Halloween isn't until next month, But if you’re still at a loss for a costume, don’t wig out — er, actually, that’s exactly what we want you to do! Because basic wigs are all it takes to build out an Insta-worthy costume on the fly.
Once you have the rainbow-colored hairpiece in your hold (chances are, you own one from Halloweens past, but even if not, you can grab the real deal from any costume shop for as cheap as $10), it’s all about pairing it with easy-to-find pieces that will round out your look.
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your closet or athrift store, or order from Amazon Prime to get just in time for the big day. With just a little pop culture brainstorming, you won’t believe all the ways you can wow in these wigs from head to toe.
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First up, my personal favorite, the bold blue wig. Here are our versions of Cookie Monster, Katy Perry, Sailor Mercury and Sexy Marge Simpson.
1. Cookie Monster Costume
An all-time classic and the best possible outfit for the gal who wants to have an excuse to pretty much wear a snuggie out for the evening.
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2. Katy Perry Costume
A beauty that has inspired SO many Halloween costumes over the past several years. We chose to veer away from the infamous cupcake bra version and tap into a more sophisticated look that’s still obviously the one and only KP.
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3. Sailor Mercury Costume
If you’ve never seen the TV show Sailor Moon before but love this look, here’s the 411: you’ll pretty much be dressed up as a badass anime cartoon who’s in a girl gang of other ladies similarly named after planets who take over the world and also happen to be really hot!
What You Need:
- Sailor costume
- Boots
- Teal ribbon
- Gold head piece
- Blue gem
- Hot glue
This little lady is easy to recreate with a simple basic classic costume you can find anywhere and by simply adding a few embellishments. For the headband, I used a gold necklace that has a solid structure (you could even use a gold ribbon if you wanted to) that has a blue gem hot glued to it. The ribbon is just an added piece to tie around your neck.
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4. Sexy Marge Simpson Costume
The sexy Marge! You know the episodes where she decides to let her hair down? The tall beehive hair is obvious but this is SO much more fun, not to mention easier to manage all night.
What You Need:
- 1 yard of green spandex fabric
- Sewing machine
- Red beaded necklace
- Heels
The dress, seriously the easiest thing to make EVER. Simply get a yard or two of the lime green stretch spandex fabric, measure around your body, sew inside out and voila, you are her! The beaded necklace you can make in a pinch if you can't find one — we scored and found this one at Goodwill!
Now, moving onto our yellow wig costumes. We tapped into a couple more Pop Stars: Miss Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga, an Angry Bird and a crazy Pop Art Comic Book Gal.
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5. Lady Gaga Costume
This crazy lady is definitely among the leaders in sporting brightly colored hair as a fashion statement. For this costume, we went with an actual Gaga dress and topped it off with a pair of shoes that are NO JOKE!
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The shoes! This is not a necessity, but with the dress being so inexpensive, we decided it may be worth the splurge to commit to the investment in the shoes. The dress comes with eyewear, but these glasses truly take this costume to a more glam look that seems less out of the bag.
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6. Nicki Minaj Costume
We went with yellow-haired Nicki, but in all honesty you could literally wear any of these wigs for this chick — she wears 'em all! The key is exuding her sex appeal in combination with her sometimes crazy eyeball face topped off with not taking yourself too seriously. But this jam packs more punch if you go for being funny rather than sexy.
What You Need:
- Tight leopard print dress or leotard
- Black eyeliner
- Heels
- Gold bling
Definitely go with a dress size slightly smaller than what you would ordinarily wear. Then, feel free to stuff your bra with a little tissue paper to get those signature Nicki curves. Throw on a few gold chains and heels, and have a friend draw on her arm tattoo with eyeliner. I have to give it up to Miss Minaj, trying to copy her crazy eye look is REALLY hard.
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7. Angry Bird Costume
We've seen this costume before, but this look is still too dang cute to pass up. Especially when the list of what you need to make it happen is this simple!
What You Need:
- Yellow outfit
- Red, white, yellow and black felt
- Black Sharpie
- Hot glue
- Headband
- Flash tape
You could go with any shade of yellow really, I happened to have this little getup in my closet (just for the record, the shirt and skirt are from H&M and the sweater is from Target). Draw out the face onto the proper colored felt and cut it out. Glue the head piece to the headband. Everything else can be taped to the wig.
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8. Pop Art Comic Gal Costume
There are SO many versions of this look out there in the cyber world to choose from. Here is our take, where the outfit is pretty simple and it really comes down to the makeup.
What You Need:
- Comic leggings
- Graphic t-shirt
- Ben Nye Color Creme Pods in a blue, white, yellow and purple
- Electric Pallete by Urban Decay
- Black gel liner
- Fine-pointed synthetic makeup brush
Pop on the leggings and the top and then all that's left to tackle is the makeup. And once you have the right makeup on hand, it's not all that hard to achieve this head-turning look. The dots are all about precision — use a pencil eraser or tip of a makeup brush to apply the cream dots consistently all over your face.
