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Halloween is right around the corner, guys! This would almost be a little sad if “ideas about what you’re going to be for Halloween” weren’t a totally acceptable year-round topic of conversation. But it is! So we don’t need to worry about that getting taken away from us. What we do need to worry about, though, is actually PICKING OUT a costume to wear on Halloween. We only have one and a half weeks left, basically! I don’t know about you, but these are my criteria:
- Cool
Oops! I thought I had more but, nope, that’s my only one. My criterion is that is must be cool. And I’ve pretty much whittled down my options to either an ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS Pac-Man head that has a moving mouth and may or may not make Pac-Man noises constantly, or an incredibly constricting Pixar logo guy that maybe can’t even see anything. Both very cool in a simple and classic way — just my style. But. WHICH ONE IS COOLER? Let’s see them in action, maybe that will help:
Pac-Man:
The Pixar Guy
Hmmmmm. That’s tough. A really close call here. If I were sure that the Pac-Man costume DID play the Pac-Man noises constantly, that would be a clear winner. But I almost think that it doesn’t? Though one could just carry around a tape recorder with a tape of the Pac-Man noises. Then again, having to jump around everywhere would be very cool, plus being able to do the head-tilt thing? C’mon. So I don’t know. WHICH ONE IS THE COOLEST? (Via BoingBoing and TDW.)
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I’m going as Mario, and Facetaquito is going as Toad. We’re gonna get ALL the candy.
My friend did this a couple years ago and literally *did* get all the candy.
I hope they’ve made more candy since then, because we will be getting it all this year! We got him a bicycle helmet and Mrs. Taco is knitting a cover for it to resemble Toad.
Ah this is similar to when my husband and I will dress up in our Starfleet uniforms and bring out baby around as a Tribble, then as a Ferengi, then as a Klingon child, then as Wesley Crusher, then as a…
#wehavelotsofstartrekchildrencostumeplans
Pacman is extremely loud and incredibly large, but the Pixar guy seems like he’d gladly construct a human centipede. Too close to call. I guess it depends on what’s happening on the internet.
I’m actually working on a Sexy Human Centipede costume, but I need 2 more people to make it work. Maybe I should put an ad on Craigslist.
don’t bother. count me in….but because of my obvious nose issue, i’ll need to be in the front.
I’m going as a slutty Steve Bartman.
sounds like a reach.
LIke an awesome reach? Yes.
That’s redundant.
I read this and thought it said slutty Steve Buschemi. Which automatically reminded me of Armageddon, the second greatest drinking game movie of all time. Rules: 1.) Drink every time something explodes for the duration of the explosion. 2.) Drink every time there is a blatant stereotype. 3.) Drink every time you acknowledge how good Ben Affleck looks in this movie. 4.) Drink every time you say No Homo following rule #3.
My usual costume is crew member of the Starship Enterprise, TNG of course. You might as well know, I’m a geek. This year, I’m thinking outside the box and suggestions are welcome.
I think you and your husband should go as Amy and Rory, and you should make Kelly be River Song.
Ooooo good one! I don’t think Kelly will cooperate. She’s not a fan of Dr. Who.
First the fruit thing and now THIS?
DS9 Crew Member?
Mr. Kate is the bigger fan of DS9. I think he may have a DS9 costume!
That would be the best box to be in. DS9 just HAPPENS to be my favourite Trek of all!
My new costume for this year is a blue DS9 jumpsuit! Last year was red TOS dress! #yay
It depends whats happening on the internet
sorry r2d2
Now we know why we didn’t get any decent party invitations this year — these guys got all the invitations.
I’m still thinking of Rose Tyler because it’s inherently slutty and allows me to hit on any Doctors — regular or time and space traveling. Plus it’s a great excuse not to get my roots done for another two weeks. But I am having a hell of a time finding her garish clothing. And I’ve tried putting on as much mascara as she wears but I swear my eyes are going to fuse together. How did they do that???
Speaking of fucking amazing Dr. Who costumes, everybody’s seen the Weeping Angel one, right?
http://www.therpf.com/f24/doctor-who-blink-weeping-angel-costume-49264/
I mean, FUCK Pac-Man. This one wins.
I’m going as Poison Ivy this year, because I’m short on time and cash.
You forgot to mention my costume; tie not included.
Hey, are there any shows that you’re really really really into but not quite caught up on yet? No reason. Just curious. Ugh.
Listen, I’ve been a Videogum reader since 2008. I didn’t watch my first episode of Lost until 2010. So … I feel your pain. “Oh, I guess John Locke dies or something? I guess I’ve got that to look forward to.” But this is a pop culture blog in which references to beloved shows will be made. Spoilers are bound to abound. I really am sorry, but this stuff comes with the territory. Still haven’t finished the first season of Small Wonder. Does the neighbor girl come over EVERY episode? Does Vicki ever stop having syntactical misunderstandings?
