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Final Countdown Idea of the Year: Arrested Development

In lieu of the long awaited final season of the most underrated television series of all time, Arrested Development is now more relevant than ever!



I can almost predict that no home-made costume will be more popular nor more well received and those lucky enough to recycle their old AD costumes can get away without spending a dime this year. Those looking to stay in luxe threads while partying all night can easily pull off a Lucile or Lindsey while gentlemen can stick to Michael or a very obscure personal favorite, Bob Loblaw.



However, no character is more recognizable than Tobias as a blue man or never nude and Buster comes in a close second with his hook hand. If you have a very willing friend, you can convince them to dress as Buster's archenemy, the seal.



If anyone owns a segway, it is almost mandatory to go as Gob this year since you will never find a better opportunity to look cool traveling on a segway while party hopping or trick or treating. Bringing along a few magic tricks and an ipod with The Final Countdown will also make this costume shine.



All in all, you can't miss with this costume this year because honestly, who is sick of hearing about this family and their hype? No one, that's who.

Who this costume is for:
  • Anyone who can never see a frozen banana the same way again
  • Those who consider The Final Countdown their theme song
  • Absolutely anyone who owns or has access to a segway
  • Cousins who are secretly (or not so) in love
  • Analrapists
  • The brave souls who are willing to wear nothing but jean cut offs
  • Basically anyone...

What you'll need:
  • About a gallon of blue paint
  • A bottomless martini
  • Preferably a seal
  • Knowledge of everyone's favorite dysfunctional family
  • Did I fail to mention a chicken dance? You need to know a chicken dance.
Rating: Easy

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