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Six Last Minute Halloween Costumes Inspired By Classic TV Characters

srhett — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:14 +0000

Stores across America that sell Halloween paraphernalia are impossibly crowded at this point. And if you live in a major city like I do, fugeddabout it. But don’t fret. The best way to celebrate Halloween (for those interested in dressing up) is by keeping it simple, easy and cheap. Here are some suggestions for last minute Halloween costumes inspired by iconic TV characters. Ninety percent of these ensembles probably already exist in your closet.

Tyrone Biggums
Dave Chappelle immortalized this character in his funny racy sketch comedy show. Prior to Tyrone Biggums, Pooky (from New Jack City) was the world’s most famous crackhead. As far as a costume goes, all you need is a red scully, baby powder for your lips, a navy blue hoody, a neutral colored blazer, neutral colored pants and white sneakers. Crack is optional but not suggested (drugs are bad).

Wanda

We met Wanda, the infamous Ugly Woman, on In Living Color and were scared to death when she snapped her fingers proclaiming to unsuspecting prey that she would “rock their world.” What you need: Tacky curly blonde wig, red lipstick, pearls and a poofy dress. Make sure to purse your lips to the extreme.

Jerome

Jerome can definitely be in the house this Hallows Eve! You need a gaudy suit from the 70s, preferably by MCM (see if you can borrow one from your Uncle), a Jheri Curl wig, goatee and a fake gold tooth (if all else fails, you can use the gold foil from mini Reese’s Pieces).

Shenehneh

This one is relatively simple if you still have (or know anyone who has) 90s gear locked in a closet somewhere. Get some doorknockers (they sell them for a dollar at the beauty supply store) and a wig styled in an extreme hair-do (think the movie BAPS).

Steve Urkel

The nerdy glasses trend is really annoying but since they’re in style these days, you may already have this part of your costume down. For the rest of it you will need high-water mom-jeans, white socks, skippies, suspenders and a striped polo. Make sure you perfect your snort as well.

Fire Marshall Bill

Get a black suit and tie, white button down, black rain boots (to substitute for the fireman boots), and a captain’s hat and you’re all set. If you can do the Popeye thing with your teeth and face, then it’s Fire Marshal Bill for the win!

Throwback TV: Wanda vs Sheneneh

srhett — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:29 +0000

Martin Lawrence and Jamie Foxx have made us laugh throughout the years with various zany characters, but none have stood out more than Lawrence’s Sheneneh, and Foxx’s Wanda. Ever wonder who would win in a fight? Let’s see:

Wanda

MO: Wanda was a painfully ugly woman who wore a tacky curly blonde wig, and had greasy overly pursed lips, whose sole motivation in life was to find a man.

Style: Prone to wearing bright animal print and neon feather boas.

Career: Wanda always worked a different job but whether she was really employed by said businesses was questionable because her mission was always to seduce an unsuspecting male patron, but it often seemed more like she snuck into whatever establishment she was in at the time. If she was actually employed by these businesses, it obviously didn’t last long.

Social Circle: Wanda was a loner.

Catch Phrase(s): “I’ll Rock Your World,” and “Heeeeeey!” ”

Attitude: Wanda was oblivious to when men were trying to run away from her, but she gets points for her confidence. However, whenever she felt disrespected, she didn’t hesitate to tell someone off and could often be spotted spinning a windmill.

Getting the guy: She never got the guy.

Sheneneh

MO: Sheneneh wasn’t easy on the eyes, but she wasn’t as hard to look at as Wanda. