Social media enthusiasts have begun crafting ‘boo baskets’ at Target stores, but retail employees face the challenge of returning any unpurchased items to their rightful places.
As Halloween approaches, those who revel in the spooky season are taking the initiative to spread cheer and help others join in on the festivities.
In this spirit, shoppers are assembling ‘boo baskets’ in various aisles of Target for other customers to discover.
These boo baskets generally contain a delightful assortment of orange and black decorations, whimsical costume pieces, Halloween-themed candies, and candles with cozy, fall-inspired fragrances.
Despite the trend gaining traction on TikTok, it has ignited a discussion among Halloween fans and retail workers alike.
After TikTok user Amber Rose posted a video showcasing her creation of several boo baskets and leaving them around her local Target, many viewers expressed their concerns about the implications for the employees, who have to re-shelve items from these spooky baskets, thereby increasing their workload.
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One viewer, who claimed to work in retail, voiced their opinion on the trend, stating, “Can we not? Like yeah, it’s cute, but as a person who works in a store, if we see it we have to put it all back and it just gives us more work… please stop.”
Another viewer lamented, “It just sucks, because if someone doesn’t buy them before the end of the day, they have to put everything back.”
However, some viewers praised the trend after TikToker Caryssa shared a viral video encountering self-made boo baskets at Target.
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“I think it’s genius tbh,” commented one supporter. “This is so cute,” exclaimed another.
Additionally, one viewer proposed that Target should consider selling their own boo baskets, saying, “Target should actually sell these tho. Like, it’s popular enough that people would buy the entire thing.”
For those looking to express their enthusiasm for Halloween in different ways, TikTok offers various trends, such as preparing your favorite comforting dish for the cooler autumn weather or crafting spooky makeup looks.
There are also meme-inspired Halloween costumes for social media users to don on October 31.
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