Did we even need Halloween in 2024? Seems like the first 300 days of the year were scary enough. But at least Halloween’s got candy. And adorable kids. And the Great Pumpkin. . . . . so yeah, we needed Halloween alright. Maybe this year more than ever.
As always, Amputee Nation came through with creative, quirky costumes that had us howling. The gallery below only captures a fraction of what’s out there; we easily could have shared twice as many pics. To get a larger view of any image, just click and the original pic (at the trick-or-treater’s Instagram feed) will open in a new tab. Happy scrolling.
Best Josh Sundquist Costume
Nobody does it better, or ever has . . . . BTW, as long as we’re quoting James Bond theme songs, couldn’t the CIA or some other spy agency make use of Sundquist’s singular talents for camouflage? Not since Virginia Hall has an amputee held this much promise as an espioanage asset. We look forward to Josh’s 2025 Halloween incarnation as a camera pen. @joshsundquist.
Best Beetlejuicers
Best Toy Story Toys
Natalia Mayara really hit the Bullseye with her costume. @natalia_mayara.
Thomas Walsh (on the right) wouldn’t. . . . . Woody? @twalnutz.
Best Redheads
Don’t offend April Lockhart, or it’s off wi’ yer head. @aprillockhart.
Kayley Prinzi isn’t bad . . . . she’s just drawn that way. @kayleyprinzess.
Best She-Devils
Beware of locking horns with Kanya Sesser. @kanyasesser.
Beak now, Cheri Louise, or forever hold your peace. @cheri.louise.
Best She-lebrities
There’s Barbie. There’s Weird Barbie. And then there’s Mak Daniel. @mister_nong.
A lot of blood, sweat, and Spears went into Sara Montgomery’s costume. @saramontgomeryyy.
Best Slashers
Best Punkinheads
Hülya Marquardt is just a shell of her former self. @huelya_dennis.
Good gourd in heaven, is that Roxanne Day? @fleur_de_lis_amputee.
Best Boneheads
Amputee Mae’s all dressed up for a skull session. @amputeemae.
Don’t get in the boxing ring with that glass jaw, Henry Bryant. @fivetoesdown.
Cutest Couples
Kelsey Ryan’s bursting with Bride. @kelseyy.ryan.
Hey Alaqua Cox, that’s an Oz-some Halloween ensemble. @alaquacox.
Cutest Kid Costumes
Addison Rose, may you live happily Evie after. @addison.r.rose.
Hi, I’m Oliver Aisthorpe. . . . . wanna plaaaay? @theoliveraisthorpetrust.
Harmonie-Rose has looked at clowns from both sides now . . . . . @hope4harmonie.
Hey! Teacher! Leave those Tidds alone! @tiddbit_outta_hand.
Best Marine Life
If Kemit Amon says Baby Shark is still a thing, we’re not arguing with him. @kemit_amon.
Sarah Strobel’s getting her axlotl in gear. @onelegged.wanderlust.
Best Lt. Dans
He might not have the boat, but Nick Kimmel caught the shrimp anyway. @1limbleft.
Ya need a bottle of ripple to go with that stogey, James Rosey. @james7rosey.
Wait, women can be Lt. Dans? You bet your Bella Block. @instabellaity.
We wonder how Chris Koch’s seatmate is feeling about this flight. . . . @ifican.chriskoch.
Best of the Rest
Nice to see you, Josh; osteo luego. @joshvandervies.
As Lara Wilkin always says: The Muertos, the merrier. @lara._.wilkin