Anyone looking for a unique & timely costume for Halloween 2009 need only look at the year’s current events for ideas.
Halloween Costumes 2009
Consider the following Halloween costumes based on 2009 current events and movie releases.
2009 Halloween Costumes for Adults & Kids
Current events burst onto the scene, but are quickly forgotten by many. Jog people’s memories of the recent past with the following 2009 Halloween costume ideas based on this year’s current events in the United States:
- Rod Blagojevich Halloween costume – The Illinois governor made headlines in January 2009 and ultimately lost his seat in office for attempting to sell Barack Obama’s vacant senate seat. As if the scandal wasn’t enough to cement his place in history, Blagojevich’s frequent television appearances added to his recognizability.
- Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger pilot outfit – Mr. Sullenberger safely landed a distressed plane on the Hudson River this year, saving all passengers and crew members. Consider a pilot outfit this year based on this current event.
- Barack Obama & Joe Biden costumes for adults and children – In January 2009, Barack Obama and Joe Biden were sworn into office as President and Vice President of the United States, respectively.
- Bill Clinton, Euna Lee, or Laura Ling – Bill Clinton made headlines in 2009 when he met with Kim Jong Il and secured the release of North Korean prisoners, U.S. journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling.
- North Carolina Tarheels basketball uniform – Basketball fans may wish to commemorate the team’s 2009 NCAA championship win with basketball uniforms that sport the signature light blue school color.
- Sarah Palin attire – Sarah Palin, former Vice Presidential candidate, made news in 2009 for resigning as the governor of Alaska.
- Sonia Sotomayor robe for kids and adults – In August 2009, Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. A judge’s robe is appropriate for kids or adults.
Halloween Costumes 2009 – Outfits Ideas Based on Popular Movie Characters
AOL predicted the 50 best movies of 2009. Some of the new movies for the year serve as great inspiration for current Halloween costume ideas sure to be hits among movie fans. Consider movie character costumes based on the following 2009 movie releases:
- Amelia (Earhart)
- Bruno
- Fame
- G.I. Joe
- Hannah Montana: The Movie
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
- Land of the Lost
- Monsters vs. Aliens
- New Moon
- Public Enemies
- Sherlock Holmes
- Star Trek
- Terminator Salvation
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
- Watchmen
- Where the Wild Things Are
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine
- Year One
Unique Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids & Adults
Any of the movie characters costumes from the films above would make unique 2009 Halloween costumes; some are more appropriate for kids and others for adults. The Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, and Harry Potter are sure to be big hits with kids and teens. G.I. Joe Halloween costumes should be popular with kids and adults, alike. Amelia Earhart and Sherlock Holmes are classic costumes for adults.
More Halloween Costume Ideas
Resources:
- Airplane Crash-lands into Hudson River; All Reported Safe retrieved from cnn.com on September 21, 2009.
- Infoplease.com
- Best Movies of 2009 retrieved from movies.aol.com on September 21, 2009.
Lena Gott - Lena Gott is a Certified Public Accountant who gives practical financial advice to her readers.
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