This year has been pretty scary, all things considered: A man accused of sexual assault was appointed to the Supreme Court, a very depressing report on the future of our planet was released, Elon Musk ruined weed for everyone, and celebrities we once admired let us down. Maybe you’ve made it to Halloween a little broken and a little exhausted at the seemingly unending deluge of bad news. Maybe nothing seems scarier than the outside world right now.
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But even among the trash fire, there are stories that remind us that not everything is terrible. We saw even the most high-maintenance of cats find a home. We watched in awe as a Grammy Award–winning rapper performed alongside her karaoke devotee. We fought and ultimately bonded over incredible memes. Hell, someone even erected a massive shirtless Jeff Goldblum statue, guys.So rather than use Halloween as a way to celebrate the scary in a world where everything is already pretty bleak, we’ve rounded up a few costume ideas that pay homage to everything that’s still good and fun this year, starting with:
Doja Cat in “Mooo!”
Moth Memes
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Instagram Influencer Bit by a Shark
Grusk (Elon Musk and Grimes Couple Costume)
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Zombie Raccoons
Pigeon Meme Guy
This Is MY Son
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It's a costume that's as silly as it is relevant, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, it might be perfect for those of you dreading an inevitable all-out politics screaming match in the coming weeks. — LM
Tommy Wiseau as the Joker
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Andrea Valdez
Wardrobe Stylist: Orchid Satellite
Photo Assistant: Daniel Mutton
Doja Cat: Kennedy McClain
Tommy Wiseau as The Joker: Thomas FernandezZombie Raccoon: Mitsuko OrismekusaGrimes: Lauren Kaplow
Elon Musk: Robert Mine
Is this a Pigeon? Meme: Kenny Cosme
Moth: Camille Mariet
Lamp: Austin Jones
This is MY son: Austin Jones
Shark Bite Influencer: Charlotte SalemSign up for our newsletter to get the best of VICE delivered to your inbox daily.Follow Lauren Messman and Anna Iovine on Twitter and check out more of Parker Day's photography at her website..