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Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
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Halloween is only a couple of weeks away, but it seems to be getting to be a bigger celebration every year. Around here, people decorate all most as much as they do at Christmas. There are lights and big blow-ups on the lawn and graveyards everywhere (Here lies Izzy Riley Dead).
Of course, this year I'm betting the costume most seen will be Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Come on, how hard is it to dress up like that? A suit, glasses and my old hairpiece from the '70s.
But I got to thinking about how much fun it would be to have a costume party of literary (and I use the term very loosely here) characters. There are thousands to choose from and I wonder how many duplicates there would be?
Harry Potter could discuss fighting evil with Frodo (Lord of the Rings), Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird) and Perry Mason could argue law, James Bond and Harriet the Spy share secrets, Tarzan and King Kong comparing notes about women, Hester Prynne (The Scarlet Letter) and Alvin the Chipmunk compare their embroidered As. Well, you get the idea.
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As for me, I worked for Disney for 5 years and my code name was Merryweather (from Sleeping Beauty), so I guess that's who I'd go as. I wish I could do Tinkerbell, but it would more be like Tinkerbell, the senior years. Of course, I'd love to be Stephanie Plum, if I could get 2 guys to come as Ranger and Morelli.
So, what about you? Who would you come as (anything goes)? Who would your character talk to? Or what characters would you like to see have a discussion over an Appletini and pumpkin muffins?
Bottom Line: I once dressed as a nerdy guy, but no one realized it was a costume (I'm still in therapy).
Posted by Barbara Vey on October 7, 2008 | Comments (41)
October 7, 2008
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Magdalena Scott commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Magdalena Scott commented:
Barbara, what a fun idea! If we get to choose *any* character, I'd love to spend an evening as Midnight Shelby, my heroine in the novella "Midnight in Legend, TN." She's my favorite of the characters I've written. Midnight is tall, beautiful, self-assured... She could talk to anybody about anything! Yeah, that would be a fun evening. Magdalena
October 7, 2008
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Amanda commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Amanda commented:
I'd go as Eve Dallas from JD Robb's In Death Series, but Roarke would have to go with me. And wouldn't it be great to have Roarke (richest man in the world) talking finance with Scrooge McDuck?) ::grin::
October 7, 2008
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Deborah Macgillivray commented:
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Deborah Macgillivray commented:
Sookie Stackhouse!!!! I don't think I would make a good Dexter...lol
October 7, 2008
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Liza commented:
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Liza commented:
I would love to go as Eve Dallas from the In Death series too. She is so kick butt, plus she is married to Roarke.
October 7, 2008
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Keena Kincaid commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Keena Kincaid commented:
Barbara, Hester Prynne and Alvin? That made me laugh out loud this morning. I'd have to come to your party as Dorothy Parker. I know she's not exactly a literary character (although she's been in a few books and movies) but I've always wanted to be as recklessly witty as she was. And I imagine she'd have no trouble talking to anyone.
October 7, 2008
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Charlotte McClain commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Charlotte McClain commented:
Let's see. Anybody at all? I went as the Blue Fairy (Pinocchio) once. I would love to be Molly Murphy from Rhys Bowen's mysteries.
October 7, 2008
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CHRISTINE commented:
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CHRISTINE commented:
Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter--accompanied by Jean-Claude and Asher. Then she could have a nice chat with Sookie (who brings Bill and Eric of course). You can never have too many hot vampires at a Halloween party.
October 7, 2008
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Amanda Brice commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Amanda Brice commented:
Funny you should mention this, because I actually have 2 Halloween parties to attend this year. I'm going as Elizabeth Bennet (my hubby is going as Mr. Darcy) to one and as Sarah Palin to the other.
October 7, 2008
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Amanda Brice commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Amanda Brice commented:
Funny you should mention this, because I actually have 2 Halloween parties to attend this year. I'm going as Elizabeth Bennet (my hubby is going as Mr. Darcy) to one and as Sarah Palin to the other.
October 7, 2008
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pixydust commented:
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pixydust commented:
I would come as Mrs. Lovett from Sweeney Todd. Have meat cleaver will travel. Oh those pies, lovie are quite delicious.
