Celebrities and retail stores aren’t the only ones who show out for Halloween. Every spooky season, strangers inevitably go viral for costumes that cleverly reference pop culture and/or memes. The internet is a hellscape; why not squeeze some enjoyment out of it while we can? So far, we’ve already seen everything from Nicole Kidman’s AMC Theatres commercial to Scary Movie 2’s skeleton scene. And since Halloween falls on a Monday in 2022, we wouldn’t be surprised if the costumes keep going all week on TikTok and — Elon Musk willing — Twitter. During any other time of the year, you might be envious of the peace of friends and family who stay off social media, but right now you get to enjoy costumes that make references they might not understand. It’s like a reward. Feast your eyes on the internet’s favorite Halloween costumes below, and check back as we update this post throughout the week.
Maxine, Pearl, and Scarecrow
If your throuple is tired of being the Powerpuff Girls, we’ve got some options.
The Rehearsal
This costume is going pretty well. So, that’s no accident.
The Onion’s Sickos
Finally the sickos are getting their due.
“Karma†by Taylor Swift
There’s an entire unreleased album of costume ideas in this TikTok.
Green Ribbon Girlie From In a Dark, Dark Room
Name a scarier costume. We’ll wait.
Nicole Kidman’s AMC Theatres Commercial
Nicole Kidman in her best role (it’s so true).
A Sheryl Lee Ralph–Approved Sheryl Lee Ralph
We’re still thanking sweet baby Jesus — and the grown one too — for this Emmys win.
Scary Movie 2
Nice of the skeleton to make a cameo!
Van Gogh’s Vandalized Sunflowers
We thought Lil Nas X was putting a stop to this.
Sexy Steve Harvey
Good answer!
Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Passionate Podcaster
Bodied-bodied-bodied that impression.
Go Piss Girl!
A Vulture favorite — he must’ve made a lot of friends in the bathroom line at a party.
Emperor’s New Groove Villains Yzma and Kronk
Pull the lever, Kronk!
A Rockford Tree and Their Peaches
The peaches don’t fall too far from the tree.
Zack and Cody’s Danimals Giveaway
Cruise winner not included.
Turning Red’s 4 Townies
4 Townies 4 Ever.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie World
Hiya, Gritty!