Carbon Costume Posts by Tom
Candyman
Sometime after the Civil War, Candyman is attacked by a lynch mob that cuts off his hand and sets bees to sting him to death. If you chant “candyman” five times while looking in the mirror, he’ll appear in his fabulous fur-trimmed coat and murder you with his hook hand. Fortunately, it’s just an urban legend…
Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, was the vivacious Australian host of a wildlife TV series. On the show, he showed his love of animals by pissing off crocodiles, snakes, and other critters.
Selina Kyle as Catwoman
In the Dark Knight Rises, Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) is a cat burglar who’s cunning enough to steal from Batman. Here you can dress in the Catwoman guise or go more low key for the getaway.
Commissioner Gordon
James Gordon (Gary Oldman) is the commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department and confidante to Batman. He should be managing from police headquarters, but he’s always the first to don a SWAT vest and down into the sewers.
Todd Ingram
Todd Ingram is the bass player for the Clash at Demonhead, and Ramona Flowers’ third ex-boyfriend in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He cheats on both Envy Adams and veganism, defeated by a cup of coffee that has half and half instead of soy milk.
Bob Ross
Bob Ross is the lovable personality who brought the joy of painting to millions. On his public television show, he taught us how to use oil paints to create happy little clouds, happy little trees, and other happy little accidents. He often brought squirrels and other little rascals on the set.
The ShamWow! Guy
Vince Offer, better known as the ShamWow! Guy, pitches As-Seen-On-TV products through his mesmerizing informercials. With a blue apron, he transforms into the Slap Chop Guy — you’re gonna love his nuts!
Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes
In The Walking Dead, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) is the deputy sheriff of King’s County, Georgia when it becomes overrun with zombies. He leads a small group of survivors, but becomes a bit unhinged when his wife Lori is killed.
Merle Dixon
Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker) is Daryl’s charismatic, rough-around-the-edges older brother in The Walking Dead. He’s quick to antagonize others, which costs him a hand, but he finds a solution for that.
Alan Garner
In the Hangover, the boys are headed to Vegas for the weekend — and the bride’s socially awkward brother Alan Garner (Zach Galifianakis) is tagging along. The wolf pack, as Alan dubs them, have one hell of night and sober up to a baby, a tiger, and a Mike Tyson.
