Bush edges Kerry as Halloween costume

[RedEarth]

SEATTLE, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- More Halloween revelers would rather trick-or-treat dressed as President George Bush than as Democratic challenger John Kerry, an online survey says.

More than 25 percent (25.43) of respondents to a survey conducted by Savers Inc., an international thrift store chain, said they'd most like to wear a Bush costume this Halloween. A Kerry costume came in second place with 22.74 percent, followed by late president Ronald Reagan with 24.69 percent and Bill Clinton with 22.98 percent.

Twenty-seven percent of respondents said they would opt for a famous character, while 25 percent preferred fright-themed costumes and 15 percent occupation or social-themed costumes, such as a girl scout or plumber.

Twelve percent of the respondents favored fantasy-based characters, such as witches, vampires and pirates, while historic and non-human creations received 12 percent and 8 percent of the votes, in that order.

Costumes of fictional pop characters such as Shrek, Harry Potter and Spiderman are already best-sellers.




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[newsguyatl]

1. take that as a good sign

that folks who dress up as bush for halloween aren't doing it because they like or admire him. trust me.

[951]

5. Thats expected the Kerry mask looks nothing like Kerry

[GoddessOfGuinness]

15. That looks like Robert Mitchum...

LOL

[Warpy]

2. So? Bush is a LOT scarier than Kerry is!

[durablend]

7. TRICK OR TREAT!

GIMME CANDY OR I'LL SEND YOUR KIDS TO IRAQ!!!

If that doesn't scare you I don't know what will...

[deadparrot]

3. How can Kerry be in second?

Last time I checked, Reagan's 24.69 is larger than Kerry's 22.74.

Fuzzy math, I suppose.

[chimpy the poopthrower]

18. you got it.

typical of the lazy and inept writing that passes for journalism these days

[saigon68]

4. I still like a Nixon Mask

It was no outrageous.

[progressivebydesign]

6. That's because he's a cartoon figure...

I'd be upset if I were Bush. It's an insult!! Think Nixon masks.

[mbee]

8. My local Party city had Bush masks in their ad, but

didn't even show a Kerry mask so maybe some retailers are only selling shrub and not Kerry.

[lovuian]

9. Bush is scarier!!!

Kerry is Hot!!!

[AndyTiedye]

10. I'd Dress as Cheney if I wanted a Scary Costume

[silverpatronus]

11. how is this in any way relevant or important?

halloween costumes fer chrissake?

[GreenArrow]

12. "relevant" in that the candidate who has the better selling mask

has invariably won the election.

[Dragon Turtle]

16. I thought that stat was 7 or 8 out of last 9 times

[GreenArrow]

19. that could be

I just read it in an article in the last week or two, so my memory could be off. I don't buy it anyway; Bush masks are selling better because he is a) Scarier and b)more ridiculous looking. There is a lot more to work with and a lot more fun to be had with a Bush mask. He's practically a cartoon character anyway, so there are a great many possibilities to work with. I do a pretty good imitation of his voice already, and with a mask it could be devastating, but my wife would throw me out of the house.

[Lisa]

21. I wonder if Bush will make it into the same category as Nixon?

That is -- not a "celebrity" anymore, or even an historical character, but as the timeless symbol of something scary. Particularly if he gets another term. I wondered about this when I saw a college kid (too young to remember the Nixon era) wearing a Tricky Dick mask, a few years back. Apparently retailers still do a brisk trade in Nixon getups at Halloween. This would fit your theory, about Bush being much more amusing to lampoon. Just as Nixon is more sinister than other Presidents, with his dark jowls and shifty eyes.

Actually, Bush went to a party in one during his "irresponsible" phase (prior to age 40). That would be my definition of "from the frying pan into the fire" -- the guy in the Nixon mask turns out to be George W. Bush.

re: Halloween disguises -- I think you should go for it this year. If things work out as planned, there may never be a better time to do it (as Bush is discarded in the garbage can of history). If you want to get your wife onside, do a little (in-character) grovelling and whining -- if your impression is as good as you say, my guess is that she'll laugh herself sick.

[durablend]

27. Could be...even bank robbers are buying them!

It's true! Guy robbed a local bank today wearing a GWB mask.

The tellers must've been terrified!

[Lisa]

28. no, wait -- that WAS the real Georgie!

He's promised huge increases in military spending, as well as more tax cuts. Even he realizes that he's got to get the money from somewhere!

[ogradda]

13. what a cute idea

what about a hannity mask? that should scare 'em.

[cosmicone]

14. Replacing "Trick or treat" with ...

"Blood or Oil"

[louis-t]

17. What category does shrub fall under?

n'yuk.

[Giornovichi]

20. Fox costumes.

I just bought an Alan Colmes mask. I just need someone to wear the back half of the costume...

The O'reilly one comes with a dildo.

[newyawker99]

32. Hi Giornovichi!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[VegasWolf]

22. Get an O'Reilly mask if you really want to scare the kids! n/t

New Information Shows Bush Indecisive, Paranoid, Delusional

[sleepyhead]

33. Yes, an O'Reilly mask

And carry a basket of falafel!

[noamnety]

23. forget the bush mask

a much better costume would be a simple suit with a box taped under the jacket.

[fujiyama]

24. Get a Bush mask

and go out with bloody hands.

[samslater]

25. I wonder if this is a trend?

The Halloween masks are not the only thing edging out Kerry. Look at the latest polls:

Zogby (Bush 48, Kerry 44):
http://www.zogby.com

Rasmussen (Bush 49, Kerry 45):
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/Presidential_Tracking_Poll.htm

TIPP national tracking poll (Bush 47, Kerry 44):
http://www.tipponline.com/

ICR (Bush 43, Kerry 41):
http://www.icrsurvey.com/ICRInTheNews/Presidential_Tracker_1012.html

[realFedUp]

26. I wouldn't want Bush on my face...

but maybe Mary Cheney would!

ok, that was uncalled for.

[JoFerret]

29. Is this the mask?

[Lisa]

31. Yes -- isn't it a hideous caricature?

So who's the clown wearing it?

[Spiffarino]

30. I dressed up as Reagan for years

...because I got huge laughs bumbling around as our 40th President. I would spill drinks, forget peoples names, call all the women "mommy" and generally demean the man. It was definitely NOT complimentary.

If I can find a good mask, I'll go out for Halloween as Bush and carry a bottle of Jack Daniels and a draft notice.