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Halloween costume ideas, 2007

It has recently come to my attention* that I apparently look like a.) Gaston from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast b.) Dr. House from Fox’s House and c.) Matthew Lillard from such fantastically wonderful films as Scream and both Scooby Doo debacles. In lieu of Halloween approaching ever so quickly, I thought I might let you, our dear readers, help me figure out the best possible costume that would allow me the maximum amount of attention with the smallest amount of effort going into putting it together.

I’m going to place some shots side-by-side and let you be the judge. Voting will be held until the end of this week and the winning “costume” will be chosen. Just go ahead and send a comment with your choice and that’s that. Here we go:

a.) Gaston

vs.

b.) Dr. House

vs.

c.) Matthew Lillard

vs.

Ciao.

*To be clear here, this “attention” is not me, folks. I have actually been told fairly repeatedly, with Gaston being the most recent incarnation of me, that I resemble these icons of the big and small screen. Whooda thunk it.

Posted on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 12:23 am. Filed under General.

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8 Responses to “Halloween costume ideas, 2007”

  1. Matt says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 8:32 am

    Dr. Gaston Lillard.

  2. Kristen says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 9:58 am

    So all 20-something men love the Disney theme (an Indian friend of mine is going as Aladdin). Lookin’ good.

    House isnt hard, throw on a lab coat and be a jerk for an evening.

    Matthew Lillard… I’ve had an awkward crush on him since his SCREAM days. Sigh. I’m personally thinking not everyone would get that though so I say one of the first two. You may need a ponytail of sorts to be Gaston though… which is just hideous.

    Go for House. Plus you can tell girls it’s okay, you’re a doctor. Prescribe them shots and you’re a sure thing for the evening.

  3. Nick says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 10:02 am

    House.

  4. Your pet Italian monkey says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 10:03 am

    Gaston is easily the most unique and best costume idea, but I think it’d be the most work.

    No one would know who you were if you were Mathew Lillard, so that’s out.

    House would be easy and actually pretty funny.

    I vote for a shuttle-cock.

  5. Kido says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 12:35 pm

    GASTON all the way.

  6. Lindsay says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 1:58 pm

    If you’re going for Disney-themed, I say trade Gaston for Quasimodo.

    I kid.

  7. andrea says on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 5:37 pm

    house, i’ve always thought you looked like him and house would be the most recognizable. you will finally have an excuse to buy a cane and limp around. the ladies will love it too, ill admit i have a old man crush on him, even if it’s just because of the way he dresses.
    personally i dont think you look like Matthew Lillard eh.

  8. Ryan says on Thursday, October 25th, 2007 at 9:34 am

    You are an idiot.

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