Now for our orange wig costumes. We went with Leeloo Dallas (the hottie from The Fifth Element), a pumpkin, Fraggle Rock and the Mad Hatter.
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9. Leeloo Dallas Costume
Channeling this sci-fi film icon is a really fun way to tap into a more sexy look while maintaining a quirkiness that keeps it fun. Truth: this teeny tiny outfit has indeed been my Halloween costume in the past — join the ranks this year!
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10. Pumpkin Costume
Okay, this may be really, really basic, but it is a Halloween staple. Plus, it’s the one time of year you can wear all orange all the time. #goGIANTS
What You Need:
- Orange top
- Orange bottom
- Black felt
- Hot glue
- Green foam
- Orange fabric
This look is all about orange everything! Orange leggings, an orange pumpkin t-shirt and that orange wig. Turn yourself into a pumpkin by pairing a green cone with an orange doily, and you're good to go.
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11. Red Fraggle Costume
One of the leading faces from the kooky '80s TV series can surely help bring back the nostalgia this Halloween. It's sure to put a BIG muppet-style smile on your face in this getup.
What You Need:
- Red turtleneck
- Nude leggings
- Orange yarn
- Bobby pins
- Tail
Score a turtleneck from your local thrift store like we did. For the headpiece, grab a skein of orange yarn, cut it in half, tie each side off and attach to either side of your head with bobby pins. Grab any tail (this is from a lion costume kit) and add orange yarn to it too.
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12. Mad Hatter Costume
We're going with the Johnny Depp version, obviously!
What You Need:
- Top hat with ribbon added
- Jacket
- Cream colored blouse
- Spools of thread
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Pants
As you can see, I purposely left out super descriptive details from each garment. The thing is, as long as you get the gist of the color scheme down and the general silhouette, this costume is so easy to replicate. Every clothing item is from my closet. I made the thread holster by stringing thread spools onto yarn and draping it over my shoulder. The makeup is a an understated version inspired from the original, but really easy to recreate. And yes, those are fake eyelashes as eyebrows!
Last we have our costume picks using a pink wig. These were our selects: Strawberry Shortcake, a unicorn, Jem and Frenchie from Grease.
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13. Strawberry Shortcake Costume
Another '80s classic that can be played down with a pair of white sneakers or sexified by wearing a pair of t-strap pumps.
What You Need:
- Strawberry Shortcake costume
- Your choice of shoes
- Gifts
- Black or brown eyeliner
If there is an option to wear flats, I say TAKE IT! How cute are these gifts to carry around as a fun accent piece? This costume definitely errs on the quick and easy side of the spectrum, so the hand-wrapped gifts make it feel a little more DIY! For your makeup just add some freckles using either black or brown eyeliner.
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14. Unicorn Costume
Real talk: I just wanted an excuse to dress up like a unicorn. The pink wig is just a bonus.
What You Need:
- White top
- White bottom
- White shoes
- Unicorn accessories
- Wand
This costume is so comfortable and super cute! You can also add glitter or do your makeup really crazy if you want to take it to the next level.
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15. Jem Costume
Clearly, we are as obsessed with our '80s cartoon characters as we are with wig costumes. For bright pink tresses, Jem is an absolute must!
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16. Frenchie From 'Grease' Costume
“Beauty school drop out, go back to high school” — the tune never gets old. Typically the go-to Grease costume is the lovely Sandy, but let’s think outside the box and use this opportunity to channel the sweetest pink lady and her accidental pink hair. If only she knew how trendsetting she was back in the day!
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Things are heating up betweenSelena Gomez and Benny Blanco since late last year to the surprise of some, but it seems like the couple's romance is just getting started. They're not shy about PDA and posting each other on social media and pretty much telling anyone who doesn't like it to get lost. We love how fiercely supportive they are of each other, giving us so many good green flags! Here's everything we know about the lovely new couple so far.
Keep reading For The Latest News On Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco's Relationship
Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco's Relationship Timeline:
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March 2019
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco first collaborated on the song "I Can't Get Enough" along with Tainy and J. Balvin in 2019. Though they were featured in a cute scene together, there weren't any rumors about them being romantically linked then.
August 2023
They didn't work together again until late summer 2023 when he produced Selena's single "Single Soon" with Cashmere Cat.
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December 2023
Before 2023 ended, Selena started leaving comments on Instagram that suggested she and Benny Blanco were in fact together. One of the comments she left appear on this Instagram fan page and it reads, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."
Some fans weren't so thrilled to see the two together though and they weren't afraid to express their opinions. But, this only prompted Selena to leave more comments that defended her relationship with Benny.
People grabbed a screenshot of one of the comments Selena responded that revealed the couple had been together for a while. "Not mad. It’s been 6 months bb. I will always defend my friends, family and fans till the day I die," she wrote. They even shared another screenshot from Selena's Instagram Story that showed her wearing a "B" ring on one of her fingers.
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December 15, 2023
Soon after that, Selena shared a photo carousel on Instagram that included some of her favorite moments in New York and Benny Blanco can be seen in BTS moments. The last picture of the carousel features them sharing a kiss in a black and white photo that basically confirms the responses the singer had for fans.
