Here’s how spooky your Notts Halloween costume really is, and what it says about you

As Halloween creeps up on us, its time for us to judge your commitment and analyse your costume choice just in time for the big day.

Whether you’ve tried your hardest and gone all out, or just left it up to fate to half-arse a costume – we are leaving no stone unturned. Your costume will face judgement.

1. Magic Mike

Although a classic, I fear it has been overdone. If you have gone as Magic Mike, it is likely you have last minute robbed your housemate’s Wednesday night shirt and tie and thrown together an outfit, after a search of “Easy costume ideas” on TikTok. You definitely are the proud owner of a North Face jacket and Sambas – and that’s okay. Don’t get me wrong, you look put together but get ready to see lots Magic Mikes because it really is the perfect last minute costume. I mean who doesn’t own some jeans and a white top right?

Spooky score: 3/10

2. Lifeguard

I ask myself the same question every year – what is spooky about a lifeguard? Long story short absolutely nothing on a normal day, but this is a Notts rugby boy Halloween costume and don’t let this disguise blind you to their normal behaviour. If you have gone for this, you likely had it already lurking in your wardrobe from a social and thought – that will do. You are probably in a sports society or just a VERY big fan of Baywatch.

Spooky score: 3/10

 3. VERY committed

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This one often requires some planning and you either fall on two ends of the spectrum – you love being the centre of attention or you don’t care what people think and are just there for a good time. It is unlikely you are a fresher as it seems the longer you spend here in Nottingham, the more into it you get. Bonus points if your whole friend group take part.

You’re in for a good night getting papped and could even make the Crisis Instagram if you’re lucky.

Spooky score: 9/10

4. Something niche

Going as a character from your favourite Indie film? I think you are secretly excited to spend the night looking down on people who don’t get the reference and inform them about your favourite film or TV show. You definitely dabble in some nights at Bodega and although I might not know what you have committed to – I respect the commitment.

Spooky score: 8-10/10 (depending on the nicheness)

5.   Blood

Someone’s been to Luvyababes. Honestly, if you choose the blood option good luck to you as it will still be stained to your face in the day after’s 9am. Sometimes fake blood is done really well, the pairing with some creepy vampire makeup or a zombified face can work well but not everyone makes that effort. If you have stood in the queue for Nottingham’s favourite costume shop to only come out with blood, I think you need to take a long hard look at yourself – you can do better especially if you just smother it on a t-shirt and claim to be dead.

Spooky score: 6/10

6. No costume

There are always some people out on the 31^st October who appeared to not get the memo, which is always a disappointment because honestly you didn’t even try at this point. This is a bit of a concern since for most clubs you have to buy a ticket weeks in advance so how this happens we will never know. Remember this is a great opportunity to get creative, even if it is because your flatmate has forced you out.

Spooky score: 1/10 (participation point)

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