So I realized that we already have a Halloween party coming up this week, and as a family we had made zero decisions on costumes as of yet.
My kids are definitely at the age where they enjoy being their favourite characters that are over commercialized. One of my kids, though, has an innate humour and is showing that they’re up for choosing a costume more on the “clever” side of things.
In case you’re in need of a funny, clever or punny Halloween costume I thought I’d do a roundup of some great ideas that I’ve come across.
Social Butterfly: Slap on some butterfly wings, an antennae and then print off large scale app buttons like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to pin to your shirt. Get it? Social media butterfly.
Life: This one is so easy and it made me giggle. Take a white T-shirt, paint the word Life on it and walk around offering lemons to everyone. Ha! “When life gives you lemons…”
Ceiling Fan: You’re going to look like a cheerleader but funnier. Get on your cheer skirt and tennis shoes, grab your pom poms, put your hair in pig tails and ribbons, and then write Go Ceiling! on your shirt or just cheer it all night long.
Formal Apology: This one is sure to make people groan. Dress up in your best formal wear (long dress, fancy suit, etc.) and either wear a sign that says “I’m Sorry,” hand out “I’m sorry” cards, or just greet everyone with an “I’m sorry.”
Earl Grey Tea: I appreciate the clever simplicity of this costume. Dress all in grey. Make or buy a “My name is” sticker and write in the name “Earl.” Then make a paper tea tag (if that’s what you call it) that says “Tea” on it and attach it to your shirt or toque with a string. Now you are indeed “Earl Grey Tea.”
Taco Belle: This costume definitely requires more effort. Take a Belle costume from Beauty and the Beast. Any yellow ball gown will do. Then create felt tacos and glue them all over the dress.
Creep it real folks!
