Yahoo Lifestyle These 21 Halloween Costumes Are Perfect For Those Deeply Immersed In Internet Culture
With Halloween creeping up on us, now's the time to get a headstart on your costume. The 2024 meme calendar has been filled to the brim with memorable viral moments, and if you get creative, you could pull off a legendary, timely costume.
Here are 21 Halloween costume ideas that personify 2024 memes and will make you the life of the party:
*MOVIE SPOILERS AHEAD*
1. The "Unknown" from the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience
This Willy Wonka story is incredible. What's going on here? What part of the film was this hahahahaha. pic.twitter.com/A66AxwYVhN
— Ben Ewart (@bene25_) February 28, 2024
Twitter: @bene25_ / Via Twitter: @bene25_
The viral Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience gave us plenty of memes, but adding the horrifying "Unknown" to the mix was legendary. In this low-budget universe, this evil chocolate maker lives in the factory's walls.
If you want to dress up as the villain, you only need a black hooded cloak, a silver mask, and a black wig. Feel free to BYOM (bring your own mirror).
2. The miserable Oompa Loompa woman from the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience
The Oompa Loompa from the knock off Wonka land experience looks like she’s running a literal meth lab and is seriously questioning the life choices up until this point. If you scripted this, I would say it was too on the nose pic.twitter.com/WwkGO8Hjck
— Disappointed Optimist (@disappoptimism) February 27, 2024
Twitter: @disappoptimism / Via Twitter: @disappoptimism
Returning to the not-so-magical land of Glasgow Wonka, another viral character was the Oompa Loompa woman who looked like she was running a meth lab paradise.
If you can buy a green wig (bob-cut style) and orange makeup, you can likely oompa-loompa doopity doo.
3. The Dune: Part II popcorn bucket
The 'Dune: Part Two' cast has some hot takes about the viral sandworm popcorn bucket: "I'm not gonna stick my hand in there." 😭 pic.twitter.com/iuOQqHjAbs
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 6, 2024
Twitter: @etnow / Via Twitter: @etnow
Dune: Part II made headlines before it even premiered. The exclusive theater popcorn bucket was...uh...suggestive, but everyone would recognize it as a costume.
So get your Shai-Hulud-ussy read by crafting a sandworm head. Just remember to get your popcorn!
4.The "Lisan Al-Gaib" meme from Dune: Part II
One of the many memes from Dune: Part II was Stilgar suddenly and excitedly saying, "Lisan Al-Gaib," in reaction to Paul Atreides.
You'll need to research and invest in some cosplay-worthy stillsuit to really sell it, but perhaps a cord in your nostrils and a beard will be enough.
5.Zendaya's Red Carpet Armor
Here's one more Dune: Part II reference for the road. Zendaya dropped jaws on the red carpet at the London premiere of the film in an outfit that can be described as sexy C-3PO meets medieval Tinman.
This futuristic fit was ass-less and see-through throughout. You'd have to get creative with this one, but the material doesn't have to be metallic or pure silver. Grab gray sweats and cut some holes in 'em!
Speaking of Zendaya...
6.Love 0:0 from Challengers
Challengers had the Internet feeling things as the trailer showed Zendaya in a sex scene with two men. It was one of the most used images and series of clips from any movie trailer this year from both outraged and horny people.
As long as you have two other friends, all you have to do is wear the matching fits and maybe tennis rackets to really drive the point home.
7. The badass Olympic pistol shooters
The Olympic #shootingsport stars we didn’t know we needed.🇰🇷 Kim Yeji 🤝 Yusuf Dikeç 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/gfkyGjFg4I
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 1, 2024
Twitter: @Olympics / Via Twitter: @Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics DELIVERED on the memes. Two of the most memorable viral moments were shooters South Korea's Kim Yeji and Turkey's Yusuf Dikeç, looking casual, relaxed, and pretty badass.
Grab a water gun and put one hand in your pocket. Come as you are for this costume or order those cool glasses.
8.B-Girl Ray-Gun
B-girl Ray-Gun raised eyebrows across the Internet with her...bold performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She broke the Internet with her unorthodox style and flashy moves. My favorite dance move was "The Snake Charmer," but they are all sooo wonderfully ridiculous.
If you can't buy the exact Australian gear, a green and yellow jumpsuit and hat should work. Just make sure you have white sneakers and some rad moves.
