CULTURE
The Intergalactic
Space Chronicle
Costumes to Wear for Halloween 2170
M.B. Alexander
I once dressed up as the tech-incarnation of Freddie Mercury and Celine Dion for Halloween. Did people get it? Not really. But that’s not the point of Halloween. People don’t need to get what you are. You need to enjoy the experience of being something else for a day. Whether its ridiculous, scary, or cute, it all works.
So to help you think outside the box I have compiled a list options to help those creative wheels turn.
1) A Martian Milkshake! Why? Because it’s a classic. Everyone loves a good Martian Milkshake and looking like one for a night out will definitely get some good vibes going your way. If you want to be extra creative add a drinkable under-suite with some tap attachments and give the good stuff to your friends or curious strangers.
2) Cyborg Katy Perry the III. Why? So many reasons! The first being that she’s been resurrected more than any potential messiah and each time she comes back better and more interesting than ever. How about a nice salute to the lady of pop by dressing up in one of her iconic looks. I especially like the one from 2150 where she flew with mechanical pink polka dot wings and matching panties above New York City to the music of her epic classic the Feathers in Me.
3) Your Gen-Pet – What could be cuter than dressing up as your own genetically modified pet and then maybe it can dress up as you as well. It might be a confusing for the pet, depending on its enhanced IQ level. But what bonding experience it would be.
4) The President of the United States of 2170– Why? He’s got the best suits, they’re just wacky, even in today’s standards. So if you can afford a suit that has nanotech frogs jumping in and out of its patterns, go for it!
5) Our Very Own Louise Farfell – Why? Louise is unarguably the best advice columnist of our time. She tackles everything from throuple problems to difficulties accepting your android daughter-in-law. If you dress up as her, you can walk around all night giving people advice. Hopefully, you’re a sensible person and your advice won’t drive people to excessive drug use.
6) The Time Traveler who may have caused the opening of the multidimensional portal at Mirror Lake – Why? It’s an easy costume and also momentous, considering the fact we may not exist by Halloween 2170 if someone gets sent to back our past via the unintentional multidimensional portal and accidentally messes with it. A fun costume for sure.
7) Cherry, the Pure Tech Android Air-Train Signer from the Android Poetry Project with the Voice of an Angel – Why? Cherry changed our perception of android art by proving she could evoke emotions just as much as any organic human. And her new pink hair is set to brighten up any room.
8) Joejoe Mackentire, the first person to open a space amusement park - Why? I mean throwing up in space is so much more exciting and she gave that to us. She deserves the homage.
Whatever you decide to wear this year, make sure it makes you feel good. Enjoy your Halloween, Glorious Galactic Citizen!!