(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)
(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

Chronically online Halloween costumes

Ideas for those who average 8+ hours of daily screen time

October 30, 2025 /

Need a last-minute Halloween costume that no one will understand, and you’ll have to spend your entire night explaining to those who have lives outside their phones? These are costumes for those who don’t see themselves in universally recognizable costumes, and who would rather identify with a niche internet joke some will and understand, but ultimately, most won’t. 

Gay Little Monkey from the Apple store

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

Arch your back and grab your iPad.  

Lily Rose-Depp and 070 Shake

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

Are approaching fans bothering you? As Lily Rose-Depp, just grip onto your lesbian musician boyfriend and white knuckle through it. Don’t forget to button your trench coat to the top. 

The Dalhousie Pisser

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

Who says anonymous trollers can’t have fun? Prove the haters wrong, and get so lit you actually piss yourself. You can just say it was a water bottle.

Girl with Chips on Head

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

She’s so crazy, you can’t take her anywhere. 

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

The perfect couple’s costume if you’re both looking to make your exes jealous. Make everybody ask themselves, “Are they actually together?”

Christian Girl Autumn

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

The bite in the air must mean it’s time for sweater weather. Spike the pumpkin spice latte, and look like you just got back from apple picking for Instagram likes.

Chad and Stacy

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

A couple’s costume no one will understand, because those who do, don’t go outside. 

King Kylie

(Rachel Bass/The Dalhousie Gazette)

Exhume your Kylie lip kit circa 2016, and tap into your inner swag. An inside lip tattoo is not required, but recommended. Bonus points if you wear $40,000 worth of Cartier love bracelets.

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Mia Phillips

Mia will be a Master’s of Journalism student at the University of King’s College this fall after graduating from Dalhousie University last spring with a BA in Sociology and Social Anthropology. This will be her second year as the arts and culture editor for the Dalhousie Gazette. She is excited to return to this role and report on the lively arts culture on Dalhousie’s campus and the broader Halifax area. Mia continues her arts reporting this summer, as a contributor to both the Provincetown Magazine and Provincetown Arts Magazine. Her recent work includes artist profiles and show reviews. You can contact Mia via email at arts@dalgazette.com

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