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Halloween has sadly passed and we're left with the same crappy 2020 again. However, if you can't let go of the festive vibes just yet, this post should help you avoid the grim reality for a couple more minutes.

Few of us would enjoy being the center of attention in a group, let alone for long periods of time. I mean, imagine attending a work meeting in a bright carrot costume. Or sitting through your classes in a chicken suit...

That's exactly what happened to these people. Either because they had false expectations or were misled, some folks took Halloween really seriously expecting others would do too, but ended up being the only ones around wearing a costume. But hey, at least all that effort they put into their looks didn't go unnoticed.

Bored Panda compiled a list of photos to commemorate these (un)fortunate moments, so you know what to do: continue scrolling, enjoy the images and upvote your favorites. Oh, and if you've been in a similar situation, tell us in the comments.

#1

Being The Only One In Congress To Wear A Costume For Halloween...

Being The Only One In Congress To Wear A Costume For Halloween...

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oddkiddo
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5 years ago

I wanna give more likes!!

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    #2

    My Buddy Was Told He Could Wear A Costume...

    My Buddy Was Told He Could Wear A Costume...

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    David K
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Just an average army shark talking at the briefing, nothing to see here, really.

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    #3

    My VP Of Purchasing Sitting In A Meeting Right Now Listening Intently To Our President. He's The Only Person In Costume

    My VP Of Purchasing Sitting In A Meeting Right Now Listening Intently To Our President. He's The Only Person In Costume

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    Samantha Lomb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    And his costume game is on point

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    #4

    I Won My Office Costume Party. I Was The Only Participant And The Judge, But I'm Still Proud

    I Won My Office Costume Party. I Was The Only Participant And The Judge, But I'm Still Proud

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    Sofia Cohn
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    5 years ago

    You should be! That costume is magnificent.

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    #5

    Today Was A Costume Party At My Dog's Daycare But He Was The Only One Dressed Up. He's Traumatized

    Today Was A Costume Party At My Dog's Daycare But He Was The Only One Dressed Up. He's Traumatized

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    Caroline Nagel
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He's so cute!

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    #6

    I Was The Only Person I Saw Dressed Up Today, But I Think I Looked Mcfly As Hell

    I Was The Only Person I Saw Dressed Up Today, But I Think I Looked Mcfly As Hell

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    Tor Rolf Strøm
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    yes you were the only interesting person

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    #7

    All Of My Coworkers Agreed To Dress Up As Smurfs For Halloween. Im The Only One To Go Through With It

    All Of My Coworkers Agreed To Dress Up As Smurfs For Halloween. Im The Only One To Go Through With It

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    Sabse
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That means that you are the best of them!

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    #8

    Only One Who Dressed Up At Work Today. I’m A Star-Buck

    Only One Who Dressed Up At Work Today. I’m A Star-Buck

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    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    that name is super creative! i appreciate you

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    #9

    None Of His Colleagues Dressed Up

    None Of His Colleagues Dressed Up

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    Bob Belcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That's a horrible office to work in. All open and loud all day. 0 privacy from others and even worse if you have a boss that likes to hover.

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    #10

    My Kid Was That "Only One In Costume" Kid Yesterday In Class. She Didn't Care

    My Kid Was That "Only One In Costume" Kid Yesterday In Class. She Didn't Care

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    Donna Beach
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Prince would approve of this

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    #11

    When The Whole Office Plans To Dress Up But You’re The Only One Who Does

    When The Whole Office Plans To Dress Up But You’re The Only One Who Does

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    lastof4
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    When the carrot is the only one in the room you can trust

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    #12

    When You Are The Only One To Take Halloween Seriously.

    When You Are The Only One To Take Halloween Seriously.

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    ML
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    5 years ago (edited)

    Halloween should not be taken seriously. It should be taken with a whole lot of fun. I like the costume. Picasso - woman with a hat 1962

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    #13

    Teacher's The Only One Who Showed Up In Costume

    Teacher's The Only One Who Showed Up In Costume

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    Daria Z
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You're lucky to have such a cool teacher!

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    #14

    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up At Work. I Regret Nothing

    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up At Work. I Regret Nothing

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    Katie Peter
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Where is finn??????

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    #15

    My Face When I Was One Of Only 5 Who Dressed Up At Work (Out Of 1500)

    My Face When I Was One Of Only 5 Who Dressed Up At Work (Out Of 1500)

    It's probably what Bowie would have wanted - he wasn't one for going with the crowd.

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    Andrew Gibb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    oh Sarraarrrh!

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    #16

    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For Our Weekly Staff Zoom Call

    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For Our Weekly Staff Zoom Call

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    Samantha Lomb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It's a cool costume though

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    #17

    No One Else Dressed Up For Halloween. Filthy Traitors

    No One Else Dressed Up For Halloween. Filthy Traitors

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    Queen K
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ahaha he’s a pig in a blanket I think

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    #18

    I Was The Only One To Dress Up At My Job For Halloween. Compounded With The Fact That Our Store Closes For Good Today, It’s Been A Day

    I Was The Only One To Dress Up At My Job For Halloween. Compounded With The Fact That Our Store Closes For Good Today, It’s Been A Day

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    Queen K
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Aw I’m sorry, your costume looks amazing though :)

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    #19

    I Work In An Office And They Told People To Dress Up. I'm The Only One Dressed Up

    I Work In An Office And They Told People To Dress Up. I'm The Only One Dressed Up

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    Douglas Turner
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That's very cool, though. Unless you sell life insurance...