December 28, 2023
Before the new year began, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco spent some time at a cute art exhibit during a date. From the looks of things, it seemed like they discovered their love language of physical touch early on.
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January 2, 2024
Feeling the love of being with Selena, Benny Blanco took to Instagram Stories to officially signal that the two are dating. People grabbed a few more screenshots that Benny shared and all we can see is the happy glint that was in Selena's eyes.
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January 3, 2024
The next day the couple were seen court side at one of the Los Angeles Lakers' game. Once again, their love language was on full display in the most intimate way. A source revealed to People that they understood why people had so many opinions about Selena's relationship with Benny. "Everyone was a fan of hers before Only Murders [in the Building], and now everyone is protective of her."
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January 15, 2024
Later that month, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco showed up to the Emmy Awards together. They were sitting side-by-side and weren't afraid to show affection with each other.
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March 2024
When Benny Blanco's birthday rolled around, Selena Gomez shared a sweet message to him on Instagram. She wrote, "Happy birthday baby! Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco 🎂🥹."
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April 2024
Although we're only four months into the new year, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship is still going strong! The Only Murders in the Building star has been seen smiling in every pic she posts which indicates she's genuinely happy in her relationship. A source hinted to People that the two are doing well. "It’s a very serious relationship, and they’re making long distance work while she’s in New York for work commitments," they said.
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April 25, 2024
In an interview with WSJ, Benny Blanco gave his POV of how his relationship with Selena Gomez began and it was the cutest revelation. "It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes...And then you have a Clueless moment where you're like, Wait, I'm in love," he says.
A man who compares his relationship to that moment in Clueless where Cher and Josh admit their feelings for each other gets brownie points from us!
May 15, 2024
It looks like Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship may be ready for the next step — that's if you ask Mr. Blanco. He appeared on The Howard Stern Show yesterday to chat about everything, including his relationship with Selena. When Howard Stern asked, "You want to have kids with Selena? Have you told her you want to have kids yet," Benny replied, "That’s my next goal, to check the box. I have a ton of godkids. I've got a ton of nephews. I love being around kids."
However, he's not in a rush and wants everything to happen naturally. All that matters is that the two of them are in each other's life. He said, "I just know that when I look at her, I just say, ‘I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.’ That’s what I always say to her.”
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May 29, 2024
Selena Gomez tells TIME just how much Benny Blanco means to her — no matter what anyone else says. "My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life," she says. "But he has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him. It’s really impressive, and I just cherish every moment with him. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that he’s not going anywhere any time soon.”
October 27, 2024
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco looked amazing in their Alice in Wonderland couple's Halloween costume. "Curiouser and curiouser," Selena wrote on the post, which is totally reminding us of Taylor Swift's 1989 (hello "Wonderland"!!!).
Selena wore a corset dress in what looks like slate blue with cap puffed sleeves and a tulle skirt, along with a blonde wig, black bow, and slingback shoes. Benny went all out as the Mad Hatter with face paint, a wig, a top hat, and a waistcoat. We'd follow them down the rabbit hole!
November 11, 2024
Benny Blanco's been featured in People's'Sexiest Man Alive' issue and we're kind of feeling it! What started off as an unlikely choice for Selena has turned into a deep understanding of why she loves him so much. The man is an excellent host, cook, and gentleman which makes him an off-the-charts lover. And when it comes to date night, he believes in making sure every time is special. "I [still] go all out for every date. It doesn't mean spending your entire bank account. It means being attentive and listening," he said.
His most memorable dates with Selena involve the times she "rented out a whole botanical garden" and he "got her Taco Bell" before proceeding to make her "movie-theater nachos" and deep-frying her "favorite pickles from Texas" for Valentine's Day.
He also gushed about his favorite time of the day. "I'm a real morning person. It's my favorite time to spend with Sel, because we both wake up really early. It's like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up." Not only that, but the music producer is thrilled he has "a true best friend" he gets to spend his life with.
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If it were up to us, we'd dress in a costume every day. So when October finally arrives, and it comes time to choose that winning Halloween lewk, we definitely do not eff around. We've compiled more than 120 (!!) of our favorite couples costume ideas for besties and lovers alike! As far as we're concerned, spooky season just got a whole lot more stylish. From pop culture moments that everyone will recognize to puns and even SNL sketches, these are some of the best 'fits around.
Scroll on for a wide variety of the most unusual and themostclassic couple's Halloween costume ideas that are sure to get you and yours feeling wildly inspired and ready to double stun. No matter what Halloween looks like this year, you're going to crush it with these creative DIY couples costumes.