I respect what you’re saying, but come on. The Breaking Bad finale aired only a week ago. Yeah, maybe this comes with the territory, but I thought I could browse the comments section of a blog post concerning Pac Man Halloween costumes without spoiling the finale to one of my favorite shows.
I know I’m whining a bit here, so I apologize. I just think there’s a window where not giving spoilers without a warning is a courteous thing to do – especially huge, show-changing spoilers such as a major character not having a fucking face. Good sentence. Well-structured.
I should return my new t-shirt.
I got into SO MUCH TROUBLE from my brother when I mentioned that at Christmas, like 4 years after the book was released. And he was reading the books first, it seemed natural he would know. But I literally got punched in the arm HARD because of that.
So, seriously, where can I get that shirt? I’m visiting him at the end of the week.
Haha – shieeet. I just got introduced to Gustavo during my Netflix catching up. I really have no complaints about the post of course. Just saying I feel your pain That One.
I submit a challenger:
That Pixar costume reminds me of this:
RIP Gregory Hines.
Love seeing the Who references. I was honestly thinking of going as a TARDIS, but then I realized I have no Halloween Party to attend and sitting in my house dressed up in costume watching TV just doesn’t seem like a normal thing to do.
No problem Problem! You can have your own party, you be a Tardis, I’ll be Amy, Mr. Kate will be Rory, and I’ll pressure Kelly to come as River Song (maybe in the space suit!!!)
Great! And since my husband refuses to dress up for Halloween, we’ll make him stay in the other room and call him The Silence.
He needs to stay in the corner of your eye.
Kate, Amy Pond is almost too easy to dress as. Cute flannel shirt and jeans! Done!
Seriously, though, does anyone know where I can get a royal blue leather jacket and union jack shirt made out of plastic?
Actually….http://tardis-wardrobe.tumblr.com/post/8373511728/details-and-pricing-for-rose-tyler
OMG. This is BRILLIANT.
Those are cool, but it will be hard to top my costume from last year
Slutty human fannypack?
Inquiring minds don’t want to know: is he wearing any clothing?
Oh Pac-Man all the way. As much as I love Pixar, that guy is giving me the creeps.
Two of my friends and I are going to be the Lady Avengers this year. They’re Thor and Captain America so that left me with Iron (Wo)Man. Our goal is basically to look nothing like the slutty pre-made girl costumes we saw at Spirit.
Remember, guys, this is the one year you can get away with being a pervert. Just say you thought she was wearing a Courtney Stoddard costume.
The police will be like, “Do you mean Courtney STODDEN?” Got you at your own game, FT! Boom goes the dynamite! YOU LOSE!
You win this round, Gabe.
I’m going as Jacob from Twilight. All that means is that I’m wearing jean shorts, a black wig and one of those bodybuilder shirts with the fake muscles. This also doubles as a George Michael in the Arrested Development episode “In God We Trust” costume if my wig falls off.
“I was thinking ‘Zombie Steve Jobs.’”
“So, basically, an asshole?”
(Actual amazing conversation I overheard at a restaurant last week.)
I bought an orange jumpsuit from the thrift store earlier this year to go as Alisha from Misfits, but then I saw this:
And thought… Oh, I should go as Theo Huxtable wearing a Gordon Gartrelle (or Sexy Theo Huxtable wearing a Gordon Gartrelle).
THEN, I thought I’ll just make a black beard out of felt and go as a member of the Evil Study Group from Community. Very simple.
I don’t condone stealing but I think I may be BORROWING the Evil Study Group idea. REALLY LIKE IT!
That is a perfect Gordon Gartrelle.
This guy deserves all of the sex.
omg if only we were in the same place and anyone watched misfits, I would totally go with you as Kelly!
I’ll start working on the chav accent just in case things change.
I was thinking of going as Miss Piggy, going as Annie Hall. That’s cool with everyone, right?
The Pacman costume does in fact play the noises all the time. There are a pair of battery operated speakers built in just behind the mouth, shooting forward and they’re hooked to an iPod that’s set to play on repeat. The ipod has a special little spot built into the costume as well so it won’t get lost.
You can see it in by scrolling down to Step 16 in the build writeup
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Chomping-Pacman-Costume/1432/2
-Matthew
I’m going as Walter White for Halloween. It’s going to be perfect for when I go out trick or treating,
all pushing 6 year olds off the steps, racing for the door:
“NO. I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS”
I’m going as a steampunk James Brown.
I assume that first guy is dressed up like this guy:
I am late because I have been spending all my Videogum time definitely NOT participating in a Financial District-area protest movement that I think is actuallly super important. But also important is the fact that I share with you, strangers, the fact that my Halloween costume involves: 1) a white jacket. 2) driving gloves. 3) a toothpick.