6 Funny Halloween Quotes That’ll Make You Cackle in Delight

Classic Halloween Greetings

"Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn, and cauldron bubble." - William Shakespeare 

Halloween quotes like this one are so common to hear on the holiday, and it's no surprise why: This Shakespeare quote from Macbeth is one of the most famous lines in the history of English literature. Although Macbeth was a tragic play, this particular line has been repurposed many times in modern popular culture to carry a much more comedic tone. And we have to say we're huge fans of that change — especially when we hear tiny trick-or-treating witches recite it at our doorstep!

Moon Quote for Halloween

"When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween." - Unknown

Although some Halloween sayings may start off sounding spooky, a lot of them end on a pretty darn cheerful note. Halloween moon quotes like this one are the perfect example. Even though some may shudder at the thought of witches and black cats, it's pretty hard for any of us not to smile when we think about the moon laughing — even if it's a creepy moon. Just imagine that signature glow beaming down a big grin to us on the holiday — and try not to grin yourself.

Halloween One-Liner Quote

"If I'm lazy and I can't come up with a costume, I would just wear a slip and write 'Freudian' on it." - Julia Stiles

It's always refreshing to hear honest quotes about Halloween, isn't it? Julia Stiles may be a famous actress, but she touches on an aspect of the holiday that we can pretty much all relate to: running out of time to come up with an elaborate Halloween costume. Funny Halloween quotes like this one prove that you still have time to come up with creative and festive idease for the occasion, even if you wait until the last minute. (Hey, we've all been there!)

Witty Halloween Quote

"Last Halloween was bad for me. I got beat up. I went to a party dressed as a piñata." - Jim Samuels

It's hard to come up with unique witty sayings for Halloween, especially when it feels like every joke about the holiday has already been done. We know there's a long history of funny Halloween humor from the past. But witty Halloween quotes like this one show that there's always a fresh angle you can take about the festivities — especially if you have any commentary to make about your own fun Halloween costume. Witch puns, anyone?

Funny Halloween Quote

"Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, 'Never take candy from strangers.' And then they dressed me up and said, 'Go beg for it.' I didn't know what to do! I'd knock on people's doors and go, 'Trick or treat… no thank you.'" - Rita Rudner

It's not too often that we hear trick-or-treat sayings like this gem. That said, anyone who was ever taught "Rule No.1" as a child can probably relate to this — so how could we not get a chuckle out of funny Halloween quotes like this one now that we're adults? Too hilarious!

Cute Halloween Quote

"A grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on Halloween." - Erma Bombeck

It's easy to think of Halloween of being a creepy, funny, and strange day of the year. But cute Halloween sayings like this one prove that this holiday can be full of some seriously heartwarming moments, too — especially if those are moments spent with your beloved family members. Erma Bombeck had it right: Whether the little ones in your family decide to dress up as a funny pumpkin or a cute witch, there's nothing better than playing along and making the time you celebrate with them worthwhile. And that's true for any day out of the year!

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