I'm a going as a social butterfly. I got a cute rainbow monarch wing cape thing at the renfair and I am going to print social media logos and tape them to a shirt. It's cheap, cute, and funny lol.

I'll either be asleep or at work so: Disgruntled wage slave.

I'm filled with dread just thinking about it.

That'd be David S. Pumpkins for me

For the uninitiated:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI

I already have a pretty good skull mask and some extended bony finger gloves, was thinking of getting some random armour pieces, a cape, and becoming a Dark Souls enemy

I dunno though. There's some super cheap blackened steel armour on Etsy that could be good for a variety of costumes. Feels a little tryhard though

No because I'm not American.

I will be at home that evening in my tracksuit bottoms and hoodie.

Need to think of something for my kid though.

Where I'm from we don't celebrate Halloween. They (retailers) tried really hard, but it was not a thing. So now the shops are already full of X-Mas things...

But I went to a con as Logan from X-Man last week, if that counts as dress up.

No. I'm an adult.

It's an Americanism that only children partake in where I live (Australia). It's fine, and I'm not such a miserable cunt that I would stop my kids going out (with me) to go trick or treating but it's not something adults join in with.

It makes more sense as a harvest festival with pumpkins, sure, but it's not pumpkin season in the southern hemisphere

Same as every year, my miserable self.

If I leave the house, I've been basically dressing as a witch for years at this point. Somewhere in my closet is a witch hate and a no longer scented cinnamon broom. Think my crafted potion bottle necklace is somewhere.

All my costume requires is me to find the miscellaneous things, some dark clothes, and boots. I never plan to do anything but sometimes I get invited. And some of those times I even show up.

No but it'll probably be low effort.

You've got the sidekicks too, right? That costume only works if you've got the two other people.

I absolutely do. And we plan on entering every room with a dance and a song.

Unfortunately nothing this year! No party to go to and living in an apartment with very few kids so its not like anyone will come around. I do keep candy just in case anyone does apt trick or treating but they won't lol.

Easily my favorite holiday tho, the vibes are immaculate and it is just so fun if you let yourself have a good time.

Growing up I was obsessed with making my own costumes, they were always low budget and terrible costumes, but it was fun!

I've been working on my costume for about two months now, and it's about 2/3rds done. I haven't quantified total expenditures yet but I'd estimate it's over $700 in materials and supplies.

Yes, it's a fursuit (bird suit partial).

I'll be going as a tired old fart watching TV and handing out candy.

Same costume I wear every year.

Some costume I wear every night, except for the candy.

Amish. I have a big beard and moustache, but I'm having nasal surgery on the 5th of November, and I have to shave the 'stache, so why not use it for Halloween?

Last year it was banana, so I think this year I’ll do something a little more mature.

Sexy banana.

Ah yes. A banana split.

There's always someone throwing a costume party or a club with a spooky theme to go to where I live...in Europe.

No need to fall into you-defaultism. You can just not answer if it doesn't apply to you specifically.

Roadkill! Working mostly with faux-fur and blood and part of a licence plate sticking out or the mess.

I put a wig on, and I’m Alan from the Hangover. I like to wear that costume and stop by my usual haunts/hang out until people realize it’s me.

Red cap, grey Music Band T shirt, red hoodie, skateboard. Bam: Sexy Steve Buscemi.

I just give out candy with my dad

Turd Ferguson. Again.

UK here and Halloween is in a weird place. Its shoved down your throat really hard by every retailer. Adverts on TV, radio, pumpkins everywhere, SPOOKTOBER DEALS and such.

But, like, nobody cares? For the party animals its an excuse to dress slutty and get pissed up, and its an excuse for kids to dress up and walk around at dark, but everyone just seems to be going along with it because everyone seems to be going along with it.

I wish we could either have it be a bigger deal than it is so everyone cares, like Xmas (inb4 calling me secularist - piss off) or nobody cares and we can just stop.

As it currently is its just awkward.

I'm in Switzerland and it is indeed a weird place. Supermarket will sell Halloween themed candy and stuff but really most people don't care. It's actually funny how you can tell where the Americans live this time of the year, because only a few houses will have Halloween decorations up.

And I guess there will be Halloween themed parties where people wear costumes as well, but it's certainly not a mainstream event and more like marketing gimmick.

Feels a little tryhard though

Boo! No such thing.

For what it's worth, that would make a great costume.

No fun is allowed in your country I presume

Last Halloween I went to a karaoke night dressed as The Mask and learned the hard way that using oil-based face paints without a setting powder or spray is a bad idea because that doesn't dry. Won't be repeating the same mistake this year.

This year? I'm actually going to another city to celebrate my friend's birthday, but I plan to go to a karaoke night the day before dressed as Danhausen.

The Halloween Party theme is animals, so I'm dressing up as a stuffed animal that some of them know.

I am rapidly learning that cosplay is a lot harder than it looks...

Cosplay can be crazy. I'm a fan of dollar store cosplays and do like every cosplay of mine for so cheap on purpose because there's a lovely charm to it lol

Just FYI, most Amish sects shave their moustaches, and the beards typically mean you're married.

Nah, that’s uh…. not my name.

Man, I’ve got a lot of questions…

Omg I love the idea!

Thanks! Had no idea. I'll still do it, unless you have another, better suggestion?

I have had a David S. Pumpkins suit since just after it aired and I wear it every year.


I have been catcalled twice by other men wearing it. They were very aggressive.


I am also in a stock photo of a business meeting where I am wearing the suit and there are about 30 people wearing normal clothing because I went to a conference on 10/30 where they encouraged costumes, showed up an hour late and had to sit in the front row. The picture is taken of me sitting there hungover and looking tired and everyone else smiling.

It's the most flammable suit I own.


No regrets.

Aren’t you all forgetting it’s meant to be horror related costumes?

I don’t do Halloween. I don’t like dressing up as anything other than me, and I don’t feel like anyone would be very impressed.

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Those big foam hats aren't cheap, you need at least 4 appearances.

You sound like fun.

I mean, it's not Turnip Day, right?

It's Switzerland, image an entire country of uptight people with a huge bug up their ass.

No, that's usually at the start of November.

Nah, it's a good costume. Just wanted you to be aware, so you can deal with any unforseen reactions

Cheers for that! Live in Denmark, so I don't think I'll offend anyone. Last year, we had a muslin dressed up as a Catholic priest 🤣