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October 17, 2007
Oh please no... don't make me!
For the second year in a row I've been invited to a Halloween(ie) Party. The last time I went to a Halloween party was in Berlin and it was a festival of mac n' cheese, french fries, homemade coleslaw and ice cream treats. I planned to bring Fluffernutters but they don't sell Fluff in Berlin. The good thing about that party was that costumes weren't mandatory, though some folks did show up attired for the occasion.
Last year 'round this time I was trying to find someone to fix my suddenly dead Powerbook G4. I was in no mood for parties and begged off at the last minute. [Reflecting: I could have gone as a crab. It would have been fitting.] Not wanting to be a total Ebenezer Scrooge this year, I told the same friends who'd invited me last year that I'd attend. I did not say I'd wear a costume. Unfortunately for me, wearing a costume is a requirement, and to show up sans ridiculous getup would turn me into some sort of uppity party pooper. I don't want that. I'm really a nice person deep down and am highly social at least twice a year (my birthday and Christmas) [note: that's a lie. I'm also quite the savvy socializer at Thanksgiving and when out-of-town friends come to visit.] Point is, I plan to attend and be the bestest gracious costumed guest ever. The only problem is, I need YOUR help.
What should I wear? The creative gene is lacking and I'm looking for something that's easy to put together and doesn't cost me boku bucks. Any ideas? Kindly plop said ideas in the comments. Thanks!
Cindy
Comments
My standbys were always a gypsy, an Indian, or a hippy. All of which are probably politically incorrect these days, but the thing is, see, is that I had all the stuff available right in my closet and drawers!
Brain matter deposited by: susan on October 17, 2007 2:30 PM
Got a skeleton-print tshirt handy to go with that mask?
Remember, photos are obligatory :)
Brain matter deposited by: Greg on October 17, 2007 10:29 PM
you gotta go as Big Bird ...
Brain matter deposited by: sdy on October 18, 2007 2:58 AM
These are always tough. You need to be comfortable and able to fit through doorways -- I knew a girl, years back, who went as a giant Quaalude and spent the night getting stuck -- so you can get to partying.
You also don't want to be a drunk magnet and spend the evening with guys slobbering down your shirt -- well, maybe you do, I would but that's probably just me -- so should rule out Elvira, a Valkyrie, and anything in the service sector (French maid, hot cop, masseuse, etc.).
Clearly, Big Bird is the only answer.
Brain matter deposited by: Al on October 18, 2007 8:23 AM
Susan - thanks for the suggestions... a gypsy might be good, though I'll have to go looking for the attire.
Greg - don't own a skeleton t-shirt and most likely I'll be taking the photos :-)
Steve - oh yeah, Big Bird. I'm all over that. LOL!
Al - I don't think a Big Bird outfit would be very comfortable, but your tale about the Quaalude girl was very amusing...
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on October 18, 2007 8:36 AM
Phylis Diller once suggested going naked except for a white fur hat and white fur boots. You'd be a Q-tip.
Or tie a string around your waist and go as the equator.
How about as Liza's mom on the Wild Thornberries? She's all about camera's and photographing nature and stuff. You'd need some outdoorsy clothes, a headscarf and a neckful of cameras and bags. Big points to whoever recognizes your costume!
Everything else I can think of begins with the word "sexy". ;)
Brain matter deposited by: Ted on October 18, 2007 4:27 PM
go as yourself - oh, and they sell Fluff in belgium ....
Brain matter deposited by: zed on October 18, 2007 4:29 PM
Ted - most excellent ideas... I particularly like the Q-tip one! ;-)
Zoe - surely you can come up with something more substantial than 'go as yourself' (which I'd love to do but cannot)-- c'mon, you always have good ideas... don't you?
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on October 19, 2007 6:24 AM
Wrap yourself up in tinfoil and go as a leftover.
(Nicked from a film .... with Robin Williams in it. Forget the title.)
Brain matter deposited by: zed on October 20, 2007 8:06 AM
A werewolf.
The best Halloween party I ever attended, I went as a werewolf. I was dating a girl who thought I was something of a wimp (I was!) but when I showed up with extra fur, fangs and slicked back hair, she couldn't keep her hands off me. One of the best nights of my life (even if she did turn out to be a total flake).
Ever since, I've recommended werewolf costumes to those who ask. And you know what? Many report the same results.
Don't let me down, Squipper.
Brain matter deposited by: Dwight Silverman on October 21, 2007 9:24 PM
Zoe - cute; real cute. :-)
Dwight - I laughed out loud when I read your suggestion. Apologies in advance, but no. :-)
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on October 22, 2007 7:22 AM