Halloween is approaching. That means it’s time for Billy Penn’s annual guide for those who put off spooky season. There you will be provided with suggestions for disorganized costumes that can be put together very easily at short notice.
As always, this one doesn’t really need much introduction, as it’s very Philly and culled from some of the year’s most memorable stories. I kept the design as simple as possible and made it from things I already had at home or things I could buy for a few dollars.
Here are some last-minute costume ideas modeled by members of the Billy Penn team.
Jason Kelsey’s “Retirement”
We’ve certainly seen a lot of Jason Kelce since he gave his heartfelt retirement speech from the Eagles. The former Birds center continues to stay busy with TV commentary, podcasting, and sponsorship deals, and he probably looks busier now than he did during his playing days.
BP Trend News reporter Nick Kariuki plays Jason Kelsey’s “retirement.” (Hillary Kissinger/Why)
manner
Wear a green tracksuit or a green jacket and pants to match the velor “South Philadelphia tuxedo” Kelce wore during his return to Philadelphia on Monday Night Football. We will paste as many printed logos as possible, so you don’t have to worry too much about matching them.
The New Heights podcast of Kelsey and his brother Travis, who signed a $100 million deal with Amazon’s Wonderly His brother’s Kelsey Mix cereal, which combines General Mills staples Reese’s Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Lucky Charms Founded clothing brand Underdog Apparel Any version of Philadelphia Special Christmas Album ESPN and Monday Night Football Old Spice Deodorant Campbell’s Chunky Soup Buffalo Wild Wings Tide
Maybe add a beard?
SS US with eviction notice
The rusting ocean liner was given a notice to leave port in 2022 after failing to pay rent, but it has remained docked opposite IKEA for the past 27 years. Before the world’s once fastest ship sets sail for Okaloosa County, Florida, to become an artificial reef, pay your respects to the long and controversial vessel on the Philadelphia riverbank.
BP investigative reporter Meir Linde plays an SS US member who issues an eviction notice. (Hillary Kissinger/Why)
manner
There are some helpful tutorials on the internet on how to do this, but this is how we did it. This requires two cardboard boxes. At least one is wide enough to fit you. Draw the outline of the ship around the top of the large main box that will fit around the body, cut out the top, and punch a hole. In the middle you can fit. Draw the “prow” of the ship on the underside of the front of the box and cut off the excess bottom of the box. Cut the front of the boat a little away from the center, line up the sides with the bottom, and tape them together. Cut some small holes in the sides and use string to make arm straps.
Using a smaller box, cut out a hole for the head (you may want to wear a hat to get a snug fit) and add two pieces of card tube to make the chimney. Print and attach a simple eviction notice. You can also add paint, but it won’t be as pretty. I don’t want the ship to look too new.
I promise, this is just something we put together after getting a little carried away.
Pa.Swing state
In case you haven’t been watching the news, seeing attack ads, or receiving tons of campaign emails, there’s an election coming up this November, and Pennsylvania is one of the most influential states in the presidential race. It is considered a powerful state. When Pennsylvania goes, the people will follow. On Halloween night, let’s forget about our potential impact on the entire country and play with this word.
BP intern Celia Barnhart plays the swing state of Pennsylvania. (Hillary Kissinger/Why)
manner
Grab some card stock, cut out trapezoid stone shapes, and use cards and markers to place definitions of words like trapeze set, swing dancer, and anything else you think you can visually represent (keep it PG-13 ). If you want to remind your friends to vote on November 5th, you can also make a ballot box on their head.
billboard dave
Back in July, a West Philadelphia man tapped into the city’s dating market by renting a sign with photos and information about himself and his cat, Peach. It made news beyond Philadelphia and Dave was able to go on a few dates, so maybe it’s a good romantic conversation starter for you too!
Billboard Dave, director and editor of BP. (Hillary Kissinger/Why)
manner
Grab two large pieces of canvas, cardboard, or something that will make a walkable sandwich board. Take the largest color print from the photo of Dave’s sign and attach it to the two boards. Easy, peach-like.
graffiti pier
In July, part of Graffiti Pier collapsed into the Delaware River, leaving development of the park and area in limbo.
BP Deputy Editor Heather Chin plays Graffiti Pier. (Hillary Kissinger/Why)
manner
Get two boxes of the same size that will fit around your body. Cut out holes at the top and bottom so you can put your feet in and wear it in the middle, and cut out some small holes on the sides for the armhole strings to go through. Attach another box to the front of the current box using tape, Velcro, or other materials that can be easily removed from the current box to promote the effects of crumbling, crumbling, and abandoned infrastructure. Masu.
Now for the artistic part. Doodle on the outside of the box to make it look like a graffiti pier. We got some help by leaving it and some markers in high-traffic areas of WHYY’s Philadelphia office. You might add yellow caution tape and a ghost where the pier drop used to be for an extra surprise.
her chips fight
Herr’s annual “Flavored by Philly” contest has given us three new chips that pay homage to the city’s favorite small business restaurants. Cheese ravioli and marinara based on tarutto. And the winning chip is a special hot Stromboli inspired by Romano’s Stromboli.
BP intern Kiersten Tait performs the Battle of the Heart of the Chips. (Hillary Kissinger/Why)
manner
Grab all three bags of potato chips (if you don’t have them in stock, you can find them on Google Image Search and print them out) and attach them to a card that you can wear around your neck.
