We're just over halfway through Spooktober, which means we're getting pretty close to Halloween. Now is about the perfect time to pick out a pumpkin to decorate your doorstep. Carving pumpkins has been a tradition for longer than anyone can remember, and after the trend spread for so long, people were bound to come up with some pretty incredible ideas. Or some pretty dumb ones that should definitely be avoided at all costs.

If you're trying to think of an idea to carve into your pumpkin this year, you should know about all of your new and interesting options, and we've gathered some to inspire you (or for you to definitely rule out). Whether you prefer to carve it, paint it, or come up with an even more creative way to customize your pumpkin, there's an idea here for you. Here are some of our favorite funny, meme-themed, or just seriously impressive Halloween pumpkins.