The Box Of Wine Costume
And most of you know, for Halloween this year I decided to be a Box of Wine. The wine of choice was Sangria. It is a delicious beverage. I spent a week working on it and consumed a couple boxes in the process along with my partners in crime (Amy and Erin...thanks for the support guys!). Everything turned out to be a complete success, however, there were some aspects that I did not think of when putting the costume together.
10 things to keep in mind if you decide to make your own box of wine costume:
1. This costume is NOT comfortable...especially when fully functional and able to pour actual Sangria from it.
2. You cannot wear your seat belt while wearing this costume. If you are planning on driving to the costume party, put your box of wine on AFTER you arrive. (I sat through a very uncomfortable 25 min car ride b/c I neglected to realize this fact).
3. Pee before putting the costume on and then drink slowly so that you don't have to pee before your Sangria (or wine of choice) runs out...otherwise you'll be in trouble. (Once again...I neglected to think of this ahead of time)
4. Plan on yelling "BOX COMING THROUGH" while at the party. You will run into and knock things over...especially when intoxicated.
5. The only dance move you can effectively do is 'The Robot'. Believe me, I tried many moves without success.
6. If you fall down, expect it to take you awhile to get back up
7. Also expect to get many 'Box' jokes...i.e. "I'll put something in your box", "Can I poke a hole in your box?", "Nice Box," etc.
8. If you don't want to share your wine, lean away from the pourer when they're attempting to get some...
9. The box also serves as a place to set your drink.
10. Giving/getting hugs is hard and awkward. You may have to settle for a wave.
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10 things to keep in mind if you decide to make your own box of wine costume:
1. This costume is NOT comfortable...especially when fully functional and able to pour actual Sangria from it.
2. You cannot wear your seat belt while wearing this costume. If you are planning on driving to the costume party, put your box of wine on AFTER you arrive. (I sat through a very uncomfortable 25 min car ride b/c I neglected to realize this fact).
3. Pee before putting the costume on and then drink slowly so that you don't have to pee before your Sangria (or wine of choice) runs out...otherwise you'll be in trouble. (Once again...I neglected to think of this ahead of time)
4. Plan on yelling "BOX COMING THROUGH" while at the party. You will run into and knock things over...especially when intoxicated.
5. The only dance move you can effectively do is 'The Robot'. Believe me, I tried many moves without success.
6. If you fall down, expect it to take you awhile to get back up
7. Also expect to get many 'Box' jokes...i.e. "I'll put something in your box", "Can I poke a hole in your box?", "Nice Box," etc.
8. If you don't want to share your wine, lean away from the pourer when they're attempting to get some...
9. The box also serves as a place to set your drink.
10. Giving/getting hugs is hard and awkward. You may have to settle for a wave.
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