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Don't be a "Boo" - How to be a better scare actor

Something that has been spreading around the haunt community and getting more popular is the labeling of some scare actors as a "boo". It's not hard to figure out that it's not meant as a compliment and getting called one can be hurtful and embarrassing. So, if you've heard the term and don't want to be one or if you've been called one, don't worry because this can be fixed. In this article we will cover the origins and the word and how to ensure that it doesn't apply to you. What is a "Boo"? To be clear, we're not talking about the slang term that is referring to your sweetheart. And honestly, you might want to reconsider using it if you still are, but I digress.  In the haunt industry, a Boo is anything but a term of endearment. It's a name that many experienced scare actors use for actors that they feel aren't cutting it.  Just like saying "boo" in a haunt isn't scary, a "Boo" isn't scary. It...

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