When I was a single man, I frequently would neglect to buy candy for Halloween.  Despite that, I would still greet the few trick-or-treaters that would come by.  When prompted, sometimes I would respond with a harsh “Trick, because I have no treats!”  That always confused them to no end as they had no clue as to the origin of the standard Halloween catchphrase.  But I always had a large collection of change handy, and would then ask if they wanted money in lieu of the non-existent candy.  They never refused the nickels, dimes and quarters that I would dole out.  And occasionally I would hear one running to the next house yelling “Trick or Money!”

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