Flatmate said my Halloween decorations are offensive

[QuestionableMouse]

They're a string of Halloween paper chains hanging on the outside of my bedroom door. She said they're offensive and she doesn't like them.

I really love Halloween and they make me smile when I come in. I have more hanging in my room too.

Who is being unreasonable?

Your door, your prerogative as to what's on it.
And they're cute, not tacky. I'm all for a bit of cheering up drab uni accommodation with decs. So long as anything in the communual areas is jointly agreed upon.

Ask her why and if it's a valid reason, move them, if not, leave them.

You do know Hallowe'en isn't until 31st October though don't you?

I'm well aware of that thanks.

I'm religious and love halloween, I love horror films and gothic stuff, this is my time of year and if I had space for decorations they would be going up at the start of October. I wish I could keep them up all year round but as much as I try to be myself, I'm not confident enough to do it all year round.

I'm not offended but am sad the OP has chosen to adopt a tradition more associated with the US.

Has someone let the Pagans know?

Tell her to get a grip! I like them

Just England then? Nothing to do with Scotland at all?

😐 What is offensive about them?

I’m assuming by England, op means the UK

Op for the sake of not being difficult, just put them inside your room. Be the bigger person.

Ps I reckon you’re hoping for this to become another Christianity bashing thread.

I love that it’s from Scotland, except that carving anything from a ruddy turnip is impossible!

Another sign that the Scots are hard as nails 🎃 are for nesh southerners

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As a completely irrelevant aside, does anyone know why the emoji ghost looks like a pirate ghost sporting a fetching patch on his left eye?

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The carving wasn't the worst part - it's the awful smell when the candle's been lit.

Anyone else use to have the treacle covered buns dangling from a piece of string? Dooking for apples?

WellThis my mum says nesh, she's from Yorkshire.

Ps I reckon you’re hoping for this to become another Christianity bashing thread
Indeed. There has been a fair amount of Christianity bashing, and all the OP had to say to set it up was this:-
I'm guessing it's something to do with her religious beliefs.

If you are in uni accommodation there will be a long list of what you can and can't do to the flat. I would advise you to check this first before doing anything. There may be a warden you could check with as well. If all is ok and you are allowed to stick things on the outside of you door then I would leave them there.

However, if she then starts putting Christmas stuff on her door in December you can slip the note back under her door!

I never mentioned Christianity. I'm a card carrying member of that club, thank you very much. (well, I'm a very lapsed member.)

I don't really give a shiny shit what her beliefs are. I just want to hang my paper chains.

And yes, by England I was referring to the UK.

There's nothing in the uni rules about putting stuff up.

I'm not offended but am sad the OP has chosen to adopt a tradition more associated with the US.

You're sad about it. Really? Crikey...

Some people seem to like being 'offended' imo. Ignore her winging and enjoy your decorations I think they look good

She sounds a right misery. I love a bit of fun seasonal decor!

And how is Halloween a US tradition? I celebrated it as a kid in Scotland, decades ago, with neep lanterns, guising and dooking for apples.

Tell her to fuck off op and give her a the finger and say, now I have given you something to be really offended by sorry childish but sometimes this shit really needs left field dealing with.

I don't really give a shiny shit what her beliefs are.

You sound like a lovely person.

It´s a paper chain with pictures of pumpkins, skulls and bats (I think). Nothing offensive about it. I would put her on the spot and ask her to explain exactly why. If it is because she doesn´t celebrate Halloween, then she needs to learn that she doesn´t get to decide that you don´t too.

Ah, the joys of student life...

Please, op - tell us what she says!
I have a feeling this person will be the gift that keeps on giving

If you share a communal fridge, do something like this to your stuff for a laugh