Rory and Dean from 'Gilmore Girls'
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Rory's first boyfriend makes for an excellent Halloween costume. Especially if you're at the beginning of your rewatch. (via Brit + Co)
Cruella de Vil and a Dalmatian
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Who doesn't love Cruella and her 101 pups? Oh, everybody. Grab your fave black dress, a sharpie, and some old white clothes to create this couple's costume. (via Brit + Co)
Lion and Lion Tamer DIY Couples' Costume
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Life can be a circus, so why not dress the part?! (via Brit + Co)Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe Pop Art
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We think Marilyn said it best: “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she'll conquer the world." And she'll conquer Halloween while she's at it. (via Brit + Co)
Ariel and Flounder from The Little Mermaid
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“Under the sea, under the sea! Darling, it’s better, down where it’s wetter!” (via Brit + Co)Beyonce and Jay-Z
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Beyoncé never disappoints when it comes to her performance wardrobe and glam. (via Brit + Co)
Royal Princes
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Fellow peasants, thy princes have arrived to rule the land and look damn good too. (via Brit + Co)
Carl + Ellie from Up
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Fun Fact: The creators of the movie designed Carl to have a square shape and Ellie to have a balloon-shape to show how Carl was a bit stuck in his ways but Ellie rounded Carl out. (via Brit + Co)Tiffany and Chucky Partner Costume
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Paperman
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If you haven't seen the Disney short, Paperman, it's truly magical. This one was a special one for Jon and Paige, because Jon asked Paige to marry him with a Paperman-inspired proposal. (I'm not crying, you're crying!) (via Brit + Co)
Prince and David Bowie
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These two next-level musicians will always hold a dear place in our hearts. (via Brit + Co)Jasmine and Aladdin
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“I can show you the world!” Or the Google map directions to the Halloween party. (via Brit + Co)Grace and Frankie
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“But Grace, I'm engaging with all the people on the Internet-land." Prepare to unleash your super sassy selves as one of Netflix's best on-screen duos. (via Brit + Co)
Operation + Surgeon
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Bringing this classic board game to life delivers comfort for the both of you, a hint of sexy, and without a doubt a buzzing nostalgia. (via Brit + Co)Lizzie McGuire and Miranda Sanchez
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“You’ll never figure out who you really are if you are trying to be someone else.” (via Brit + Co)Minnie and Mickey Mouse
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“Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E!” (via Brit + Co)Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
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What are we waiting for? Here we gooooo! We’re off to Neverland! (via Brit + Co)Bill and Hillary Clinton
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Dress up as this real-life power couple or grab two friends and complete the costume crew with Trump and Bernie. (via Brit + Co)
Bananas in Pyjamas
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Let’s be real — the show Bananas in Pyjamas is pretty bizarre. But since we love eating bananas and we love wearing comfy pajamas, it kind of works, right?! (via Brit + Co)
Beauty and the Beast
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“Tale as old as time. A song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the Beast." (via Brit + Co)
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Harry Potter and Hermione
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It looks like it’s going to be a treacherous night in the Forbidden Forest for these two. (via Brit + Co)Westworld
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Who is the guest and who is the host? Only time will tell. Couple up in old-fashioned, Western style-meets-futuristic robot style. (via Brit + Co)Ross and Rachel
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Baby Driver
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You'll be destined to win the easiest and most comfy couple's costume when you dress up as Baby and his love interest, Debora. Perfect for the audiophile who wants to make a quick getaway - from the party. (via Brit + Co)
All Caps Abbi + Dog Hoody Ilana
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From Broad City's season three “Game Over" episode where Abbi competes in the Soulstice Games and Ilana loses her job at Deals! Deals! Deals!, this costume pairing just might be two of the show's most iconic looks. (via Brit + Co)
Mummy and Ghost DIY Halloween Couples Costume
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As classic as they come, dress up and get spooky without spending more than a few bucks. Sheet yeah. (via Brit + Co)Daria and Jane
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All we have to say is: “You’re standing on my neck.” These two teens were never very impressed, but that somehow made us love them even more. (via Brit + Co)Rory and Lorelai from Gilmore Girls
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“Go back in your pajamas, go to bed, eat nothing but gallons of ice cream and tons of pizza.” Well said, Lorelai. And don’t forget those Pop-Tarts too! (via Brit + Co)Blossom and Six
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Remember when that chick from the Big Bang Theory was a tween and had her own show? Yeah. That was Blossom and her bestie sidekick, Six, and they were pretty dang cool once upon a time. (via Brit + Co)Carpool Karaoke Creative Couples Costume
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Is it just us, or is James Corden's Carpool Karaoke series one of the greatest gems of the Internet? Try it out and pick from any of our favorite guests — like the always groovin' Justin Timberlake. (via Brit + Co)
La La Land
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This Ryan Gosling + Emma Stone-inspired costume is easy to put together, and once you have it on, you’ll be ready to dance and sing your way through the Halloween party. (via Brit + Co)
Pizza Slice and Ice Cream
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We love how cute and colorful this delicious duo is. Because there’s actually nothing better than pizza and ice cream, right?! (via Brit + Co)
Doug + Patty Mayonnaise
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These two = YES. And is it weird that we would rock that polka dot sweater on the regular? (via Brit + Co)Uber and Lyft
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We turned these two rival transportation companies into a very driven couple (see what we did there?!). Perhaps even a power (struggle) couple? (via Brit + Co)Dancing Emojis
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This pair of heartbreakers looks like they’re ready to tear it up on iMessage AND the dance floor. (via Brit + Co)
Waldo and Wenda DIY Couples' Costume
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You can never go wrong with classic picture book characters like these two. But can you pick them out of the party crowd? (via Brit + Co)Twins
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Let's journey back to 1988 when the world accepted the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito could be… twins? Wait, WHAT? (via Brit + Co)
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Taylor Swift and All Her Boyfriends
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This costume involves some serious Taylor Swift ‘tude and an S.O. who is willing to rotate between several masks throughout the night. (via Brit + Co)
Party Animals
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Let’s turn the clocks back to this imaginary New Year’s Eve party in the ’50s and then get that simple pun of a costume on for all night fun — and probably lots of questions too. (via Brit + Co)Finn and Rey from Star Wars
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Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Kylo Ren. May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)
Joe and Love Partner Costume
Get ready for your favorite eerie show with a couple's costume that is totally easy and totally iconic.
Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port
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The former Teen Vogue interns have both built their own respective empires since their time on MTV. Reminisce about the days of intern and dating life in these easy-to-achieve California Girl outfits. (via Brit + Co)Heidi and Spencer Pratt
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Why NOT dress up as the most unforgettable couple from The Hills. Whether you just want to get a rise out of your fellow Halloween-goers or simply love pretending (at least we hope) to be a famewhore, then this is the couples costume for you and your boo. (via Brit + Co)The Breakfast Club
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“So I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them.” (via Brit + Co)Cactus Couple
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Are you ready to stop being cact-i and start being cact-us? Follow this DIY tutorial and you’ll look sharp in no time. (via Brit + Co)Unicorn Couple
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Feel like wearing pajamas out on the town this Halloween? Then this unicorn couple’s costume is the onesie ensemble of your unicorn dreams. (via Brit + Co)Brody Jenner and Kristin Cavallari
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You'll have some serious fun with this couple's costume. Grab your best male friend OR a random guy from Bumble who isn't actually your BF for an epic Halloween evening pretending to be this messy couple from a distant past. (via Brit + Co)
Step Brothers
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This is SUCH a classic. Whether you’re partners, friends, or actual stepbrothers, it’s sheer comedic genius every time. (via Brit + Co)
Hawaiian Punch
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Get it? We think this costume would be totally Punchy-approved. (via Brit + Co)
Danny and Sandy from Grease
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This classic get-up always looks good, and you’ll definitely win the dance-off. “It’s systematic, it’s hydromatic — why it’s grease lightnin’!” (via Brit + Co)Rainbow and Pot of Gold
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The rainbow is making it rain gold coins, yo! Rain, rain, come again! (via Brit + Co)Trainwreck
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This costume is definitely a potential rock-directly-from-your-closet look. Since this one is a little more understated, it will require you to play the part with your partner throughout the night. Don’t forget to brown bag it! (via Brit +Co)Joker and Harley Quinn
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Harley Quinn and the Joker from Suicide Squad are THE edgiest of couples costumes with their oddly twisted yet heartfelt love. (via Brit + Co)
Cookies and Milk
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It doesn't get any better than this classic duo. Be everyone's favorite treat when you head out or in this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)
Zoolander
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No idea why this is hilarious? It's definitely a deep cut, straight from Jimmy Fallon's archive on The Tonight Show. (via Brit + Co)
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Netflix and Chill
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If you still aren't quite sure what this means, we'll break it down for you. This is code for a makeout session, so pucker up with your boo. (via Brit + Co)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
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Channel your inner rockstars by becoming these two legends this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)Creepy Denim-Clad Horse People
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Horseheads are a thing, and we happen to have two. So, if you really have no idea what to be this Halloween, just Amazon Prime a pair and get ready to get creepy all night long. (via Brit + Co)
Ghostbuster and Marshmallow Man
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For those of you who have no desire to create your own costume but still want a legit getup, look no further than these '80s-inspired pre-made costumes. (via Brit + Co)
Hall and Oates
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Wait, what? Yep. We went there. You really do make our dreams come true. (via Brit + Co)
Wayne and Garth
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The underbite-based smile that Garth is sporting really seals the deal. SHA-WING. (via Brit + Co)Daenerys and Yara from Game of Thrones
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This is the only other Queen on this list that deserves a standing ovation. Plus, Yara doesn’t look too shabby either. (via Brit + Co)Piñata and the Birthday Girl
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This is just crazy creative if we do say so ourselves. (via Brit + Co)Burt Macklin and Janet Snakehole
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Garth and Kat
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Thanks to the regular SNL skit, our two favorite songwriters are welcome to crash any of our holiday parties! (via Brit + Co)
Zoya and Liberty Belle
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You’re destined to have a KNOCKOUT Halloween when you dress up as this dynamic GLOW duo. We’re always in it to win it! (via Brit + Co)
Two Women Emojis
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Besties, BFFs, more-than-friends. Show your friendly or romantic love for each other in IRL text communique. (via Brit + Co)
Anger and Joy from Inside Out
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There’s a good chance that you already have a lot of these costume materials at home, which means minimal buying or DIYing. That should make you jump for Joy. (via Brit + Co)Gilly and the Teacher
