Top 10 meme-inspired costume ideas for 2024

As Halloween is creeping closer, you might have started to think about what to dress up as. Worry not, as we’ve created a list of the top ten memes from 2024 you can dress up as.

Every costume party is sure to be crowded with Beetlejuice, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and Wednesday Adams this year. But, come on, be original with your costume.

As the time has come where you’ll be bombarded with invites for Halloween activities and parties, we’re here to help you get situated with an easy, impressive costume that speaks to topical, pertinent cultural moments (memes).

Here are our top 10 viral memes from 2024 that would make some great costumes for your Halloween celebrations.

Hawk Tuah girl

One of the biggest viral memes to become popular in 2024 is without a doubt the Hawk Tuah girl. Starting off as a street interview, Hailey Welch quickly went viral with her “hawk tuah” catchphrase.

Having now appeared in several paid club appearances, and now also hosts her own podcast, she’d be the perfect costume to represent 2024 memes.

Oompa Loompa from the Willy Wonka experience

Why not use Halloween to bring everyone’s worst nightmare back into the spotlight? The low-budget Willy Wonka experience made for disappointed attendees and endless memes as the story hit online. 

Making the moment was a defeated-looking Oompa Loompa, seen squinting through the smoke at her station looking unamused. If you want to channel that energy but also look a little festive and absurd doing it, this could be a winner.

‘Let me do it for you’ dog

Back in March, Long-nosed Borzoi dogs went viral across the world when they were filmed in a certain position and accompanied by audio of the Muppets’ Miss Piggy singing a cover of FKA Twigs’ song ‘Cellophane,’ which she’s serenading to Kermit.

So if you want to get your animalistic side out during Halloween, why not dress up as a Borzoi dog and sing all night?

Sad hamster

If dogs aren’t your thing, you could always dress up as a hamster – or a sad hamster to make it more meme-appropriate. Just get a hamster custom and puppy eye facial expression and you’re good to go, just remember to look sad all night.

Crawly, the tiny green mall wizard

The Russian TikToker who went viral for dressing up as a tiny green wizard and making a walk-crouch move throughout public places in his area is a pretty solid pick.

Donning a light green robe, pointed white hat, bushy brows, and a beard, the tiny green mall wizard has captured fans’ hearts across TikTok, and can now also capture the hearts of your friends if you choose to recreate the meme.

Stanley Cup

No, we’re not talking about the ice hockey tournament. Stanley Cups have become the new it-cup to have for both kids and adults. It’s become a competition for some to own as many cups as possible while also getting their hands on the newest, limited edition cups.

So why not embrace the hype and dress up as the iconic tumbler? You could even make it a group costume and have people chase you to try to collect you.

The Four Seasons Orlando Baby

Whether you dress up as the Four Seasons Orlando Baby as an adult or recreate the moment with your child, it’s a fun choice. It’s a meme costume, but not so niche to an online community that others won’t understand.

Man VS bear

In 2024, a big debate among women online was whether they’d be more comfortable coming eye to eye with a bear or a man when alone in the forest.

This quickly became a big topic online as people discussed the pros and cons of both sides. 

This could be the perfect costume for a pair of friends that want to get matching costumes as it perfectly encapsulates an important internet moment.

Olympic chocolate muffin man

One of the most viral things to come from the 2024 Olympics was the Norwegian Henrik Christiansen who used TikTok to showcase his love for a certain chocolate muffin that was available in the athletes’ canteen.

So, if you want to make sure you have a snack close by during your Halloween celebrations, this could be the perfect costume for you.

Brat summer

2024 has been all about the brat summers. It all came about after British singer Charli XCX released her ‘Brat’ album on June 7.

“It can be, like, so trashy – like a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top with no bra. That’s like, kind of all you need,” Charli XCX said about it.

If you want to embrace the trend in a costume, some key elements include sleeping in your makeup, wearing sunglasses inside, and wearing the color lime green even if you’ve never worn the shade before, as it’s the color of Charli XCX’s new album.

Blue Sweatpants Girl

The blue sweatpants girl, later discovered to be Laura Sophia went viral for her take on the Tyla dance. 

It’s definitely a good option if you’re looking to be comfy, but you also have to be prepared to dance whenever someone wants an explanation of your costume.

So there you have it, our top 10 ideas for Halloween costumes inspired by 2024 memes and viral moments.

If you want more help in planning your ideal Halloween night, check out our Halloween coverage for recommendations for the best horror films and games.