Parenting can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to husbands. Just when you think you know what to expect, they surprise you—like when they take an unusually long break in the bathroom, engrossed in their phone, or, in this case, when they decide to roam the neighborhood dressed as the iconic horror character Michael Myers.
Take the story of Mia Thompson, an Indiana mother who was less than thrilled to find her husband, Mark Thompson, cycling through their neighborhood in a Michael Myers costume while dragging a fake skeleton behind him. Clearly, Mark has a passion for the 1978 slasher classic Halloween—or perhaps he just enjoys getting under his wife’s skin.
“It’s the eerie look and the way he moves that really unsettles people,” Mark shared with TODAY Parents. Indeed, he has a knack for creating a frightful atmosphere, and luckily for us, Mia captured the moment on video and shared her husband’s antics on social media. Her response to his Halloween obsession was nothing short of classic, showcasing the humorous frustration many can relate to.
“What on earth are you doing?” Mia exclaimed as she approached her husband. “Are we the type of people who do this now?” She humorously warned him that if he didn’t come home immediately, she might just have him committed. To her child in the car, she added, “I leave to pick you up from football practice, and this is what your dad does.”
But this wasn’t Mark’s first time donning the Michael Myers mask. He revealed to TODAY that he has made this costume a yearly tradition, though this was the first time Mia caught his prank on camera. His Halloween escapades go beyond just cycling; he enjoys scaring unsuspecting neighbors while standing silently in their yards, peering through windows, all while brandishing a fake butcher knife. Surprisingly, he claims he’s never been hurt, though he did have a close call recently when someone threatened to shoot him—yet he remained in character.
While some may find such antics terrifying, it seems children in the area actually enjoy the spectacle. “A lot of kids want to take pictures with me,” Mark said, adding that many parents even request him to scare their children. However, Mia isn’t entirely on board with her husband’s Halloween shenanigans. “She’s always worried something bad might happen,” Mark noted. “But deep down, she loves that I do this.”
Despite Mia’s humorous outrage, watching her husband’s antics unfold through social media is entertaining for many. But for her, coming home to such surprises might stir some anxiety. As Halloween approaches, one can only wonder what Mark will come up with next—and when it will all end until next year.
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In summary, Mia Thompson’s hilarious reaction to her husband Mark’s annual Halloween prank as Michael Myers offers a relatable glimpse into the unpredictable nature of parenting and marriage, all while showcasing the lighthearted side of family life.