{
  "id": 17089642,
  "title": "Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/make-no-bones-about-it-the-giant-skeleton-has-become-an-american",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T16:45:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/10/29/make-no-bones-about-it-the-giant-skeleton-has-become-an-american-halloween-fixture"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2020, during the pandemic year, a 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton named Skelly made its debut on American lawns, just in time for Halloween. Sold by Home Depot for $299, Skelly quickly became an annual fixture, with new versions and accessories introduced each year. From glowing LCD eyeballs to Bluetooth connectivity for recorded sounds, Skelly adapted to various seasons and occasions. The giant skeleton remains a beloved American decoration, embodying the country's spirit of over-the-top celebrations and big purchases.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "12-foot, 90-pound Skelly skeleton debuted in 2020",
    "Sold by Home Depot for $299, became annual Halloween fixture",
    "Introduced new versions, accessories each year"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}