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Halloween is just around the corner and it’s about that time of the year when we are getting all crazed and creative while pumping those brain cells hard to come up with the coolest costumes. But the good news is that the best inspiration always comes from the things around us.

And from the year we've had so far, it seems like this Halloween will be the party of the century. Think of COVID deniers, anti-vax "Karens" callin’ corporate, a trash bag that represents GOT’s final season, and many more out-of-the-box ideas that have been packed into this prep list by Bored Panda. And even though the costume winner is more or less obvious—Steve Martin, where are you?—we suspect the grey hair paint and plastic mini flies will be flying off the shelves this year.

For more ways to win Halloween this year once and for all, check out our previous posts with killer costumes here, here, and here.

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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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We’ve Watched Beauty And The Beast Too Many Times To Count. She Is Lucky She Has The Cutest Beast That Puts Up With Her Shenanigans

We’ve Watched Beauty And The Beast Too Many Times To Count. She Is Lucky She Has The Cutest Beast That Puts Up With Her Shenanigans

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My Grandma Found A Clever Way To Incorporate Her Walker Into Her Halloween Costume

My Grandma Found A Clever Way To Incorporate Her Walker Into Her Halloween Costume

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To find out what’s trending this Halloween, Bored Panda reached out to Miranda Enzor, a writer and Halloween lover who runs the blog “Spooky Little Halloween.”

Miranda noticed that these days, more and more people are opting to create their own costumes rather than purchasing costumes from stores. “I haven't been to a ton of stores this season because of the pandemic, but when I've visited... I've noticed a LOT of costumes still hanging around.”

But most Halloween cult classics never go out of fashion, like witches, vampires, and ghosts.

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Kid Won The Best Costume Award At His School

Kid Won The Best Costume Award At His School

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Social Media Post And The Reality Behind It

Social Media Post And The Reality Behind It

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The Halloween blogger said that she’s a huge fan of looking in your own closet for costumes. “It's so easy to pull together your favorite pop culture character from clothing you already own. It also takes off the pressure of having to be screen-perfect.”

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She said that as long as you get “that major detail of your character right, you can get ‘close enough’ on the others.”

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Mermaid On Wheels

Mermaid On Wheels

Since becoming a wheelchair user 3 years ago I wanted to dress up as a mermaid, because I figure on land they would use wheelchairs too. Finally got the chance at a Halloween party. It took around 3 hours to do my makeup - my disability affects my fine motor skills so it was a bit tricky! I was happy with how it turned out though and loved being a mermaid for a night.

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Please Pray For My Dog. He Just Realized We’re Insane

Please Pray For My Dog. He Just Realized We’re Insane

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

I can’t even handle how much this made me laugh. I want to me friends with these jokers 😂

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Miranda lovingly calls Halloween the “misfits' holiday.” She believes that “It's the one holiday each year where everyone fits in. It has no rules—you're free to make your own.”

Most importantly, “You can go creepy and scary, you can go spooky and cute, or you can even just share your love of the fall season if you don't celebrate Halloween.”

That’s how the Halloween festivities stay relevant: “You can celebrate it differently every year, so it never gets old,” she concluded.

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Couldn't Get One This Year, So Here's My Halloween Costume From Last Year

Couldn't Get One This Year, So Here's My Halloween Costume From Last Year

It was funny getting compliments or gross comments from guys, then responding "THANKS" in my deepest man voice. I swear one guy jumped 5 feet straight up.

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2020 has surely thrown some big time curveballs. And if there’s something we can possibly forecast about the Halloween costume trends, it’s that there’s gonna be a lot of pop references and characters to choose from.

With coronavirus ravaging the globe, we've spent more time than ever soaking up the TV shows, drama, and social media lately. And it’s no secret that most Halloween costume trends are inspired by things we love to binge on, like Tiger King and Little Women. Other times, it’s something that made an impression in a not necessarily good way, like the GOT finale.

The costumes are also likely to be inspired by bold and funny characters like Lars and Sigrit from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

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My Toothless Is Ready For Halloween

My Toothless Is Ready For Halloween

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I Decided To Be Brave!

I Decided To Be Brave!

For this Halloween I decided to be brave, and just own the chemo head. Embracing the bald if you will, and I think it ended up pretty cool! All creds go to my bestie for painting me, she's got some serious skill! (Cyantivity on Instagram if anyone is interested).

