Jumat, 22 Februari 2013

Twelve - Funny Halloween Costumes: Be the Life Of The Party

By Ryan Benjamin


For simple and memorable fun it's hard to beat keyword. Whether a humorous take on a popular character in the news or movies, your favorite TV show star or a mythical super hero, a new twist added to a character brings on the laughs. You might go for slapstick humor, wholesome laughter or take a satirical bent with a jab at a popular figure. All are easy costumes to make and adding a touch of the unexpected brings out the humor.

Avoid costumes for characters that have been done the same old way year after year. It may be difficult to find the perfect concept but once you do you will be able to develop a funny costume that is original and make it your own. Almost anything can be viewed in a humorous way so take a topic or character and look for the funny side.

Cross dressing is a good way to start. It adds surprise to the look. Sure, you expect to see a woman dressed as Hillary Clinton or J. Lo, but what if a man did the same using comedy joke dresses? It would turn into something completely new and humorous. Ladies, you can do the same. Did you ever wonder if a woman would make a freakier man than David Bowie? Why not find out in all the comfort of the accepting Halloween holiday.

Funny Halloween costumes do not have to be recreations of human beings. Other living things can be incorporated as well as inanimate objects. Go as something unique, like a bottle or can of your favorite whatever. Perhaps you prefer to dress up as a fruit or vegetable, or maybe the obligatory chicken costume? Add your own twist to the look. Dress as a punk carrot, or maybe a fancy chicken in a gown. Other ideas that have been done include packages of famous inexpensive soups, fast food containers, even mail. These may sound a little out there, but that is the point. The humor also comes from the unexpected.

Famous (and often overused) sayings are useful and can be incorporated as an accessory or as the topic of your costume. Remember ""Where's the beef""? For a current topic your character might be ""Miss Behavioral Disorder"" (think beauty pageants) with MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and other social media applications decorating your costume. Poke fun gently and twist your character to make it slightly warped and very funny.

The only caution when using funny Halloween costumes is to keep practicality and comfort in mind. It is so easy to be carried away with an idea and build on it and add to it - and then find you've created a costume that won't fit through the door or doesn't allow you to sit down to rest. If a Halloween party is your destination it might not be polite to wear a costume so wide you take up half the room. Consider your comfort and the comfort of those around you and keep your costume within reasonable boundaries when it comes to size.

Humor has dark sides you might decide to use. Sarcasm or mocking of popular characters can be hilarious when viewed by the right audience. If you will be in public avoid words that might be offensive to people, don't wear a funny Halloween costume that mocks or derides any group of people. If your costume includes a full mask that hides your identify understand some stores will not allow you enter until the face covering is removed. This is security policy in many malls and businesses. If you are headed for a private party your costume should be one that won't offend other invited guests. If in doubt, ask the host or hostess for their opinion. Signs with strong language or funny costumes with sexual innuendoes won't be suitable for places where children are expected.

Many funny Halloween costumes can be created out of everyday items, if you have a creative eye. Take some time to come up with possible concepts, you may be surprised how many you think of. Try to keep it simple as well, the less complicated the design the easier it will be to manage and wear. Remember, gender boundaries don't apply at Halloween either, so consider ideas you may not otherwise! Funny Halloween costumes always stand as the most memorable of all. Edited by Svetchey Sanorols




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