October 7, 2008
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Mary Stella commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Mary Stella commented:
The letter A comparison made me laugh out loud, too. Great post!
October 7, 2008
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Stella Price commented:
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Stella Price commented:
In the past I have been comic book characters (Lenore, Oblivia from the Omen Comics, Chastity) and also Alice in wonderland, Malificent and Alice from Resident Evil. this year I'm going to be The Mad Hatter. I figured it only fair and all. LOL. Happy halloween everyone!
October 7, 2008
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Andrea AKA Smarty Pants commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Andrea AKA Smarty Pants commented:
I love Halloween and always want to throw a party, but never get around to it. I have an obsession with themed foods, like deviled eggs that look like eyeballs. Tasty. :) As for literary characters...that's tricky. I'd want to be one you could look at and know who they were, like Sherlock Holmes. Maybe Hermione Granger. I have the right hair...
October 7, 2008
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Andrea AKA Smarty Pants commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Andrea AKA Smarty Pants commented:
I love Halloween and always want to throw a party, but never get around to it. I have an obsession with themed foods, like deviled eggs that look like eyeballs. Tasty. :) As for literary characters...that's tricky. I'd want to be one you could look at and know who they were, like Sherlock Holmes. Maybe Hermione Granger. I have the right hair...
October 7, 2008
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cindy holby commented:
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cindy holby commented:
I've dressed as Legolas and Elizabath Swan in the past. My favorite character from my books to dress as is Abbey from Twist. I even got a Katana in Chinatown during conference. But my favorite costumes are fairy costumes. As I said at RT my first time dressing up at the fairy ball, I can't believe I waited this long to rock some wings! Hmm, just had an idea. I can be the repulican fairy. Sarah Palin with wings!
October 7, 2008
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Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:
Before I even got to the end of your post I was already thinking Stephanie Plum with an order of Joe and Ranger on the side.
October 7, 2008
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Edie Ramer commented:
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Edie Ramer commented:
A hard question. There are so many! I'll pick Elizabeth Bennet. Can't go wrong with her.
October 7, 2008
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Kristen Painter commented:
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Kristen Painter commented:
I once went as Simi from Sherilyn Kenyon's Darkhunters series. Not sure who I'd go as now. Maybe Sookie Stackhouse. I've got the hair and the boobs.
October 7, 2008
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mary s commented:
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mary s commented:
Food for thought, dear friend--I once dresssed as an older woman (which I am now anyway) with a wig & scarf, cane, wrinkled stockings, old eyeglasses & jewelry & my boyfriend (at that time) dressed as an older man/flasher. I can't believe how respectful people were at the bars & bowling alley! That was fun!
October 7, 2008
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violet s commented:
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violet s commented:
Not literary figures (by a long shot!!), but maybe this year my husband & I will dress as McCain & Palin, just for kicks! God help us if they are elected!
October 7, 2008
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mary s commented:
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mary s commented:
What's this about a birthday? Hope it's a happy one for you! Thanks for the great blog!
October 7, 2008
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Gayle Carline commented:
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Gayle Carline commented:
I've always wanted to dress up like Carmen Miranda, but she's not literary. For a fun, literary evening, I think I'd like to dress up like the Cat in the Hat and spend the evening driving Sherlock Holmes crazy with my chaos!
October 7, 2008
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Gayle Carline commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Gayle Carline commented:
I've always wanted to dress up like Carmen Miranda, but she's not literary. For a fun, literary evening, I think I'd like to dress up like the Cat in the Hat and spend the evening driving Sherlock Holmes crazy with my chaos!
October 7, 2008
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Maggie Hilliard commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Maggie Hilliard commented:
I think it would be funny to be Gatsby. Dress in dapper clothing and suspend a green Christmas light in front of you using a long object. Or maybe that's too depressing, especially these days? I also think it's quite funny that apparently the "S*xy Pilgrim/Hester Prynne" costume is a big hit--it's sold out on buycostumes [dot] com.
October 7, 2008
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Julianne Daggett commented:
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Julianne Daggett commented:
I'd be Hermione Granger, she's got magic, smarts, and bravery.
October 7, 2008
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joysann commented:
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joysann commented:
I've always thought Mae West would be fun to be, but she wasn't a book character. Merry Gentry, with her entire guard in attendance. What a lucky girl!
