Once again, comedian Max Thompson manages to make parents the culprits of their children’s Halloween heartbreak. As we shift our focus to holiday decorations (is it just me?), let’s take a moment to revisit October, when Thompson aired his much-anticipated annual collection of videos featuring parents who tricked their kids into thinking they had devoured their Halloween candy. It might just be the funniest compilation yet.
A Tradition Continues
Now in its eighth year, Max Thompson Live! continues the tradition of encouraging parents to pretend they’ve eaten their kids’ candy and capture the aftermath on camera. Not only do these pranks lead to tears, but Thompson also shares the hilarious reactions with a broader audience, allowing everyone to join in on the laughter.
Highlights from 2023
This year, Thompson revealed they received over a thousand submissions and sifted through them to showcase the most entertaining moments. “We see just how simple it is to take sweets from kids,” he remarked before unveiling the highlights from 2023.
Priceless Reactions
Kicking things off is a charming little boy who looks utterly defeated by the news. Even his sister in the background seems to think, “Whoa, this might have gone too far.” But then, his concern shifts as he worries that his parents might get sick and end up, as he puts it, “pooping all over this floor” due to the candy. Their expressions are priceless!
Reactions varied widely, from shock and outrage to one young lad insisting he couldn’t be angry because “you’re my mom.” Talk about tugging at the heartstrings!
Then there’s a clever little girl who employs the classic “I’m not angry, just disappointed” tactic. Well played! Another boy believes that if he gazes into his candy bucket long enough, the candy fairy will replenish it. If only that were true!
Two siblings displayed contrasting initial responses—one collapses to the ground in disbelief, while the other gives their parents an epic stink-eye, eventually shrugging it off with a “you win some, you lose some” attitude. This kid is destined for greatness!
One girl, clearly fed up, yells that she hates her mom, slams her door, then reopens it to vent some more before slamming it shut again for good measure. Based on the sign on her door, sharing is not her strong suit. Quite relatable!
Other kids expressed their sorrow with specific requests for M&Ms and Starbursts, displaying a keen sense of candy preference.
The Joy of Parenting
In the end, we can assume that the parents revealed the joke, and they all enjoyed a good laugh together. After all, what’s the point of parenting if we can’t sneak in a little mischief for our own amusement every now and then?
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In summary, Max Thompson has once again captured the hilarious, heartwarming moments of Halloween pranks, reminding us that parenting can be both challenging and delightfully funny.