16 pumpkin fails that will make you feel better about your carving skills

 By 
Brian Koerber
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Carving a pumpkin a is a great way to jumpstart Halloween.

However, expectations for your pumpkin carvings don't always align with reality, and you may find yourself with something that looks more like a hollow piece of fruit illuminated by a tea candle than a skillfully crafted and original jack-o'-lantern.

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Hopefully your pumpkin skills are better than these ambitious souls'.

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