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Internet inspired Halloween Costumes 2012

By October 30, 2012 February 10th, 2015 News

Still not sure what to wear for Halloween? Want a costume that shows you’re up to date on your memes? We have five quick and easy last-minute Halloween costumes inspired by this year’s most popular memes.

1. Psy “Gangnam Style” Halloween Costume

One of the hottest trends of 2012 has been the rise to fame of South Korean pop artist, Psy, and his hit single, “Gangnam Style.” Psy has made several appearances including performing at the MTV Video Music Awards, an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the today show, and even a cameo on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Psy will no doubt be one of the most popular Halloween costumes of 2012.

How to make a Psy Halloween costume

What you’ll need:

  • Powder blue jacket
  • Black Sunglasses
  • Black BowtieBONUS: Learn the dance

2. Binder Full of Women Halloween Costume

This being an election year, of course Halloween costumes will be inspired by the candidates. While many may opt to dress as President Obama or Governor Romney, the internet savvy will likely step it up a notch. One of the most memorable lines from this election season came from the second debate when Mitt Romney claimed to have requested “binders full of women.”

How to make a “binders full of women” costume

What you’ll need:

  • Large box (flat screen TV boxes are perfect)
  • Paint/markers
  • Women’s clothing (if you’re a guy)BONUS: Find some friends to join you in the binder to really make it full of women

3. Botched Jesus Fresco Halloween Costume

They say that once you see the face of Christ, you will never be the same. That is certainly true when it comes to Cecilia Gimenez’s “restored” painting of Jesus. Gimenez took it upon herself to restore the painting, supposedly doing the whole thing with her eyes closed. The dough-faced Jesus was so well done that it inspired people to turn to the internet to “restore” other paintings. The results were hilarious.

How to make a “botched Jesus fresco” costume

What you’ll need:

  • Pantyhose
  • Markers
  • SheetBonus: Find a friend to dress and Cecilia Gimenez while demanding for money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3W0Jesk8iE

4. McKayla is Not Impressed Halloween Costume

One of the most exciting parts of 2012 would have to have been the London Olympics. And one of the most memorable images was the sour face of USA gymnast, McKayla Maroney after Team USA took home the silver. The image inspired the “McKayla is not impressed” meme that spread throughout the internet.

How to make a “McKayla is not impressed” Halloween costume

What you’ll need:

 

  • Grey jacket
  • Flowers
  • Purple Ribbon
  • Dollar-store fake medal (make sure it is silver)

BONUS: Scowl at everyone

5. New Jersey Tanning Mom

Patricia Krentcil made headlines when she was arrested for taking her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth. But, she achieved internet fame when people saw her leathery, over-tanned face.

Although the story originally broke in the spring, the New Jersey tanning mom is sure to be a hit this Halloween.

How to make a “New Jersey Tanning Mom” Halloween costume

What you’ll need:

  • Brown face paint

So what are you going to be this Halloween? Let us know in the comments, or better yet, send us a picture!

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