The best Halloween costumes don’t always require a ton of effort—sometimes it’s just about picking an ingenious, zeitgeisty concept and executing it. Nothing compares to the rush you get when someone sees your Halloween costume and says “I wish I’d thought of that!” With spooky season just under two weeks away, you’re probably scrambling the Internet for unique and somewhat recognizable pop culture references to base your look on. But so much has happened this year alone that it’s tempting to just cop out with a pair of vampire teeth.
Lucky for you, I have an ungodly screen-time average and a list of brainrot costume ideas (some timeless, some hyperspecifically 2024) to show for it. Whether you’re riding solo, in a group, or looking for the perfect couples costume, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy, and prepare to be the star of all your friends’ Halloween photo dumps.
