WASHINGTON -- If you’re anything like most sports fans, you’re only just realizing that Halloween is Saturday, and you definitely don’t have a costume yet. Don’t worry, we’re right there with you, and we’re here to help.
We know you don’t want to spend a lot of time, or effort, or money on a costume, because that would take away from the time, effort, and money spent watching college football on Saturday (or our DMV Game of the Week). With that in mind, here are five simple, D.C. sports-inspired costumes you can probably put together with things already sitting in your closet. You’re welcome.
(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
AP Photo/Mark Tenally
Matt Williams
Requirements: Shaved/bald head, Nats hat, red windbreaker
Every time someone asks you a question, simply respond with “He’s our closer,” or “We just have to go out and find a way to win tomorrow.” Keep repeating these answers to any question until you are asked to leave.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Kirk Cousins
Requirements: Cousins’ T-shirt or jersey. Can improvise with an old Rex Grossman or Mark Brunell jersey.
Be ready to shout “You like that!” at any conceivable moment, at least until next year when you are replaced by a better shouter.
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John Wall
Requirements: A piece of cardboard colored in to look like a brick wall, a sign around your neck reading “John.”
Wordplay!
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Alex Ovechkin
Requirements: An Ovechkin t-shirt or sweater, a stuffed sheep.
Only the real hockey fans will get this one, but let’s face it, if you’re choosing this option, that’s what you’re going for.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Jonathan Papelbon choking Bryce Harper
Requirements: Two people, Harper and Papelbon jerseys/shirseys, a willingness to choke or be choked.
This idea was actually the impetus for this piece, long before The Wall Street Journal included it in their own list of Halloween costume ideas.
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Getty Images/Greg Fiume