According to an article on CNN.com, Michael Jackson costumes will be the big hit at Halloween gatherings. Since trend stories must contain statistical back up, here’s what CNN found out:
“When you go to a party there will be a person dressed as Michael Jackson, no doubt,” said Jalem Getz, president and CEO of Buyseasons Inc., the parent company of BuyCostumes.com.
Searches for the costume, which generally includes tight black pants, a leather jacket and, of course, a glittering glove, have gone up more than a 1000%, according to Getz.
Other popular dead celebrity costumes include Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and infomercial pitchman Billy Mays.
…by the way, is it just me, or does the phrase “other popular dead celebrity costumes” creep you out? Anyways…
Meanwhile, die hard Twilight and True Blood fans have breathed new life into classic vampire attire, and reality celebs John and Kate Gosselin will likely be well represented on the trick or treat circuit.
“People like to be current,” Getz said of the current top choices. And no matter how grim, “we don’t judge our customers,” he added.
Oh, and the other thing about this year’s Halloween? Here come some more stats…
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, total Halloween spending is estimated to fall 18% to $4.75 billion, down from $5.77 billion last year.
“The economy has caught up to Halloween this year,” Tracy Mullin, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, said in a statement. “Since retailers know that Americans will be looking to celebrate on a budget, there’s no doubt we will see creative costume and decorating ideas in every price point imaginable.”
The report found that the average consumer plans to spend $56.31 on Halloween merchandise this year, down from $66.54 in 2008.
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…I’ve been reading other blogs/comments, and the sentiment seems to be pretty much the same about Michael Jackson’s sudden death…that although he’s a global musical icon, and helped define the 80’s MTV generation, it’s hard to shake the controversy that surrounded him/bizarre behavior he displayed: the child molestation trial, numerous plastic surgeries, questionable parenting, extravagant child-esque lifestyle (hello, Neverland Ranch) and his financial troubles. I personally can’t help but reflect on his influence on the early development of my musical interests/intrigue with pop culture. Thriller was the first cassette tape I owned and I played that thing until it merely became a warped useless piece of plastic. His dancing, videos, one-of-a-kind-entertainer quality inspired and raised the bar in popular music, hence his title as the King of Pop. However, as we know, it has been years since he has inspired anything other than tabloid fodder. For now, I just hope that his children are cared for… as someone I know so astutely put it, “I imagine whoever takes care of them now will be a vast improvement.” …or not…
Anyway, I hope both Ms. Fawcett and Mr. Jackson rest in peace…and it’s just so crazy to mourn the death of two widely popular, very successful iconic celebrities on the same day.
Well, what will the kids think of next…you know that popular past-time, Air Guitar, where you lift your leg in the air and strum at it like it’s really an electric guitar? Yeah, well, how about a little Air S*x? Yeah, that’s right, Air S-e-x…apparently, this is a hot trend for the not-so-shy peoples all over the nation…in fact there is a championship world tour going on right now. Yes, my dear readers, there are “champions” of this…actually, it is quite the performance art and I imagine there could be other honors bestowed upon these gyrating thespians, it’s only a matter of time.
Here is the list of remaining “gettin’ lucky” cities, with the location of where the Air S*x will be occurring:
Fri 06/12 New York, NY Finals: Highline Ballroom
Sat 06/13 Toronto, ONT Finals: El Mocambo
Sun 06/14 Chicago, IL Finals: Logan Square Auditorium
Mon 06/15 Kansas City, MO Finals: The Record Bar
Wed 06/17 Salt Lake City, UT Finals: The Urban Lounge
Fri 06/19 Seattle, WA Finals: El Corazon
Sat 06/20 Portland, OR Finals: Dante’s
Sun 06/21 Vancouver, BC Finals: Location TBA
Wed 06/24 San Francisco, CA Finals: The Independent
Thu 06/25 San Diego, CA Finals: The Casbah
Fri 06/26 Los Angeles, CA Finals: The Echoplex
Sat 06/27/09 Tucson, AZ Finals: Location TBA
2009 World Finals: Date and time TBA
And words really can’t give this phenomenon justice. Yes, even my awesome words… so if you are compelled (and I know you are), then check out the video below. NSFW. I repeat: NSFW, and NSFHBE (Not Safe For Heavy Blushers Either). If you are still not satisfied (ha!) then check out the official website for more info on the tour.
