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Differences between Spokane and Haddonfield, Illinois

Spokane had a world’s fair, Haddonfield had the night HE came home.

Spokane was Bing Crosby’s hometown, Haddonfield had Michael Myers.

Spokane has adults whereas Haddonfield seemed to have about as many grown-ups as a ‘60s “Peanuts” show.

Spokane has the Spokane River, Haddonfield had a river of blood.

Spokane has marmots, Haddonfield had Jamie Lee Curtis as a babysitter.

Spokane has a nearby institution dedicated to the treatment of mental illness, Haddonfield had a visit from wild-eyed Dr. Loomis.

Spokane has Hoopfest, Haddonfield had Murderfest.

Spokane has reasonably affordable housing, Haddonfield had the Myers home.

Spokane is more or less real, Haddonfield wasn’t.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "The Slice." Read all stories from this blog