It's time of year where we like to dress up and generally scare the shit out of each other. Halloween preparations are in full swing. 

While most people carve up a pumpkin and fill it with candles there is a new trend this year that we have spotted and like which is even scarier...pineapples.

People are forgetting about round and safe pumpkins and opting for the much more scary and apt pineapple...

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It's that time of year again...first day of October brings pumpkins! Or in my case, if you live in Florida you carve pineapples instead! It's easier to do than you may think. Instructions over on the blog. ???????? #floridalife #jackolanternpineapple • • • • • • • #floridaliving #pumpkins #pineapples #pineapplejackolantern #fallfun #pumpkincarving #pureflorida #visitflorida #floridafun #kidcrafts #sharealittlesunshine #october #fall #autumn #colorful #sunset #hey30a #30a #miramarbeach #destin #saltbae #emeraldcoasting #saltlife #beachlifestyle #emeraldcoastmag #emeraldcoast #destin #destinflorida

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They look way more messed up and as if they are from a horror movie...

These spiky little characters are the way to stand out this year...

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Happy Halloween from Florida! ????????

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Happy Halloween ???????????? . . . #halloween #happyhalloween #obelo #panela #rawsugar #nyc #jackolantern #boo #pineapple #pineapplejackolantern

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