Halloween is so much fun because for one night you get to pretend to be someone else. If blood, guts, and gore are not your thing, that is totally OK. You can lean into the funny. A sense of humor is never a bad thing.
The year 2024 has given pop culture some great gems for humorous costume ideas. From movies and politics to the Olympics, there is so much to choose from. The 10 ideas on this list are just the tip of the iceberg.
THAT French Pole Vaulter
Anthony Ammirati competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics representing France in the pole vault. He became a viral sensation when he was eliminated in the qualifying rounds. He didn't make the finals because it appeared as if his giant bulge knocked the bar down. This would be such a simple costume to execute. All you need is a blue unitard and a sock or two for stuffing.
Anxiety From 'Inside Out 2'
The biggest animated film of 2024 was hands down Inside Out 2. Audiences were transported back inside Riley's head and some new emotions are added to the mix. One of them was anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke. To dress up as this relatable emotion, wear an orange and white striped top, brown corduroy pants, and act frazzled. Bonus points if you dye your hair orange or wear a wig.
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Deadpool and Wolverine
Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine has made over $1.086 billion at the global box office. It was 2024’s biggest summer blockbuster, so naturally come Halloween it will be well represented. You can bet every Spirit store will have a big selection of the title characters. You could make this a couples costume to add some humor to it.
Nicole Kidman's AMC Ad
After the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at movie theaters took a big hit. In an effort to get butts back in seats Nicole Kidman shot an AMC ad talking about the magic of movie theaters in 2021. This quickly became a thing and led to even more ads debuting in 2024. For this costume, all you need is a black pinstripe suit, a bag of popcorn, and an AMC soda cup. You must also walk around all night saying: "Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like this."
Hawk Tuah Girl
In 2024 a YouTube interview published on the channel Tim & Dee TV went viral. Hailey Welch was on the street in Nashville, Tennessee, when asked some rather personal questions. She was asked about bedroom activities. "You gotta give 'em that 'hawk tuah' and spit on that thang," she responded in a Southern accent. To channel your inner Hailey for Halloween, wear a black dress, have sunglasses on your head, and carry a microphone.
THAT Australian Breakdancer
Here’s another Olympic-inspired costume idea. Breakdancing made its debut at the Paris Games. Rachael Gunn represented Australia in the competition. She goes by the stage name "Raygun." Her unusual routine, with moves such as the “kangaroo,” went viral and some people were not so nice about it. To dress up as this fearless dancer, wear your best green and yellow athletic pants, polo shirt, and hat.
Beetlejuice
The beloved 1988 Tim Burton film Beetlejuice finally got a sequel in 2024, so it’s time to celebrate. To dress up like the title character, wear your best black and white striped ensemble and throw on a green wig. For makeup, your face should resemble a ghost with a messy smokey eye. At the costume party, try to have everyone say your name three times so you can cause mischief.
Childless Cat Lady
The 2024 presidential election has been anything but normal. Former President Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance came after the Democrats, calling them "childless cat ladies." What a purrrfect costume idea that would be. The clothing choice is fully up for your own quirky interpretation, but you will need a ton of prop cats for comedic effect. Bonus points if you incorporate lots of cat hair.
Tyler Owens From 'Twisters'
Another sequel that came out in 2024 is the standalone film Twisters. Glenn Powell plays the ruggedly handsome and brave Tyler Owens, who works as a tornado wrangler. There’s one steamy scene in the film where he wears a white T-shirt and cowboy hat in the rain and looks exceptionally good doing it. It would be oh so fun to bring that kind of energy to your costume party.
Chappell Roan
It is fair to say that Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, who uses the stage name Chappell Roan, will always remember 2024 as the year that changed her life. She blew up in a big way after years of hard work. Costumes are a big part of her act, pulling inspiration from theater, drag, and scary movies. "I love looking pretty and scary. Or, like, pretty and tacky. Or just not pretty. I love that, too," she explained on Jimmy Fallon. You can go all out here.
