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A "Popular" Yet "Disgusting" Halloween Inflatable Sparks Drama

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A "Popular" Yet "Disgusting" Halloween Inflatable Sparks Drama

Halloween is just a few weeks away—or 43 days, but who's counting? If you haven't already embraced the frightful festivities, there's a good chance you're on the hunt for some eerie accessories. There's no denying that the internet is packed with autumnal decor: You can find everything from floating candles to surprisingly elevated jack-'o-lanterns faster than you can say, "Boo!" But if you pride yourself on making your front yard the most talked about on the block—Amazon's got you covered with GOOSH's Outdoor Inflatable Skeleton Decorations.

Let's address the obvious, shall we? Standing at six feet tall, this inflatable decor is exactly what it looks like: Two loved-up skeletons in an...um, well, compromising position. (Get a room, Skeletons!) Naturally, the mere thought of the undead getting a little frisky on a front yard is enough to rile up some Amazon shoppers. "This is a children's holiday, not a high school party," one commenter wrote. "The amount of disrespect you have is unreal. STOP selling this product so that we can keep kids from having childhood trauma!" A third called the inflatable "absolutely disgusting and disgraceful!" "What a horrible idea," another remarked. One disbelieving shopper simply asked, "Are [you] serious?"

But if you don't mind the saucy skellies having a little one-on-one time on your lawn, they do make a serious statement. "This was one of the most popular props we had this year," one reviewer said. "EVERYONE wanted it." "Big hit in the neighborhood," a second shopper said. In fact, one customer was blown away by how many people took pictures of (and with!) their sensual skeleton couple. "The people either loved it or hated it," they added.

And they're likely to have controversy raging all season long: GOOSH's Outdoor Inflatable Skeleton Decorations are made with a durable, water-proof polyester designed to hold up during rain, wind, and whatever Mother Nature throws its way. Plus, this yard decor is equipped with a 10-foot power cord so the pair come with their own mood lighting. And the included waterproof fan makes for easy setup. Did we mention all of this is available at Amazon for $60? That's cheaper than some pre-packaged Halloween costumes, and you'll be the talk of the neighborhood year after year. It's a small price to pay to scandalize the block.

Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, and ELLE Decor, among others. Her hobbies include themed spinning classes, Netflix, and nachos.

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