Some people like to dress as monsters, some people like to dress as movie stars, but if the political Halloween costume is more your flavor, then we recommend the following sure-hitters for Halloween 2009:
5. The Obamas
The president and his missus are always a favorite. Also, perfect for the politically minded Halloween couple.
Props: Michelle’s arms, Barack’s ears, and Bo the dog. Also, you could just clothe yourself in hope.
4. Sarah Palin
The crazy rogue former Alaska governor, and would be VP, just loves being in the spotlight, even as your costume. Just don’t joke about her kids or she’ll shoot you from a helicopter.
Props: Glasses, suit, up-do. Also: shotgun, dead moose, brain-dead husband, pregnant teenage children, and an angry John McCain trying (and failing) to order you around.
3. Rod Blagojevich
Colorful, fallen Illinois governor who flamed out on TV after denying he tried to sell Barack Obama’s senate seat. As if you didn’t know.
Props: Giant hair wig, copy of his new memoir, and a penchant for yelling things like, “I’ve got this thing and it’s f—ing golden” and “I was framed.” Oh, and singing Elvis songs.
2. Mark Sanford
South Carolina governor who made news earlier this year when he went missing for several days and his team claimed he was “hiking the Appalachian trail,” which we later found out is southern for “porking your Argentinian mistress.”
Props: A suit, a backpack, hiking boots, a map of the Appalachian trail, and plane tickets to Argentina. Also, an embattled, plastic-faced political wife.
1. Joe Wilson
South Carolina republican rep who was chagrined after heckling President Obama’s address to Congress, town-hall-style.
Props: Just alternate between screaming, “You lie!” and “I’m sorry!” Oh, and your congressional health plan insurance card, which you clutch in a loving embrace.
(Photo By: Jen Groverand Nancy Stone)
Comments
Pam
October 27th, 2009 - 1:01:07 PM
pro tip: if you do decide to go as the first family, please, please don't try and go black-face. not a good look.