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Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. I love getting dressed up. This year, for whatever reason, I wasn’t feeling very inspired. Maybe it’s that I’m busy sewing nine costumes (I can’t say no), or that I recently dyed my hair dark brown (I usually go as a famous red-head). Yesterday, my luck turned. I was invited to a “Come as You’re Not” party. Now, from what I’ve heard this is a popular theme for sorority parties, but it was the first I’d ever heard of it. Maybe because the thought of wearing pearls and various accessories adorned with greek letters makes me cringe. I digress.
Now my problem is, I’m over-inspired. Here are the myriad ideas I’ve come up with – help me pick one? Or, suggest your own?
I am not a mindreader. (scrapetv.com)
I am not an optimist. (nittanybeaglerescue.org)
I am not one to hold my tongue. (scrapetv.com)
I am not a doormat. (But, if I was, I'd be this one.) (roadsidescholar.com)
I am not your maid. (halloweencostume.com)
I am not 'cho cheese. (costumesbycameron.com)
I am NSFW. (designboom.com)
I would not be caught dead wearing a pink velour tracksuit. (chicthreadz.com and myspace.com)
I am not on par. (spectrum2105.com)
I am not sweet. (halloweencos.com)
I am not afraid. (flickr: elrina753)
I am not balanced (a/k/a unbalanced). (costumezone.com)
I am not special. (I can't even believe you thought I was going to make fun of the mentally handicapped - what is wrong with you?) (nydailynews.com)
I am not NOT funny. (Or, maybe after that last one you think I am?) (imeanwhat.com)
So, what’s your vote or suggestion?
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Perpetually Peeved 
Ok, 2 suggestions off the top of my head are….I am NOT a hoe bag (I won’t comment on who you can dress up like) and I was NOT born yesterday (based on the eyebrow and biggie post). I’ll keep thinking.
Comment by Laughing hysterically October 19, 2010 @ 10:37 amNo need to comment – I know and you know. Like the born yesterday one! 😉
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 19, 2010 @ 11:26 amYou should go as Suzy Sunshine…
Comment by thelifeofjamie October 19, 2010 @ 10:40 amNow that would be classic.
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 19, 2010 @ 11:26 amLove the mindreader one. And you can probably pull it off at low cost. The problem with the pink track suit is that you’re stuck with a pink track suit. I’d rather wear the turban again.
Comment by Brooke October 19, 2010 @ 10:40 amI may know someone that could lend me one. Unfortunately.
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 19, 2010 @ 11:27 amEw! Talk about crazy eyebrows – what’s up with Carrot Top!?!
I kinda like the mime one. That one would work for me as well
Comment by Amy October 19, 2010 @ 11:34 amThat one was actually my first thought. 🙂
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 19, 2010 @ 4:00 pmYou could always put together a “June Cleaver” look and go as “I’m NOT a Stepford wife”. Course, people might mistake you for one of those reality TV “Real Housewives of Wherever”.
Comment by Brea October 19, 2010 @ 2:10 pmWell, I’m not one of those bitches either — so that may work. 🙂
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 19, 2010 @ 4:00 pmThe doormat, definitely the doormat.
Comment by izziedarling October 19, 2010 @ 5:11 pmIt’s a contender! Would I have to put footprints on it?
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 21, 2010 @ 2:24 pm9? Wow you are dedicated.
I vote cheese…
Comment by Slamdunk October 19, 2010 @ 10:48 pmYes. I’m done with 4 so far. A cheetah, a poodle skirt, a zombie cheerleader and a “special” cat. 5 left – a hot dog, two sonic characters, lady ga ga and yet another jungle cat. 🙂
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 21, 2010 @ 2:25 pmYou’re also not Carrot Top. That God. What a cruel fate that would be.
Comment by 36x37 October 19, 2010 @ 10:54 pmYeah, that picture’s just weird. I remember maybe 10 years ago when he was unfunny and scrawny. Somehow, having plastic surgery and bulking up has made him less funny.
Comment by Todd Pack October 20, 2010 @ 12:57 amI hope you meant to say “thank” not “That” and do not see CT as a diety. 🙂
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 21, 2010 @ 2:26 pmHow about, you’re not into the whole “come as yhou’re not” thing, so then you could wear whatever? Too cynical?
Comment by Todd Pack October 20, 2010 @ 1:02 amToo cynical? Do you know who you’re talking to? 🙂
Comment by perpetuallypeeved October 21, 2010 @ 2:26 pmI vote for the maid. I love the idea of you hitting people with the feather duster.
Comment by thoughtsappear October 20, 2010 @ 2:09 pmOoh… it is tempting. 🙂
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