Halloween is an opportunity for kids and adults to get creative, dress up and show off their sense of humor. Now there’s a growing trend of people making brilliant costumes out of internet memes. There’s even a sexy Bernie Sanders costume, although we like the cute, kid-friendly DIY version so much better.
While Bernie Sanders memes have been one of the biggest hits of the 2021 season, there are tons more being rolled out in 2022. These are the 35 best meme costumes. Let them serve as a springboard for your own fabulous DIY creation.
This Meme Costume Is Amazing, but That’s None of Our Business
This Kermit “none of my business” meme costume is brilliant. The creator used a green hoodie, a clear glass mug with a Lipton tea bag in it, a headband with eyes on it and a piece of cardboard to make a cheap, yet indisputably hilarious costume.
Recreate the meme: Silver Lilly Plush One Piece Cosplay Frog Animal Costume, $29.99
Is This the Funniest Meme Costume Ever?
The answer is yes, and it’s extremely simple to recreate. Pick up a pair of butterfly wings, throw on a button-down, and your costume is practically done.
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What’s Your Name? Tony!
This funny costume is a shoutout to a YouTube video in which a dog owner voiced over his dog’s adventure. Despite the off-color language, the video is hilarious.
A meme followed, and so did this costume, which just requires a dog onesie and a handmade sign.
Recreate the meme: Funziez Unisex Bulldog Pajamas, $29.99
What’s the Problem With This Meme Costume? We’re Squinting, but We Still Can’t Find One
Do you have a pink button-down, black T-shirt, black ripped jeans and a pair of heels? Congrats. You can be a meme.
Recreate the meme: Tijn Pink Sunglasses, $13.99
This Is So Fine It Deserved a Backdrop
Admittedly, a DIY meme costume of this caliber requires some serious sewing skills. The creator adapted a onesie and painted an entire cardboard backdrop.
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This Meme Costume Was a Big Miss Steak
You probably need some artistic chops to pull this costume off. The creator drew both the hat and the steak with markers on sheets of cardboard.
If you want to give it a try, foam board will do the trick, too.
Recreate the meme: Royal Brites White Grid Foam Board, $4.99
Grumpy Cat Facial Expressions Are a Must With This One
With a pair of ears, a face paint kit and a handmade poster, you, too, can be extremely grumpy. In appearance only, of course.
Recreate the meme: Ucanbe Cruise Face Paint Set, $15.99
The Rock, as Portrayed by Kevin Hart
Actors trolling other actors by dressing up like them is a beautiful thing, and you can troll two celebrities at the same time by recreating this fanny pack-assisted look.
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Aight, Imma Head Out to Win Halloween
If you want to have a truly unique Halloween meme costume, getting creative is a requirement. The maker of this costume cut holes in a giant cardboard box and painted it to look like SpongeBob.
Recreate the meme: Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint, Bright Yellow, $4.47
If You’re Feeling a Little Salty, Try Dressing Up as Salt Bae
Remember the man who sensually prepared dinner with dramatic flourishes of salt? You can be him in like 10 minutes with things you have around the house.
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Pictured: The Pinnacle of Halloween Romance
We’re not entirely sure how this comedic genius made such a perfect moth mask, so good luck trying to copy it. The lamp is the easy part.
Recreate the meme: Bedside Table Lamp, $39.98
Even Better. The Couple’s Version.
This couple’s version of the moth meme is super cute, and it’s way easier to recreate.
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Can’t Think of a Good Halloween Costume? Be a Stock Image
Honestly, you can figure this one out on your own. It requires nothing more than handmade signs taped to clothes you probably already have.
Recreate the meme: Be creative.
A Brilliant Costume for Anyone Who’s Name Rhymes With Banana
Don’t ask any questions. Just get in the banana. (As long as your name is Anna, Hannah, or Lana. Anyone else needs a new rhyme.)
Recreate the meme: Rasta Imposta Lightweight Banana Costume, $17.54
Only Those With Arts and Crafts Skills Can Pull This One Off
OK, this one is super clever, but the Batman costume is the easy part. To really make it work, you need to be able to draw the rest of the cartoon meme.
Can you handle it?
Recreate the meme: Costumes USA Batman Halloween Costume for Men, $64.41
Here Come Dat Boi
If you don’t remember this meme, don’t feel bad. It’s an older meme, but it still makes for a fun costume if you have some crafting talent.
Recreate the meme: PartyHop Frog Mask, $11.88
No, Wait. He Has a Point.
This meme costume has us stumped. The T-shirt bit is self-explanatory, but the creator must have made the entire dinosaur head out of paper mache.
Recreate the meme: This is 100 percent a DIY project. If you manage to one-up this guy, share the evidence on our Facebook page.
Dress Up Like a Boss
If you don’t mind turning a white onesie into a 24/7 joke that only about half the people you meet will get, it’s not a bad costume. And it requires nothing more than a black sharpie and a onesie to complete.
Recreate the meme: Footed Pajamas – Adult Fleece Hoodie, White, $44.95
And She Was Right, Too.
Pro tip: Do not try out this costume unless you can master the sass present in the original meme.
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Ermahgerd! It’s Hallerweeeen!
Remember the ermahgerd meme? It’s actually pretty simple to recreate with a blond wig, an ugly vest and an excess of enthusiasm.
Recreate the meme: Morvally Straight Blonde Pigtail Wig, $25.99
If Your Coworkers Aren’t Like This, We Don’t Want Them
This one is beyond us. Enlist the help of your coworkers to make a series of meme costumes like this happen.
Recreate the meme: Teamwork makes the dream work.
The Y Tho Meme
Her facial expression leaves something to be desired, but the costume is on point. For this one, you need a yellow button-down, a golden long-sleeved shirt, face paint and a yellow shower cap.
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How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?
If you’re a teacher, this costume is incredible. It also works for parents who really want to trick or treat with their kids, and honestly? We don’t have a problem with it if you’re willing to go this all out with a costume.
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Tracksuit Robert Pattinson
This picture of Robert Pattinson on the set of “Good Time” became an instant meme thanks to his uncharacteristically forlorn expression. It’s not as recognizable as some of the classic memes, but it’s still funny. Plus, the tracksuit is actually nice.
Recreate the meme: Sweatsedo Mens Velour Tracksuit, $139
Bone Hurting Juice
Milk is supposed to be good for your bones, but meme cats beg to differ. Just get an empty carton of half and half, and your costume is complete. Bonus points if you wear a cat onesie.
Recreate the meme: Newcosplay Unisex Animal Onesie, $32.99
Last but Not Least, This Masterfully Done Meme Recreation
We’re speechless. The creativity here is amazing. To pull it off, you need a printout of the angry, pointing woman in the meme, a black T-shirt, white cat ears and a black frame.
Plus some kind of tray for a pretend salad? Honestly, it looks pretty complicated.
Recreate the meme: Pawstar Furry Kitty Cat Ears Headband, $24.99
