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Some people live for the warmth of summer, whereas others enjoy the brisk chill that accompanies winter. My preference has never been completely on either side of the spectrum. I’m a man who likes balance in his life, especially when it comes to my atmospheric surroundings. That’s why fall is definitely my favorite season of the year. In particular, the month of October holds a very special place in my heart. It’s easy to see why, too.
As we all know, the weather goes through a profound change during the summer-to-fall transition period. However, the timing of this will vary depending on where you live. For instance, I live in Texas and for us (as well as other southerners), walking outside feels like stepping directly through the gates of Hell about 75% of the year. Once we all get our sick tan lines, Mother Nature rewards us for our resilience with bursts of cooler weather that come in October. Not too many, not too few. It’s perfect.
If you like to casually flex on the ‘Gram, then October is the ideal month to start getting some fits off. Layering is the name of the game here, and the fall wardrobe options are endless. You can finally bring out the super soft crewneck sweaters and oversized hoodies. Plaid flannels are a personal favorite of mine. Life is good when it’s actually possible to wear something other than chino shorts, a polo, and flip-flops without overheating like a 1986 Chevy Nova. I’m not a Brad — nor a Chad, for that matter — so I appreciate any opportunity to avoid this look.
October is the best month for sports by far. It’s that point during the NFL season where we really begin to see which teams are legit and which teams are straight t-t-t-trash. NBA season kicks off during October, which is always a welcome blessing for basketball fanatics (go Rockets). The PGA Tour immediately runs it back after ending in September, and October heralds the best part of every MLB season: the postseason. No offense to baseball fans, but like most Americans the playoffs are the only time when I actually give a fuck about baseball. Needless to say, there’s a lot of exciting, adrenaline-fueled competition in the air and I absolutely love it.
A shitload of TV shows premiere in October, which is the designated month that networks really push for high ratings. This is when you might stumble upon a new favorite show you’ll annoyingly praise on Twitter to people who don’t care whatsoever. At the same time, we’re also going to be exposed to a barrage of mediocre, lackluster offerings from CBS. I swear, their sitcoms are solely intended to entertain middle-aged librarians and postage stamp enthusiasts. Either way, we’ll still have plenty of reasons to be binge-watching couch potatoes, which is totally fine by me.
Of course, we can’t forget about Halloween. It’s a very slept-on holiday that many people just disregard completely after the age of 12. However, I’ve always liked the fun, spooky vibe that it brings. Not to mention there’s nothing like getting tipsy off pumpkin spice cocktails while watching a marathon of ’80s horror movies. Costume parties are a good time, too. Just don’t be the person who’s desperately trying to get someone — anyone — to correctly guess who/what they’re dressed up as. Put some more effort into your costume next time, buddy.
All in all, October is a month jam-packed with wonder and intrigue. I realize that a lot of you might not share the same passion about it as I do, and that’s okay. Regardless of your thoughts on the month itself, October is the official segue into the holiday season — and that’s something we can all get excited about..
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How do you leave hockey out of this?!
Because he’s uncultured swine, aka interns.
False. Try again intern.
Yeah I should’ve thrown hockey into the mix. My bad. We just get so caught up in football down here in Tejas.
I agree oktober is arguably the best month of the year. But please don’t claim that it’s fall in texas. Texas does not experience fall.
Cool weather + start of hockey season + Halloween = undisputed best month
Also October is pretty much the last month where real work gets done at the office. Most people take vacations in November and December and it feels like no one is at the office during these months. Everyone is on cruise control the rest of the year after October.
We have about a week of work after the election, but yeah. D.C. turns into a glorious place of mid-tier debauchery as the big wigs get out of town.
Deer Season would like a word, also Dove Season
“humans are never out of season” – Henry Kissinger, probably lol
Hello there
Great opener to all of the October/Fall related content to come
-You forgot the NHL.
-No one gives a fuck about the NBA regular season either.
-You called Halloween a “slept on” holiday which is insane considering it’s probably the second most popular non-religious holiday.
-Stock photo sucks.
0-2 to start your career here.
v aggressive…
“October, and kingdoms rise, and kingdoms fall, but you go on and on”
-U2
sPoOkY aNtHoNy
October is the start of the Big 3 of holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. The next 3 months go by incredibly fast.
and if your Canadian you get Thanksgiving in October too, which is the 2nd greatest holiday