Decorating Your Home with a Mr Bones Skeleton

I honestly think a mr bones skeleton is the unofficial mascot of October, mostly because you can't walk down a suburban street anymore without seeing at least three of them doing something weird. Last year, I finally broke down and bought one after seeing my neighbor pose theirs in a different ridiculous position every single morning. It started with the skeleton just sitting on a porch swing, but by the time Halloween actually rolled around, that thing was "mowing" the lawn, "climbing" the gutters, and even "grilling" some plastic hot dogs. It was hilarious, and it made me realize that these plastic guys are way more than just a spooky prop. ...

February 8, 2026 · 6 min · Ellison Lowe