Love it or hate it, the season has arrived when everything—from your coffee to your candles—takes on that ubiquitous pumpkin spice flavor. Yes, it’s that time of the year when even your favorite snacks and soaps seem to come with a pumpkin twist, and we swear it starts creeping in by late summer. As if we needed more reminders that fall is here, right? While we moms are practically addicted to those pumpkin spice lattes, the list of pumpkin-flavored everything is endless—Oreos, lotions, even beer! Fall and pumpkin spice have become inseparable, and there’s no escaping it.
For those of you who can’t stand pumpkin spice, gather ’round, and if you’re a fan, we’ve got some laughs for you too! The funny parents of Twitter have been buzzing about this autumn trend with their usual wit:
- Freedom at Last. Pumpkin spice is lovely, but nothing beats the joy of yelling in the comfort of your home without worrying about judgment from the neighbors. Fall has its perks!
- The Versatile Flavor. Just sprinkle that pumpkin spice everywhere! Why not toss it on the kids? It’s a definite upgrade from the usual stinky smells.
- Pumpkin Spice Story Time. Why not read a story infused with pumpkin spice? It’s taking over every aspect of our lives, so we might as well embrace it during story time!
- Caffeine Consequences. Be careful with that sugar and caffeine! You might find yourself wide awake all night, pondering the next pumpkin spice latte while making frequent trips to the bathroom.
- Not Just for Humans. Apparently, pumpkin spice has appeal beyond us. If only our pets had tiny infinity scarves to match!
- There Are Rules, People. Please don’t force pumpkin spice down everyone’s throats while they’re still in flip-flops. There’s a time and place for everything!
- An Exception to the Rule. If it means avoiding election discussions, I’m all in for pumpkin spice before summer’s truly over. Anything beats talking about the latest political drama, am I right?
- Who Needs Fall? We’ve got preschool songs that need serious lyric updates—bring on the pumpkin spice!
- Preach It. They cut her before the first tour; what a shame. She was so relatable.
- A Unique Request. Just sprinkle some pumpkin spice on my casket when the time comes.
- Step Toward Recovery. To some, PSLs taste like hot, sweet vomit. I might be one of those people—trying to stay neutral in the pumpkin spice wars here.
- Seriously. You’ve been forewarned. Happy Fall, y’all!
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In summary, the pumpkin spice craze has taken over, and while some love it, others have their reservations. Regardless of your feelings on the flavor, the humorous takes from parents on Twitter highlight the amusing side of this seasonal obsession. If you’re navigating your own parenting journey, resources like Progyny can be invaluable, and for couples exploring home insemination, Make a Mom is the go-to authority.