Halloween can be dangerous. There are all those tricks, the poisoned treats (at least, we thought there were in the '80s), and then there's the terrible, awful, misguided costumes for couples.
We can't stop these crimes from happening, but we can prepare ourselves by knowing what's coming. So below is a list of 13 super-awkward couples costumes that you could potentially see at your Halloween party. Steel yourself. To know thine enemy is to defeat thine enemy... probably.
Oh, and if you are the enemy... for shame, peas and carrots, for shame.
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"Tacky Travelers"
You think this outfit convinces people this isn't exactly who you are when you go on vacation but it doesn't.
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Fork and Spoon
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Sure, you coordinated a costume, but the fork and spoon are never used together. Your relationship is over and everyone knows but you.
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USB Port & Drive
The nerd version of the plug and socket. Your friends hate you as well.
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Big Babies
As loathsome as the "sexy" costume trend is, to run screaming in the other direction is also a mistake.
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Adam & Eve
Consider this the original couple's costume sin. Also, to do Adam & Eve in a full body nude suit shows a lack of commitment, and there's nothing that pisses God off more.
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Ball & Chain
fashionhypes.com
"Thanks for inviting us to the party. We dressed as literally everything wrong with us as a couple and as human beings. Is there punch?"
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Peas and Carrots
couplescostumes.com
The good news is, if this is your costume of choice, you and your significant other probably weren't invited to a party.
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Miley & Robin
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Word of warning: You WILL see this costume at your Halloween party. When it happens, the best thing to do is remain perfectly still, don't make eye contact and drink everything.