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    #20

    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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    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    nice makeup btw

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    #21

    When You're The Only One Who Dressed Up

    When You're The Only One Who Dressed Up

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    David K
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don´t see the person who dressed up :-( Just a bunch of normal people and a T-rex pet sitting at the table. Can someone help me here?

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    #22

    I Am The Only One At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. And I'm Their Boss. Safety First Kids

    I Am The Only One At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. And I'm Their Boss. Safety First Kids

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    Tor Rolf Strøm
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    when the boss is the coolest person at the office

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    #23

    I Too Was The Only One Dressed Up At My Office Today. Shaved My Head For It And Everything

    I Too Was The Only One Dressed Up At My Office Today. Shaved My Head For It And Everything

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    Jayne Kyra
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    The dedication of shaving one´s head is impressive. An excellent costume! Hitman (thanks Theblackdeath757 for the name!) from game series of the same name, for those who may not recognize it.

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    #24

    Dressed Up For Work. Turned Out I Was The Only One...

    Dressed Up For Work. Turned Out I Was The Only One...

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    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    great costume tho.

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    #25

    This Is Joel - The Only Person At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. He Doesn't Care That No One Else Dressed Up, He's Been Working All Day Like This

    This Is Joel - The Only Person At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. He Doesn't Care That No One Else Dressed Up, He's Been Working All Day Like This

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    David K
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    Dear kids, this is Joel. Joel is cool. He doesn´t care what others say about his costume. Be like Joel.

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    #26

    Babadook

    Babadook

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    Kristen Paspali
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    5 years ago

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    #27

    So I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For My Class Today

    So I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For My Class Today

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    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I love it!!

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    #28

    When Your The Only One In A Company Of 1200 People That Dresses Up On The 31st. "This Deals Getting Worse All The Time"

    When Your The Only One In A Company Of 1200 People That Dresses Up On The 31st. "This Deals Getting Worse All The Time"

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    Samantha Lomb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Lando!

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    #29

    Only One At Work Dressed Up

    Only One At Work Dressed Up

    It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. Happy Halloween!

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    Crycket
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Part of me thinks Ursula, but there is also a Mimi from Drew Carey vibe going on

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    #30

    Had A Halloween Party Last Saturday I Was The Only One Dressed Up...

    Had A Halloween Party Last Saturday I Was The Only One Dressed Up...

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    Watchman
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ni!

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    #31

    Nobody Else Got The Memo That Its Halloween

    Nobody Else Got The Memo That Its Halloween

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    David K
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You rock, sir!

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    #32

    I Work In A Lab And I'm The Only One Dressed Up In My Department. Yo Ho, Yo Ho Anyone?

    I Work In A Lab And I'm The Only One Dressed Up In My Department. Yo Ho, Yo Ho Anyone?

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    Win Dräger
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I like your glasses. And your costume is pretty cool

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    #33

    I’m The Only One That Dressed Up At My Office And I’m In A Pickle Suit. Guess You Could Say We’re In The Same Boat

    I’m The Only One That Dressed Up At My Office And I’m In A Pickle Suit. Guess You Could Say We’re In The Same Boat

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    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    PICKLE RICK!

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    #34

    I, Too, Was The Only One Wearing A Costume At Work Today

    I, Too, Was The Only One Wearing A Costume At Work Today

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    BoredDragon
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Haha! Ur a news reporter, right?... that’s what it looks like...

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    #35

    Only One In Costume

    Only One In Costume

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    Debby Bright
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Cool makeup!

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    #36

    I Was The Only Person Dressed Up Today For Work. Also In A Full-Body Banana Costume

    I Was The Only Person Dressed Up Today For Work. Also In A Full-Body Banana Costume

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    Fabrice
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    watch for the minions !

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    #37

    That Moment When You're The Only One Dressed Up For The Party

    That Moment When You're The Only One Dressed Up For The Party

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    Samantha Lomb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Spiderman is packing

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    #38

    Was The Only Person To Dress Up For Halloween In My Office. Groovy

    Was The Only Person To Dress Up For Halloween In My Office. Groovy

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    Tor Rolf Strøm
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That costume IS groovy!

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    #39

    I Was The Only One To Dress Up

    I Was The Only One To Dress Up

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    Soro Doeth
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I feel kinda weird looking at the carrot...

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    #40

    Apparently It Wasn't A Costume Party... Everyone Got The Memo But Me

    Apparently It Wasn't A Costume Party... Everyone Got The Memo But Me

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    Douglas Turner
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    When they say "fancy dress", better ask questions

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    #41

    Was At Party Last Weekend. The Owner Of The Apartment Told Us It Will Be A Green/Blue Party. This Guy Thought We Make A Costume Party

    Was At Party Last Weekend. The Owner Of The Apartment Told Us It Will Be A Green/Blue Party. This Guy Thought We Make A Costume Party

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    Pixie
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    What is a green/blue party? Edit: apparently I can't write, two typos

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    #42

    I Was The Only One Dressed Up For Work As Mike Myers

    I Was The Only One Dressed Up For Work As Mike Myers

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    Charlotte A.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    uhm only one dressed as MM or do you work as MM?

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    #43

    My Halloween Costume For Work - I Was The Only Person Dressing Up

    My Halloween Costume For Work - I Was The Only Person Dressing Up

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    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He's a gypsy who tells sparkly futures with his purple fortune ball?

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    #44

    Had A Halloween Comp Today. I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up

    Had A Halloween Comp Today. I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up

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    Torchicachu
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    yay sailor moon

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