Basically, a good rule of thumb is, if you have to ask, it should not be pumpkin.

Yes, pumpkin:

Pumpkin pie. The classic.

Pumpkin spice latte. The bougie classic.

Pumpkin spiced doughnuts. I’m not mad at that.

Pumpkin bread. That’s just delicious.

Pumpkin spiced candles. Sure. Smells are zero calories. I get it.

Should not be pumpkin:

Oreos. I do not understand the need to mess with perfection. OREOS ARE ALREADY DELICIOUS. GET YOUR ARTIFICIAL FLAVORINGS OUT OF MY DOUBLE STUFF.

Lindor Truffles. I’m on board with many of their experimental flavors, but their pumpkin spice offering is sad.

Deodorant. If he only likes you because your pits smell like pie, he’s not worth it.

Pop. No. Pass. Let me drink my Diet Coke and die in peace.

Twinkies. See OREOS.

All other pumpkin flavored foods that are not naturally supposed to be pumpkin. Wake me when egg nog season begins.

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