It's that time of the year again! Halloween is just a month away, so we know you're already on the lookout for hilarious and culturally relevant costumes for 2012. And just like last year, we've got you covered with topical costumes for just about everyone.
We reminisced about the funniest and most ridiculous people, things and memes from 2012 that would make great Halloween costumes and came up with 29 suggestions. If you're a lady, there's scowling McKayla Maroney, Honey Boo Boo Child, ERMAHGERD girl and, of course, Courtney Stodden. If you're a guy, there's Jeremy Lin, Tebowie, Paul Ryan Gosling and (if you're down for drag) the "Sh*t Girls Say" costume. Plenty of these work for both sexes, like Botched Fresco Jesus or Clint Eastwood's Chair. The main thing is that they're ridiculous and topical and should be a hit at any Halloween party.
Click through our suggested costumes for Halloween 2012 below and vote for your favorites! Also be sure to check back next week when we present the funniest political Halloween costumes for 2012.
2012 Halloween Costume Ideas
McKayla Maroney(01 of27)
Pull your hair back into a high ponytail, throw on some warm-up clothes, make your own (silver) medal and just be unimpressed with everyone's costumes all night. (credit:AP)
PSY(02 of27)
You already know the dance. (credit:AP)
Replacement Refs(03 of27)
Just carry around a yellow flag. Don't worry about reading the rulebook. (credit:NBC)
Single Kristen Stewart(04 of27)
Whether you believe she's a "trampire" or not, it would be super ideal to just not have to wash your hair from now until Halloween. (credit:Getty Images)
Honey Boo Boo(05 of27)
Drink some go go juice at the beginning of the night and you'll be good to go. (credit:AP)
Texts From Hillary Clinton(06 of27)
All you need are a great pair of sunglasses, a blackberry and Air Force One. (credit:<a href="http://textsfromhillaryclinton.tumblr.com/post/20709729611/original-image-by-diana-walker-for-time#notes" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Texts From Hillary Clinton" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://textsfromhillaryclinton.tumblr.com/post/20709729611/original-image-by-diana-walker-for-time#notes" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Texts From Hillary Clinton</a>)
Clint Eastwood(07 of27)
Just ramble on for 12 minutes talking to various inanimate objects. (credit:AP)
Clint Eastwood's Chair(08 of27)
This could also be called the "Invisible Obama" costume. (credit:AP)
Jimmy Fallon's Tebowie(09 of27)
Don some Ziggy Stardust makeup, a football jersey and some glittery shoulder pads and you'll be Fallon, Bowie and Tebow all wrapped into one. (credit:NBC)
Courtney Stodden(10 of27)
After all, Halloween is the number one time of the year to dress like... this. (credit:GSI)
Kony 2012(11 of27)
Make a lot of broad statements to show how much you care. Also, maybe don't buy the t-shirt. (credit:<a href="http://www.kony2012.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Kony 2012" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.kony2012.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Kony 2012</a>)
Botched Fresco Jesus(12 of27)
One Redditor actually perfected this costume. The trick is getting the blurry/crooked smile just right. (credit:BBC News)
David 8(13 of27)
The glowing Earth and angelic face are the linchpins of this look. (credit:AP)
Patricia Krentcil, "The Tanning Mom"(14 of27)
You'd better stock up on bronzer now. (credit:AP)
Bane(15 of27)
We all know you've been practicing the voice. (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(16 of27)
You may not have the jumpshot, but rocking the jersey should be pretty straightforward. (credit:AP)
All Of "The Avengers" In One Costume(17 of27)
If they can put all of them in one movie, the least you can do is sew all of them together for your costume. (credit:AP)
iPhone 5(18 of27)
Just don't use Apple Maps to give anyone party directions. (credit:AP)
Ermahgerd Girl(19 of27)
Pigtails, 90s clothes, Goosebumps books... HERPER HERLERERN! (credit:<a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/275931-berks" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Know Your Meme" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/275931-berks" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Know Your Meme</a>)
Reformed Britney Spears(20 of27)
Just generally have your life together and a steady job. Also, look as good as you did in 1998. (credit:AP)
Spinning Lana Del Rey(21 of27)
The upside is you get to look glamorous. The downside is you'll get dizzy.
The 47% (22 of27)
You can probably just go as yourself for this one. (credit:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUQ-j2sOA7c" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Youtube" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUQ-j2sOA7c" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">Youtube</a>)
Louis C. K.(23 of27)
If you're already balding and have a goatee than this one's a snap: Just throw on a black T-shirt and jeans, give your hair a red tint and sheepishly accept awards all night. (credit:AP)
Sh*t Girls Say(24 of27)
Guys, dressing in drag this year will be as topical as ever. (credit:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Youtube" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Youtube</a>)
Overly Attached Girlfriend(25 of27)
This one is less about having the perfect outfit than it is about perfecting the wide-eyed stare and creepy grin. (credit:<a href="http://www.memecenter.com/fun/430801/overly-attached-girlfriend" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Memebase" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.memecenter.com/fun/430801/overly-attached-girlfriend" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Memebase</a>)
Hot Cheetos And Takis(26 of27)
The perfect excuse to wear your normal clothes and snack all night. (credit:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YLy4j8EZIk" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Youtube" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YLy4j8EZIk" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Youtube</a>)
Ridiculously Photogenic Guy(27 of27)
Step one: buy a purple T-shirt. Step two: look amazing in it, even while jogging. (credit:<a href="http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3omywx/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Quickmeme" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad0947e4b04234e8560df8" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3omywx/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">Quickmeme</a>)
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