A Homebase customer humorously threatened to pen a “written complaint” after spotting what she dubbed a “sex ghost” in one of the retailer’s stores.
TV and radio presenter Lauren Layfield took to social media with a video capturing the mischievous spirit, joking that it was enjoying “a very happy Halloween“.
The amusing clip showcases an array of spooky decorations set up for the Halloween festivities. Amongst the display featuring a witch and Frankenstein’s monster, there’s a Grim Reaper-esque spectre engaged in a suggestive back-and-forth motion, concealed behind a tombstone inscribed with “trick or treat”.
The video then cuts to Lauren’s look of mock horror. The cheeky apparition seems to have made appearances beyond just one location, with social media users reporting sightings of the “filthy beggar” in various stores.
One comment read: “I saw him in the Oxford branch the other week, the filthy beggar!” While another shared: “I took a similar video the other day. There was a group of people all saying the same thing.”
Some couldn’t resist poking fun at the cat decoration positioned next to the cauldron at the beginning of the video, suggesting it would be traumatised from facing the frisky phantom. A user added: “That poor cat will never unsee.”
The item in question, a £48 6ft “Shivering Ghost”, can be found both in-store and online at Homebase. Touted as “durable, waterproof”, the product description invites customers to “unleash the spookiness with our 6ft Shivering Ghost, the ultimate addition to your Halloween inflatable collection”.
The product description reads: “This ghost and tombstone inflatable, creates a ghostly presence that’s perfect for your outdoor Halloween display. Designed for outdoor fun, this Halloween inflatable is made from durable, waterproof polyester with an IP44 rating, so it’s ready to brave the elements (with a waterproof electrical box available separately). The ghost’s shivering motion adds an extra layer of fright, making it a standout piece in your haunted garden.
“Setting up is easy, with inflation taking just 1.5 minutes. We’ve included six stakes and three ropes to ensure your ghost tombstone inflatable stays put, even on windy nights. This Halloween, turn your garden into the best grave-garden on the block with this shivering spectre.”
According to Homebase, the ghost will start “shivering” just two minutes after being turned on.
Homebase has been contacted for comment.