| There are a few things to remember when trying to | | | | costumes may now be tired and dull. Every joke loses |
| put together hilarious Halloween costumes. If you | | | | its pizzazz after it's been told a few million times. If you |
| follow these recommendations, you should be getting | | | | want to get people smiling, avoid pulling out the same |
| the laughs you want. | | | | old "joke" costumes that are used year after year. |
| First, remember that not everyone draws the same | | | | The best way to earn chuckles is to bring something |
| line between funny and offensive. This isn't a matter of | | | | new to the party. Come up with a new idea or find a |
| excessive political correctness, it's simply a matter of | | | | commercial costume that's fresh and that hasn't been |
| respecting differences of opinion. Avoid costumes that | | | | seen on thousands of people. |
| make their joke by poking fun at hot button issues like | | | | Third, remember that a joke isn't very funny if you |
| race, gender and religion. | | | | need to explain it. Truly hilarious Halloween costumes |
| Almost everything is fair game on Halloween, but there | | | | get the joke across on looks alone. If you put yourself |
| are few areas that remain a little too sensitive when | | | | in a situation where you're going to need to explain |
| you're going for laughs. Even if you're a devil-may-care | | | | yourself over and over again, you're not going to get |
| personality, you undoubtedly want to be respectful. | | | | the desired effect. Make sure your funny costume |
| Don't tread on dangerous ground. | | | | gets a laugh with a glance, not a story. |
| Second, what were once hilarious Halloween | | | | |