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But all predictions aside, the top searched 2020 Halloween costume on Google is Cobra Kai, which references the 1984 film The Karate Kid. The top ranking can be attributed to the Cobra Kai series that aired on Netflix about the original characters 34 years later.

Whatever you decide to go for this Halloween, you can always dress up in the comfort of your home and go DIY-fueled bananas. I mean, take some crazy pics, and unless you’re on trick-or-treat duty, stay inside for some horror movies, Zoom calls, or card games with your family.

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I Just Want Everyone To Know That My Two-Year Old Insisted On Being “Pants” For Halloween

I Just Want Everyone To Know That My Two-Year Old Insisted On Being “Pants” For Halloween

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Reverse Pleasantville Halloween Costume This Year. Black And White In A Color World

Reverse Pleasantville Halloween Costume This Year. Black And White In A Color World

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If You Don’t Understand This Costume, You’re Too Young For Me

If You Don’t Understand This Costume, You’re Too Young For Me

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Steve Martin's Costume

Steve Martin's Costume

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My Uncle's Halloween Costume Is The Scariest Thing He's Ever Known, His Ex-Wife

My Uncle's Halloween Costume Is The Scariest Thing He's Ever Known, His Ex-Wife

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5y Girl As Pennywise

5y Girl As Pennywise

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

First thought: my god! 😨 Second thought: why does this little girl know about Pennywise?? 😰

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May The Force Be With You All This Halloween

May The Force Be With You All This Halloween

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

His dad would be so proud of how nice of a young man he has become.

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Game Of Thrones Writer

Game Of Thrones Writer

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Fortune Teller And Crystal Ball (Baby Bump)

Fortune Teller And Crystal Ball (Baby Bump)

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Everyone's Been Making The Same Pirate Joke Since I Lost My Leg, So I Said Screw It. Happy Halloween

Everyone's Been Making The Same Pirate Joke Since I Lost My Leg, So I Said Screw It. Happy Halloween

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The Scariest Costume Of All

The Scariest Costume Of All

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#35

Dressed As My Cat Murnau For Halloween This Year

Dressed As My Cat Murnau For Halloween This Year

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32 Weeks Pregnant, Most Relatable Costume

32 Weeks Pregnant, Most Relatable Costume

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Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

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#40

I Wanted To Show Off Seymour’s Halloween Costume. Don’t Worry. His Mom Is A Professional Groomer, No Cheap And/Or Harmful Products Used

I Wanted To Show Off Seymour’s Halloween Costume. Don’t Worry. His Mom Is A Professional Groomer, No Cheap And/Or Harmful Products Used

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#41

Went As Freddy Mercury Krueger

Went As Freddy Mercury Krueger

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#42

Hope You Guys Like My Costume, Emily From Corpse Bride

Hope You Guys Like My Costume, Emily From Corpse Bride

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That movie is awesome. When my boys were like 2 and 3 they (we) watched it over and over and over.

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#43

My Friend Needed A Turtle Costume For A Party, So I Made This

My Friend Needed A Turtle Costume For A Party, So I Made This

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Princess Lineup

Princess Lineup

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

Nice descriptions of the crimes. But why are they beat up? Police brutality?

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

This is amazing. But I'm just going to be a bit picky that Snow White should have the black hair.

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

Second time looking and I just realized that Snow White got me with the circle game haha

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

Good concept, but it just boils down to trashy "costumes"

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

The thing is though... Snow white is 14. Fairytales are screwed up.

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

I guess they could be saying that the police were violent, maybe they didn’t “come quietly”, or maybe their offences caused the bruises. Or even they could have had a cat fight between themselves.

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

Sorry to nit-pick but Snow White had short, black hair. Her costume just doesn’t work for me. The other girls at least resemble the characters somewhat. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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

It doesn't say Disney Princesses or Disney Police Dept., so it doesn't have to be the Disney Snow White. Also, the original Snow White had blond hair.

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#46

My Boy And I Are Irondad And Spider-Son

My Boy And I Are Irondad And Spider-Son

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Last Year My Wife Was Mushu And Mulan, This Year It's Ash And Pikachu

Last Year My Wife Was Mushu And Mulan, This Year It's Ash And Pikachu

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The Best Halloween Costume

The Best Halloween Costume

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

Omg was this handmade or bought because this is amazing, i'm also an Among us Player and i absolutely love this

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