Halloween is a wonderful holiday filled with candy, cider and costumes. But it can also prove to be extremely stressful for those of us who haven’t thought of a costume that fully captures how smart and funny and hip we are, while still being practical, warm and inexpensive. Stress no more! Jonk Music has come up with some great last-minute costume ideas that will scare your friends while also reminding them that you have superior musical taste.

Donald Trumpet and the Social Experiment

Donald Trump has taken the political world by storm this year, and you can do the same to your Halloween party! Impress conservative and liberal friends alike with this great mashup costume idea that will make anybody that doesn’t “get it” feel like a LOSER. Everyone’s going to wanna be cool like you as you make menstruation joke after menstruation joke. If the crowd starts turning on you, though, be sure to build a wall out of couch cushions to keep your haters at bay.

What you’ll need: Comb over, angry face, suit, trumpet.

Zombieyoncé

Use this flawless costume idea to make all of your friends fall drunk in love with you. Your “Single Ladies” dance might be a little hampered by your zombie limp, but with such an incredible costume I’m sure your friends will understand. Don’t forget to mention how you ate Jay Z’s brains back in 2003 (sure explains some things, doesn’t it?).

What you’ll need: Black leotard, scars, glitter, blood.

Cecil the Lion Babe

In case you forgot to check your social media this summer, Cecil the lion is the king of the jungle. Or at least he was, until he was murdered by an evil dentist from the evil state of Minnesota. Show your friends how much you care this Halloween by dressing up as this fantastic feline. Add some leggings and a microphone to the costume in order to pay tribute to your new favorite Disclosure collaborator, Lion Babe. She has the perfect kind of funky attitude to go along with Cecil’s ferociousness. Since nobody really knows what Cecil was like when he was alive, just make stuff up. Jump around on furniture and act like a cat.

What you’ll need: Lion mane (fake!), microphone, leggings, don’t even think about including one of those arrows that looks like it’s going through your head because that’s not even funny at all.

Grootlove

Everybody knows him from their favorite superhero movie. No, not the Avengers, the one with the raccoon in it. Yes, of course we’re all thinking of Guardians of the Galaxy. Show your friends your nerdier side by dressing up as this superhero that looks like a tree — but then immediately remind your friends how cool you are by mashing it up with indie rock band Grouplove. Your friends will be tongue tied trying to think of adjectives that describe how smart and cool you are. You’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re thinking about wearing any superhero costume that’s not voiced by Vin Diesel.

What you’ll need: Sticks, guitar, leaves, cape(?).

Nicki Minionaj

What’s one thing Universal Studios has that Pixar doesn’t? Minions!!! Minions everywhere! Yes, the minions have taken the world by storm, and what better artist to mash them up with than Nicki Minaj? Nicki has the sass; the minions have the glasses. Nicki has the junk in the trunk; the minions have the suspenders to cover it. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. And jelly is the perfect word with which to describe all of your friends after they see this fantastic costume. Be sure to pick fights with any pop stars or superheroes you see on the street.

What you’ll need: Glasses, large butt, proportionally large suspenders, anaconda (fake!).

Best Ghost

“Ghost” might be the best way to describe Best Coast these days, because boy have they disappeared since their first album. Bring them back into the spotlight with your Halloween costume this year! All you need to do is to drape the California state flag over the top of your head, cut out a couple eye holes, and go around spooking people. And what’s spookier than somebody who can’t stop talking about cats or California?! I don’t know how you could pass up this costume idea.

What you’ll need: California state flag, random cat, singing in tune (optional).

Bonny Bear

Get those flannels ready, because Bonny Bear is back, baby! That’s right, the 2012 Best New Artist, Bonny Bear (aka Bon Iver) is back and ready to release new music. Sometime. Maybe. Encourage them with your Halloween costume. It’s easy — all you have to do is dress like you’re about to go ice fishing, put on some teddy bear ears, and then walk up and talk to all of your friends like you’ve never spoken in public before. The whole world will know your name by the end of the night with this terrific costume.

What you’ll need: Flannel, thick beard, Grammy, cabin in the woods, acoustic guitar.

Vanilla Ice Bucket Challenge

You’ll be as cool as ice with this costume mashup. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is the viral marketing campaign that raised millions of dollars last year by liking videos on Facebook. Keep spreading awareness of the disease that affects thousands of people each year by dressing up like your favorite white rapper from the ’90s and pouring water on your head. Be sure to say “Ice Ice Baby” as you do it, because that is the most obvious thing you can say.

What you’ll need: Ice, bucket, blonde wig, Facebook.

Drakenstein

You used to not know what you wanted to be for Halloween, but you went from 0 to 100 real quick because now you’re going to be Drakenstein!! Put on that puffy jacket and tighten your bolts, because everybody loves sensual Drake. It’s well known in the music industry that Drake copied the Monster Mash dance moves for the “Hotline Bling” music video, and that plays right into your hand (costume). Bounce around and pretend like you’re getting shocked, because you dance moves are bringing this Halloween party back from the dead. Impress your friends by telling them that ACTUALLY you’re Drakenstein’s monster.

What you’ll need: Bolts, Nikes, ghostwriters.

Lana Del Pizza Rat

Well, if the first nine didn’t give you any ideas, you’re in luck. I saved the best for last. Lana Del Pizza Rat is the perfect mix of the relevant and funny that makes Halloween such a hilariously viral holiday. Remember that rat that was eating a piece of pizza on the ground? Of course you do! You have a pulse, don’t you? Well, what if that rat was a famous singer/songwriter that kind of spoke/sang her way to stardom? That’s your angle. Get some whiskers, put on a pouty face, and you’ll be off to the races with this costume.

What you’ll need: Pizza, Urban Outfitters, mouse ears, lipstick.

About The Author

Ted Carlson

A UW grad working as an actuary in Madison, Ted Carlson produces the Jonk Music podcast. When he’s not solving complicated math problems, Ted likes to go to shows, make dad jokes, and convince people that Nicholas Cage isn’t all that bad (have you seen Leaving Las Vegas? Have you?!).