000 likes at the time of writing, as well as 82,000 shares and thousands of comments from people who are delighted by his nifty creation.
"I love this, glad you're keeping the Halloween spirit alive," wrote one user on Facebook, while another simply said: "Great idea!"
"Do what makes you feel comfortable & safe," said a third, adding: "I think it's a neat idea & kids could feel like it's a surprise or game."
A fourth commenter wrote: "As a kid I would be returning throughout the night in different costumes just to see the candy come out that tube."
