Average Jane on Haunted Houses

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While browing my Bloglines feeds this morning, I ran across a link to this article: 13 Haunted Houses That Will Make You Wet Your Pants. None of the ones listed are near me, but I drive through Kansas City’s main haunted house district on my way to and from work every day, so I’ve been thinking about them lately.

My primary thought: I don’t want to pay money to be scared.

It costs $20 to go through one of the elaborate haunted houses here and the line can stretch for blocks. Once you’re in, you stumble through the strobe-light accented darkness, occasionally accosted by weapon-wielding people in costume. At the end, you’re shoved down a multi-story slide of which your chiropractor would NOT approve, and the next thing you know, it’s "This Way to the Egress" and it’s only been 15 minutes since you walked in the door.

When it comes to expensive scares, it’s not just haunted houses I dislike. I don’t like scary movies or roller coasters either. I’m also exceedingly unlikely to ever skydive or bungee jump.

For whatever reason, I’m content to keep my adrenaline levels on an even keel. Oh, and I’m cheap, too, so there’s that.

What about you?

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6 responses to “Average Jane on Haunted Houses”

October 16, 2006

Stacie Penney

I’m not a fan either. It’s a waste of money, especially considering where the cost of living is going.

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October 16, 2006

Julie

thankfully, none of themare near me, either! I don’t go looking for excuses to wet my pants!

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October 16, 2006

Michelle

I am with you. I hate the haunted houses and scary movies–though I do like roller coasters. There was one where I went to college that was set up at the old insane asslym and my friends dragged me to it and I nearly died.

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October 16, 2006

Pharmgirl

So does this mean you won’t be shark diving with me?

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October 16, 2006

Blondie

My sister Dorothy always loved haunted houses, but I hate them. I’m a complete wimp. I think it has something to do with a Halloween party I went to when I was in first grade where I had to close my eyes and put my hand in a bowl of peeled grapes that were supposed to be eyeballs. Scarred for life. But I still like Halloween.

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October 16, 2006

ulterior epicure

Hi Average Jane! It’s great to have found a fellow KC’er!! Look forward to reading many more good things!

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