The Bluebird of Happiness

You’ve likely noticed I’m not the most dedicated blogger on the Internet.

I’ve had some difficulty picking topics, especially since I’m no expert on marriage. Then, like a ton of bricks, it hit me; I wasn’t making this fun.

So here’s a post for all you halloweenies out there: A post honoring the couple’s costume.

Couples costumes are great for parties; it’s an easy way to let people know who you came with. The key to pulling it off is a common theme. Common ideas include a famous historical couple (like Mark Anthony and Cleopatra) or objects that go together (Bowling Ball and Bowling Pin).

Halloween Express recently announced its 10 most popular couples costumes for 2008. They are:

10. Rustic Pirate and Rustic Pirate Lady

9. Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington and Sally

8. Bun in the Oven and The Bun Baker

7. The Spartan Cheerleaders

6. Batman and Batgirl

5. Oktoberfest Guy and Girl

4. Dog the Bounty Hunters - Beth and Dog the Bounty Hunter

3. Gilligan’s Island - Gilligan and Mary Ann

2. Plug & Socket

1. The Flintstones - Fred Flintstone and Wilma

So what are the top 10 worst couples costumes? I’ve compiled my list from an extensive Web search, and think these are some of the worst ideas out there (no offense if you’ve been any of these for Halloween):

10. Bride and Groom

You’re already married; wasn’t once enough?

9. Pocahontas and Cpt. John Smith

The two never had a romantic relationship. He was more like a father-figure to her. Please - stop perpetuating bad history!

8. Hot Cherry Pie and the Pie Eater

If you’re attending an adults only gathering, I could let this slide; however, if you’re wearing it to pass out candy on Beggar’s Night - leave the sexual references out of it!

7. John the Baptist and Salome

This woman was responsible for his death! Men, if you’re wife tries to convince you this is a great costume, I would suggest finding a marriage counselor.

6. Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman

Talk about a train wreck…

5. Prince Charles and Princess Diana

I doubt many people would choose this couple now (at least I hope they wouldn’t).

4. The Wonder Twins: Jayna and Zan

Not only are the Wonder Twins crummy super heroes, but they make terrible Halloween costumes as well. Jayna could go as any animal; Zan would be stuck carrying a bucket of water.

3. Victim and Serial Killer

This is self-explanatory.

2. Two Heads in a Fish Tank

Three words: What the hell?!?

1. Madonna and Guy Ritchie

Somehow, I don’t think attending a Halloween bash as an estranged, divorcing couple says anything healthy about your relationship.

No matter what costume you choose, I hope you have a spooktacular Halloween. Happy haunting.

-S-