So what are folks going as for Halloween?

[XemaSab]

I am going as a Slytherin, from Harry Potter.

I've got a black robe and a green and gray plaid skirt already. I need a tie and some tights and it's all in the bag.

I am trying to decide whether I need a sweater or not. I am going with a non-film version of the costume, so I can do whatever I like. :D

[Lady Freedom]

1. Lucy Fur

That is the name of my character's costume that I have made for Halloween very simple, yet gets lots of attention.

[LadyoftheRabbits]

2. Actually, you just gave me the idea...

I'm going to try and go as either a Slyth or Gryffindor this year. :D :hi:

[RevolutionaryActs]

3. A pirate.

I got this bandanna that looks like brown leather, and it has torn black fishnet stuff tied in with it. And I got this really long vest that looks like brown leather too.. and a skull ring and necklace and I have a white shirt that has flowy arms that's perfect. PLUS We have this old fashioned beer bottle that I'm going to fill with something and pretends its rum. :7

[evlbstrd]

4. I am going as

the cranky bastard on the block who turns his porch light off and puts the dog in the yard.

[Lady Freedom]

46. ahhh.. Where is your halloween spirit?

[Initech]

5. I'm going as Milton from Office Space

"Excuse me, I do believe you have my stapler!"

[XemaSab]

17. Our head of word processing

is going as Lumbergh. :D

He's going to borrow the Initech mug from the *real* head of the office. :D

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. A tired Mom...

...it shouldn't be too tough to get that one together. :hi:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

7. Here's my son's costume...

I was going to help him make one; but he saw this one and fell in love with it.

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[RevolutionaryActs]

10. I thought you were kidding about scrolling down...

:cry:

[Lady Freedom]

47. That was ugly

I am sure flvegan won't do anything like that for real.

[Lisa]

9. Roman legionary

I thought I might try for later in the empire (e.g. after 100 AD) since a) that was when the Romans began to wear trousers and long sleeves -- it gets colder around here after mid-October; and b) by then most of my first-century stuff (armour, helmet, gladius) will likely be propped in a bookstore window advertising their history selection.

I have the Osprey costuming books to go by (Roman Military Clothing, etc.) and should be able to put together a simple long-sleeved tunic with some fancy braid on it, by then. I can cheat and wear fleece track pants underneath. Also I have a Deurne cavalry helmet replica which I got for cheap because it was kind of rusty, but that should help make it look more authentic! Rivet some brass cut-outs or washers onto a leather belt, and I'm all set. (I don't have a proper late Roman spatha ... was bidding on one on eBay last week but the seller pulled the listing, unfortunately. Though I do have a Germanic 7th century sword which will probably be okay -- there were lots of Germans in the Roman legions by then, anyway.) I can put on a wool blanket and pin it with a fancy brooch, if it gets cold and/or rainy.

[BreweryYardRat]

25. Nice.

If you can get pictures, I'd love to see them.

My college has a "no weapons" rule, so I can't get my cut-down halberd from home and go as a member of a peasant revolt. (Mail shirt is nowhere near being done, which rules out any costumes with that.)

No clue what to go as, since the historical option's gone.

[Ariana Celeste]

11. I haven't decided for myself yet but my SO is

gonna be Zombie Jesus.

[IChing]

12. V

I plan on scaring the neighborhood kids and parents with the costume and repeated message I will play

" I suspect even now, orders are being shouted into telephones, and men with guns will soon be on their way. Why?"

"Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power.

Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth

. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression.

And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit,

you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission.

How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. Fear got the best of you, and in your panic you turned to the now high chancellor, Adam Sutler. He promised you order, he promised you peace, and all he demanded in return was your silent, obedient consent."


I just downloaded my movie using "handbrake" where I can take that out and replay it on my ipod to my stereo

[Swede]

13. Disgruntled postal worker.

Or unemployed goalie.

[Fox Mulder]

14. A pissed-off and tired helper at a printing press.

So that means I'm going as myself.

[IChing]

15. What no Fox Mulder

spelled funny?

