They're the Taco. You're the Hot Sauce. 10 Costume Pairings for You and Your Pet
Your pet's costume is picked. Here's yours, and none of it is the usual gag.
Picking your pet's costume is the easy part. Figuring out what you wear next to them is harder, especially when everyone else at the party already did devil and devil, or a matching pair of pumpkins.
So we took 10 pet costumes and came up with the human half of the joke for each one. Some are puns, some flip the roles, and a few are for people who've seen more horror movies than they'd like to admit. Most come together from things you already own. And if your pet sits this one out, go as the punchline anyway. Just be ready to explain it.
If they're the taco
Frisco Taco Costume
You're the hot sauce. Wear a red shirt with a bottle label taped on and a green beanie for the cap. It reads from across the room.
You're Tuesday. Pin a giant tear-off calendar page to your shirt. It takes a second, then everyone gets it.
If they're the skeleton
Frisco Glow-in-the-Dark Skeleton Hoodie
You're the X-ray tech. Scrubs, a badge on a lanyard, and your pet is the scan. It's best after dark, when the hoodie glows.
You're the paleontologist. Khakis, a field hat and a paintbrush. Your dog is the big find.
If they're the shark
Frisco Shark Fin Costume Accessory
You're Chief Brody from Jaws. A tan uniform shirt and a sign that says "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
You're the lifeguard. Red shorts, a whistle and a look of growing concern.
If they're the alien
Frisco Front-Walking Alien Costume
You're the Area 51 agent. Black suit, sunglasses and a folder stamped CLASSIFIED. Walk them like they're in custody.
You're Elliott from E.T. A red hoodie and, for small pets, a bike basket.
If they're the cow
Frisco Happy Cow Costume
You're the Highland cow, the one with all the followers. Your pet is the regular cow, you're the famous one. Shaggy orange faux-fur vest, a bangs wig, a horns headband, and a phone on a selfie stick or a clip-on ring light.
You're the chocolate milk. A brown tee with a cardboard milk carton over your torso that says CHOCOLATE. Your pet is the original, and together you're the dairy aisle.
You're the cookie. A tan shirt with brown felt chips glued on. Your pet is the milk, and it's sweet in both senses.
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If they're the goth
Frisco Gothic Schoolgirl Costume
You're Dani from Midsommar. A white dress and the biggest flower crown you can find. They're the dark kind of horror and you're the sunny daylight kind.
You're Hester Prynne. A plain dark dress and a big red A on your chest, with a small handwritten "dopted" right after it. From across the room it's The Scarlet Letter. Up close it says Adopted.
You're Morticia. A long black dress, straight dark hair, and the look of a very proud parent.
If they're the police dog
Rubie's Police Dog Pet Costume
You're the cat burglar. All black, cat ears, an eye mask and a bag of loot. It's a pun and a chase scene.
You're the donut. A pink-frosted, sprinkle-covered ring. Nobody on the force can resist.
You're the protester. Tie-dye, a headband, round sunglasses and a picket sign. Keep the signs about pet grievances: NO MORE BATHS, TREATS ARE A RIGHT, LONGER WALKS NOW.
If they're Harley Quinn
Rubie's Harley Quinn Dog Costume
You're Poison Ivy. Harley's best friend in the animated series, and much fresher than going as the Joker. Green everything and a crown of fake leaves.
You're Batman, and you're tired. Full cowl, slumped shoulders, a coffee in hand.
If they're Dorothy
Rubie's Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) Pet Costume
You're Toto. Flip it: your pet is Dorothy and you're the dog. Ears, a collar, and carry a basket if you want to commit.
You're Elphaba or Glinda. Wicked costumes are still everywhere since Wicked: For Good hit theaters last fall.
If they're an Ewok
Rubie's Ewok (Star Wars) Pet Costume
You're Chewbacca. The big, hairy best friend. A bandolier sells it.
You're Leia on Endor. A camo poncho and a low braided bun.
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Got more than one pet?
The abduction: one pet is the alien, one is the cow, and you're the Area 51 agent trying to keep it quiet.
The chase: one pet is the police dog, one is the escapee in a prisoner costume, and you're the donut that distracted them both.
The food chain: shark and sushi. It needs no explanation.
Before you head out
Do a short trial run with the pet costume a few days ahead, with treats. If they freeze, flatten their ears or keep trying to back out of it, take it off. Your half of the joke still works solo.
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