For most trick-or-treaters, the routine on Halloween night stays the same. You put on your costume, get together with a group of friends and go door-to-door asking for candy until the last porch light flickers off. St. Louis adds a different twist to this ritual: before adding another piece of candy to their supply, trick-or-treaters of all ages have to answer the inevitable question: “What’s your joke?” In order to secure more sweets, a quick and witty response is essential. While this tradition may come as a surprise to those not from STL, many KHS students are accustomed to having jokes ready to make for a memorable, candy-filled Halloween. Here some students’ favorite jokes: 

“What do you call a happy farmer? A Jolly Rancher.” -Lila Thalacker, freshman

“What’s a ghost’s favorite fruit? Boo-berries.”  -Ava Whaley, junior

“Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.” -Lucas Chaney, senior

“Where does the vampire keep his money? In the bloodbank.” -Adam Rowland,  english teacher

“What do you call a fake noodle? An im-pasta.” -Brooke Rose, senior

“What did the ghost say when he had a bad day? Oh sheet.” -Claire Krob, senior

“How many beans does it take to make a bean pie? 239, because one more would be too-farty.” -Sloane Stevens, senior

“What’s a ghost’s least favorite room in a house? The living room.” -Skye Carl, junior

“Why are elevator jokes so good? [Because] they work on so many levels.” -Ava Turek, junior

“Why don’t scientists trust atoms? [Because] they make up everything.” -Ella Santacruz, senior

“My dad used to roll me down [a] hill in tires last year. Those were Goodyears.” -Nicholas Prakash, sophomore

“What [do you call] a chicken staring at lettuce? Chicken sees-a-salad.” -Kelly Boudreau, senior