Halloween Costume Advice

Another Halloween rolls around, and Halloween always means costumes (or lack of costumes, or just lack of clothing). Anyways, I have a couple of ideas for you busy schoolchildren in case you forgot there was a holiday at the end of the month.1. Be a princess. I regularly volunteer at the Harris Family Children’s Center and from what those kids say, Rapunzel and Ariel are quite popular this year. This idea is open to males and females, and thanks to the “Why so gendered?” movement, I don’t think you’ll get stopped if you want to use the bathroom.2. Be a stripper pole. Dress in the same colored shirt and shorts, preferably also the same color as your skin. Bring a boombox with you and use it to play stripper-attracting music. Stand with your hands by your side and your feet together, in a popular area where advanced dancers usually congregate (for example, the dance studio). Play your music and enjoy as people dance on you. If you’re lucky, you might even get a couple of singles thrown at you.3. Be a politician. Hide in your room, lock your door and try not to leave unless it’s an emergency. If someone tries to talk to you, shy away and mumble, “I’m sorry, the government is unavailable at this moment.” It actually might be, but what do you know. You’re a politician.4. Be a senior. Draw dark circles under your eyes and wipe water onto your face to imitate tears of frustration and exasperation. Good news: if you’re a senior, you don’t need any preparation. Honestly, I find politicians and seniors both quite scary, so if you’re trying to freak someone out, then those should be your top choices. As for more detailed instructions of pulling off the successful senior look, ask Alice Ju.Maybe this Halloween, you won’t just be another ghost. As Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”