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Hard to believe Halloween is in just a few short weeks. Time to start thinking about what to offer the Trick or Treaters, when to carve the pumpkins, and what on earth to dress up as.

Seems this year’s Halloween costume trends are going to be focusing on the ’80′s. With the recent passing of the King of Pop, you can imagine how many sequined-gloved MJ’s will be fishing Skittles out of your candy bowl. Have to also imagine we’ll see some (good and otherwise) versions of Farrah and Patrick Swayze along with a variety of tell-tale, jet-black-slicked-back do’s with the accompanying ‘stache of Billy Mays.

Of course there will be the classic costumes (always good for the kiddies) along with plenty of in vogue vampires, werewolves and zombies, but wouldn’t it be nice to bring something slightly different yet semi-relevant to the table this year? Granted, whatever you come up with will more than likely already have been done and/or is currently in the works, so knowing the following ideas are only “kinda” fresh, let’s put on our thinking caps and see if we can come up with some more…

10 Kinda Fresh Costume Ideas (courtesy of my friend, TV):

Idea #1: Maybe a twist on MadMen? 60′s are always good, but picking key moments from the series to focus on might make things more clever. For example, Peggy when she was concealing her pregnancy or the Englishman Guy after the lawn mowing incident.

Idea #2: The Generalissimo from 30 Rock. Nuff said.

Idea #3: The Real Housewives (and their other halves)…take your pick: Orange County, New York, New Jersey or Atlanta. Seriously some good pickins.

Idea #4: Hank Moody. But only if you memorize 10 Hankisms and have them ready to fire off at any given moment. (Californication….dur).

Idea #5: Dexter. Super obvious (and definitely done), but man, you can do this one good. Be sure to personalize it so it’s not so “out-of-the box” serial-killer ready.

Idea #6: Top Chef. Not necessarily talking about Tom, Padma or the other judges, but rather those colorful and memorable contestants (and oh the fun you can have with temporary ink and kitchen utensils!).

Idea #7: Pushing Daisies. I know, the show is cancelled, but fun idea to be someone who can momentarily bring someone (or something) back to life. And the pies from the Piehole?? Run with it!

Idea #8: Speidi. I know, I know, we HATE them, but really, seriously, they give us SO much to work with. His horrid style, her horrid singing career. Hard not to do it.

Idea #9. Carrie Prejean. Let’s not forget all of the good ammunition she’s given us this year.

Idea #10: Piggy Flu. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It will be everywhere, but still, it’s going to be one of the better costumes this year if done right. Oh the swine-abilities!

Ok, your turn. GO! Don’t be shy. Comment away with other costume ideas. Your neighborhood and your annual Halloween party will thank you for any additional ideas.

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