My folks just took off to Florida for the winter and I am officially Ted Kaczinsky. Alone, in the woods, growing a beard, writing a manifesto and sending C4 through the mail to people I don’t like whilst dressed up like Weird Al Yankovich. Not really. If it’s any less disturbing, and let’s face it – it probably isn’t – the Indiana Jones costume I have prepared for a Halloween party tonight in Kingston is tres, tres dope. If I do say so Myself. Let me break it down for you.
- An authentic Indiana Jones hat which I bought online from the company who makes them for the movies.
- An $8 bullwhip replica I found on eBay. The real thing goes for $700.
- One of my father’s replica revolvers, complete with holster, which looks frighteningly authentic. If I am shot to death tonight by the OPP there need be little question as to why.
- An over the shoulder belt and WWII satchel that my Mom sewed out of an old canvas beach bag prior to her departure.
- Khaki pants which are fairly faithful to those worn by Harrison.
- Â An off-white collared shirt with a few pockets and things that I found in my Dad’s golf closet.
I tried it on for the first time a couple hours ago and I’m quite happy with it. After I put it on at my party location, I will proceed to smear a little dirt on myself and bloody up my knuckles like I’ve been battering Nazis and/or Thuggees for two hours. The hat is perfect and really makes the whole costume. I will post photos of the Indy getup next week and I invite you to send in your own 2007 Halloween costume photos which I’ll post and review, should I get any. Email them to me and then brace yourselves.
Try not to get down with OPP (yeah, you know me).