The leaves are turning and the Instagram pages of friends and random strangers are filling with pictures of apple or pumpkin picking. These are both sure signs of the imminent arrival of a very special time of year. No, it's not Christian Girl Autumn, but something much more ghoulish. We're talking about Spooky Season, the period of the year when ghouls, skeletons, and spirits of all kind are most active. These memes might be humerus, but don't worry, they're not ribbing you.

As Spooktober swoops in, remember to take all necessary precautions. Lock the doors and double-check that you have enough calcium in your diet. And, in case the skeleton wars begin, be sure to arm yourself and decide in advance which skeleton army you intend to join, so as to prevent awkward scenes later on. And always remember: there is a skeleton inside of you already, so you're really not too different from the spooky ghouls in the memes below.