I love Halloween! I love the season, the smells, the colors, the feelings the season brings! But most of all, I love dressing up in costume. The fascinating thing about a costume is that I believe that people pick something that they identify with on some level, don't you? One of my favorites over the years has been to be the "Evil Queen".
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| It's my opinion that everyone should own a tiara, if only to wear around the house while in your pajamas! |
Now, I know the Evil Queen is, well... evil, but in my opinion she's just a wee bit misunderstood. It takes a lot of effort to be evil all the time! No one thinks about all the work that goes on behind the scenes of an Evil Queen's life.
For starters, her household help is spotty at best! Oh sure, you have your evil minions, but when it really comes down to it, are they reliable? NO! They're evil minions! By their own definition, they're simply not to be relied upon! Well, if the minions aren't getting the work done, who is?
The Evil Queen is! Magic only gets a girl so far, you know! After that, it's do it yourself, or leave it undone. Oh, the suffering the Evil Queen must endure... I mean, the laundry alone!
Some of the evil minions even stop by to give some pointers, rather than help!
Or they're just too busy doing evil things to be bothered with simple chores!
Dusting the knick-knacks...
Gardening...
Terrorizing the village people... (although, this is more of a hobby, really.)
And what about those bigger household projects?
Let's not forget about the basics like coordinating household decor...
I'm telling you, it's never ending!
Fortunately, an Evil Queen does have her pursuits that are fulfilling, like painting (funny how the minions show up when it's something FUN to be done, ever notice that?)
No matter how inviting you make your domicile, you never get visitors unless they're carrying torches, pitch forks, or swords. (And you thought all the politicians knocking at your door was bad! Try having to fend these arrogant fools off every time the draw-bridge-bell rings!)
How is an Evil Queen supposed to have a social life with all this work going on?
Well, I suppose there is always dating...
But that never seems to end well for some reason. There's always some tart that gets in the way and needs to be dealt with...
Yes, it's a lonely life for an Evil Queen. A lonely, busy life...
But at least she gets to come out and party on Halloween!
Anyone want to bob for apples? I don't know why everyone says no when I'm dressed like this...
