4 Signs That You Are Too Old to Trick-or-Treat

Every year there's always someone that knocks on my door at Halloween looking for candy that makes me want to say, "Aren't you a little too old to be trick-or-treating?" I may have actually asked that question once or twice. I've put together this handy list of signs to look for to determine if that trick-or-treater is past their prime. 

1. They have facial hair

Nothing says "I'm a teenager looking for free candy when I should be home doing my homework" more than peach fuzz. Worse yet, if they have stubble they have officially acknowledged their manhood by starting to shave. Puberty has set in kid. Time to grow up and put the Snickers back for the young ones. Go home.

2. They aren't wearing a costume

They want candy, but they don't want to go to the trouble of wearing a costume because they're just too cool for that? No. At least make an effort if you want to Milk that Dud for all it's worth. You aren't even trying. Go home.

3. They're using a pillow case for a candy bag

Nothing like shooting high in your expectations. A pillow case full of candy would send any 8-year-old into a sugar induced coma. You're being greedy. Go home.

4. They pull up in a car and they are the one driving

Well now we know you're too old. When's the last time you ever saw an 8-year-old behind the wheel?

Never mind. Go home.

What age do you think is too old to go trick-or-treating. What's the oldest person you ever had come to your door looking for candy? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

If you're so old for trick-or-treating that you're over 21, we have a better idea. Come join us at the Spirit of Portland Halloween Party at Ocean Gateway Halloween night starting at 8. It's Portland's biggest Halloween party and we'll have the adult candy. Buy your tickets today!