--- title: Halloween 2015 Costume Ideas: Internet Memes and Stories description: From Ariana Grande licking a doughnut to J.K. Rowling revealing stuff canonical: https://time.com/4061252/halloween-internet-costume/ author: Samantha Grossman article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-10-12T12:00:39.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T07:43:50.559Z og:title: 14 Halloween Costumes for People Who Love the Internet og:description: From Ariana Grande licking a doughnut to J.K. 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Rowling revealing stuff twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt681201940326c0c1/698867a6cd1bbae6e96fd93e/trump-cat.jpg?branch=production&width=640&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # 14 Halloween Costumes for People Who Love the Internet ## Video: 5 Elements of A Viral Video [Watch (HLS stream): 5 Elements of A Viral Video](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/vgQtqA8c.m3u8) (1:31)  _Published 2015-06-22. 5 Elements of A Viral Video_ by [Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Oct 12, 2015 12:00 PM UTC  glamdring\_cat (@glamdring\_cat) via Instagram by [Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Oct 12, 2015 12:00 PM UTC Halloween is just a few weeks away, which means you’ve still got _plenty_ of time to throw together a decent costume. (Some of your friends may have started planning weeks or months ago, but they’re probably spending _way_ too much money and time on this.) If you’re not sure where to turn for inspiration, why not look to the biggest trends, memes and stories that circulated around the Internet this year? At best, you’ll look hip and topical. At worst, people will make fun of you behind your back for trying too hard. Either way, it’s Halloween, so there will probably be candy and alcohol involved. You’ll be fine. Here are 14 costume ideas to get you started. **1\. Ariana Grande licking a doughnut** Honoring the [Great Ariana Grande Doughnut-Licking Incident of 2015](http://time.com/3950689/ariana-grande-donut-police/) allows you to look cute _and_ carry around an edible accessory. Make sure you have a backup doughnut supply so you can snack throughout the night. _What you need:_ A high ponytail, a small dress, thigh-high boots, a doughnut, back-up doughnuts **2\. Pizza Rat** > [](https://twitter.com/villagevoice/status/647954585873711104) When [footage](http://time.com/4043383/rat-pizza-slice-subway/) of a rat dragging a slice of pizza down the stairs of a New York City subway station surfaced in September, the Internet fell in love. Keep the spirit of Pizza Rat alive by honoring him with a Halloween costume. _What you need:_ Brown sweatshirt, rat or mouse ears, whiskers painted on your face, an old slice of pizza. (Do note that someone also made a [Sexy Pizza Rat costume](http://time.com/4061722/sexy-pizza-rat-halloween-costume/), so that’s also an option.) **3\. J.K. Rowling revealing stuff** > [](https://twitter.com/jk%5Frowling/status/634666242943655936) The author behind the _Harry Potter_ franchise was very active on Twitter this year. She [debunked ](http://time.com/4059263/jk-rowling-harry-potter-fan-theories/)theories, [defended](http://time.com/3954611/jk-rowling-twitter-serena-williams/) her famous pals and, most of all, continued to [reveal](http://time.com/4014510/harry-potter-jk-rowling-hagrid/) new information about the _Harry Potter_ books nearly a decade after the series ended. It truly was the Year of the J.K. Rowling Reveal. _What you need:_ Blonde wig, black sweater, white collared shirt, notebook, pen. Interrupt every conversation by shouting things like “NOT TRUE” and “Actually, he was in Hufflepuff” and “Hagrid was on the Paleo diet.” Arrive at the party early and sort guests into houses as they arrive. **4\. The Dress** Want to reignite the debate about whether that [infamous dress](http://time.com/3725356/dress-blue-black-white-gold/) was blue and black or white and gold? Of course you do. This could be a great way to start some drama this Halloween. (We realize it could also be a great way to get people to yell “NOBODY CARES ANYMORE” at you.) _What you need:_ Someone made [an actual Halloween costume](http://www.yandy.com/What-Is-The-Color-Dress-Costume.php) for this, so just buying that is probably the easiest route. But if you’ve got a sewing machine, you could try making your own version. **5\. Unexpected John Cena** This meme has become 2015’s (admittedly less popular) version of [the Rickroll](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickrolling). It involves a video clip which is [unexpectedly](https://m.reddit.com/r/UnexpectedCena) (and very loudly) interrupted by wrestler John Cena’s entrance theme. That’s about all there is to it. _What you need:_ Several sweatbands, [chain link necklace](http://www.fukarf.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/john-cena-pictures-03.jpg), no shirt, muscles (real or fake, depending on what you’re working with.) Wear a different costume of your choosing over that, and strip it off at some point to reveal John Cena. Make sure to do this loudly and dramatically. Bonus points if you can pull this off using a conversational segue: “I acquired a new client recently, and his name is…. JOOOOOOOHN CEEEEEEENAAAAAA!” **6\. Taylor Swift’s squad**  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 10: Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage with Hailee Steinfeld, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge and Lena Dunham during The 1989 World Tour Live at MetLife Stadium on July 10, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Larry Busacca/LP5/Getty Images for TAS) Larry Busacca—Getty Images Tay’s [crew](http://www.people.com/article/taylor-swift-discusses-close-girl-squad) of famous pals has gotten out of control. So out of control that [_SNL_ predicted ](http://time.com/4060704/taylor-swift-squad-snl/)a post-apocalyptic world where nearly everyone has