Pumpkin Appropriate

With pumpkin season upon us, I thought I would voice my opinion where and how pumpkins should be used and not used. So here is a list:

1. In a pie. This is where it is most important, it is delicious. One of the best parts of a fall feast. Also one of the best pies that can be made IMHO.
   
2. On a porch/step/stoop as a decoration. Carved, painted, or just sitting there.
3. Smashed in a road. While not nice, it is a time honored tradition for many a vandal. Maybe buy extra and smash one in the road and keave someone else's alone.
    
4. In a patch.
5. Being flung/hurled/catapulted/chucked/cannoned in a competition. Thank you Discovery Channel. The science, the engineering, the fun.
   
6. At the fair. Huge pumpkins are amazing.
   
7. Muffins/donuts. Okay, so they can be delicious in other baked goods.
8. Soups. This is s stretch, but I have had some pumpkin soups that are good, but you do have to over ride the sweetness with a drizzle of hot sauce. Once again IMHO.

Please keep them out of coffee, ale, soda, wine, creamers, potato chips, Oreos, jello, cream cheese, breathe mints, hummus, yogurt, gum, and lastly peanut butter.