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15 Group Costumes That Won Halloween

Halloween’s almost here, and if you’re still scratching your head trying to think of a costume, here’s a suggestion: get some friends together and try a group costume! The benefits are many. It takes the pressure off you to come up with a costume for yourself. It shows the world that you and your friends do everything together, even the holidays. And finally, a group costume can elevate an otherwise mediocre costume into a great one. By yourself, you’re just a sad, lonely construction worker. But get some friends onboard and suddenly you’re a member of the Village People!

Here are 15 group costumes that you and your friends can try this Halloween. Some are punny masterpieces that even the anti-pun crowd will appreciate. Some are your favorite groups of characters from across pop culture. Some are just inventive and hilarious. You’ll agree: Halloween is better in a group.

 

1. The “Spice” Girls…literally!

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2. Human Beer Pong

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3. A Life Alert commercial

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4. Robin Williams’s best characters

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5. Shark Week

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6. Your favorite emoji from your group text thread.

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7. “Social” Butterflies

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8. Sims getting out of the shower.

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9. Snow globes from around the world

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10. The characters from Mario Kart–and their carts.

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11. A roller coaster

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12. Google Maps

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13. Taco Bell hot sauces

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14. High school stereotypes

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15. Tetris blocks

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Check out These Incredible Now and Then Photos of Lifelong Friendships

I’ve been friends with some of my really close pals (male and female) for over 20 years now, and I consider myself to be truly blessed in that department.

If you’re lucky enough to find good people in this life, do yourself a favor and hang on to them forever.

Here are “now and then” photos of 20 great lifetimes friendships.

To friends! Cheers!

1. “Then And Now. Best Friends, 59 Years Later”

Then and now

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2. “My Best Friends And I After 9 Years”

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3. BFF

My little brother and his best friend in a tub. Then and now. from pics

4. “Best Buddies At 10, 17 And 29 Years Old”

Best Buddies at 10, 17 and 29 years old from pics

5. This is great

Every five years from 1982-2012, five men take the same photo at their cabin at Copco Lake in California. They plan on adding a 2017 photo this summer. from pics

6. 30 years strong

Best friends for over 30 years….. from PastAndPresentPics

7. Dirty boys

20+ years later we are still a bunch of dirty boys from pics

8. Pretty amazing

9. Graduation day

My brother and his friends! My mom wanted to recreate this pic for years from PastAndPresentPics

10. Always time for pizza

Best Buds Fueling Up Before Hitting The Town (x-post from /r/PastAndPresentPics) from pics

11. 1998-2014

Lucky to have the same best friend since our first day of kindergarten to our first day of living together for our last year of college. From 1998-2014 from pics

12. Still celebrating birthdays together

A picture of my buddy and I, on my 10th and 22nd birthdays. from pics

13. That’s a great one

Four friends, then and now, 38 years apart (1978 – 2016). from pics

14. Bowling is friendship

Still Friends at 40 (repost recommend from Pics) from PastAndPresentPics

15. Down the road

Almost 20 years down the road, then & now… from pics

16. Still the same

7 years and nothings changed from pics

17. You did great!

My friend and I have been best friends our entire lives. So we made our Moms a then and now picture frame of our preschool graduation and our high school graduation. How did we do? from pics

18. That’s what friends are for

Then and now: my best friend in the whole world. She was diagnosed with leukemia almost 2 years ago and has just recently been given weeks to live. I love her more than anything. from pics

19. Don’t change

Some things never change.

20. Goofballs

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BFF! All the way!

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Check out These Incredible Now and Then Photos of Lifelong Friendships

I’ve been friends with some of my really close pals (male and female) for over 20 years now, and I consider myself to be truly blessed in that department.

If you’re lucky enough to find good people in this life, do yourself a favor and hang on to them forever.

Here are “now and then” photos of 20 great lifetimes friendships.

To friends! Cheers!

1. “Then And Now. Best Friends, 59 Years Later”

Then and now

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2. “My Best Friends And I After 9 Years”

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3. BFF

My little brother and his best friend in a tub. Then and now. from pics

4. “Best Buddies At 10, 17 And 29 Years Old”

Best Buddies at 10, 17 and 29 years old from pics

5. This is great

Every five years from 1982-2012, five men take the same photo at their cabin at Copco Lake in California. They plan on adding a 2017 photo this summer. from pics

6. 30 years strong

Best friends for over 30 years….. from PastAndPresentPics

7. Dirty boys

20+ years later we are still a bunch of dirty boys from pics

8. Pretty amazing

9. Graduation day

My brother and his friends! My mom wanted to recreate this pic for years from PastAndPresentPics

10. Always time for pizza

Best Buds Fueling Up Before Hitting The Town (x-post from /r/PastAndPresentPics) from pics

