Keegan Greenier explains: “Pillow stuffed in front. Black tights. Giant, yellow-rimmed sunglasses. Long live the ’80s.”
From Laurier Nicas: “I really loved Waldo growing up. Proof? Halloween 1991, Age 6. What this photo doesn’t prove is that I am actually a girl.”
Said Dominique Grant of her Waldo: “This was the best costume for getting in the background of other people’s pictures.”
Cindy Allen sent us these photos of her son as Legolas from The Lord of the Rings.
While they’re not in costume, I had to include this photo of Ed and Heidi. I can respect a gourd hat that requires wiring.
Nicole Nasuti as Prison Martha, from 2004.
Alexzandra & Ashley Rico as a bunch of grapes and someone riding a pony-on-a-stick.
Ashley went all out in her portrayal of Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.
The pride of Burbank, Ky Matthes went as Carol Burnett’s character from her show’s “Went With the Wind” skit.
Our first zombie, Carol Galloway.
We haven’t met one of our neighbors down the street, and will be using Halloween as an excuse to pop in and say hello. Here’s hoping they’re dressed up like Robert & Julie Ashe when they open the door.
Another great one—here are Melissa Shumate and her sister Al rocking homemade Care Bears costumes.
Let’s wrap this up with a few photos of various mental_floss staffers…
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Those are awesome! Great collection. I had to laugh out loud at Carole Burnett and the Ding Bat.
posted by Miss Cellania on 10-30-2009 at 8:21 am
Dingbat!! I love it!
Other favorites: Stacy’s costume from last year; Toucan Sam; Frida Kahlo; the little baby! Too many to list. Thanks for posting these!
posted by Sam on 10-30-2009 at 10:37 am
Is that a Donald Duck cookie jar in Christopher Schwarz’s kitchen? If so, he is awesome.
posted by Matt Soniak on 10-30-2009 at 10:48 am
I can’t BELIEVE I didn’t get my pictures in on time! Sometimes I amaze myself.. I’m struggling with a costume idea for this year since I’m not sure anything can top my condom costume! Hopefully I will remember to submit next year… *huff*
posted by BioloBri on 10-30-2009 at 11:12 am
Oh I am so glad to see all those gorgeous homemade box costumes. Now I don’t feel so bad about dressing up as a book in third grade even though, I have to say, mine is still a turd compared to these ones.
posted by Jenni on 10-30-2009 at 11:17 am
I just emailed my mom and asked her to make me a Care Bears costume for next year.
Yes, I am 26 years old.
And the Carole Burnett costume is utterly brilliant!
posted by BlueAloe on 10-30-2009 at 11:18 am
The dingbat is too funny, maybe next year!
posted by Lovely on 10-30-2009 at 11:27 am
Ahahahaha!!!
It is ALL about the Ding bat costume… First I was looking at the chest like huh? What does that say…
Moaning Myrtle is pretty creepy. But cute…
posted by Chrystani on 10-30-2009 at 11:48 am
I’m proud to say that last year, two of the costume ideas on this list were combined into one for me. I was Dr. Horrible, and one of my friends was Bristol Palin. I don’t want to share other peoples’ photos without their permission, but there’s a great pic of me holding her hostage with my Freeze Ray.
Also, Captcha: phantom me <- very appropriate!
posted by ESJ on 10-30-2009 at 12:08 pm
@biolo Bri – I missed it too…and I go whole hog!
I LOVE Scott Allen’s DC Metro. That’s utterly brilliant! Kudos to all the wonderfully thought out costumes on here! Long live creativity!
posted by Hastings on 10-30-2009 at 12:13 pm
I’m loving the Richard Simmons costume!
posted by Kikadee on 10-30-2009 at 12:27 pm
Stacy Conradt is HOT!!!!! I’m pretty sure I’m in love. She’s married. Dammit!
posted by xanderjones on 10-30-2009 at 1:41 pm
Darn! I missed the deadline! Oh well….I can send them in next time. Usually people don’t know what I am anyway.
posted by nihil on 10-30-2009 at 3:44 pm
It is a Donald Duck Cookie Jar in my Kitchen… And thank you for vailidating me being Awesome. I keep telling my wife that, and she keeps rolling her eyes :)
posted by Chris on 10-30-2009 at 4:32 pm
One year, in college, I went as the Scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz.” I won second place in the costume contest!
I was the scarecrow the year before in high school.
posted by Sara in AL on 10-30-2009 at 5:13 pm
Loved the Carol Burnett, that took guts to walk around w/ a curtain rod on your shoulders during a party.
Also, really liked the Dr Horrible, especially the way the photo was taken. Brilliant.
posted by Jonny on 10-30-2009 at 11:53 pm
Why don’t Americans understand Halloween? It’s not about just throwing on any old costume, it’s about All Hallows Eve, when spirits roam the earth. You are supposed to dress as a ghost, goblin, witch or a character that reflects the day. Not as a household appliance or something completely unrelated.
posted by Steve on 6-9-2010 at 11:43 pm
@Steve: Who pooped in your Cheerios? Halloween is supposed to be fun, there are no RULES!
posted by Jennifer on 8-5-2010 at 10:28 am
Several things:
1.For the last two years I was a zombie for Halloween.
2.This year I’m going to be Doctor Horrible.
3. A few years back, I almost went as Sweeney Todd, but it ended up being too hard.
posted by Noah on 8-25-2010 at 8:45 pm
@ Steve, sure that’s what you’re supposed to do if you’re a practicing Wiccan along with lighting a candle in the at least one window in your home and preforming a Sabbath ritual.
However, if you’re not a practicing Wiccan and you have no other religious or spiritual reason for dressing specifically as a witch, goblin or ghost. Then follow the grand tradition and fool the wandering spirits as a toaster if you would really like too. It’s really currently about just having a good time.
posted by Tess on 10-26-2010 at 10:53 pm
I feel that it is my duty to inform all of you that Halloween is in fact an Irish holiday. Don’t believe me? Look it up!
posted by Cyberjar88 on 9-5-2011 at 8:14 am
I’m loving the Frida Kahlo costume! I decided to be her this year just last week! She’s my favorite artist after all!
posted by Jameela on 9-13-2011 at 5:40 pm
Wow! “I saw it in the window and I couldn’t resist.” Carol Burnett is an amazing choice.
Thank you for sharing.
posted by Hammi on 9-20-2011 at 1:26 pm
That baby has a severed leg!!! Yuck!
posted by LD on 10-12-2011 at 11:17 pm
Blue scrubby girl is hot!
posted by Brian on 11-17-2011 at 10:40 am