[Well he was startled! Because you know, SUDDENLY PUMPKIN. But spooked? Nah.

Also 9S, you need more fun in your code.]

Shoving it in people's face is one option. [Just a wry grin.]

But you can stick a candle in it and turn it into a kind of lantern. It's really just for decoration, anyway—the fun is supposed to be in the making of it.