Not everyone has to dress up as ghouls or goblins for Halloween. Those with a sense of humor like to put their creativity to the test and find a costume that will crack everyone up. There are many funny — and punny — options to choose from, but which ones are the best? That’s where StudyFinds comes in. We put together a list of the best funny Halloween costumes that will tickle your funny bone.
Halloween is one of the best parts of autumn, so it’s no surprise that fall is America’s favorite season. A recent poll of 2,000 Americans finds more than half can’t wait for the changing of the leaves. The OnePoll survey reveals that 51 percent say fall foliage is the season’s biggest draw. The weather overall finished just behind the turning of the leaves, with 45 percent saying they love the chill in the fall air. Thirty-five percent of respondents say the best part of fall is watching scary movies.
Another fun part of Halloween is kids dressing up and going trick-or-treating, but they better make sure to hide the candy from their parents. A study finds that parents steal a third of their children’s Halloween candy. According to a survey of 2,000 U.S. parents with children between the ages of 3-15, two-thirds says they have stolen candy that their kids collected while trick-or-treating. Among parents who admitted to stealing candy, the average respondent ate a full third of their child’s Halloween candy haul. The survey also reveals that 59 percent of parents have even hidden Halloween candy from their kids! Not cool, Mom and Dad.
Are you ready to impress your friends with a funny Halloween costume? StudyFinds has compiled a list of the top five funniest Halloween costumes. Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!
The List: Best Funny Halloween Costumes, According to Experts
1. Bob Ross
Topping the list is the legendary painter, Bob Ross. Who doesn’t want to dress up as Bob Ross and paint happy little trees? “Dressing up as Bob Ross is a wholesome throwback that will make everyone giggle. Get yourself Bob’s signature curly hair, painting tools and a blue shirt,” says Gathered. “To turn this into a funny couple Halloween costume, transform your partner into one of Bob’s paintings! This additional canvas costume makes the outfit even better.”
“Hi, remember when Lexi Howard dressed like Bob Ross for the Euphoria Halloween episode? Comedic genius,” notes Cosmopolitan.
If you’re looking to do something with your spouse and kids, wrangle together a Bob Ross group costume. “Bring TV artist Bob Ross and one of his ‘happy little trees’ to life with this adorable family costume. This one is a crowd-pleaser for sure!” writes The Pioneer Woman.
2. Shrimp on the Barbie
You can get creative with your Barbie costume this Halloween, like dressing up as a Shrimp on the Barbie. “Cute, creative, and ideal for any anyone with a sense of humor, dressing up as a shrimp on the ‘barbie’ will win you applause for the rest of the year,” says PopSugar. “Find a Barbie shirt, make your own, or don your best Barbiecore, and keep your eyes peeled for a shrimp hat. You are ready to take on the holiday!”
“You don’t have to be Australian to pull this one off!” adds Reader’s Digest. “Pair some merchandise from the movie of the year with a cute shrimp hat and you’ll have permission to tell people ‘Gidday’ all night.”
3. Chip on Your Shoulder
For those people who constantly have a chip on their shoulder, there’s no better costume for Halloween than being a Chip on Your Shoulder. “Put a punny spin on the idiom with this funny (and incredibly easy to DIY) Halloween costume,” writes Country Living.
Last minute #Halloween costume idea!!! "Chip On Your Shoulder." pic.twitter.com/5oU4mq13Ig
— LAY'S (@LAYS) October 28, 2021
“If you’re not in the party mood, pick a costume that shows how you feel,” says Good Housekeeping. “You need one piece of yellow paper and a pair of scissors and boom. This clever costume will definitely be a crowd pleaser.”
Reader’s Digest notes, “A costume that doubles as both a joke and a snack? Sign us up!”
4. Cereal Killer
Are you a fan of cereal and murder mystery podcasts? Well combine the two and become a Cereal Killer! “Gory meets funny with this adults-only costume,” says Country Living. “Attach small cereal boxes with glue to an oversize T-shirt, insert plastic knives through the boxes, and finish with fake blood on the shirt, face, and arms.”
Run! It's a cereal killer! #Halloween #costume #DIY pic.twitter.com/i8rjpjsB9Q
— HorrorFuel.com (@HorrorFuel_com) October 11, 2016
“Who wouldn’t want to be Tony the Tiger holding an ax?” writes Reader’s Digest.
You can also make the Cereal Killer into a couple’s costume. “You can DIY this couple’s Halloween costume too but we’re loving this super cute Amazon pick for a low lift,” notes Country Living.
5. Party Animal
You going to a rager to celebrate Halloween? Why not dress up as a punny Party Animal! “Dress up as any animal you please and top it with a party hat or rave-wear for an instantly clever costume,” writes PopSugar.
“This is probably the easiest last-minute Halloween costume ever,” says Good Housekeeping. “All you have to do is pick up a pair of animal masks and put on your best duds.”
Reader’s Digest notes, “You’ll really be showing off your inner self with this party animal costume, zebra edition. Plus, you’ll be comfy too!”
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Sources:
- Gathered
- The Pioneer Woman
- Country Living
- Cosmopolitan
- Country Living (separate post)
- PopSugar
- Good Housekeeping
- Reader’s Digest
- Smart School House
- PureWow
Note: This article was not paid for nor sponsored. StudyFinds is not connected to nor partnered with any of the brands mentioned and receives no compensation for its recommendations.