While kids go out and play trick or treat in neighborhoods across the world today, Survivor players had fun this weekend dressing up for Halloween.
When you play the game ofSurvivor, more often than not you’re playing up the most TV-friendly version of you. Your “villainy” is a little bit more villainous; your heroism a little bit more heroic; your comically downtrodden is a bit more comedic. That’s whySurvivorplayers are the best bunch of people you could hope to dress up for Halloween, as so much of their character shines through in their costumes.
For example, even when putting on a fake blonde wig, Russell Hantz will always give you 110% Russell Hantzdown to his iconic glower.
People aren’t afraid to get too political about their Halloween costumes in 2017, let alone reality television players likeSurvivor VanuatuandMicronesia‘sEliza Orlins.
Three-time player Andrea Boehlke may have skipped a step too forward with her costume, as shelooks closer to a Christmas reindeer.
Gone, but not forgotten.Teresa “T-Bird” Cooperdressed up alongside a fairly accurate representation of Hugh Hefner.
#HUGHHEFNERgone but NEVER forgotten!#Halloween@gfcarrollliving life to the fullest!pic.twitter.com/rEhfRRSV0N
— Teresa Cooper/T-Bird (@tbirdcooper)October 29, 2017
Even OGSurvivorplayers can get in on the action. Jenna Lewis-Dougherty likes to keep things fresh with her Halloween costume and offers up her 2016 and 2017 looksin one tweet.
D*ck in a box last year...Ace Ventura this year!!pic.twitter.com/9plSjE5JyU
— Jenna LewisDougherty (@ssjenna13)October 29, 2017
Who says that Marvel movie and film properties are for the kids? Two-time playerGervase Petersonis out there rocking off-brand Marvel hero Larry Cage (the “brother” of Luke Cage).
Larry Cage, Luke Cage’s older brother.#marvel#LukeCage#powermanpic.twitter.com/lFbJHieMSX
— Gervase Peterson (@SayGerv)October 29, 2017
Rare is theSurvivorplayer that played twice after going onBig Brotheronce, butCaleb Reynoldsis out there going with the couples Tarzan and … cowgirl … look.
The newer seasons’ players are fairly keen on dressing up, especially the Millennials by both season format and age. Here’sAli Elliottdressing up as Queen Bey.
Hannah Shapirorelived one of her childhood Halloween costumes several years later.
When not cursing Brad Culpepper’s name inSurvivorBlood vs. Water,Marissa Petersongot to meet more reality stars during her Halloween weekend.
My Project Runway dreams came true tonight 😍@JLeBlancDesignso happy I got to meet you!pic.twitter.com/lMOtUYRgBd
— StringerBella 🇵🇸 (@mah_rissSoICY)October 29, 2017
This isn’t to say that it’s only the under-30s players that are keeping theSurvivorHalloween 2017 spirit alive, as some of the best costumes came from players from less contemporary seasons.SugarfromGabonandHeroes vs. Villainssure as hell rocked her costume fromThe Handmaid’s Tale.
“Bring IT On” & “babadooks of Hazard” . I love a good pun. 🤓@Magic2Me2@TadHamilton@reesegomespic.twitter.com/MnHks1tzQg
— Jess “Sugar” Kiper Critelli (@sugarkiper)October 29, 2017
It is as risque as Tim Curry’s representation decades ago, butSurvivor Palau’sCoby Archarocked theRocky Horror Picture Showemphatically.
Classic horror films are go-to ideas for players that were around to see them, andJessica Lewis’ Carriefrom the book and movie of the same name is definitely abigcommitment to the costume.
Halloween party before and after pics🎃👻#Survivor#RHAP#WhyXLostpic.twitter.com/ZXU8lclaF5
— Jessica Lewis (@jessicalewis89)October 28, 2017
At the same time, younger players do sometimes go with Halloween costumes that come from an era before their time, includingSan Juan del Surrunner-upJaclyn Misch.
The most adorable from the collection has to be the Mariano family, asBoston Rob and Amberkept things a little low-key as to not outshine their four children.
Getting it in a little early#trunkortreat#Halloween2017before@survivorcbspic.twitter.com/6GxmSpfdEv
— Boston Rob (@BostonRob)October 25, 2017
The lowest-effort Halloween 2017 costume (at least forSurvivorplayers) might, unfortunately, have to beAbi-Mariawith the standard cat ears and eye-liner-on-face whiskers + nose combo.
From a pure dedication standpoint, it probably took a long time forSurvivorRedemption IslandplayerStephanie Valenciato nail down the Pennywise makeup, which deserves a big mention.
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However, from a creative, effort and coordination standpoint, Corinne Kaplan fromSurvivors GabonandCaramoanis my favorite, going with a now-classicCluelesslook.
The best team effort is a no-doubter for theSurvivor Worlds Apartdynamic duo ofJoe Anglim and Sierra Dawn Thomas. Find you a friend that’s willing to dress up in matching weird onesie costumes!
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If you see any otherSurvivorplayers sporting awesome Halloween costumes this year,send me a link on Twitterand I’ll make sure to update the piece.
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