Carbon Costume TV
Bazooka from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Bazooka (voiced by John Hostetter) is a sergeant on the Joe Team and its missile specialist. Real name David L. Katzenbogen, he was originally a tank operator before applying for a transfer. Despite his clumsy and forgetful nature, he is known to be a quick-witted strategic mind.
Shipwreck from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Shipwreck (voiced by Neil Ross) is a member of the Joe team. Real name Hector X. Delgado, he grew up near the San Diego Navy Yards and enlisted in the navy at age 16. Accompanied by his loyal parrot Polly, he now serves on the Joe Team where he goes by the simple motto “See the target, shoot the target”. His design is said to be inspired by Jack Nicholson’s character from The Last Detail.
Korean Olympic Sharpshooter
In the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji went viral for her futuristic steampunk/cyberpunk shooting glasses and ice-cold demeanor — in sharp contrast to the cuddly Turkish sharpshooter. But she wasn’t all business — she held her daughter’s small elephant plush in her left hand as she took home a silver medal for South Korean in the 10-meter air pistol women’s event.
Turkish Olympic Sharpshooter
In the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikeç went viral for his no frills setup and relaxed posture reminiscent of the average dad — or perhaps a hitman in disguise. No earplugs, no high-tech goggles, just a hand in his pocket was enough to win him a silver medal at the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event. To go bare minimum on your costume, as Yusuf himself probably would do, all you need are black glasses, a white Turkiye shirt, and an air pistol. Add the salt-and-pepper wig or a green Nacar dive watch for the extra touch.
Claire from The Bear
Claire is a character from the TV drama series, The Bear, and is played by Molly Gordon. Claire is the love interest of Carmen, the protagonist of the show. It follows his story as he tries to restore a Chicago restaurant after the death of his brother.
Claire’s style can be recreated for everyday life or even a duo or group costume with other characters from The Bear. One of her casual looks features an oversized denim jacket and a loose-fitting white henley shirt. Another and more recognizable dressy one is at the opening of the restaurant. For this, wear a black mini a-line dress, black printed tights, and a black floral lace cardigan.
Bryce from The Real Bros of Simi Valley
Bryce is one of the four main characters in The Real Bros of Simi Valley. Created by comedian and actor Jimmy Tatro, the series debuted on YouTube and moved to Facebook Watch, with a movie now streaming on Roku. Bryce used to be a professional skateboarder, and similarly to the other bros, peaked in high school. However, a knee injury cut his career short, so he began “coaching” kids at the local skatepark. In the movie, Bryce picks up a career in teaching after returning to finish high school. Arrogant and profane, Bryce is the eldest of the bros, but that certainly doesn’t mean he’s the brightest. Getter, an American DJ, portrays Bryce. This is a guide for his outfit in the meme where he tries to fight baby Hawk, though any sort of skater style and tattoos achieves the look.
Gwimbly from Smiling Friends
Gwimbly is a character in the Adult Swim cartoon Smiling Friends, now streaming on HBO Max. In the late 90s, he was once the main character of the popular Gwimbly video series. Afterwards, he fell into poverty, relying on filming Cameos for income. Pim and Allan team up with him to relaunch his career. Ask Gwimbly to do his signature victory dance – he’ll usually do it once (or twice) for free.
Raygun from the Paris 2024 Olympics
With breakdancing making its debut as an event at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, b-girl Raygun stole the show. The university lecturer, real name Rachael Gunn, actually holds a PhD that focused on breakdancing culture. Her original dance moves, like kangaroo hopping and floor writhing, quickly went viral on the internet. Unfortunately the judges saw differently, and Raygun was unable to score a single round.
Dumb Donald from Fat Albert
In Fat Albert, Dumb Donald (voiced by Lou Scheimer) is a member of the Junkyard Gang. In the band, he plays a trombone pieced together with plumbing and parts of a gramophone. He’s simple-minded as his name suggests, but has bursts of intelligence every once in awhile.
Julie Bruin from Tiny Toon Adventures
Julie Bruin (based on and voiced by Julie Brown) is a character in the animated series Tiny Toons Adventures. She doesn’t have much screen time, but Julie appears cheerful and happy. Julie wears a sexy green dress, black gloves, black earrings, and black shoes. She has ginger hair with bangs and red lipstick. Since Julie is a bear, you can add an animal ear headband to complete the look.
