The Political Pumpkin: How Brexit is breaking the internet

The Brexit ‘flextension’ of Jan 2020 has freed up Halloween in our social diaries. Our exit from the EU is no longer crowding our beloved 31st October date with its own frightening connotations, (how inconsiderate to steal the spotlight from such a prolific pagan holiday). But, then, credit where credit’s due, Boris and co. are forming something of a cult inspiration to our young nation. In a pumpkin carving capacity, you understand.

Maybe you create a display pumpkin to indicate your house is open to trick or treaters (that’s the code by the way). Or specifically to post to - and blow up - your social feed. Or even just to hollow out and make pumpkin pie or soup, (add chilli). You can express your creativity via the medium of vegetable art.

According to a poll by Beano more than half of the families polled are taking inspiration from Brexit this halloween. So, in need of some creative costume ideas? Look no further than our parliamentary harbingers of impending national despair. But before you hunt down a foppish blonde wig and an oversized suit, sharpen your pumpkin carving tools, there’s a new sheriff in town.