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If you haven’t seen the SNL skit featuring Kristen Wiig, you’re overdue. “Her name is Gilly and she’s at it again, causing lots of ruckus like a barnyard hen. She’s always making trouble, her hair is like a bubble. Knock, knock, who’s there? It’s Gilly.” (via Brit + Co)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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A Tim Burton love story is always something completely unexpected. Jack and Sally’s twisted love tale may be just what the two of you have always been looking for. (via Brit + Co)Agatha and Zero
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In true Wes Anderson fashion, this power couple from The Grand Budapest Hotel is all kinds of quirky strange. (via Brit + Co)Man and Woman Emojis
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Grab a partner and make this emoji come to life. (via Brit + Co)Thing 1 and Thing 2
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Get joined at the hip like these iconic Dr. Seuss characters in simple blue wigs and red maxis. “Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting!” (via Brit + Co)The Incredibles
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“Leave the saving of the world to the men? [We] don’t think so.” Let’s do this thing — together. (via Brit + Co)Two Men Emojis
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It doesn’t get any simpler than this costume featuring just your tee and jeans. Just make sure you’re holding hands. All. Night. Long. (via Brit + Co)Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé
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Unleash your inner diva as this pop queen duo, ideal for tearing up the dance floor. (via Brit + Co)Dooneese and Lawrence Welk
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The Mecca of everything Kristen Wiig has ever done on SNL is the Dooneese skit. This crazy ugly duckling character knows how to make us cry-laugh with her outrageous one-liners and tiny hands. (via Brit + Co)
The Labyrinth
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ICYMI, David Bowie stars in this fantastical movie from the ‘80s. It’s creepy, strange, and beautiful all at the same time. And a pretty great Halloween costume idea too. (via Brit + Co)Angela Chase and Jordan Catalano
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These two star-crossed lovers represented teenage angst, dyed hair, and flawless flannel in their entirety. (via Brit + Co)Forrest Gump and Lieutenant Dan
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Channeling your inner Gary Sinise and Tom Hanks for the duo to end all duos. Run, Forrest, run! (via Brit + Co)Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
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Whether the dog represents Frances Bean is still TBD, but this is one of our all-time fave pop-culture costumes. (via Brit + Co)Started from the Bottom AKA Eight F—ing Thousand Dollars
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We give all our yesses to Broad City and the two kweens that are comedy geniuses Abbi and Ilana. If you haven’t seen this episode intro yet, you’ve not fully lived. (via Brit + Co)
Skeleton Twins
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Inspired by SNL's David S. Pumpkins skit, these two bony babes easily be sported sans Tom Hanks. Just be sure to bring the goofy faces and plenty of dorky dance moves. Alternatively, you can use any Skeleton costume to be Phoebe Bridgers! (via Brit + Co)
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#TheDress
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Is it blue and black? Or white and gold? Yes, the most confusing day of your life is now a DIY Halloween costume. (via Brit + Co)Barb and Nancy from Stranger Things
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Oh, Barb… she may just be the most tragic character on the show. And, for the most part, it seemed like she only had Nancy looking out for her. Rep this strong (if brief) friendship in easy-to-recreate ’80s costumes. (via Brit + Co)
Pancakes and Syrup
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They say that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. Grab your number two and rep this v. special meal in full stack and sticky syrup form. (via Brit + Co)Strawberry and Lime
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Mix these two DIY costumes and you have the perfect fruity blend: a Strawberry Lime Mojito. Cocktail, anyone? (via Brit + Co)Selena Gomez and James Corden
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Dress as this diva and the host of Carpool Karaoke. Have cardboard, will travel (and sing). (via Brit and Co)Star-Lord and Gamora DIY Couples' Costume
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The chemistry is palpable with these two Guardians of the Galaxy characters. (via Brit + Co)Nancy and Jonathan from Stranger Things
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Possibly one of our fave Netflix duos, these two are the perfect combo of Halloween sweetness and strange. (via Brit + Co)
Wisdom Teeth Abbi and Co-Op Ilana
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From two different Broad City episodes but perfect for pairing, this simple and non-basic costume will keep you feeling silly and shouting “yass queen” to each other all night long. (via Brit + Co)Anna and Elsa from Frozen
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This Disney flick is truly full of awesome life lessons. Like that it’s not recommended that you marry a man you just met or that you shouldn’t be afraid to just be yourself. We think this is the ideal criteria for a costume too. (via Brit + Co)
Caterpillar and Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland
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Go down the costume rabbit hole with this one and recreate two iconic characters from the Lewis Carroll classic. After all, “We’re all mad here.” (via Brit + Co)Cans of La Croix
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No matter which flavor of La Croix you and your S.O. may be, we can all agree that La Croix is life. (via Brit + Co)
The Handmaid’s Tale
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Are you Ofwarren, Offred, or Ofglen? Take your pick from any of these actually scary characters. Praise be. (via Brit + Co)Adele and James Corden
