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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.
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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.
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2. A couples costume idea for the perfect pair.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba0YvnZlGTl/
3. This little Russ is too cute.
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4. This Mya and JAY-Z costume is too perfect.
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5. Yes, bringing Fenty Beauty to life!
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6. #ReclaimingMyCandy
https://twitter.com/MsPackyetti/status/925429872201289729
7. Doing iconic Rugrats character Susie Carmichael justice.

this is literally the cutest. ๐Ÿ˜ pic.twitter.com/ibk1RDNa7U

— big tk. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’“ (@TKeyahKay) October 28, 2017
8. This might be the best Tina Belcher ever.

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

— Mama Olive ๐Ÿซ’ (@CelinaNichole) October 27, 2017
9. Rihanna would be proud, tbh.

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

— Freaky D (@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 halloweenโœŠ๐Ÿฟ pic.twitter.com/CkP73az64Z

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

aye it's ya boi ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ

/cc @michaelb4jordan pic.twitter.com/DEgbwM9hyr

— jordan (@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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ (@DNkoola) October 27, 2017
14. Although, this costume nails it too.

and i say hey (hey!) pic.twitter.com/0Q327rZ3Qj

— no (@zedonarrival) October 29, 2017
15. Honestly, all of this is perfect.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba7SFIGjXhd/?tagged=costume
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.
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18. This family definitely slayed with their “Thriller” costumes.
https://twitter.com/drchrismorgan/status/925462783709274112
19. Perfect before and after.
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20. These kids are truly iconic.
https://twitter.com/Amunique__/status/924845253718405121
21. This “San Junipero” costume is the best couples costume on the planet, don’t @ me. 22. Tupac would really be proud.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN ๐ŸŽƒ!! Scratched one off the bucket list #RIP to the greatest Tupac Shakur pic.twitter.com/aqQrfV8H2l

— Only Nigga In First Class (@bount_castro) October 31, 2017
23. Someone call Missy Elliott and let her know that her fans are out here shutting it down.
https://twitter.com/audacityofdope/status/924722932374315008
24. This is too much, but still absolutely perfect.

๐Ÿ—ฃWHAT IS WRONG WITH MY LINESISTER?!

๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ pic.twitter.com/atUl9dm9vi

— brooklyn juicy couture stan accountโ„ข๏ธ (@_jessycarenee) October 31, 2017