Poke Fun at Pop Culture with Politically Incorrect Halloween Costumes

Halloween. It's the only day of the year when grown-ups can act like children, women can dress suggestively and not get questioned about it, and men can dress up like women. Remember Lindsay Lohan's character in "Mean Girls"? She doesn't understand that Halloween isn't about the undead anymore, it's about being politically incorrect.

A great politically incorrect Halloween costume has to thumb its nose at pop culture. It should make people laugh and compliment your creativity. Here are some over-the-top ideas for couples and groups looking to create clever Halloween costumes from what they already have in their closets.

Politics

Who isn't experiencing election fatigue? Or economy or fuel prices or inflation fatigue? Here's your chance to make a statement.

Main Street vs. Wall Street Halloween Costumes

Ugh, if I hear this phrase one more time I might scream. This couples costume is easily constructed with one blue suit and one pair of dingy overalls. One person gets to be the slick haired, white toothed, pockets full o' cash Wall Street investment banker with his running shoes on, and the other gets to be the aw shucks, plaid shirt and overalls "things are just so tough right now" Main Street character. People won't know what the heck you are at first, but they'll get a good laugh when you tell them.

The Palin Family Halloween Costumes

What fun you can have with this one! Not only do you have mom Sarah best known for her power suits and naughty teacher glasses, there's dad who is a oilman/fisherman/Mr. Mom, a 19 year old soldier son in the Army, an 18 year old knocked up daughter and her hockey player boyfriend, two other daughters ages 13 and 7 and a five month old son. This cast will certainly win for you at the costume contest.

Pop Culture

If spoofing the media is your cup of tea, just check out what's in primetime these days. There is plenty of inspiration.

The Mac/PC Guys Halloween Costumes

Why not go as the Mac and PC guys from the Apple commercials. The Mac guy is kind of goofy and nerdy with his Chuck Taylor All Stars and hoodie sweatshirts. Throw a MacBook or iPod in your messenger bag and you've aced this easy costume. He is countered by the geeky, accountant-like PC guy who wears blazers with sweater vests. Compliment this ensemble with a clunky old piece of hardware and the two of you will make a darling couple.

"The Hills" Cast Halloween Costumes

Want to be a reality star? The cast of "The Hills" is a prime target for mimicking this Halloween. Throw on a sequined mini dress, lipstick overkill and a long, silky wig and you've mastered the girls' look. If something is missing, just slather on some extra black eyeliner. If you're a guy, go ahead and frost those tips and cap your teeth to make the perfect Ken Doll, I mean Spencer Pratt impersonation.

All in the Family

Hollywood has always been swarming with family acts from the Baldwins to the Sheens to the Partridge Family. If you and your posse are all hitting the parties together, being a notable family will be a hit.

Jonas Brothers Halloween Costumes

If you have tweenage daughters and you're looking to humiliate them, this is the choice for you. There are three Jonas Brothers and they look like some kind of throwback to the twist bands of the mid '60s. They wear slim cut suits with skinny ties and they all have a mass of curly brown hair cascading down over their eyes. And square toed shoes, you mustn't forget that detail! Twelve year olds everywhere will beg for your autograph but your own children won't speak to you for years.

The Jolie-Pitt Family Halloween Costumes

If you run with an equal opportunity crowd and you're all looking for a group Halloween theme, why not be the Jolie-Pitt family? In case you forgot, there is ingénue Angelina, pinup boy Brad, nine year old Maddox who is Cambodian and once had a mohawk, three year old Zahara who is from Ethiopia, four year old Pax from Vietnam, two year old prettybaby Shiloh, and infant twins Knox and Vivienne. There's a part for everyone on your block in this ensemble.

Kardashian Sisters Halloween Costumes

Okay, just act kind of vacant headed, stick out your boobs and butt, and wear a tiny party dress. The three Kardashian sisters make it simple to be a stunning trio of drag queens this Halloween. And did you know their step-father is Olympic champion Bruce Jenner?