Namibia: Offbeat 30 October 2014

opinion

I have suppressed my urge to write about horror and fear, this year, even though it is my favourite chain of metaphysical thought. I'm going to let go now, as it is Halloween.

Halloween is here, boys and girls. Global health authorities have some special requests. Do not eat fruit bats and monkeys. Do not eat dead animals that you find lying on the ground. Do not kiss or caress the dead, even if you are an avid fan of Goth music. Avoid shaking hands or hugging people who are sick or bleeding inexplicably. I suppose it goes without saying that you should not eat sweets which other people have licked. Ebola has made Halloween seriously scary.

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