10 Last-Minute Tech-Inspired Halloween Costumes

Although this year’s Halloween celebrations may not be quite as exciting as usual, nothing’s going to stop us from getting into the spooky spirit – even if it means getting dressed up just for a Zoom call.

With just days to go, you might be panicking about what to wear – you can’t do your usual emergency outfit of a toilet paper mummy. That stuff’s gold dust. Don’t fear, as we’ve been on the hunt for last-minute, easy to make costumes to save you the job. Here’s a list of our top 10 terrible tech-inspired Halloween costumes – you’re welcome.

1. The Error of Terror

Starting off strong with possibly the best costume out there for techies. It’s a really effortless one – perfect for a last-minute DIY job. All you need is a plain white t-shirt and marker pen, and you’ve got yourself an Error 404 costume. Terrifying.

2. Phishing Emails

It’s always a scary day when you receive a warning email from your boss about scammers and hackers trying to break into your systems. So, why not make phishing emails your costume this year? Don your best angling gear, don’t forget a rod and reel, attach something to your hook labelled ‘confidential’, and there you have it. You’re ‘phishing’ emails.

3. Remote Worker

This is definitely the easiest costume on our list and one that requires minimum effort. Since many of us have been working from home most of the year, the remote worker persona is deep-rooted in us. Wear a pair of joggers or pyjamas, but style them with a fancy shirt for your Zoom meeting and you’re good to go. Bonus points for involving any interrupting unwanted guests.

4. Cybersecurity Threat

Possibly even creepier than a ghost is the cyber threat. Put on a scary hacker mask and an all-black ensemble and you’re guaranteed to give people a fright.

5. The Blue Screen of Death

Is there anything scarier in the digital world than the blue screen of death? Aptly named for Halloween, this is by far the spookiest costume on the list. Props for the effort that’s gone into this one too.

6. The Symbols Nobody Wants to See

Anyone who works in tech knows the symbols that you just never want to encounter – low battery, no Wi-Fi, or a slow loading speed. Horrifying stuff.

7. QR Code

Ah, the QR code. It’s one of those things that no one really thought we’d get much use out of, but then 2020 came along and QR codes are everywhere. Ordering drinks straight to your table and avoiding an overcrowded bar queue? Ideal. Print out a QR code, stick it to your outfit – a simple and relevant costume.

8. Clippy

This might be an unpopular opinion, but we actually kind of miss Clippy. Sure, they were a bit attention-seeking and annoying, but they just wanted to help! Whether you had a love or hate relationship with the Word paperclip, this costume is great and super recognisable whether you’re a techie or not. All you’ll need is some tin foil and old coat hangers. To add some extra spice, go and annoy anyone you come into socially distanced contact with.

9. Google Maps

Everyone uses Google Maps. This is another easy to make at home option from things lying around the house – cardboard, perhaps an old bedsheet. Get your fellow household members involved for this one so you can be various locations, or if you live alone, then, well... don’t.

10. Amazon Prime

Who doesn’t love a play on words? The Amazon Prime costume combines an unusual blend of Transformers Optimus Prime and the online shopping giant, Amazon. Plus, you’ll get good use out of all those Amazon delivery boxes you’ve been hoarding throughout lockdown.

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