9.Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati and his impressive bulge
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati failed to clear his vault due to his well-endowed package striking the crossbar. He was a penis away from an Olympic medal. We've all been there.
Buy all the pole vaulting gear, and remember to stuff your outfit. If you can balance the Olympic pole on your own pole, more power to you.
10.The New York-Dublin portal
An interactive screen to connect people in New York City, New York, and Dublin, Ireland, was installed in 2024. What was meant to be a way to live-stream two cities turned into a laughing stock and was shut down due to bad behavior by the public in two separate countries.
For this one, feel free to convince your Irish (or American) friend to tape their phone on their face, and you two can video call each other for others to interact.
11.Hawk Tuah Podcast
Hailey Welch was one of the most significant viral sensations of 2024 after coining the phrase "hawk tuah" in a street interview. The fame has resulted in a podcast that has gotten a lot of traction.
Buy a blonde wig and some podcast equipment. And if anyone asks you who you are dressed as...*sigh* you know what to say.
12.Deadpool Varients from Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine was the biggest blockbuster this year. The mystery around Lady Deadpool sent the Internet into a buzz before it was even released. The movie delivered countless Deadpool variants for you, and it would even be fun to dress the family or accompany friends in matching gear.
There are plenty of options for you to pick, but you will want to invest in a Deadpool suit to add to or alter.
13. Gambit from Deadpool & Wolverine
The HD version of Wooimbouttamakeanameformyselfere has FINALLY been released in a new #DeadpoolandWolverine spot. pic.twitter.com/I3oJqF9P9e
— One Take 🎬 (@OneTakeNews) August 9, 2024
Twitter: @OneTakeNews / Via x.com
One of the biggest surprises of Deadpool & Wolverine was seeing Channing Tatum finally portray his role as Gambit. The character was as unexpected as the performance but left its mark on the audience, and the Internet ate up the "Wooimbouttamakeanameformyselfere" meme.
Work on the accent and buy a deck of playing cards. Magic is possible with this costume.
14.Nude John Cena at the Oscars
John Cena had people dying laughing and stole the evening at the Oscars when he presented for Costume Design "completely" naked.
Buy a muscle shirt and a little envelope that says "costume design," but also make sure it's a party. People would be cool with the raunchy no-fit. Ensure enough coverage so you can't see your little superstar in public.
15.The legendary hoax of J.D. Vance's couch
Long story short, there was a false rumor spread that Republican Vice President nominee J.D. Vance admitted in a biography that he had fornicated with his couch. Despite the story's legitimacy, the ridiculousness provided plenty of hilarious memes.
It'd be tough to dress as a whole couch, so bring some cushions and a suit with a red tie. I think people will get the deal. A nametag could help, too.
In 2003, the Chilean beer company Cerveza Cristal produced commercials spliced in with movie scenes. The most notable (and the one that went viral in 2024) saw Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars retrieving a cold one from a chest.
It would be easy to dress up as a Jedi while carrying a green bottle. Just beware of the dark(side) beers.
17.One more time ("Not Like Us")
During his performance in Los Angeles, rapper Kendrick Lamar played "Not Like Us" five times in a row, causing the crowd and the internet to lose their collective minds.
Grab a red hoodie and invite your friends to serve as your hype entourage while you blast "Not Like Us" on your phone all night. It might not go well if there are Drake fans around.
18.A Minecraft Movie Steve
The Internet was stunned to see that Steve in A Minecraft Movie was played by Jack Black...as Jack Black. Some people were annoyed by the character's lack of imagination, but others applauded the goofiness of it all.
If you have a blue shirt and jeans, you can become Steve. I'm pretty sure they sell Minecraft pick axs in every department store that sells Halloween costumes.
19.Moo Deng the baby hippo
Want to be a menace to society? Invest in a hippo costume and dress as Moo Deng, the big personality baby hippo from the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand. She became famous for her chaotic photos that have invaded peoples' timelines.
Have a baby? Even better! Dress them up as a hippo, and people should get the reference.
20.Big ol' Pesto the Penguin
21.And lastly, bring the Kenergy to a party near you
Do you still have Barbie fever? The hype may be cooling down, making it the perfect time to suit up in Ryan Gosling's flashy outfit from his Oscar performance of "I'm Just Ken."
The pink and black are slick and will pop at any party.
Which of these costumes would you sport? What do you plan on dressing as for Halloween? Comment below!
