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No bones about it, there's a giant skeleton driving around Gilbert!

Something spooky is stalking the streets of Gilbert!

GILBERT, Ariz. — There's something strange in Gilbert... A bone-chilling sight haunts the streets, but don't jump out of your skin! This 12-foot-tall skeleton and his owner are all about having a happy Halloween!

Gilbert resident Jennifer Papp set up her bone-headed passenger for the spooky season, and they've been turning heads all month.

"I am a fanatic, I love Halloween," Jennifer told us. "My house is transformed! Anytime I can sneak some Halloween into my life, I do so."

Fortunately, the skeleton hasn't scared people off.

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"It's joyful! People are smiling and thumbs up and waving and honking. And I have a playlist that I play and I just like to laugh to myself."

Hits like "Staying Alive," "Thriller," and "Tha Crossroads" are some of Jennifer's recommendations for the bone-rattling drive.

Now, we can't tell you the skeleton's name but some of our keen readers can probably hazard a guess. We'll give you a hint: It's a Growing Pains reference!

So if you see him out on the streets, give him a wave!

"If you see him around, say hi, smile and you know, have a good day," Jennifer said.

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