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Roll in the deep with this sultry songstress and the host of Carpool Karaoke. “Hello from the other side!” (via Brit + Co)Batman and Batgirl
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Grab your beau or your BFF and dress up as the two coolest caped crusaders. This costume is really doable, and you might already have most of the pieces in your closet. Ready to save Gotham City? Let’s do this! (via Brit + Co)Dino Duo
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Quickly transform you and your bae or bestie into prehistoric creatures with this simple felt DIY, and you’ll be getting your roar on in no time. Pro tip: Be sure to practice that perfect dinosaur walk. (via Brit + Co)Beetlejuice Couple
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Eyeballs and serious DIY mask-making skills are required for this monster version of the couple stuck in the attic in one of our favorite spooky flicks. (via Brit + Co)
Nancy and Steve from Stranger Things
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“You're an idiot, Steve Harrington." “You're beautiful, Nancy Wheeler." Aww, young love at its strangest. (via Brit + Co)
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Ewoks
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There’s sure to be at least a few Star Wars characters at the party, so why not complete the scene and dress up as these furry creatures? It’s time to Ewok and roll! (via Brit + Co)Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from The Simple Life
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We still can’t get over the fact that these two once had a show where they entered the blue-collar world and worked among the rest of us. Recreate this throwback costume and make sure to bring the ‘tude. (via Brit + Co)The Revenant
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This movie is so intense, we think it’s worth recreating for years to come. And whether you’re Leo or the ferocious bear, you’re sure to have a raucous Halloween holiday. (via Brit + Co)Ramen and Chopsticks
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You don’t have to be preggers to dress up like our favorite Japanese dish, but it definitely doesn’t hurt. (via Brit + Co)Double-Stuffed Oreos
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Nom nom nom. Expand this costume even more by transforming your baby or pet into a cold glass of milk to complete this sweet snack. (via Brit + Co)The Princess Bride
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The Princess Bride was actually a crucial part of some of our ’90s upbringing. As you wish! (via Brit + Co)Castaway
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This slightly more advanced DIY was featured on the Today Show where we created this couple’s costume — featuring Tom Hanks as Chuck and his BFF volleyball, Wilson. (via Brit + Co)Zenon
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Grab your STELLAR babe or BFF to dress up like these two space station queens. Any excuse to wear pink spandex and we’re definitely in.(via Brit + Co)
’80s Andre Agassi + Tennis Ball
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This sporty couple’s costume is really cute even sans bump. It’s time to win an ace on that contest match point, y’all. (via Brit + Co)Rory and Jess from Gilmore Girls
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Whether you’re Team Dean, Jess, or Logan, we can all agree that dressing up as any one of Rory’s love interests would make a cute couple’s costume. (via Brit + Co)Pokémon DIY Couples' Costume
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Pikachu and Ash are bound to be a popular duo every Halloween, so be as creative as possible when dressing up your pets. (via Brit + Co)
Lisa Frank and a Unicorn
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Be sure to hit up your local Goodwill store, as ours did us a solid. Is it just us, or does this make you want to listen to “Pony” by Ginuwine? (via Brit + Co)Saved by the Bell
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You really can’t go wrong with any one of this show’s iconic couples! Who’s the Zack Morris to your Kelly Kapowski? (via Brit + Co)Bowie Emojis
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We were THRILLED when Apple released the batch of emojis featuring both a male and female David Bowie. It's time to put on your red shoes and dance the blues, baby. (via Brit + Co)
Superman and Wonder Woman
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He thinks of you as his Wonder Woman, and he's your Superman. Why not dress the part? (via Brit + Co)
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Major Outer Banks season 4 spoilers ahead!
ICYMI, Outer Banks season 4 dropped its second half on November 7, and fans have a lot of very strong feelings about it. Despite the fact JJ's entire character arc is about defiance, hope, and being the ultimate Pogue, Outer Banks season 4 ended with his biological dad, a kook named Chandler Groff, killing him in cold blood.
It's an absolutely devastating ending for everyone's favorite character, and fans are having a hard time coping with the loss. The fact we only got 10 episodes of JJ and Kiara together (a relationship written into the show after viewers picked up on the chemistry between Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey) makes it even worse — and a lot of fans are saying they won't watch the show again.
"I can’t even watch the previous seasons anymore knowing how it all ends," viewer Jordyn Bruder says in an email. "JJ was the literal heart of OBX and he was the glue that held the Pogues together. There is no OBX without JJ."
Outer Banks Fan Reactions To JJ's Death
In which episode does JJ die?
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JJ dies at the end of Outer Banks season 4 episode 10, "The Blue Crown" after rescuing Kiara from his father Chandler Groff. "I feel mad, betrayed, disappointed and heartbroken to say the least," Bruder adds. "JJ went through a lot of crap through the show and he was the one character who deserved his happy ending the most. When the series first came out, people fell in love with JJ and [Kiara]."
