The scariest part about Halloween
Just because you can’t dress up and freeload a boatload ofcandy from hundreds of strangers on Friday night doesn’t meanyou are too old to celebrate Halloween.
The night of tricks, treats, scares and screams can be fun forall ages. If you weren’t planning on dressing up or goingout, maybe it’s time to rethink your plans. Your inner childwill thank you.
There is still time to put together a costume for tonightwithout resorting to the cliché. If you are stuck, here area few ideas:
Going Solo
Freudian slip — This is best for a guy. Wear a ladies slipand attach papers with Id, Ego and oral fixation written onthem.
Homecoming float — Using chicken wire, create a skirt andfill the gaps with tissue paper. To top it off, wear a sign withthis year’s theme on the back.
Rubik’s Cube — Paint a box with multiple coloredsquares and cut out arm and leg holes.
Blow-up doll — Wear a pink or peach body suit and gluehair, matching yours, to strategic areas. Use a marker to drawproper anatomy, wear gaudy makeup and glue a valve from a beachball to your back.
Chick magnet — Glue or duct tape Barbie dolls, orChicklets for the meager budget, to a solid black sweat suit.
Body pillow — It may sound simplistic, but it makes forsome interesting pick up lines. Sew a sheet together, leaving holesfor your face, arms and legs. Stuff the jumbo pillowcase withfiberfill that can be found at most craft stores.
Fraternity party — Cut the bottom out of a trashcan andattach two straps to the top so that you can fit inside of it. Usea glue gun to attach red plastic cups, a noise violation, greekletters and a guest list to the outside of the “trashcanpunch.”
With a buddy or date
President Bush and a weapon of mass destruction — ForBush, glue leaves to a green sweat suit. The missile can wear agrey bodysuit or sweat suit with the Iraqi flag and a yellow coneon his or her head.
Caught in the act —This costume works the best with acouple. The male: button a dress shirt unevenly and leave yourzipper down. Have your date plant kisses in dark lipstick aroundyour neck and face. The female: wear a shirt inside out with abunched up skirt. Mess up the back of your hair and smear yourlipstick.
Shotgun wedding — The groom: wear a tux or suit with atrucker hat and sandals. The bride: find a second hand, ill-fittingwedding gown and stuff it as if you are pregnant. Both peopleshould carry shotguns.
The whole group
6 pack — Members of the group should wear a solid colorthat coincides with the type of beer you are portraying and paintlabels on the front of their outfit. For bottle caps, paint paperplates and use ribbon or elastic to attach them as hats.
Synchronized swim team — Get decked out in matchingswimsuits, goggles and swim caps. Cut the bottom out of a kiddypool and create straps to hang on the group’s shoulders. Youcan then spend the night roaming around simultaneously in thepool.
The ‘80s — You should each pick a popular cartooncharacter or pop icon from the 1980s and head to your destinationtogether. Some ideas may include: Strawberry Shortcake, MichaelJackson, Rainbow Bright, Ghostbusters or anyone from Star Wars.
The Real World – Head out with seven “strangers” intrendy clothes and bicker a lot.
All dressed up with no place to go now that you have a costumeidea? Nothing is scarier than staying home alone on a Friday night,but luckily there are several events around Dallas that will helpyou show off your gear.
Sounds
Halloween Night Party with Olospo and the Grey Hounds —The show starts at 9 p.m. at Curtain Club located at 2800 Main St.Contact the club for ticket prices at (214) 342-1700.
Halloween with Pimpadelic, Lifesize and Demon Speed — For$13, you can check out all three bands at the Ridglea Theater inFort Worth. The show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are available atthe door. Call (817) 738-950 for more information.
Trick or Trees Halloween with DJ Mike Greenspan and Drop Sky—If you are over 21, check out this party starting at 9 p.m.at Trees. Cover is $10 but there are drink specials throughout thenight. Visit www.dallaspromotions.com for more information.
Scares
Screams —The labyrinth of haunts dubs itself “TheWorld’s Largest Halloween Theme Park.” In addition tohaunted houses, there is a café, gift shop andchildren’s area. Call (972) 938-3247 for moreinformation.
Dungeon of Doom —For the 14th year, the Arlington Museumof Art is hosting one of the areas best-rated haunted houses.Admission is $12, but it is not recommended for anyone with heartproblems or children younger than 11 years old. Call (817) 860-4600for details.
