To help inspire you in this time of need, we've put together a collection of 13 bad-ass jack-o-lanterns that will put anything you try to carve to shame.  This way, you don't even need to try.

 Put down that little saw-toothed knife and enjoy the work that other people have already done for you...

One popular approach seems to be the gross-out.  Pumpkins puking pumpkin guts, nasty, mildewy pumpkin teeth, secreting orifices.  You know.

If you've got a lot of time, are really bored, or have been blessed with freakish pumpkin carving abilities, you can always go the intricate route.  These two are among the many mind-boggling ones you'll find at pumpkingutter.com.

Maybe it's because small pumpkins, squashes, and gourds are so abundant this time of year, but cannibalism is always a popular theme.  Pumpkin on pumpkin crime.  It's a shame.

If you're feeling a little wild, you can always opt for something inspired by the animal kingdom.  The nation's number one threat?  Bear jackolanterns!

Finding the traditional jack-o-lantern a little boring?  Try for something bizarre, like a disgustingly large burger or a beached giant squid.  Yum!

When all else fails, simply tack on some appendages to your pumpkin.  Limbs on things without extremities are always entertaining.  We found these on extremepumpkins.com.