been taken away to join her “squad.” It’s really not that far-fetched. _What you need:_ Blonde wig, red lipstick, sparkly mini-dress or black leather jumpsuit, as many friends as you can round up, knowledge of the lyrics to “Bad Blood.” **7\. A dislike button** Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg [revealed](http://time.com/4035551/facebook-dislike-button-zuckerberg/) that the company is developing some kind of “dislike” button. Turn yourself into the human form of that. _What you need:_ The Facebook [“like” button](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Bot%C3%B3n%5FMe%5Fgusta.svg/300px-Bot%C3%B3n%5FMe%5Fgusta.svg.png) printed out, turned upside down, and taped to your shirt. Also a disapproving frown. Hover near people and burst into the middle of their conversation when you want to express disapproval. **8\. Snapchat’s rainbow filter** > [](https://twitter.com/studrew1/status/643830038589255680) Snapchat seriously upped its game with the addition of new [selfie filters](https://support.snapchat.com/a/lenses). The best among them, of course, is the filter that lets you [puke rainbows](https://twitter.com/studrew1/status/643830038589255680). This Halloween, bring it to life! _What you need:_ Blush, sunglasses with giant eyes painted on them, a rainbow scarf dangling from your mouth. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, check out this very elaborate [makeup tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWgEJJWROmk) to paint the rainbow onto your body. **9\. The Fat Jewish** Over the summer, Instagram sensation ‘The Fat Jew’ (real name: Josh Ostrovsky) was bombarded with [criticism](http://time.com/4000711/fat-jew-backlash/) over alleged joke theft. One critic [said](https://www.facebook.com/MauraQuintEssence/posts/891704754253894) his “entire career is simply stealing jokes from Tumblr, Twitter, etc. He is making a living off of the hard work of other people.” As far as Internet controversies go, this was a fairly big one. Sure, you could dress up with Ostrovsky’s [signature ponytail](http://images.vice.com/munchies/wp%5Fupload/HCH%5F4782.jpg?resize=1000:%2A), or you could go the _edgier_ route. _What you need:_ Just wear your regular clothes, and then throughout the night, steal other people’s costumes, put them on, and try to pass them off as your own. See? Edgy. **10\. Shiba Inu stuck in a bush** > [](https://twitter.com/boredpanda/status/635572323773509632) Remember that [adorable Shiba](http://www.boredpanda.com/shiba-inu-stuck-in-bush-japan/) who got stuck in a bush but pretended everything was totally cool? He enjoyed a brief moment of viral fame, and you should resurrect him this Halloween. _What you need:_ [Shiba Inu mask](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013YBIVS4/ref=tsm%5F1%5Ffb%5Flk), potted plants, a good attitude **11\. A cat with Donald Trump hair** [#TrumpYourCat](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TrumpYourCat&src=typd) became a very popular and entertaining trend over the past few months. So instead of dressing up as Trump himself for Halloween (as many people will inevitably do), we recommend dressing up as a cat dressed up as Donald Trump. _What you need:_ Cat ears, simple cat face paint, Trump wig (or something [resembling ](http://i.imgur.com/Ar9pwgb.jpg)Trump’s hair) **12\. Water on Mars** When NASA [confirmed](http://When NASA confirms evidence that liquid water flows on Mars, the Internet went into a tizzy.) evidence that liquid water flows on Mars, the Internet went into a tizzy. Some people even got all [_topical_](https://twitter.com/NicestHippo/status/648898126917468160) about it. Either way, you’ll look really highbrow for dressing up as something science-related. _What you need:_ A head-to-toe red outfit and a glass of water. Periodically dump the water over your head throughout the night. **13\. Ronda Rousey and her Marine date** A few months ago, a U.S. Marine posted [a video](https://www.facebook.com/a7xfanboy/videos/10207676492093350/) to Facebook asking UFC champ Ronda Rousey if she’d attend the Marine Corps Ball with him. It promptly went viral, and Rousey eventually [said yes](http://time.com/4019458/ronda-rousey-marine-jarrod-haschert/). It was a very exciting time, but nobody is _really_ sure if this date will happen. So why not make it happen yourself? (This is a couple’s costume, but if you want to fly solo, you can just go as Ronda Rousey. People will still like it.) _What you need:_ For Rousey: black sports bra and spandex shorts, boxing gloves, shiny hair. For Marine: camouflage military uniform and boots or Dress Blues if you happen to have those. **14\. Kanye for President** Yeezy announced that he was running for President in 2020, and his wife Kim Kardashian [confirmed](http://time.com/4055682/ellen-degeneres-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-president/) he was “serious” about it. Naturally, the Internet jumped all over this news. People even started making Kanye [campaign buttons](http://www.pintrill.com/collections/kanye-pack). Use Halloween as an opportunity to imagine what a Kanye White House would look like. Optional: recruit a friend or significant other to go as First Lady Kim Kardashian. _What you need:_ American flag pin, suit, shutter shades, [Kanye West 2020 button](https://www.etsy.com/listing/246159337/kanye-west-for-american-president-2020?ga%5Forder=most%5Frelevant&ga%5Fsearch%5Ftype=all&ga%5Fview%5Ftype=gallery&ga%5Fsearch%5Fquery=kanye%20for%20president%20button&ref=sr%5Fgallery%5F3) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4061252/halloween-internet-costume/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4061252/halloween-internet-costume/"},"headline":"14 Halloween Costumes for People Who Love the Internet","datePublished":"2015-10-12T12:00:39.000Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T07:43:50.559Z","description":"From Ariana Grande licking a doughnut to J.K. 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