You’ve heard of it, but now it’s finally upon us. You either look forward to it all year or dread it and here are some reasons why:
1. Costumes, Costumes, Costumes
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As much as I absolutely love my Tallahassee going-out looks, I am definitely looking forward to giving my extensive collection of black tank tops and different forms of ripped denim a break as I throw on some super awesome costumes. Also, it should be noted that Tally costumes are the best kind because they tend to be whatever-you-have-in your-closet turned sexy ghost with thigh-high socks. I like costumes because it’s always a great time putting them together. Scrolling through Pinterest and checking my closet for key pieces is always a nice break from my busy life. I’m glad we have graduated from pre-planned store-bought costumes and moved on to creative DIY looks for Halloween. Here in the magical college town of Tallahassee, we get many opportunities to dress up throughout the week before and on Halloween which means lots of planning and choosing looks, whether they’re cute, scary, sexy or funny. Letting out your inner Wonder Woman, devil or lifeguard is definitely one of the absolute best parts of this time of the year.
Another sweet part of going out in costume is also barely having to think about what you want to say to your favorite frat boy. It’s an easy conversation starter. You can just tell them you like their Batman t-shirt even if you have already seen 15 other guys in the same one.
In general, costumes improve the experience. They’re more conversational with much more to look at than the usual joggers, converse sneakers and t-shirts. Nights during this week are way more prone to fun pics and Snapchat stories.
Win. Win. Win.
2. It’s Iconic
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In other places, Halloween is not as intense as it is here at the amazing Florida State University. Here is our landing on the moon. You may not even realize the magnitude of this experience until you successfully survive it. Here, Halloween is a breakthrough of college partying and holiday celebrating. We. Get. A. Whole. Week. We adapted the word Halloween itself to include the beginning of the city’s name and changed the ‘n’ to a ‘k’ to create this absolutely iconic series of going out and dressing up. When you talk about Talloweek, people know what you’re talking about and if they don’t, just say no when they ask to stay at your place for the most face-y week of the year.
3. Waiting in Lines
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If I had to give you a broad estimate of how long lines are for general admission during this infamous week, I’d say it’s comparable to the line of the Starbucks at Stroz inside and outside the library times the number of times you had to swipe your FSU ID at Stroz that one time you were in a rush. Get there early or get pre-banded or the only people who will see your Alien with Fishnets look will be those surrounding you in line.
4. Sloppy Makeup
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On a normal night out, I wear what I believe is a normal amount of makeup. However, around Halloween time, I (and all of you) will be inspired to paint a ridiculous amount of ghost and vampire and zombie make-up all over our faces. It will look oh-so-good on Pinterest, but after a few Y-bombs or drinks of any kind, it just becomes a mess of face-paint all over the place.