The Best Last Minute Lazy Halloween Costume Ideas

Who doesn't love wordplay! Above, you can see two ceiling fans enthusiastically proclaiming they love for overhead interior surfaces. Another idea: wear a shirt that says "Life," hand out lemons, and then cry yourself to sleep knowing you were very clever indeed.

Who doesn't love wordplay! Above, you can see two ceiling fans enthusiastically proclaiming they love for overhead interior surfaces. Another idea: wear a shirt that says "Life," hand out lemons, and then cry yourself to sleep knowing you were very clever indeed.

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Who doesn't love wordplay! Above, you can see two ceiling fans enthusiastically proclaiming they love for overhead interior surfaces. Another idea: wear a shirt that says "Life," hand out lemons, and then cry yourself to sleep knowing you were very clever indeed.

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Grab the zeitgeist by the throat and dig into two timeless costumes that'll make you feel like 2014 and 2016 never ended!

Grab the zeitgeist by the throat and dig into two timeless costumes that'll make you feel like 2014 and 2016 never ended!

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Grab the zeitgeist by the throat and dig into two timeless costumes that'll make you feel like 2014 and 2016 never ended!

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All you need for your Snapchat costume is rainbow paint for your mouth and a tolerance for tiny flies making nests inside your gums.

All you need for your Snapchat costume is rainbow paint for your mouth and a tolerance for tiny flies making nests inside your gums.

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All you need for your Snapchat costume is rainbow paint for your mouth and a tolerance for tiny flies making nests inside your gums.

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One of the most popular last minute costume ideas is the old "write something on a piece of paper and then wear it." You can get conceptual, like the fellow on the left, or you can just get weird with it, like the dude on the right.

One of the most popular last minute costume ideas is the old "write something on a piece of paper and then wear it." You can get conceptual, like the fellow on the left, or you can just get weird with it, like the dude on the right.

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One of the most popular last minute costume ideas is the old "write something on a piece of paper and then wear it." You can get conceptual, like the fellow on the left, or you can just get weird with it, like the dude on the right.

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More variations on the "write something on a piece of paper" costume. Print out some tweets and become your feed. Or just get technical with it.

More variations on the "write something on a piece of paper" costume. Print out some tweets and become your feed. Or just get technical with it.

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More variations on the "write something on a piece of paper" costume. Print out some tweets and become your feed. Or just get technical with it.

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NYers never get tired of Pizza Rat, even if Pizza Rat has become bored of humanity's idle gluttony. If you don't have rat ears, you can substitute by gluing real rats to your noggin. If you don't have the skills to catch two rats on short notice, you can just drape yourself in pizza.

NYers never get tired of Pizza Rat, even if Pizza Rat has become bored of humanity's idle gluttony. If you don't have rat ears, you can substitute by gluing real rats to your noggin. If you don't have the skills to catch two rats on short notice, you can just drape yourself in pizza.

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NYers never get tired of Pizza Rat, even if Pizza Rat has become bored of humanity's idle gluttony. If you don't have rat ears, you can substitute by gluing real rats to your noggin. If you don't have the skills to catch two rats on short notice, you can just drape yourself in pizza.

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More wordplay: lactose intolerance is a concept that can be expressed in many different ways, so really workshop what you want to write.

More wordplay: lactose intolerance is a concept that can be expressed in many different ways, so really workshop what you want to write.

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More wordplay: lactose intolerance is a concept that can be expressed in many different ways, so really workshop what you want to write.

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Instead of getting dressed up, you can go completely underdressed.

Instead of getting dressed up, you can go completely underdressed.

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Instead of getting dressed up, you can go completely underdressed.

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The classic "Freudian Slip"—all you need is a slip (or something...slip-like) and index cards. Another top for index cards: write some notes on them and scotch tape a few to your shoes, and you're halfway to being David Foster Wallace (to finish the costume, either add a long wig & bandana combo, or carry around a tennis racket and an absurdly long book with DFW's name on it).

The classic "Freudian Slip"—all you need is a slip (or something...slip-like) and index cards. Another top for index cards: write some notes on them and scotch tape a few to your shoes, and you're halfway to being David Foster Wallace (to finish the costume, either add a long wig & bandana combo, or carry around a tennis racket and an absurdly long book with DFW's name on it).

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The classic "Freudian Slip"—all you need is a slip (or something...slip-like) and index cards. Another top for index cards: write some notes on them and scotch tape a few to your shoes, and you're halfway to being David Foster Wallace (to finish the costume, either add a long wig & bandana combo, or carry around a tennis racket and an absurdly long book with DFW's name on it).

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Do you really love "Game Of Thrones" but forgot to snap up all the pieces needed for an elaborate Jon Snow or Dany costume? Then just grab a solid-colored onesie and go as a pre-effects GoT dragon.

Do you really love "Game Of Thrones" but forgot to snap up all the pieces needed for an elaborate Jon Snow or Dany costume? Then just grab a solid-colored onesie and go as a pre-effects GoT dragon.

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Do you really love "Game Of Thrones" but forgot to snap up all the pieces needed for an elaborate Jon Snow or Dany costume? Then just grab a solid-colored onesie and go as a pre-effects GoT dragon.