11. 1998-2014

Lucky to have the same best friend since our first day of kindergarten to our first day of living together for our last year of college. From 1998-2014 from pics

12. Still celebrating birthdays together

A picture of my buddy and I, on my 10th and 22nd birthdays. from pics

13. That’s a great one

Four friends, then and now, 38 years apart (1978 – 2016). from pics

14. Bowling is friendship

Still Friends at 40 (repost recommend from Pics) from PastAndPresentPics

15. Down the road

Almost 20 years down the road, then & now… from pics

16. Still the same

7 years and nothings changed from pics

17. You did great!

My friend and I have been best friends our entire lives. So we made our Moms a then and now picture frame of our preschool graduation and our high school graduation. How did we do? from pics

18. That’s what friends are for

Then and now: my best friend in the whole world. She was diagnosed with leukemia almost 2 years ago and has just recently been given weeks to live. I love her more than anything. from pics

19. Don’t change

Some things never change.

20. Goofballs

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BFF! All the way!

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7 Friends Chipped in and Bought a Big House so They Can Retire and Live Together

While some are content with the tried-and-true options of mooching off their kids or paying big bucks for a care facility when they retire, these 7 girlfriends had something else in mind.

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And I gotta say…I’m pretty intrigued.

In this viral video, seven friends explain how they pooled their money to buy a 7,500-square foot house in the Chinese countryside. Together they renovated it, creating a few big, welcoming common spaces where they can spend time together and making sure each of them have a bedroom upstairs to retreat to when they need their space.

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They’ve each committed to learning a skill that will benefit the group when the time comes – cooking, gardening, traditional medicines, etc – which makes their small commune even more desirable.

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Rice paddies and forests sprawl as far as the eye can see (which is pretty far), meaning the group also has an amazing view every morning while they share their tea.

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And speaking of tea…

The friends share a love for the ancient tradition, and so they built a tea pavilion on the property that’s accessible by a charming wooden boardwalk.

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Though their home is secluded, they’re only about an hour from the nearest town, so there are no worries about having access to things like groceries and, if necessary, medical attention.

I’ve gotta say, this is a great idea.

I just need to make a couple more friends. And, you know. More money.

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A recent study out of the…

A recent study out of the University of Kansas found that it takes about 50 hours of socializing to go from acquaintance to casual friend, an additional 40 hours to become a “real” friend, and a total of 200 hours to become a close friend.

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All 20-Somethings Need These Kinds of Friends in Their Lives

Your 20s are a weird, confusing time, and you’re going to want to have good friends around you to survive that trying decade.

Some of them help you have fun, some of them are there when you need them and some, well, they’re kind of garbage friends, but it’s still nice that they’re around.

Here are the essential buds you need in your life so that your 20s run as smooth as silk.

The Errand Runner

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You want to minimize those impulse purchase? You need a shopping buddy… stat!

Ms Bad Influence

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TBH, this friend is only good for the first half of your twenties. And they better not be somebody you’re sexually interested in, otherwise you are DEFINITELY going to fuck them. A lot.

And if you’re still into having Ms. Bad Influencer in your life in the back half of your twenties, you’re both probably alcoholics.

AA anybody?

The Sex Goddess

In this hookup culture, having a more sexually-experienced friend is absolutely essential. And hey, if the ribald conversations get too blue… you can always call in “The Bad Influence” to run interference.

The Checker Inner

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Honestly, this is kind of a garbage friend because they’re not really there for you. And do they really care about your well-being? Hmmmm, well, at least they pretend. And sometimes that’s nice. I guess. Whatever.

The Editor-in-Chief

Always just keep this friend at the ready because they could be just the thing to just make any text, email or cover letter all better.

Just saying…

The Detective

Whenever it’s time to do recon on your possible new boytoy/fuckbuddy/friend… this gal is your baroness in dark web armor.

The Illusionist

I have no pity for those of you out there that wants somebody to lie to you.

Your hair is greasy bish. WASH IT!

The Photographer

They know how to do it for the gram. And that is more valuable than gold!

Okay, we’d take the gold instead, but this is still valuable.

The One Who Knows You’re Awful

Yeah, they know your secrets, but they won’t judge you. Actually, they’re more likely agree with you and carry all your secrets to their grave.

Thank god… because that is a large bag of no no.

The Awkward One

They have no empathy, so they don’t know why you’re crying, but that’s okay because they’re still there helping you out anyway…

The Bold One

“Ummm, excuse me waitress. You got her order wrong. Could we fix this? Thank you.”

God damn you’re the best.

Thank you Bold One!

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This Guy Plotted for a Whole Year to Spoil “Avengers: Endgame” For a Stranger Who Spoiled “Avengers: Infinity War” For Him

They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and if so, this one was served at absolute zero (for non-nerds, that’s zero on the Kelvin scale, equivalent to –459.67°F).

***WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD***

If you haven’t seen Avengers: Endgame yet, the rest of this post is definitely going to have a bunch of spoilers you don’t want to see yet. Bookmark this post, go watch the movie in theaters, then come back and enjoy this afterward.

Ok, moving on.

Reddit user Jus10Sch lays out the story, but not before labelling his post with the warning we just gave you!!!!

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And then the fun began…

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Yeah, you read that right. He messaged this guy for 7 WHOLE MONTHS.

And then, he got the good news he had been waiting for…

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We don’t ever recommend taking a bunch of pictures in a theatre, but this was revenge!

And yeah, he got Iron Man dying too…

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His “friend” was serious befuddled…

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That is stone fucking cold.

A worthy revenge if I’ve ever seen one.

10/10.

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20 Women Share What Happened After Someone Stole Their Baby Name

Ok, maybe it’s just because I’m a guy, but I don’t really see the big deal here. There are so many people with the same name out there, does it really matter THAT much if someone else has it too?

Then again, when it comes to TRULY unique names (like “Margoux,” for instance), I guess I can understand why someone would get upset.

1 Okay, that’s fucked up.

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2. Well, you don’t own a name, so…

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3. Not something to get violent over, dummy…

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4. You didn’t realize it for 2 years, but realized it for 2 more? Don’t be a professional victim…

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5. We always hurt the ones we love…

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6. Yeah, but she’s 18. She’s not smart enough to think of something cool. So that’s on you!

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7. Might or will?

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8. Gripe. Her. Out.

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9. Then. Use. It.

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10. I’m guessing they didn’t get that wrong.

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11. Boom.

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12. With THAT spelling? Okay, that’s fucked.

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13. So… why are you calling her your best friend…

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14. Can you really steal a name?

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15. Then blame your husband!

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16. Just tell her!

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17. Oh… that’s great revenge! Well done!

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18. People should ask if it’s okay… but maybe they’re afraid of the answer?

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19. Obviously…

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20. What? Did you have the name stored in a box somewhere like a weird little secret?!

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So much pettiness, so little time…

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Powerful Twitter Thread Explains Why You Shouldn’t Always Wait for Your Friends to Ask for Help

With all of the conversations surrounding mental health and mental illnesses being on the forefront, there are many people who are sharing their powerful advice about helping your friends and family who are struggling.

Many believe that if a friend asks for help, that is your cue to step up and be by their side to support them. But, there are some who believe that if a friend is in need, and you’re aware of this, you shouldn’t wait for them to ask for help. Sometimes, many who are suffering don’t feel as though they should ask for help–or, that they’re worthy of having you help and support them. Instead, sometimes, you should try and help them without being asked or requested.

One writer’s Twitter thread showcased the powerful meaning behind “stepping up” as a friend when someone you love is in need.

Sheila O’Malley was going through a hard time after her dad passed away. She was unable to unpack her new apartment because she was suffering and grieving for such a long period of time–as many of us do when we lose someone close to us.

Note: this article was originally published by our friends at Woke Sloth. Tweets are from Sheila O’Malley which you can follow here: @sheilakathleen

Her friend, David, decided to step up without Sheila asking and rallied his friends together.

He took the risk to help out his struggling friend.

And they delivered.

They also made sure to keep their judgments to themselves and be there solely to support their friend.

Sometimes, people don’t feel comfortable asking for help and when this happens, taking the risk to help them anyway can change their world.

 

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Viral Chart Explains the Crucial Difference Between REAL Support and “Toxic Positivity”

It’s a daily struggle for many people to try to find a silver lining in their lives. Life can really beat you down, and sometimes you just have to dig deep to find positivity and reassurance in yourself so you can move forward and carry on.

That being said, you can’t always do the same for other people. You can encourage and support someone until you’re blue in the face, and it still might not do them any good at the end of the day. Sometimes, all people really want is for their negative thoughts to be validated.

Bottom line: you can’t force a positive attitude or positive feelings on someone if they don’t have it within themselves.

That’s why this chart from Whitney Hawkins Goodman is so useful. In the chart, she explains the difference between support and toxic positivity.

As you can see, there are major differences between the two approaches. On one side, you’re offering actual helpful, validating advice that may allow someone struggling to move forward in some way.

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On the ‘toxic positivity’ side, you’re offering them a platitudinous one-liner that doesn’t really help and may even make the advisee feel unsafe in expressing their negative thoughts in the future. Toxic positivity can also make people who don’t have “good vibes only” feel like something is wrong with them, that they are choosing to be negative

We all have people in our lives who rely on us because they have a difficult time coping. Or perhaps you are that person. Either way, your friends and loved ones or maybe even YOU can use this chart as a starting point for thinking about things in a different light.

Sometimes you just need a little help to change your perspective.

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