Cheap, Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas 2011: Easy Costumes

Here Are Some Cheap, Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for 2011 So You Have To Spend Time and Money

Let's face it: Halloween can be a lot of work. We all have friends, family and co-workers who are really design elaborate, thoughtful Halloween costumes. Some of us aren't into Halloween but still need to whip up a cheap and easy costume that we can wear to the office or a Halloween party where you can chat up a cute girl in a Catwoman costume.

For those people who don't have the time and money, here are instructions for some cheap and easy last-minute Halloween costume ideas for 2011:

Ron Swanson Glorious mustache, turkey burger and any other items from the Ron Swanson pyramid of greatness. Extra points if you bring your ex-wife Tammy. You can also get a free printable Ron Swanson Halloween mask.
Gilligan A classic. Red rugby shirt. Faded jeans. White bucket hat. Instantly recognizable. If you have a portly friend, get him a blue polo shirt, some khakis and a sailor's hat and he can go as the Skipper.
Hydrangea-oriented Madonna costume - Blonde wig plus some loathsome hydrangeas. Watch this video if you don't know what we're talking about.

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Snooki & The Situation from Jersey Shore: Bronzer. Ed Hardy shirt. Uggs. More bronzer.
Striking NBA player Yeah, technically they're locked out and not on strike. Let's not split hairs. Just get a replica NBA jersey and write up a placard that says 'On Strike" or "Will Dunk for Food" and you're good to go.
Occupy Wall Street protester Dress up like one of the great unwashed: matted hair, flannel shirt and a sign that features the word "Occupy _____." A super-cheap costume for the 99 percent.
Juggalo Facepaint, black baggy t-shirt and shorts. Plus a bunch of magnets you don't understand.
Beavis and Butthead They're making a comeback on MTV so it'll be topical. All you need is a AC/DC or Metallica t-shirt and a dazed look in your eye.

Videos

Fuckin' Magnets, how do they work?

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