Some trick-or-treaters out on Halloween were presented with an odd choice at some homes in Calgary and area.
According to Reddit users, some crafty homeowners were offering hearty produce as a choice for kids to take instead of a sugary sweet.
Potatoes, onions and even zucchini were offered as a joke, commenters said.
However, the draw of the fresh produce was reportedly too much for some of the costumed kids.
“Final totals – chocolate kids: 36; onion kids: six,” said Reddit’s CirclingBackElectra, whose husband was offering both items to trick-or-treaters.
Other homeowners said they were running short on produce too.
“Started with 96 chocolate bars and a five-pound bag of potatoes and we’re almost out of potatoes,” said user mamamonkey.
Tyler, Danaye and Fuzzy from Calgary’s Virgin Radio 98.5 were also surprised by the concept, learning about a trick-or-treater in Scenic Acres who received a potato …