Halloween is just around the corner, and all of us are trying our hardest to come up with the best costume idea to outdo our friends, or even outdo ourselves from last year. Sure, you could go with something simple, or something everyone else will be wearing (Harambe, Ken Bone etc.) OR, you could try one of my unique ideas and hope you still have friends by the end of the night! Just make sure not to offend anyone :)

1. Lord Farquaad

Obviously the antagonist of the first Shrek , is one that not many people are going to be wearing, so you’ll definitely stand out from the crowd. If you’re short, this is perfect! And if you’re tall, well that just adds to the comedy of it.

2. The forgotten Trump Children

Sure, we all know Donald’s stunning daughter Ivanka, and his perhaps psychotic son Donald Jr., but what about the other three? What are their names again? Aaron? Tammy? Byron? Well, close enough. Either way, I’m positive no one else will be dressed like this (if anyone even knows who you are).

3. American Pie

No, not the movie. Why not turn Don McLean’s iconic hit into a perfect and punny Halloween costume? Create your own pie costume and don American clothing (see what I did there?), or go the extra mile and actually put real pie on yourself. Then you’ll be the real winner of the party.

4. All of Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriends

Plenty of people have thought of doing the different personas of Taylor Swift as a costume, you know the “You Belong With Me” music video, classic “Teardrops On My Guitar” look and her “Blank Space” craziness. Now, spin that around and dress as her inspirations for all these songs, Joe Jonas, John Mayer, Taylor Lautner, Jake Gyllenhal, the list goes on and on. Do it as a group costume with your friends and make sure to grab the best one first! (Harry Styles)

5. Hillary Clinton’s 30,000+ deleted emails

If you’re into this political idea, ditch the store bought Donald and Hillary masks, and create your own controversial costume of Hillary’s deleted emails! You could research each email said or, you could add your own humor to imagine what she might have said. Add some handcuffs and you’re golden.

6. Lieutenant Dan

I’m biased on this one because I did it a few years ago but let me say…IT WAS THE BEST COSTUME EVER. Not only is it one that makes people seriously laugh, but its not bad being pushed around in a wheelchair. Caution: make sure you have a trustworthy friend pushing you. Bonus: Make your significant other Forrest Gump, and you’ve got yourself a couple’s costume!

7. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar

Hey, we waited so long for it, we definitely have the right to make a costume out of it. This one works perfectly for the person who likes to stand in the corner at parties, since as a statue, you aren’t expected to move too much. Make sure to inscribe Leo’s name at the bottom so everyone knows you’re not just any Academy Award, you’re Leo’s Academy Award.

8. A piece of Pizza

Everyone loves pizza. You dress up as pizza. Everyone loves you. Simple equation people, this one is a no fail!

9. McDonald’s employee

While we’re on the food topic, why not be one of the Golden Arches’s best employees? Polo, visor, headset and you are good to go. Definitely carry around some actual McDonald’s food and you will be the MVP.

10. An RA

If you are, or have been, a college student, then you know that while RA’s (resident assistant) perform a very important job, they also sometimes take the title of Really Annoying. So now for one night, pretend you have the power. Start writing up people and handing out violations like it’s your job (but remember, its not).

11. First World Problems

We joke about it all the time, how complaining about the low-quality of wifi or the struggle of the new chip cards are such “first world problems”. So, pick some of your favorites and stick them all over your body. Or, if you want the pun, you can just dress as the Earth with a #1 on you.

12. John Proctor

So maybe you and your friends are a bunch of literary and history nerds. Cool! Why not be one of Halloween’s sorta heroes and transform yourself into convicted Salem witch, John Proctor. You could get a little gruesome with the noose around your neck, and make sure to keep shouting his famous line, “Because it is my name!”. Oh, and stay away from Abby Williams.

13. John Cena

If that John isn’t your guy, this one definitely is! Play his theme song every time you walk into a room and make a killer entrance. Walking around with the championship belt, all of your fans will bow down to you and ask you for autographs. But wait, I thought “you can’t see me”?

14. A party animal

Seriously though, if you love puns, then this is the costume for you. Dress as your favorite animal, perhaps a giraffe or dog, then get decked out in party gear, from a birthday hat to a noisemaker and maybe some balloons too. Be sure to dance the whole night because you are the life of the party!

15. A basic girl

A unisex costume, this one is all probably stuff you’re still hiding in the back a your closet. Ready? A tight Abercrombie or Hollister colored t-shirt, with arm pit stains for extra authenticity. Next, some jean shorts from of the aforementioned stores or American Eagle. For footwear, take out your oldest pair of Uggs and roll them down baby. Apply some too dark black eyeliner, fruity lip gloss and don’t forget the Starbucks frappuccino! As basic as it gets, without being basic at all.

Happy Halloween!