Have you ever noticed that the time, energy, and effort put into your Halloween costume often far surpasses the time spent on schoolwork during the month of October? Suddenly, in the weeks leading up to Oct. 31, finding the perfect pair of fishnets or selecting the ideal mask becomes more than just a fun pastime - it's a virtual necessity.
Last night, as I was frolicking about with my friends, I found that the costumes were so fabulous (or fabulously horrid) that I was inspired enough to write this column on them. The costumes ranged from outstandingly creative to horribly wrong, with a select few that were just outrageous.
Let's start with the Lady GaGa invasion. Personally, I loved it. I mean, really, it's the one time it's actually acceptable to step out of the house sans pants. In fact, if you were going as this pantsless pop star wonder, wearing tights and a leotard was not only acceptable, but expected. The blonde wigs, the crazy sunglasses and the teetering stilettos made for limitless options and jaw-dropping results. Ladies (and a few gentlemen), I applaud your efforts. Consider this Halloween a rousing success.
Next, I would like to direct your attention to a group of ladies who decided to dress up as every little girl's heroines, the Disney Princesses. Ok, fine. So this may or may not have been my friends and me, but I have to say, it turned out wonderfully. A favorite pastime at every party we went to was to make each person guess the theme, and then name each princess by name. Surprisingly enough, it was the guys who were the most successful at this little game. The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Jasmine, Belle, Cinderella, Megara, Mulan, and Tinkerbelle - the gang was all there!
The men on this campus were not lacking in their creativity, and I must say I was quite impressed with what I saw. Throughout the night, I encountered a gym rat, Billy Mays, Abe Lincoln, cowboys, and priests. One of the most memorable was a box of Yoo-Hoo … not conducive to the crowded party scene, but definitely a great conversation starter. A personal favorite? Charlie Weis. Pillow-stuffed clothing and an ND logo was all it took for rousing cheers to reverberate throughout the party.
The full-body costumes took some serious dedication, but they were nevertheless a popular choice with ketchup and mustard bottles turning up all over the place, as well as people dressing up in pig outfits with the label "H1N1" proudly emblazoned across the front. Another personal favorite was the full-on sheep outfit, complete with cotton balls and ears. Tailgating before the football game proved to be an excellent way to people watch - astronauts paraded across Shea Field, as did Olympic teams and several reincarnations of Max from Where the Wild Things Are. The crowd during the game was even more entertaining than usual. Rather than Superfan garb, the crowd was dotted with fairies, high school cheerleaders, bananas, and several Coach Spazs. And let's not forget the Michael Jacksons that made appearances. The glittery glove? The red coat? Fantastic. Oh, and Elvis was in the building. Well, at least in Alumni.
Halloween is one of those holidays that seems to have become a bigger deal now that we are all older. When we were younger, it was all about candy, candy, and well, candy. (Actually, for me it is still a lot about candy. I definitely had a stash of Kit-Kats in my purse all night.) Now, it is more about having the best costume and having the most outrageous story to tell the next day - now, when I say outrageous, I don't just mean scandalous escapades (although overhearing those on the early morning Comm Ave. buses do brighten my day). The casual observer's experience, those "is this seriously happening right now?" moments, and the fond memories created while on a dance floor with your best friends (costume clad, naturally) are what truly make for a spectacular and successful Halloween. I hope each and every one of you had a fabulous (and safe!) weekend!
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