And HB, Barbara!
October 7, 2008
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Chris commented:
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Chris commented:
Happy Birthday Barb!!! Any luck at Poto??
October 7, 2008
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Monica Burns commented:
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Monica Burns commented:
I was just over at MySpace and saw it was your birthday. Why aren't you celebrating over here!! Have a Happy One! As for costumes, Marguerite from the Scarlet Pimpernel. Mainly cuz I can't dress up as Sir Percy. I don't have his wit. *grin*
October 7, 2008
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Sage Burnett commented:
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Sage Burnett commented:
I would go as Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird. I love her world view.
October 7, 2008
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Sage Burnett commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Sage Burnett commented:
I would go as Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird. I love her world view.
October 7, 2008
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Liza commented:
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Liza commented:
Happy Birthday Barbara!
October 7, 2008
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RevDeb commented:
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RevDeb commented:
What a great idea. I would love to have a Literary dress up party. What fun. I just have too many people I would want to go as. I have been Wendy from Peter Pan and the Scarcrow from Wizard of Oz already - so 2 down! Hey - I like the name Merryweather for you! Happy Birthday Merryweather - fly right and careful where you point that wand!
October 7, 2008
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EmilyBryan commented:
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EmilyBryan commented:
If I thought I could fit into the sari, I'd go as Anjuli-Bai from MM Kaye's epic THE FAR PAVILIONS. Now there's a romantic heroine, strong-willed, self-sacrificing and obsessively attractive to the hero! Happy Birthday to "
October 7, 2008
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:
Oh, honey, give me Ranger and Morelli and I'm Stephanie Plum in a NY second. ;)
October 7, 2008
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EmiyBryan commented:
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EmiyBryan commented:
Dang! they cut me off. I was wishing happy birthday to the Babs! Kick your heels up and celebrate!
October 7, 2008
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paultakushi commented:
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paultakushi commented:
Walter the farting dog - yeah!
October 8, 2008
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Kate Pearce commented:
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Kate Pearce commented:
I'd come as Elizabeth Bennett from P&P,all heaving bosom and withering looks...yum
October 8, 2008
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Cassandra Curtis commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Cassandra Curtis commented:
Well, if I went as Lily Bart, I wouldn't have to wear a wig! LOL. Although, odd as it sounds, I have a fancy to be Miss Marple. BTW, Happy Birthday, Barbara!
October 9, 2008
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Alana Abbott commented:
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Alana Abbott commented:
I'm actually pulling out one of my favorites this year--Death from Neil Gaiman's Sandman series. I almost always try to make some literary connection in my costuming--it's more fun that way!
October 13, 2008
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Lisa Hendrix commented:
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Lisa Hendrix commented:
We're big Goodwill Halloween shoppers. One year, I managed to put together a great Annie costume for my red-headed daughter. The next year, she bought the tackiest purple 70's dress, a lavender wig, and a some matching sandals, did ghastly make-up and went as the Bridesmaid From Hell. My son went as a home-made robot one year (cardboard box, dryer vent hose, and old circuit boards), but his best costume was a bowl of clam chowder -- entirely his idea. We cut out the bottom of one of those big round catch-all tubs from Costco so he could 'wear' it, made a clam-shell hat from foam rubber, and fashioned a spoon out of cardboard and aluminum foil. A year later, my daughter used the same tub and added balloon 'bubbles' and went as a girl in a bubble bath. Cheap, fun, and non-commercial. Unfortunately, they're at that in-between age where they don't trick-or-treat and don't yet party, but I have high hopes for their futures as Halloweenies.
October 13, 2008
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Lisa Hendrix commented:
In response to: Literary Characters: Trick or Treat Edition
Lisa Hendrix commented:
Oops, clicked that button before I intended to... Unfortunately, this year everyone of a certain age will turn up as a Twilight character (including my daughter and her friends, sadly). I like the idea of literary characters, but get sad when a certain popular book takes over and short-circuits imaginations. Yeah, I caved to Harry Potter when my son wanted to be him (he does, after all, wear glasses and have a scar on his forehead in the same spot) but I'd rather come up with something entirely unique. For me? I think I'll go as a cured ham (aka Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird)
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