By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/halloween-costumes Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 5 Halloween costumes that prove 2015 is a weird year Nation Oct 16, 2015 12:01 PM EDT Remember earlier this year the hype around “left shark,” the floppy dancer in Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime act? Halloween costume options have only gotten weirder. This year’s batch of cringe-worthy wear features drug lord fugitives and sexy Donald Trumps so you can say “yer fired” in hot pants. (Some might opt for the more cartoonish version of Trump, spotted in a Mexican costume shop, below.) A mask of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for sale in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Photo by Henry Romero/Reuters There’s also “pizza rat” to provide inspiration: “Cecil’s Revenge” costume from PETA. Meanwhile, the price of the Cecil-the-lion-killing-dentist costume rose “due to overwhelming demand.” For balance, PETA suggests “Cecil’s revenge.” You might also like “clock boy,” complete with handcuffs, the costume website says. We all like a good topical costume, but this Halloween do try to “keep it classy,” a la mini Anchorman: Best Halloween Costume candidate: 3-year-old Ron Burgundy (H/T @maizymcm) pic.twitter.com/Q7uXWPuo71 — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 1, 2014 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
Remember earlier this year the hype around “left shark,” the floppy dancer in Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime act? Halloween costume options have only gotten weirder. This year’s batch of cringe-worthy wear features drug lord fugitives and sexy Donald Trumps so you can say “yer fired” in hot pants. (Some might opt for the more cartoonish version of Trump, spotted in a Mexican costume shop, below.) A mask of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for sale in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Photo by Henry Romero/Reuters There’s also “pizza rat” to provide inspiration: “Cecil’s Revenge” costume from PETA. Meanwhile, the price of the Cecil-the-lion-killing-dentist costume rose “due to overwhelming demand.” For balance, PETA suggests “Cecil’s revenge.” You might also like “clock boy,” complete with handcuffs, the costume website says. We all like a good topical costume, but this Halloween do try to “keep it classy,” a la mini Anchorman: Best Halloween Costume candidate: 3-year-old Ron Burgundy (H/T @maizymcm) pic.twitter.com/Q7uXWPuo71 — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 1, 2014 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now