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Here's a classic: rip up a t-shirt, splatter some fake blood (or food coloring) on your face and chest, and...yeah. You get it.

Here's a classic: rip up a t-shirt, splatter some fake blood (or food coloring) on your face and chest, and...yeah. You get it.

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Here's a classic: rip up a t-shirt, splatter some fake blood (or food coloring) on your face and chest, and...yeah. You get it.

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Being a Mets fan is truly the most terrifying costume.

Being a Mets fan is truly the most terrifying costume.

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Being a Mets fan is truly the most terrifying costume.

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For those who like to walk on the racy side, you can go as Area Misogynist! All you need is some sort of visual component that screams, "I don't really respect women lol!"

For those who like to walk on the racy side, you can go as Area Misogynist! All you need is some sort of visual component that screams, "I don't really respect women lol!"

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For those who like to walk on the racy side, you can go as Area Misogynist! All you need is some sort of visual component that screams, "I don't really respect women lol!"

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Do you have a collection of beanie babies, or stuffed animals, or novelty claw machine toys, or literally anything that doesn't weigh that much? Tape it to your body! It's certainly noticeable.

Do you have a collection of beanie babies, or stuffed animals, or novelty claw machine toys, or literally anything that doesn't weigh that much? Tape it to your body! It's certainly noticeable.

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Do you have a collection of beanie babies, or stuffed animals, or novelty claw machine toys, or literally anything that doesn't weigh that much? Tape it to your body! It's certainly noticeable.

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One flannel shirt + one pack of Brawny Paper Towels, and boom, you can conquer the tough stuff without getting messy.

One flannel shirt + one pack of Brawny Paper Towels, and boom, you can conquer the tough stuff without getting messy.

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One flannel shirt + one pack of Brawny Paper Towels, and boom, you can conquer the tough stuff without getting messy.

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You get it.

You get it.

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You get it.

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There's a damn good reason why they call it "kitchenware"...please don't make me finish this sentence...I'm begging you, please don't make me do it...I ask for so little, why are you doing this to me...because you can WEAR your KITCHEN god I hate myself.

There's a damn good reason why they call it "kitchenware"...please don't make me finish this sentence...I'm begging you, please don't make me do it...I ask for so little, why are you doing this to me...because you can WEAR your KITCHEN god I hate myself.

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There's a damn good reason why they call it "kitchenware"...please don't make me finish this sentence...I'm begging you, please don't make me do it...I ask for so little, why are you doing this to me...because you can WEAR your KITCHEN god I hate myself.

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Want the thrill of painting your face without any of the intense skills or access to supplies that the experts use? Then...do this!

Want the thrill of painting your face without any of the intense skills or access to supplies that the experts use? Then...do this!

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Want the thrill of painting your face without any of the intense skills or access to supplies that the experts use? Then...do this!

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I'm not saying this is a good costume, but I guarantee that the average Patriots fan already owns this outfit.

I'm not saying this is a good costume, but I guarantee that the average Patriots fan already owns this outfit.

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I'm not saying this is a good costume, but I guarantee that the average Patriots fan already owns this outfit.

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More classic costumes featuring celebrities who dress like normal people, give or take some traces of crack.

More classic costumes featuring celebrities who dress like normal people, give or take some traces of crack.

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More classic costumes featuring celebrities who dress like normal people, give or take some traces of crack.

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All you need is hair gel and fake blood/food coloring/real blood to make "There's Something Bloody About Mary" work, but keep in mind you can substitute the blood for like, mud, which is free, and be "There's Something Muddy About Mary." Innovative!

All you need is hair gel and fake blood/food coloring/real blood to make "There's Something Bloody About Mary" work, but keep in mind you can substitute the blood for like, mud, which is free, and be "There's Something Muddy About Mary." Innovative!

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All you need is hair gel and fake blood/food coloring/real blood to make "There's Something Bloody About Mary" work, but keep in mind you can substitute the blood for like, mud, which is free, and be "There's Something Muddy About Mary." Innovative!

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Warning: this one is only for the laziest among us. Amateur lazy people need not apply.

Warning: this one is only for the laziest among us. Amateur lazy people need not apply.

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Warning: this one is only for the laziest among us. Amateur lazy people need not apply.

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David Bowie is so cool, you don't have to dress up in any way to be him. Just have someone draw a classic "Aladdin Sane" lightning bolt on your face, and you're set.

David Bowie is so cool, you don't have to dress up in any way to be him. Just have someone draw a classic "Aladdin Sane" lightning bolt on your face, and you're set.

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David Bowie is so cool, you don't have to dress up in any way to be him. Just have someone draw a classic "Aladdin Sane" lightning bolt on your face, and you're set.

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Ignore the poop emoji on the left. The brilliant costume here belongs to the guy on the right with toilet paper all over his head. It's both a practical costume AND a good setup for someone to find their own poop emoji soulmate.

Ignore the poop emoji on the left. The brilliant costume here belongs to the guy on the right with toilet paper all over his head. It's both a practical costume AND a good setup for someone to find their own poop emoji soulmate.

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Ignore the poop emoji on the left. The brilliant costume here belongs to the guy on the right with toilet paper all over his head. It's both a practical costume AND a good setup for someone to find their own poop emoji soulmate.

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