Oct 31, 2022
With each holiday comes a tradition that lives on for generations. We share gifts and feast on Noche Buena on Christmas Day. We visit graves and pay our respects to the deceased on All Souls Day. And we wander in the neighborhood trick-or-treating and donning eclectic costumes for Halloween. Not only do these fun practices prevail through time, but they have also evolved. Nowadays, we seek inspiration beyond the typical paranormal and cryptid personas that have defined the creepiest time of year. As a result, there are various costume ideas Halloween enthusiasts have tried out, from Disney characters to real-life personalities!
With All Hallows Eve evolving with the times and further reflecting the cultures of younger generations, it’s about time you level up your dress-up game, too! Thus, in today’s Halloween-themed article, we will run through a few unique costume ideas you could use.
In that Friends episode, The One With the Halloween Party, Ross Geller wore quite a peculiar costume whose name no one could have guessed: Spud-nick, a portmanteau of the words “spud” and “Sputnick.” While the execution leaves a lot to be desired, the humor of a pun-inspired costume still comes across, which makes it an idea for you to try out!
Here are some peculiar puns people have tried out. Ladies dress up as classic French girls holding a cut-out of toast for “French toast,” and guys dress up as baked pies with the symbol of pi engraved. If these jests challenge you to think of a better interpretation of witty wordplay, take the opportunity this Halloween to put on something that will get people chuckling!
A phenomenon that has defined the 21st century is meme culture. Introduced and popularized by millennial and Gen-Z netizens, memes have become a prevalent form of communication and expression, used to showcase a keen sense of humor or even a scathing articulation of ridicule and dissent. Perhaps the memes’ best characteristic is its manifestation of different forms, be it a stock image, a pop culture reference, or a screen capture of a moment in TV or cinema.
Regardless of form and intent, meme formats are a treasure trove of Halloween costume potential. The challenge is in astute execution.
Let us take “Salt Bae” as a mainstream example. At face value, the outfit is simple in form: a white T-shirt, a pair of black shades, dark pants, a long ponytail, and a fancy mustache. However, the punchline lies in the characterization and representation. “Salt Bae” is best known for his quirky manner of sprinkling salt on a steak, and we use this image to respond to one’s “saltiness” or bitterness. Therefore, this action and its meaning are essential when donning this costume.
So, before you choose an idea, try to understand what a meme is supposed to represent by doing proper research on the internet!
As we have mentioned from the beginning, it is not uncommon for people to dress up as famous fictional characters or celebrities, especially those they deeply admire. But what if you add a little twist to your chosen impersonation? What if you do a caricature of your favorite personality, as well?
While imitation is a sincere form of flattery, there is a bit of fun in exaggerating one’s character, like emphasizing this person’s actions and habits or making quips about their characteristics or features. However, it is also essential these days to know when to know the difference between genuine jest and ill-intended mockery. Hopefully, you will learn when to strike that balance to create an effectively hilarious caricature.
While we have shared merely three suggestions for Halloween costumes, there are more ideas out there that you can explore. Experiment. Do research. Find the materials you’ll need. Be inspired. Halloween has come a long way since its inception, with traditions and practices morphing with the times. Sure, the outfits made and worn for the occasion may have grown beyond their purpose of scares and frights. But what does not change is the endearing appeal it brings to people of all ages, ever-changing in form yet ever-so-enduring in allure.
Happy Halloween!
As October 31 come and go, another favorite holiday of ours is just around the corner: Christmas! Granted that you have set up your decorations quite early (as most Filipinos would), perhaps you are still looking for fresh ideas for ornaments, designs, and gifts for this jolly season.
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Thanks so much for reading, and we’ll see you next time in our upcoming Christmas blog features! Stay tuned!