[otherlander]

16. V... I might take some of the kids I babysit trick-or-treating

or I might go with some people from school. Or maybe, instead of trick-or treating, I'll just lurk around the streets, scaring people and talking in quotes. Thinking about handing out oragami cranes, too.

[ZombieNixon]

18. I have a zombie suit.

All I need is a Nixon mask and I can go as my username (again). :D :P

[femmocrat]

19. An old bat. n/t

[Broken_Hero]

20. I would go as Superman

but since I'm so super buff, and big, they don't make suits in my size...so I'm leaning towards V, from V from Vendetta...

[LSK]

21. where are you going dressed like that?

[XemaSab]

23. To the meat market

:D

[sakabatou]

22. Sanosuke Sagara w/ alternate costume

[Mutley]

24. I have to wear a Medieval costume for this thing at school

so I may as well wear it for Halloween, too.

It'll be an eclectic day:

*My sister and BIL are going as pirates

*My niece is going as Kikyo

*My nephew is going as Superman

:D

[av8rdave]

26. I'll be out of town working on halloween...

sigh...guess I'll dress as an airline pilot.

[bertha katzenengel]

27. Nothin'. I'll just wear my Angels' jersey - my name, my number.

Any excuse to wear it. Halloween's a good one.

[Lady Freedom]

28. Don't forget a hat!!

[Kutjara]

29. I'm telling people I'm going as the Invisible Man...

...so I just won't fucking turn up.

[Ava]

30. I'm making my costume

I'm going to be an angel :)

[Lady Freedom]

32. Don't forget the hat!

[Ava]

33. LOL!

actual, i hadn't thought about getting a halo. i'm getting really cool looking wings though. they have real feathers on them :P

i'm making the costume out of an old wedding dress that i'm fixing up.

[Lady Freedom]

36. For halos go to

www.santasuitsandmore.com/page/santa/CTGY/angels

[Ava]

37. cool, thanks for the link

i could make one pretty easily though ;)

[YellowRubberDuckie]

31. I'm going as the Virgin Mary.

Skip is going to go as God...He's got his "Hi My name is GOD" nametag all ready to go. It's a concept we stole from the 4 season of Buffy's halloween Episode where Oz goes as God and Willow goes as Joan of Arc because she had a close relationship to God. :evilgrin:
My brother in law is going as Zombie Elvis. LOL
Duckie

[Zavulon]

34. What I go as every year: The Crow.

I've got the long dark hair, the height, the build and all the black clothing necessary to pull it off. I'm not shaving the goatee off, but people who have seen the movie have no trouble guyssing who I am (although one year a few people thought I was going as The Undertaker).

[texanwitch]

35. I will be working early voting, so I my costume will be a underpaid

pollworker dealing with lots of angry, pissed people standing in long lines waiting to vote.

[Lady Freedom]

38. Don't forget the accessory!

This will help keep the masses civil

[texanwitch]

39. I may need it.

:rofl:

[anonyster]

40. A Witch

My mom has this great stuff with plastic mice connected to earings and a great evil looking dress. I'm smuggling it all out this year!

[RevolutionaryActs]

44. Welcome to DU anonyster!

:hi:

[wickerwoman]

41. A Guiness.

It's my super low-budget costume- black jeans, my Guiness T-shirt and a strip of paper bag around my head.

:-)

Too bad I'm still a pint this year.

[Lady Freedom]

45. Beware of leprechaun!

thirsty leprechauns!!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

42. You!

Hopefully, the DU admins will ----- --------- me, if I look like you.

[XemaSab]

49. Awesome!

:bounce:

[Hissyspit]

43. Foley.

[Lady Freedom]

48. Dressing to scare children and me is not nice. n/t

[AwakeAtLast]

50. My daughter decided on Stephanie from "Lazytown"

I thought it would be hideous, but when she put it on, it was adorable! She's 4 BTW :)

One year I was a nun and my sister dressed up as the school girl. I had the ruler and everything! I got hit on more than here, don't know how to take that :shrug: That was about 9 or 10 years ago.

When I was pregnant w/ my daughter, I dressed as a vampire. That one looked crazy!

Have a great Halloween everyone!!! :hi: