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LAists Costumes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who says there's anything we wouldn't do for our readers? Here we are in all of our glory and humiliation for your viewing pleasure.
We start off with our fearless leader, Mr. Tony Pierce, as Jack White. He has a very cute Meg, so he must be doing something right.
Other LAist's memorable costumes:
Ryan Jesena: When I was 11 years old, i was Chuck Norris for Halloween, and no I'm
not sending pictures
An Tran: In 2nd grade I went to school on Halloween dressed as a "chinese person." I wore silk pajamas, slippers and walked around with my hands in prayer. I thought since I'm Vietnamese that I was being soooo clever. Of course no one got it. I also lived in Indiana and most people didn't even know Vietnam was a country.
Ashleigh Lane: My best costume was when my two best friends and I dressed as the Chipettes
from Alvin and the Chpmunks. I was Brittany...it was very awesome and accurate. but alas, my pics were taken with film..i have no digital copies of that awesomeness
La Scumbag: Two years ago i went as Dave Chappelle. And i'm a white guy, so people lost their minds. Oh man, my ex has some pictures but she's holding them hostage!
(More costumes after the jump!)
Andy's Transvestite Viking Cabin Boy

Elise's oh-so-wrong Jackie O

Ali Miller's Gym Coach:

David Grossman's Ricky Williams

Joshua Pressman is cute as a bug!

Kristen Scott's Minnie Mouse

Heath Biter as Einstein, and his lovely wife Gina as Frida Kahlo.

Julie Wolfson's Daughter as Marilyn Monroe

Carrie as Stacy Peralta:

Sloane as a Cigarette Girl, next to manthong.

Simone Snaith's Clearbrook

It would not be nearly so cool if Ryan Jesena's gay cowboy were the top.

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