While the cast obviously found out about the ending while filming, fans are frustrated with how they chose to promote the show. "Obviously the cast can’t spoil a character death, but to blatantly lie and mislead fans by saying that Jiara was 'evergrowing' and fans would be happy with how the season plays out?" Bruder says. "Jiara fans deserved so much better than what we got, ESPECIALLY when they knew they were killing JJ off."
Why are Outer Banks fans so upset?
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The show is the kind of phenomenon that made instant stars out of its cast, but it also made waves because of how the first season portrayed issues like classism, substance abuse, and domestic abuse. "As someone who has been around domestic abuse, I think the handling of the character JJ was detrimental culturally," another fan (who would like to remain anonymous) says. "The character suffered abuse at the hands of a man who was not even his biological father, and the writers almost framed it as if that was okay because in the beginning, his father loved him. Instead of telling a story to victims of abuse about hope and making it through trials, the writers went the opposite way. I also find it interesting that they stated this was a planned death. I think writing a character who is suffering from anxiety and clear mental health issues as well as abuse who is very young like JJ only to let him fall in love and kill him right when he starts to feel happiness doesn’t necessarily make a lot of sense narratively."
Another viewer adds that ending JJ's story that way felt "disrespectful...especially when in an interview following the episode, one of the creators literally referred to his death as pointless." She even says "it feels almost like the show died along with him."
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Actress Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron) called JJ the "heart of Outer Banks"and for a lot of fans, JJ also became a beacon of hope, a reminder that you can endure, persevere, and come out stronger on the other side. Since the first season of the show dropped during April 2020, it's been one consistent, fun thing for TV fans since the COVID-19 pandemic began, which makes the loss feel even greater.
"Seeing him die at the hands of another abusive father was honestly kind of sickening," the viewer adds. "It’s also unfortunate that his death didn’t seem to mean anything. A character death like this would be one thing if it meant something. If he had died protecting his friends or actively protecting Kiara, rather than having already saved her and then getting killed afterward, it might’ve be easier to get past."
"It’s like a connection to something good and steady was just broken," X user @onlykiep4l says. "Killing a character that has literally gone trough so much trauma and was finally happy just doesn’t make sense. It’s not just the character that’s gone — it feels like a part of the show has ended too."
Why does JJ get killed off?
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Rumors have been circulating for years about behind-the-scenes drama between actors Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey, which has fans believing Rudy asked to be written off the show(for the record, Outer Banks creators Josh & Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke have said it was the plan from the beginning). With Rudy's exit, the writers had a difficult choice in front of them. JJ isn't the kind of guy to abandon his friends, meaning the writers obviously felt like killing him was the only option. But according to an additional viewer, "Outer Banks hasn't been that type of show."
"To attempt to turn this fun, summer, boat show into some dark, depressing story where the heart of the show is gone destroys everything that the show started out as," she says.
Another anonymous fan calls the choice "a character assassination," adding other moments from the season that feel like a different character than the one fans have come to love: barely reacting to John B. and Sarah's pregnancy announcement, or to the fact Rafe had come to talk to Kiara — especially after his reaction to Rafe catcalling Kie in the first season is a moment that led fans to ship them in the first place.
The fan continues by calling JJ's treatment a "lack of respect" toward the character. "The fact that the writers tried to make us dislike him, to soften the blow of him dying. It didn’t work. It has everyone distraught because many people’s favorite character ended up dying after 'finding happiness' for about 10 minutes in Episode 10."
Does Sarah get pregnant in Outer Banks season 4?
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But JJ's death isn't the only moment that has fans reeling. In addition to the fact viewers are saying the Pogues barely reacted to the death of their lifelong best friend, Pope is now a murderer and Kiara makes an absolutely chilling vow to get revenge on Groff — a far cry from the characters we fell in love with in season 1.
"Outside of the JJ of it all, a lot of plot lines/dynamics in part 2 felt off," one of our anonymous fans continues. "Sarah’s pregnancy plot line, especially when coupled with the quote from a creator about ‘giving her a baby specifically because she wasn’t ready’ feels incredibly tone deaf given the current state of things here in the US. The fact that there wasn’t even a conversation of if she wanted to continue with the pregnancy felt very icky. Overall, episodes 1-4 of this season did feel like Outer Banks, but everything after that felt like it was from an entirely different piece of media."
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However, some fans are excited to see where the show goes from here. "JJ was such a strong character and his presence will obviously be missed, [but] I am excited to see how the Pogues react and what they do to get revenge on Groff," Virginia McGrew says in an email. "I also think that the scene of JJ dying with Kiara was extremely well done and emotional, making his passing even sadder. I ultimately believe that JJ’s passing serves as a reminder of the themes the show."
"JJ made the group even more aware of friendship, the importance of chosen family, and loyalty, which was seen throughout the season and especially in the finale," she continues. "Now that he is gone, the other Pogues will have to step up even more, creating a shift in their dynamic. While many believe that Outer Banks might not be worth watching after this finale, I truly think that it is only going to get even deeper and more interesting."
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