13 Halloween costume fails to avoid at all costs

There’s always that one person who takes it too far, and that’s definitely this guy. Unlike a lot of other costumes on our list, this one is surprisingly well constructed — which somehow makes it worse in our book. When it comes to winning an award for the Most WTF? Halloween Costume, this guy takes the crown (sorry, had to do it).

Some celebs, like The Weeknd, go big on Halloween and really show off their creativity. But Shawn? Let’s just say last year’s look did not have us in stitches. Shawn captioned his 2020 Halloween getup “me, but beat up,” and although we’re not saying a costume requires hours in the makeup chair, we think you can at least wear a costume to a costume party. Here’s hoping he steps it up this year.

This Eminem costume from 2019 gets zero points for effort. With the news of Eminem’s “Mom’s Spaghetti” restaurant in Detroit, Eminem costumes are topical again, but please do better than this. Halloween is a time to show just how creative you can be, and we believe in you. At the very least, show us some spaghetti!

Without explanation, what would you really think this costume was? Ditto from Pokemon? Chewed up bubblegum? Maybe a Scrub Daddy? We don’t know if cotton candy would have been one of your guesses, but this Halloween memory gets points for originality and DIY spirit even if it is a little off the mark.

This one is going to haunt us. As if the dead-eyed Teletubbies aren’t already nightmare fuel to begin with, this attempted costume took it to the next level. Some of the individual features show some ingenuity, but when everything comes together it’s too much to handle. Plus, there’s something extra unsettling about the hue of the toxic-coloured antenna, but it’s the bulging, hanging eyes that are totally cringe. Some things you can’t unsee.

For those hoping this baby earthworm costume is fake, we’re sorry to disappoint you. The pale, curved tube of fabric was sold at Walmart for $14.99 — bargain? — and the product description is a hoot. Claiming the costume is “probably the cutest thing you've ever seen,” the vendor urges parents to “let this little worm wiggle into your heart.” The baby doesn’t even look happy about this situation, and honestly, baby knows best.

Couples costumes are a great idea if you’ve got someone who also loves to dress up. But this couple took things a little too far with their cat and litter box idea. It should go without saying that your Halloween costume doesn’t need to include poop. Sure, everyone does it, but this look is doo-doo nonetheless.

This has to be the most “dad’s in charge” costume of all time. Obviously, this is not a 21st-century costume — it’s a hilarious blast from the past. Perhaps Cheerios and a juice box would’ve been a more Rated G daddy-and-me costume?

No ifs, ands, or butts about it, this heinous heinie costume is at the bottom of our list. Decorated with smooches and a “poop cigar,” don’t let this keister costume tempt you, goofballs — avoid this cheeky blob of polyester at all costs. But who are we to judge if you want to make an arse of yourself?