Olympic Costumes Get Mixed Reviews

Seems like there is always a controversy, even though this seem like it should be on the lowest level, if at all.  For more on this story, just read and click on the continuing story below.

Malaysian team’s outfits at London Olympics get mixed reaction

“According to National Sports Council (NSC) public relations officer Fahmi Omar, the costumes were designed and produced several few months earlier by the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation on instructions from NSC. “We wanted designs that …”
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp%3Ffile%3D/2012/7/30/nation/11754992%26sec%3Dnation

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COSTUMES FOR OCCASIONS OTHER THAN HALLOWEEN

It doesn’t need to be Halloween or Mardi Gras for a reason to wear a costume as you can see in the attached article; but for all kinds of events at all times of the year.

Funny costumes aren’t just for Comic-Con and Halloween

“But sometimes weird costumes can be seen . . . on the golf course, (and we don’t mean John Daly this time) or on the highway. superman tour de france Funny costumes arent just for Comic Con and Halloween. A fan, dressed as Superman, poses as the pack …”
http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/07/22/funny-costumes-arent-just-for-comic-con-and-halloween/

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Costume Auction!

I wish I had a lot of money sometimes.  I might actually visit one of these auctions and pick up a little bit of entertainment history.  But alas, I just checked my wallet, and I had $2.11….s much for dreaming.

Hollywood’s infamous costumes from the most recognizable …

“At the upcoming Hollywood Auction held by the world’s largest auctioneer of original Hollywood memorabilia, Profiles in History, worldwide collectors will not only get to grab Tom Cruise’s ‘Risky Business’ 1979 Porsche 928, but also the rare …Bornrich”
http://www.bornrich.com/hollywoods-infamous-costumes-recognizable-characters-sale.html

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David Lynch’s Dune Hats

Maybe I’m weird, but I’ve always liked David Lynchs stuff…his TV series (Twin Peaks) and his off beat movies.  Dune, however, I didn’t see; but when I cam across this article, I now know why I like David Lynch.  These hats are bizarre.  This is not to say that I like the hats, but it typifies the David Lynch mind.  

Anyhow here is the article and hat photos.

Here’s an exclusive look at a costume detail from David Lynch’s Dune that never made it into the film. Lynch originally planned to shoot outdoor scenes in the city — and the citizens needed some protection from the sun. Here’s a collection of rare pictures of Dune sun hats that were created as a result….More at The Costumes You Never Saw In David Lynch’s Dune

Image by Pink Sherbet Photography via Flickr

The photo above has no relationship with the article.  I just liked it. For more on Halloween costumes, visit us at http://www.costumescostumescostumes.net

Robbers or Revelers?

This stuff really happens. In my career, we were visited by the local police departmeny one time , and the FBI on another.  The police questioned me about whether we rented a gorilla costume on or about a certain date.  We hadn’t, but someone murdered someone while wearing a gorilla costume.  They did catch up with the murderer.  I wonder if he’s allowed to wear the costume in prison?

The FBI paid us a visit because of a bank robbery by George Washington.  Well, it wasn’t George Washington because as you know, he passed away about two centuries ago; but rather a guy wearing a costume of that period.  In this case, as I recall, the costume belonged to us; but I never knew if the perpetrator was ever located.  All I know is the costume was never returned.

Witnesses say robbers were mistaken for Halloween partygoers in Pantego

“Witnesses testified that the three were mistaken for partygoers, with their dark clothes and masks mixing with the ladybugs, SpongeBobs and other costumes at the party on Oct. 30, 2010. When pressed to show their faces, the youths drew guns and robbed …”
http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/07/10/4091390/witnesses-say-robbers-were-mistaken.html

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Thrift Stores Solve Many a Costuming Problem

Ah, the old reliable backup for a costume emergency, or a costume budget issue.  The thrift store can solve many problems, by taking a little of this and a little of that and making your own.  To be sure, there won’t be any items that will convert to a Superman or Catwoman costume, but for many things, a great imagination will allow you to go far.

5 Doctor Who Costumes, 1 Thrift Store Trip

“The countdown to Comic-Con is on, and if you’re not up for sewing a handmade costume to rival Gallifrey’s best-dressed, a quick trip to a local thrift store or charity shop can provide enough mixing-and-matching options to have you dressed as your.”
http://www.geeksugar.com/Doctor-Who-Cosplay-Costumes-20076416

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Most Demeaning Costumes for Children

It sometimes is difficult to find articles about costumes that are not blatant ads, and because these articles are so commercially oriented, one can find so little worthwhile information in them.  

This article is not exactly one of them, but it does display some of the ridiculous costumes that people dress their kids in.  In an adult’s eyes, they may be cute, but I’m not sure at what age a child knows that he is being made out to be a miniature buffoon.

Your call.  What do you think?

Whoopie Cushion

Alright, well we’ve finally moved on from food, but this isn’t exactly an improvement. Babies make enough disgusting noises as it is; do they really need to be dressed up as a device with the same purpose?

are feeling some serious subconscious hatred for their kids. Ah, but that’s probably just crazy talk……More at Top 10 Demeaning Children’s Halloween Costumes | Top 10 Lists …

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