Only a few people recognized my costume as the one worn by Neil Patrick Harris. And those who tried to guess the character I portrayed today with my lab coat, boots, gloves and goggles often misfired. I was thought to be the bad guy from the "Hostel" horror movies, the main character from the "Dexter" television series, and even an Oompa Loompa from the new "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."I also was thought to be the Gene Wilder version of Dr. Frankenstein, as seen in the classic "Young Frankenstein," and a military sergeant. One person oddly guessed that I was a watch repairman. (Pause.) Yes, a watch repairman. Because, you know, those thick gloves I wore would be just perfect for the precision work that watch repair demands.
Most interesting, though, was that one woman thought my costume wasn't a costume. After seeing me on my Metro ride home, she told me flatly, "You must have an interesting job." Well, yes, but it has nothing to do with these goggles.
Of course, the nice thing about all these missed guesses is that they proved to me the costume's components are incredibly versatile. The coat, expertly crafted with great detail by Annie's mother, is certain to see use in any number of future costumes, perhaps even including the mad scientist from "Robot Chicken."
Anyway... I hope your Halloween costume is more recognized than mine. Have a great night!
3 comments:
Ignore those poor, uneducated potzers. Your costume is teh awesome. TEH AWESOME, I tell ya!
I have funny stories to tell you about my costume. We ran into a group of international students from Spain who went a *bit* nuts over Lars as David Beckham and a group of British students who went a *bit* nuts over me as Victoria Beckham. Haha. I love Halloween.
Hi. My name is insult and I'm looking for a... (looks down at clipboard)... ah- injury.
Everyone, EVERYONE, got that I was Magnum P.I. That shit hasn't been on in thirty years.
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