It’s that time of the year again.  The time for everyone to be frightened and apprehensive over what to be for Halloween.  Can we possibly get into the spirit of Halloween without looking ridiculous? That question plus 1,000 others go through my head every year.  I look around and see what is out there and usually come up with my own idea.  Sometimes good. Other times, well… awful.

1. This year’s hottest costume seems to be Lady Gaga.   I actually like that costume.  I was Lady Gaga last year and like to think of myself as the trend setter.  (Not really, but I do like the thought.)
2. Other hot costumes are obviously any of the Jersey Shore cast .  Snooki is an easy costume.  Poof in the hair, ridiculously short dress or skirt and some obnoxious makeup.  Then Pauly D for the guys.  Once again, easy costume.   Blow out the hair and gel it and then it’s “T-shirt time.”   I’m trying to keep this article PG-13 so I’m not going to mention J Woww.
3. Mario costumes are also the craze this year and there are a lot of things you can do with them.  It’s not even necessary to “buy” that costume.  Just accessorize your own jean shorts and voila!
4. Witch costumes are also good.  Traditional, but good.  A black dress and pointy hat are versatile enough for you to create your own twist on an old favorite.
5. Obviously vampire costumes are great.  They can be totally outrageous or simple.

Now in my opinion the following list are just a few costumes that I would not be caught dead in.

1. Avatar.  Any of these blue creatures.  I’m sorry, but no.
2. Lame couple costumes.  I won’t name names.  You know who you are.
3. Political Character costumes.  I truly hate those fake masks.
4. Overly provocative costumes.  Sorry girls, I don’t want to see beachwear (or even less than that!) at a party or dance.
5. Any bloody costumes. I am simply stating that I cannot stand those gross costumes.  We can be frightened without the gore.

Hilary Weidner can be reached for comment at [email protected]