Home Depot’s ‘Viral’ 12-Foot Skeleton Holds an Important Lesson on Creativity
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October 30, 2025 | 5 min read
Diana Weisman at Code and Theory explains how a ubiquitous Halloween decoration shows the importance of new ideas.
Home Depot’s 12-foot skeleton decorations were on display across many front lawns when Weisman recently returned to her hometown for Halloween.
AI means possibilities are endless, but output can end up boringly similar.
On a recent visit to my hometown, I noticed something. Nearly every other lawn had the same viral 12-foot skeleton towering over it.
Author's summary: Creativity lesson from Home Depot's skeleton.
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