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They Did THAT! 24 Halloween Costumes That Won The Internet

By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020
Another Halloween has come and gone and once again, the internet has outdone itself. This year’s looks were just as good as the last as Halloween enthusiasts took to social media to share their jawdropping costumes. There was no shortage of creativity with toddlers paying homage to Maxine Waters, a family celebrating Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” and the perfect “San Junipero”-inspired couples costume. Here are 24 costumes ideas you’ll wish you’d done this year. 1. The Flintstones look 10x better with melanin.

Yabba Dabba Doo! Guess who?! 🎃 Ready for the Gray's annual Halloween party! 👻

A post shared by MrsEliteFitness (@mrselitefitness) on Oct 28, 2017 at 7:02pm PDT

2. A couples costume idea for the perfect pair.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba0YvnZlGTl/
3. This little Russ is too cute.

Wow. This boy embodies Russ. Had me cracking up.

A post shared by Shaun King (@shaunking) on Oct 29, 2017 at 8:00am PDT

4. This Mya and JAY-Z costume is too perfect.

“Talkin’ you got a man. Ok ma...and?” #bestofme #Mya #JayZ #Halloween #halloween2017 #pressurebustpipes #bestJayZverse #classic #Carolinablue #longlivethejerseydress

A post shared by Danielle Cadet (@dbcadet) on Oct 29, 2017 at 6:24am PDT

5. Yes, bringing Fenty Beauty to life!

Pro Filt'R 450 Happy Halloween

A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Oct 31, 2017 at 8:10am PDT

6. #ReclaimingMyCandy

Magical. #ReclaimingMyCandy. @RepMaxineWaters 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/mJ3qo6bmwF

— Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) October 31, 2017
7. Doing iconic Rugrats character Susie Carmichael justice.

this is literally the cutest. 😍 pic.twitter.com/ibk1RDNa7U

— tkilla.💜 (@TKeyahKay) October 28, 2017
8. This might be the best Tina Belcher ever.

TINA BELCHER TAKES OVER BROOKLYN #BobsBurgers pic.twitter.com/vOUDC75pc6

— Celina (@CelinaNichole) October 27, 2017
9. Rihanna would be proud, tbh.

Pour it up pour it up @rihanna pic.twitter.com/tjZs4xIKGb

— Dreya 🌹 (@Dreya_YaBishh) October 29, 2017
10. The perfect homage to Colin Kaepernick.

as long as you continue to kneel for us we will stand for you... happy halloween✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/CkP73az64Z

— lee (@AleahDenae) October 29, 2017
11. Erik Killmonger got me shook.

aye it's ya boi 🎃💪🏾

/cc @michaelb4jordan pic.twitter.com/DEgbwM9hyr

— Jordan Obi (@jordanobi) October 29, 2017
12. Micaela will definitely get my vote in the future.

Four-year-old Micaela is interested in universal health care and immigrant rights, and wins best Halloween costume in my book. pic.twitter.com/Mx933TzE6G

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 31, 2017
13. Teen drama Arthur might be my favorite Arthur.

if #Arthur was an edgy teen drama on the CW pic.twitter.com/Axk60uHFJ2

— Daniel Nkoola 🇺🇬 (@DNkoola) October 27, 2017
14. Although, this costume nails it too.
https://twitter.com/miskeencore/status/924432266180333568
15. Honestly, all of this is perfect.

Happy Halloween🎃🦇🎃👑 . . #Halloween2k17 #halloween #costume #egyptian #hair #locs #dreads #body #fitness #model #malemodel #atlmodels #atlanta #losangeles #NewYorkCity #bookme #love #like #igers #dt #celebs #trending

A post shared by Ken Jai (Shamar Houston) (@officialkenjai) on Oct 31, 2017 at 1:45pm PDT

16. Mom did THAT.

So my mom dressed up as Katherine Johnson from Hidden Figures for Halloween pic.twitter.com/jKIgxVQp8t

— grady (@gradyaikens) October 31, 2017
17. And, these little ladies killed it too.

The look you make when you wake up and realize you and your sisters have gone viral🙌🏿. Thank you @becauseofthem and everyone that gave us a like! ...Our parents say we can change the world! 📸: @dwellons (Mommy) #blackgirlmagic #hiddenfigures #wewereraisedright

A post shared by Morgan Reese Wellons (@itsmorganreese) on Oct 28, 2017 at 7:00am PDT

18. This family definitely slayed with their “Thriller” costumes.

How my sister, bro-n-law and nephews do #Halloween2017 #HappyHalloween #thriller #trickortreat #MichaelJackson #Costume #epic pic.twitter.com/QKbeaNPR8n

— Christopher Morgan (@drchrismorgan) October 31, 2017
19. Perfect before and after.

#GetOut ➡️ and what happens when you do. #halloween #halloweencostume #tsrhalloweenwars #halloweenwars #melaninmasquerade 📷: @blissfullycurly

A post shared by Reggie Weaver (@reggieaweaver) on Oct 31, 2017 at 2:12pm PDT

20. These kids are truly iconic.

Set it off 😂🙌 pic.twitter.com/cNuyvTrW6U

— Nique 💦♿ (@Amunique__) October 30, 2017
21. This “San Junipero” costume is the best couples costume on the planet, don’t @ me. 22. Tupac would really be proud.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃!! Scratched one off the bucket list #RIP to the greatest Tupac Shakur pic.twitter.com/aqQrfV8H2l

— Makaveli Da Don (@LilBountha1) October 31, 2017
23. Someone call Missy Elliott and let her know that her fans are out here shutting it down.

she's a 🅱️. somebody tell @MissyElliott I love ha. pic.twitter.com/xlvrXbxASR

— yes, mary. (@audacityofdope) October 29, 2017
24. This is too much, but still absolutely perfect.

🗣WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY LINESISTER?!

😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/atUl9dm9vi

— whitley gilbert. (@_jessycarenee) October 31, 2017
 
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