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When the spookiest night of the year is dawning upon you, there’s always this feeling that every cool costume has been done before. Coming up with some seriously mad idea is never easy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock an original look.

Just take a look at the ingenious people who nailed Halloween like it was a walk in the park in the list below. The magic formula (probably) doesn’t exist, but thinking outside the box, picking up fun cultural references everyone can relate to, and getting your thread and needle working may do the job.

From the assistant to the Regional Manager to the "this is fine" meme, the award for the best Halloween costume goes to...

#1

I Grew My Hair Out For Over A Year To Be Bob Ross For Halloween. My Wife Was A Happy Little Tree

I Grew My Hair Out For Over A Year To Be Bob Ross For Halloween. My Wife Was A Happy Little Tree

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This Halloween was very different from the previous ones. It turns out, this year, more Americans bought costumes for their pets and transformed them into hot dogs, superheroes, cats, pumpkins, and bumblebees. This new trend can be attributed to pandemic-induced social distancing that took traditional Halloween activities like parties, dinners, and trick-or-treating off the menu.

"This is fine" meme has turned out to be one of the most popular Halloween costumes this year, winning hearts on social media without a competition. It’s because the "this is fine" dog seen drinking coffee in a house engulfed in flames managed to perfectly capture the essence of how we all feel about this year so far.

#4

Happy Halloween?

Happy Halloween?

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Both Photos Are Me, Two Years And 220 Pounds Lighter. Luigi-Time!

Both Photos Are Me, Two Years And 220 Pounds Lighter. Luigi-Time!

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"What Are You Supposed To Be?" "Nun Of Your Business"

"What Are You Supposed To Be?" "Nun Of Your Business"

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Bored Panda reached out to Lydia Garcia, a visual artist from Austin, Texas who also pulled off “the costume of our times,” “this is fine” meme, for Halloween. Lydia said that she, her other half named Trevor, and their new corgi they got during lockdown were trying to stay positive amid these challenging times.

“We tried to find laughter out of all the insanity and we thought this meme encompassed our feelings with every piece of bad news we've seen this year.”

Lydia added that his year, she missed out on seeing friends and family and the neighborhood in costume, and “that was a bummer.” On the other hand, the couple still “could still enjoy the spooky movie nights and Schitt's Creek costumes everyone killed it on.”

#7

For My Son's First Halloween, We Were The Addams Family

For My Son's First Halloween, We Were The Addams Family

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Our Son Was Born At 25 Weeks Almost 2 Months Ago. His Nurse Made Him This Epic Costume

Our Son Was Born At 25 Weeks Almost 2 Months Ago. His Nurse Made Him This Epic Costume

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#9

There's No Crying In Baseball

There's No Crying In Baseball

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Many people have turned to spooky DIY in the comfort of their homes and shared their Halloween transformations on social media. The Queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, famous for intricate costumes and yearly Halloween bashes, was no exception.

This year, she unveiled her costume in an unusual format—a video filmed at home where she and her family transformed into mummies and zombies.

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#10

My Son’s Hand Made Halloween Costume. He’s Been Working On It Since April

My Son’s Hand Made Halloween Costume. He’s Been Working On It Since April

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, that's not a costume, that's a lifestyle, i am really impressed <3

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#11

I Made This Barn Owl Costume For Halloween

I Made This Barn Owl Costume For Halloween

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My Friend Had An Incredible Grace Jones Costume For Halloween

My Friend Had An Incredible Grace Jones Costume For Halloween

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I Finished Making My Son’s Halloween Costume And I Think It Turned Out Pretty Cool

I Finished Making My Son’s Halloween Costume And I Think It Turned Out Pretty Cool

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#16

My Assistant To The Regional Manager

My Assistant To The Regional Manager

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Identify theft.. you are allowed to when you are this cute..

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#17

My Wife And I Made Our First Annual Halloween Card! "American Pandemic, 2020"

My Wife And I Made Our First Annual Halloween Card! "American Pandemic, 2020"

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Nighttime Costumes In The Hansa Park Germany

Nighttime Costumes In The Hansa Park Germany

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#22

My 3year Old Nephew As A Cowboy Today! Only Did Trick Or Treat At My House But Still Dressed Up

My 3year Old Nephew As A Cowboy Today! Only Did Trick Or Treat At My House But Still Dressed Up

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My Niece Is Obsessed With Rbg And I Think She Nailed Her Halloween Costume

My Niece Is Obsessed With Rbg And I Think She Nailed Her Halloween Costume

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I Made My Three Year Old A Godzilla Costume

I Made My Three Year Old A Godzilla Costume

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#27

Our First Time Dressing Up For Halloween

Our First Time Dressing Up For Halloween

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#30

Since Dragoncon Was Canceled This Year, I Present To You My Lara Croft Cosplay

Since Dragoncon Was Canceled This Year, I Present To You My Lara Croft Cosplay

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#31

Harry And Marv Walked Into A Halloween Party I Was At. Perfection

Harry And Marv Walked Into A Halloween Party I Was At. Perfection

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#33

Still In The Delivery Room With These Two When I Planned This

Still In The Delivery Room With These Two When I Planned This

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So nice to see one's dreams for one's childred realized. You've set a Shining example.

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#34

My Sweet Boy Rats Helped Me Make My Halloween Costume A Bit More Realistic

My Sweet Boy Rats Helped Me Make My Halloween Costume A Bit More Realistic

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#35

This Is How Halloween Went For Me And My Identical Twin A Few Years Ago

This Is How Halloween Went For Me And My Identical Twin A Few Years Ago

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#37

Jamaica Bobsled Team Costume

Jamaica Bobsled Team Costume

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#38

My Wife Finally Let Me Pick Out The Outfits This Year

My Wife Finally Let Me Pick Out The Outfits This Year

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#39

My Boy Was Freddie Mercury For Halloween

My Boy Was Freddie Mercury For Halloween

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#40

Dressed Up As My Teacher For Halloween

Dressed Up As My Teacher For Halloween

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#41

Te Fiti

Te Fiti

I was going to do the moss wig, I’d make the heart with some green flowers. I even grabbed some green body makeup to make it really come to life. My goal was to make it happen on a budget, so I spent months hunting down all the pieces we’d need to pull it off. Here’s one of my inspo pictures above. I was excited because Emilia was so excited.

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#43

Stupid Sexy Flanders

Stupid Sexy Flanders

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"feels like I'm wearing nothing at all.... nothing at all... nothing at all..."

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#45

My Son Wanted To Be The “Coffin Dance Guys” For His Halloween Costume

My Son Wanted To Be The “Coffin Dance Guys” For His Halloween Costume

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#46

Costume Of The Year

Costume Of The Year

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I Have To Wear This Outfit Everyday For Work. Today Is Especially Fun. Already Been Asked 5 Times By Strangers "What Would You Do If I Killed Your Dog?"

I Have To Wear This Outfit Everyday For Work. Today Is Especially Fun. Already Been Asked 5 Times By Strangers "What Would You Do If I Killed Your Dog?"

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#50

I'm The Only Person In My Entire Office Of 30 People Who Dressed Up Today And I'm In A Full Body Banana Suit

I'm The Only Person In My Entire Office Of 30 People Who Dressed Up Today And I'm In A Full Body Banana Suit

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