Fish wish 'silly humans' a Happy Halloween

Our community fish, somewhat nonplussed by the human ritual of donning costumes on Halloween, today wished us a tentative Happy Halloween.

"We hope you enjoy your odd ritual of dressing up like scary creatures or dead historical figures," said one neon tetra who refused to be indentified. "And we also hope the candy for which you beg does not swell your stomachs or rot your teeth any more than you are apparently willing to accept."

Halloween is not a big fish holiday. Our tropical fish greatly prefer Arbor Day to All Hallow's Eve.

During a fish-on-the-street interview today, we learned what puzzles fish most about Halloween.

"What really boggles my mind is when you dress up like fish," said Lucas the Silver Dollar. "I mean, what is that about? Are you mocking us? Are you trying to start the first fish-human war? Why you gotta be starting something?"