Some people choose simple Halloween outfits, like a mask and a t-shirt, while others go all out with their costumes. As Halloween approaches, spooky characters like ghosts and vampires are getting ready. This year, many individuals may feel unprepared for October 31st. For those looking for ideas, there’s an online thread filled with amazing Halloween costume examples. Some impressive costumes include a DIY corpse bride, a Britney look-alike, a Freddie Mercury with a vacuum, a character called Darth Gaydar, and a Batman costume that looks quite advanced. Bored Panda has put together a collection of top costume photos for inspiration.
Costumes are becoming more imaginative, moving away from traditional Scream masks and skeletons. Google has shared its annual Frightgeist, a website showing current popular searches for costumes, movies, and more. The site notes that horror movie characters, TV favorites, and unique ideas are trending. It also mentions that “witches brew punch” is the most popular Halloween drink this year, while interest in “cauldron crock pot” has reached new heights.
In children’s costumes, Buddy the Unicorn gained popularity this September, surpassing “kids unicorn costume.” Buddy is a large, orange unicorn known for its appearance on a 1990s public access show called It’s Buddy!
Some of the creative costumes shared include a Ned Flanders outfit, someone who dressed as an awkward family photo that even made it into the LA Times, and a Batman suit that the creator claimed was not AI-generated. Interestingly, a trend has emerged with people dressing as NeeDoh, a popular squishy toy designed for stress relief.
Other unique costumes include a handmade Cruella costume that won a competition, a vending machine, and a Mrs. Doubtfire outfit mostly made from thrifted items. A costume inspired by both Barbie and Oppenheimer, known as Barbenheimer, was another fun idea. One creative costume featured a person wearing a long paper train resembling a CVS receipt filled with coupons.
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Source: Bored Panda, by Gabija Palšytė