Halloween is around the corner. Kids will be out collecting ungodly amounts of candy while parents hope their kids do not hurt from a massive stomach ache. Collecting this candy is important and great costume ideas help this process. Since this column is dedicated to the olden days, it is time to list a few ideas from the past. Whether this a person, idea or logo, these ideas will be wonderful ones.

The first costume idea is dressing up as a past president. Plastic heads of presidents like Richard Nixon or George W. Bush are good choices. To truly surprise everyone as a president, go for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. His vintage bald head is a great look. Chopping off one’s locks of hair takes commitment so a bald cap will suffice. No matter what people will love it. Throw on a suit to top off the signature look. Possibly split the costume down the middle with a suit and military attire. One can be General and President Eisenhower. This costume gives off the look of ready to fight on one side while ready to hammer out a peace deal on the other. Nothing is better than liking ‘Ike.

The second costume idea is a peace sign. Wear a white t-shirt with khaki shorts while using construction paper taped to the shirt in the form of a peace sign. Everybody knows this costume wearer is here to chill. Having longer hair and buying John Lennonesque glasses give the inclination this costume wearer loves promoting peace. This costume takes creativity but is also for a good cause. Pictures while holding up the peace sign will be numerous. To add more pizzazz, sport a Richard Nixon plastic head and give the signature Nixon peace sign. This Nixon style costume mixes the authoritative and rebellious dichotomies of the ’70s.

Another idea roots itself in the ’80s. Bring out the hairspray, the leather jacket and the makeup. Time to look like an ’80s rock star. This look is a signature look for somebody who wanting to rock out. Find a guitar to top off the look and tell people, “You are about to ROCKKKK!!!!!!” Rock stars are on top of the cool people pyramid. This costume achieves greatness whether the wear is a man or woman. Carrying around a microphone will be useful to gett people’s attention. Let everybody know your precise when belting out a passionate love ballad like, “Every Rose has its Thorn.”

These three ideas are phenomenal costume ideas. Children will learn about history while wearing these costumes. Halloween does not have to be a candy stuffed, belly ache holiday. Halloween can also be full of education. Nothing would be better than seeing President Eisenhower, a peace sign and a rock star trick or treating. This might also be the worst set up to a punchline.

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