October 1st Trends on Twitter and the Memes Are Magical

Allison Schonter

10/02/2019 10:29 am EDT

October 1 is here, and social media is bewitched by the start of the new month. As soon as the clock struck midnight, officially signaling the end of yet September, social media erupted with memes celebrating the start of October and the unofficial start of "Halloween 1st." The talk about Tuesday was so rampant that the hashtag "October 1st" even trended on Twitter.

Of course, the buzz surrounding the new month is warranted, as October not only marks the spookiest and sweetest month of the year, but also the start of Halloween films. Along with the number of new scary additions set to be made to Netflix and other streaming giants throughout the month, October officially kicks off Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween. The annual programming slate will see beloved film Hocus Pocus airing a whopping 27 times.

Keep scrolling to see some of the best reactions to the start of the new month.

Excitement

The start of the month had many dusting off the cobwebs on all things spooky and taking to Twitter to express their excitement, with some stating that the realization it was Oct. 1 made getting up in the morning a lot easier.

Some even broke out their best horror-inspired moves to celebrate the occasion.

Oct. 1 even offered new life to some, who felt refreshed by the start of spooky season.

Sept. 30 vs. Oct. 1

Of course, the day also had people breaking out the annual "Sept. 30 vs Oct. 1" meme, in which they share a normal photo beside a photo that is much more Halloween-themed.

Sept. 30 vs Oct. 1

The popular meme was sparked in 2014, according to Know Your Meme, when one social media user shared side-by-side images of Emma Roberts dressed in a sparkly pink dress and one of her much darker American Horror Story characters. In the years since, the meme has only gained momentum, with new version rising up every Oct. 1.

Halloween 1st

For some, Oct. 1 marks the first day of a month-long celebration of Halloween. The day has been dubbed as "Halloween 1st," regardless of whether or not everyone agrees with it.

As one person pointed out, "Halloween is not a day…it's a season."

"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

Move over Christmas, because for some, it's all about Halloween. The snow, presents under the tree, candy canes, and the jolly man climbing through your chimney pale in comparison to the dark things hiding under your bed, the monsters lurking in your closet, and everything else that defines the spookiest season of all.

"The End of This Decade"

However, Oct. 1 is much scarier for reasons other than the impending arrival of Halloween, as it marks just another step closer to the end of the year.

As one person pointed out, "in a couple months we will be saying the twenties again," signaling the end of yet another decade.

Halloween Movies

Of course, October wouldn't be complete without the viewing of some fan-favorite movies, and social media users couldn't help but dote on what they'll be watching throughout the month.

Some are lighting the Black Flame Candle on the tale of of Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson. Originally released in 1993, the beloved film Hocus Pocus will be easy viewing this month, as it is airing 27 times as part of FreeForm's 31 Nights of Halloween.

For some, their flick of choice is the Charlie Brown classic The Great Pumpkin, which originally aired in 1966 and has become an annual addition to the Halloween TV lineup.

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