What Next | Daily News and Analysis Bonus: The Scariest Halloween Costume
Oct 24, 2025
Join Luke Winkie, a Slate staff writer and Halloween correspondent, as he dives into the spirited chaos of Halloween. He discusses why this spooky holiday embraces mischievous rule-breaking and shares his own Halloween journey, including past costumes. Luke reveals how he celebrates now, detailing elaborate themed parties and costume variety. The conversation heats up with the question of whether politically topical costumes are appropriate, illustrating how Halloween allows for playful satire in tough times.
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Early Werewolf Pirate Memory
- Luke Winkie describes dressing as a werewolf pirate for a haunted house assignment at Vice years ago.
- He says Halloween has long been a personal favorite and a holiday he loves for its unpredictability.
Halloween Values Unpredictability
- Luke Winkie calls Halloween his favorite holiday because it's the most unpredictable of them all.
- He values adult Halloween for its lack of routine and the surprise of different parties and themes.
Themed Party Costume Marathon
- Luke describes recent themed parties: a clown-variation party where he went as a juggalo and a Broadway-themed party hosted by his wife.
- He notes those themes pushed him to create multiple distinct costumes across years.