There's a reason Wet Hot American Summer [1] is a cult classic — and that reason is it's one of the most hilarious, awesome movies ever made. So awesome, in fact, that Netflix made a reboot series [2] based on the movie (with the original cast) earlier this year. So what better way to pay homage to the movie that brought us quotes like "You taste like a burger. I don't like you anymore" than with an epic group Halloween [3] costume? Lucky for you, my friends threw a Wet Hot American Summer-themed Halloween party in 2011 — and we went all in with our DIY [4] costumes. Most of them were dirt cheap, requiring a few simple props (like wigs, glasses, a spoon, and knitting needles), clothes we found at thrift stores, and, of course, BBQ sauce. Check out the costume inspiration now, and then I'm going to fondle my sweaters . . . I mean, fondue the cheddar.
Victor
"Wait for me, Abby Bernstein."
Susie
"Before we start, I'd just like to say the campers you're about to see suck d*ck! But nevertheless, please welcome them."
Henry and Beth
Beth: "Listen, Henry . . ."
Henry: "Please, call me Henry."
Beth: "OK, Henry it is."
Lindsay
"It's just BBQ sauce. Come on, I wanna make out."
Gail
"I hope you like shrimp cocktail, because I want you to be guests of honor at our wedding next week!"
Nancy
"Beth, come on. My husband's coming today and I need some lube . . . for my p*ssy."
Abby
Abby: "Wait."
Gary: "What? What?"
Abby: "I just want to take off my shirt."
Gene
Gene: "In the pantry, above the sink, right next to my bottle of dick cream . . . uh, wait, forget that last part."
Gary: "Did you say dick cream?"
Gene: "No! I said next to my . . . stick . . . team, you know, stick team! Stickball! Go away, leave me alone!"
Andy and Lindsay
"You taste like a burger. I don't like you anymore."
Susie, Abby, Lindsay, Andy, Victor, and Gail
Beth: "Well guys, we've made it to the end of the Summer in one piece, except for a few campers who are lepers."