Best Costumes For 2011
With Halloween not too far off, what better time to seek out something relevant? Whether you're looking for something from television, a celebrity costume, a superhero, or something else entirely, let's take a look at these costumes that roar "2011!" These are costumes that truly evoke, "Oh hey, that year before the year the world was supposed to end."
1. Jersey Shore Snooki
If you're looking to channel Jersey Shore and unleash your inner Guidette, look no further than Snooki! To stay in character, remember to get really hammered.
2. Lady Gaga 2011 Gold Grammy
Lady Gaga never fails to bring the world all kinds of strange new fashion spectacles year after year. You could dress up as her every year and never run out of costume ideas.
3. Green Lantern Deluxe Muscle
After years of Batman, Iron Man, X-Men, and more, some less widely popular heroes got their time to shine this year. Like in the Green Lantern's case. Now you too can wield the power ring and fend off evil space-faring pudding with gigantic guns! Finally!
4. Charlie Sheen
Whatever your death pool results, Charlie Sheen's still with us. As topical 2011 costumes go, you'll be winning with this warlock.
5. Angry Birds Red Bird
Angry Birds costumes pretty much exist to give you a means to freak people out when you run at them.
6. The Situation
As Jersey Shore costumes go, do they really get funnier than a Guido bro who defines himself by his abs?
7. Green Lantern
Ladies can get in on that Green Lantern action, too! Justice League costumes are always relevant.
8. Thor
The Mighty Thor made his way to theaters for the first time this year in preparation for 2012's Avengers movie. Now you too can toss Mjolnir at some Jotuns! Just try not to give anyone a concussion.
9. Pinkie Pie
My Little Pony is back! This calls for a Pinkie Pie party.
10. Katy Perry California Gurl
If you're looking for something in a pop music costume, you won't be hot and cold about Katy Perry.
11. Gaddafi
Pining for Tripoli? Put a little Arab Spring in your step with a Muammar Gaddafi mask!
12. DJ Pauly D
If you're looking for something in 'orange DJ,' Jersey Shore's Pauly D should do the trick.
13. Harry Potter
Harry Potter came to an end with the final movie this year, but will there ever be a time when it isn't relevant? You can bet your patronus there probably won't be.
14. Angry Birds King Pig
This year, don't just be any pig - settle for no less than King Pig! Just watch out for those Angry Birds - they seem to have some beef with top-class pork.
15. Captain America
This past summer, Captain America introduced us to the best way to deal with Nazis - beating them with a big shield.
