A Funny Halloween Costume Beats a Scary One Every Time
Okay, so maybe the joke is on you.
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Good ol' October 31. The one night of the year where being anyone but yourself is highly encouraged. Whether that means dressing up in the same costume you've been wearing since the dawn of time or throwing something together at the last minute, I salute you. The whole dressing up thing can be a bit tedious, I'll admit, but once you know the kind of vibe you're going for, everything else slowly but surely falls into place. While seeking out a scary or easy-as-shit getup might be more your scene, I'm here to recommend this is the year to go off the beaten path, a place only the brave will venture: the land of the funny costume.
If you're already here, you're probably on board with the idea of filling the role of the Halloween party's court jester and may or may not have made it your mission to secure the title of funniest costume at this year's Halloween party. While humor is, of course, subjective, these 10 costumes will get a chuckle or two from every kind of crowd. So settle in, and get ready for lots of scrolling. Ahead, the funniest Halloween costumes around, as well as the key fashion items to make sure your costume is nothing less than the best.
Bernie Sanders at the Inauguration of President Joe Biden
Sure, most of us should've been focused on the history-making Inauagration at hand, but when Senator Bernie Sanders and his mittens showed up, everything else kinda felt secondary.
You too can share the same taste in mittens as an 80-year-old Vermont senator for the low price of $29.99.
Derek Zoolander'
Most out-there clothing you can find. Your best Blue Steel impression. C'mon, you got this Halloween in the bag.
A little pattern never hurt nobody.
Bennifer 2.0
The birds are singing! The sun is shining! Bennifer is back, baby! While no one probably had this on 2021's bingo card, we're more than happy to stamp the space in glee. Pay respect to one of the early aughts' most iconic couples this All Hallows Eve, and get ready to relish the nostalgia.
No one loves Boston like Affleck. Throw on your nearest Red Sox memorabilia, and for an added touch, pick up a coffee from Dunkin Donuts.
Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne from 'Dumb & Dumber'
There's just something about going as two of the most famous knuckleheads around that gets a crowd laughing.
Grab a buddy and go halfsies when purchasing this costume. The only hard part of this getup will be deciding who's who.
The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards
From his unforgettable Super Bowl performance to the numerous public appearances with either a (fake) bloodied, bandaged, or mutilated face, the Weeknd has had quite the time in the past 12 months. Inspired by his latest album, After Hours, you too can channel your inner performance artist with just a lot of bandages, fake blood, and a really, really good red blazer.
About that really, really good red blazer...
Cowboy Jeff Bezos
Ah, the billionaire space race. Relive the headache that was multiple rich dudes entering the stratosphere for what felt like five seconds to prove...what exactly? The verdict is still out on that, but hey, at least this costume will make more sense than whatever all that was.
You got the suit from the guy himself! Now don't forget the cowboy hat. Bonus points if you carry around an empty Amazon package or two.
Adam Sandler's Street Style
One of the summer's wildest trends? Watching Tiktok teens channel their inner Sandlercore. One of Halloween's most comfortable costumes? You channeling your own inner Sandlercore.
Take your favorite baggy T-shirt, throw on a gigantic pair of basketball shorts, pull these onto your feet, and you'll have Sandler's style on lock, baby!
Bill Hader's Stefon
It's hard to pick a favorite Saturday Night Live character, but few are as unforgettable as Bill Hader’s Stefon. Dig up your old favorite layered tee, slap on some (fake) highlights, and get moving.
If Stefon was still sharing details of New York City’s underground club scene, it'd be in this Off-White graphic tee.
Tyler, the Creator in His 'IGOR' Era
Tyler, the Creator's concert looks for his IGOR tour were so quintessentially Tyler it was hard to believe anything else he'd wear would top this (oh, did he prove us wrong.)
A wig with so much recognition, you'll avoid the dreaded "Who are you supposed to be?" question all night.
A Young Dwayne Johnson
Like all good throwback fashion pictures, this one only gets better with this age. Nothing fancy, just a very young Dwayne Johnson, who's showing the heartfelt relationship between a man and his fanny pack.
A piece of clothing that's as timeless as it gets: the black turtlneck.
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