Halloween is a mere 7 days away!

I must admit, I've never been a big costume guy. That's not to say I've not dressed up in previous years.  It's just not something that really motivates me.

That said, I highly respect people who have the creativity and inhibition to adorn themselves in ridiculousness.

I also deeply feel empathetic embarassment when two people show up at the same party dressed as the same thing.  I think it goes back to a Second Grade costume contest where my plastic Batman outfit was bested by a felt Batman outfit.  A pox upon your house, John D'Agastino!!

So, how do you avoid this awkward potential moment next week?  Well, Yahoo has tracked the top searches for costumes so far.  Check out the list  and see if you run the risk of being a costumed twin.

For the record, I will NOT be dressing up like this #15 character:

 

Top Yahoo Halloween costume searches

1.      Pirate
2.      Monster High (a line of children's toys).
3.      Ninjago (a set from Lego).
4.      Zombie (undoubtedly influenced by the Walking Dead).
5.      Minnie Mouse
6.      Batman/Dark Knight
7.      Bane (“Dark Knight” villain)
8.      Power Ranger
9.      Renaissance
10.    Witch
11.    Ninja
12.    Catwoman
13.    Wonder Woman
14.    Vampire
15.    Katniss Everdeen (the lead character from the Hunger Games franchise).
16.    Peacock
17.    Fairy
18.    Mermaid
19.    “The Hunger Games”
20.    “Star Wars”

What were the best and worst costumes you ever worn?  What are you going as this year?