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The Best Costumes From 'HallowMeme 2012′

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:02:57 +0000

Last week, Brooklyn's 'Hallowmeme' party got the costumed fun started early this year. The fourth annual event, put on by the folks at Forced Meme Productions, gives people the chance to dress up like their favorite internet sensations. There were lots of McKayla Maroneys and Psys, but people also repped some less-popular memes as well. Skull Trumpet and High Expectations Asian Father both made appearances, and of course there was a 'Gangnam Style' dance-off and plenty of Honey Boo Boos. Here is all that, plus our personal faves.

10 Steps to a Great WTF Halloween Couple Costume

Jackie Mancini — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:00:07 +0000

Have you secured a Halloween date yet? If so, allow us to let you in on a little secret: Babes love two-part costumes. Bonnie and Clyde, Sid and Nancy, Johnny and June; they think it's super romantic, or whatever. You know what else they love? Vintage things. Check out these tips from the (probably all dead by now) pros:

10 Babies in Food Costumes About to Be Eaten By Their Parents

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:00:34 +0000

A few weeks back, a tiny baby burrito kicked off our craving for kids dressed in food costumes. (Not for actual baby. We're not zombies or anything.) It’s such a simple concept, yet it yields such hilarious results. Talk about Halloween genius at its finest. Luckily, we can continue laughing and aww-ing over miniature tasty attire, thanks to the ‘Babies in Food Costumes’ Tumblr.

Halloween Costume Ideas: How to Dress as Your Favorite TV Character

Britt Hayes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:06 +0000

If you're scrambling to figure out your costume for Halloween this year, why not take inspiration from your favorite characters on television? We've put together a list of some of the best costumes based on TV characters and where to buy everything you'll need to look like Stefon from 'SNL' or, dare we suggest, obnoxious child pageant queen Honey Boo Boo.

20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:00:34 +0000

There's one thing we know for sure about little kids-- they can make practically anything seem adorable. Scrunched-up, twisted sour faces? Check. A boppin' on a bed rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? You betcha! Although we're a little dumbfounded as to how this "everything is ridiculously adorable" thing actually happens, we can't help but be sucked into the cuteness every darn time. This is especially true when it comes to Halloween.

10 Unnecessarily Sexy Halloween Costumes That Actually Exist — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:44:59 +0000

It's Halloween! That can only mean two things: 1) Scary things that go bump in the night, and 2) girls wearing senselessly provocative outfits. Oh yes, girls in so-called sexy costumes have become as much a Halloween tradition as pumpkin carving.

Now, we're not complaining that there are scantily clad women during the Halloween season. Not at all. The thing is, some of the costumes are trying just a little too hard. You know, when you look at the costume and think to yourself, "I didn't think it was possible to sexy up Optimus Prime." Well, you can! Here are 10 that really do exist:

10 Great Halloween Costumes — and How to Get Laid in Them

Alyssa Kramer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Halloween is the one time a year where you can put on a mask, throw away your inhibitions and be whoever you want to be.

15 Ridiculously Cute Halloween Costumes From the Tompkins Square Dog Parade

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:03:55 +0000

Hundreds of canines and their proud owners dolled up in their Halloween best this past Saturday for the 2012 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade. Among the many festive four-legged friends showed were a mutt Mr. T, a barking Miss Piggy, not to mention a traveling Evita equipped with her own Argentinian entrance music. Check [...]

How to Make a 2012 Meme Costume

Bonnie Biess — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:45:58 +0000

We've smothered the masses with costume ideas for you and your crew, and/or quite possibly soon to be epic wheelchair. Fortunately, we haven't forgotten the rest of you friendless, internet-loving basement dwellers out there. Yes, it's time to make your clever 2012 "meme" costume.

5 'Howl-O-Ween' Costume Ideas for You + Your Furry Friend [PICTURES]

Meagan Kyla — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:01:43 +0000

That pimp sure has a sexy tramp with him! Dogs and their owners have special relationships, so why not dress up with your pooch this Halloween season? Here are a few costume ideas that the two of you can enjoy while trick-or-treating. Don't beg too much!

The Best Group Halloween Costumes

Bonnie Biess — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:00:09 +0000

We've all been there -- just a couple hours before you have to head out to a Halloween party, and you haven't had the time or money to put together a decent costume. Then suddenly, a flash of inspiration zaps you or one of your buddies -- but all too often, the final product is just sad at best, or lands you in the slammer.

Get Ready for Halloween With 'Smush Faced Dogs in Costumes'

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:19:27 +0000

With Halloween just a few weeks away and our obsession with dressed-up animals still going strong, we have been led into the most wonderful of all Tumblr lands with our latest discovery. If you even remotely enjoyed seeing dogs in spiffy garb or got a kick out of puppy Avengers, there is a humongous chance [...]

Dad Makes Amazing Ice Cream Truck Costume For Wheelchair-Bound Son

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:09:53 +0000

Carter has spina bifida, a birth defect which affects the spinal canal. Because of his condition, the youngster uses a wheelchair. Being stuck in a chair is obviously going to be tough on a kid. However, last Halloween Carter’s dad used his son’s wheels to their advantage in crafting a pretty awesome costume. As you can see, [...]

Topical Costumes to Avoid This Halloween

Marla Rosenthal — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:17:21 +0000

Now that grocery stores are stocking Halloween candy on shelves (we can’t believe it either), it’s time to discuss the most important aspect of this amazing holiday -- costume selection. We recognize that there’s temptation to jump on the fad costume bandwagon, but take our advice -- the most obvious choice isn’t always the best choice. The following are 10 Halloween costumes we’re hoping we don’t see on the streets this year.

Busy Halloween Weekend for Jack FM in Buffalo

Joe Russo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:04 +0000

We started our Halloween Weekend by passing out Fright World passes, candy and Jack FM mini pumpkins, and ended it with some crazy partying at the Town Ballroom. Here's some highlights of the great costumes from our sold out "Buffalo's Biggest Halloween Party" at the Town Ballroom and happy Jack listeners getting a sugar high at our Stick or Treat Stick Up on Saturday Morning