Halloween is a time to dress up and pay homage to beloved characters and iconic figures in pop culture. But it's also a time to show off one's sense of humor. Everyone loves a truly creative and unique Halloween costume, one that makes them wonder, "Oh my gosh! Why didn't I think of that?" There are a lot of ways to be creative with a Halloween costume. People can take inspiration from big events in the news, new movies, and even viral Internet jokes. The only thing that makes a funny costume even better? Having the perfect partner get in on the action and putting together a hilarious couple's costume to show off at the Halloween parties.
The couples in these costumes know a thing or two about having fun together and making people laugh. Whether they're dressed up as a clever play on words like Netflix and Chill, channeling a couple of old school '80s aerobics instructors, or recreating iconic music video moments like Sia and her famous backup dancer, their costumes are fresh, hilarious, and totally unforgettable.
The key to a great couples Halloween costumes is to pick something immediately recognizable and then take it to the next level. Instead of being a Disney princess and her prince, be a Disney princess and some random yet recognizable inanimate object from her movie. Find a funny meme or quote and think about how to turn it into a costume. Go for the nostalgia factor and come up with a great moment from childhood to recreate. There are so many options to choose from and these will help get the brainstorm started. Click through for 20 totally creative and hilarious couples Halloween costumes.
Netflix & Chill
What goes with Netflix? Oh, that's right! Chill. Show everyone how it goes down with this hilarious (and easy!) costume.
Lightning Strike
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, and it's pretty unlikely that anyone else will have this costume, either. The best part? It looks super easy to put together so it can be created on the cheap.
Sia & Her Backup Dancer
Everyone knows this music moment, but how many people have thought to make it into a Halloween costume? That's some creativity even Sia would approve of.
Barbie & Ken
Name a more iconic duo. No one will be able to, and that's why these easy DIY costumes are a must for couples.
Milli Vanilli
The disgraced duo Milli Vanilli makes for one funny Halloween costume. This couple even carried fake Grammy awards. Too good!
'80s Aerobics Instructors
Straight from the era of leg warmers and Jane Fonda come these DIY aerobics instructors costumes that will have everyone cracking up.
Pinky & The Brain
Nostalgia is in, and these Pinky and the Brain costumes will have everyone throwing it back to their childhoods and wishing they'd come up with the idea. Plus, any excuse to wear a onesie is fine by us!
Buddy the Elf & Maple Syrup
Christmas lovers, here's the chance to inject a little yuletide cheer into the Halloween festivities. It's Buddy the Elf and his trusty sidekick … no, not Santa. Maple syrup!
Paula Deen & Her Butter
What goes together better than peanut butter and jelly? Um, duh! Paula Deen and her trusty sidekick, an entire stick of butter.
The Sims
Out of ideas? Go as Sims characters! It's creative and couples get to wear their own clothes. It's a win-win.
Bad '80s Glamour Shots
Remember those terrible portraits we used to pose for back in the day? Puffy sleeves, an entire bottle Aqua Net in our hair. Recreate the moment together by dressing up as some terrible '80s portraits.
Operation
Doctors and nurses is so old school. Take it up a notch and give everyone a laugh by dressing up as the classic kids' game, Operation.
The Burglars From 'Home Alone'
Romantic costumes like Lucy and Ricky or Sonny and Cher are fun, but what about some besties? I'm talking about Harry and Marv from Home Alone. Sure, they're more like frenemies, but they go together like Kevin McAllister and cheese pizza — that'd be another funny costume.
Bob Ross & His Art
Instantly recognizable? Check. Something no one else will think of? Check. Easy to pull off? Check. Just don't forget to add a few more trees to that painting. It's what Bob Ross would want.
Reptar & Tommy
Go old school with this Rugrats costume that pulls together some surprisingly hilarious elements. Giant Reptar plus grown up in a diaper? Too funny!
Shrek & Fiona
Who wouldn't laugh at these amazing costumes that involve a grouchy ogre and fully-body green paint? Better start working on that Shrek accent!
Bill Nye & Ms. Frizzle
I didn't even realize I was shipping Bill Nye and Ms. Frizzle until this moment. This one is perfect for a couple with great … chemistry.
Eleven & Her Eggo
Why bring a box of waffles when a significant other can be the waffle? If Eleven isn't a fit, Leslie Knope also pairs well with waffles.
Carmen San Diego & Waldo
No one in the world can find them, but somehow they found each other. "Carmen stole Waldo's heart" is the caption on this photo, and we totally buy it.
Jasmine & The Magic Carpet
Aladdin and Princess Jasmine? Hell no. Try Jasmine and the magic carpet. It's a whole new world with this costume.
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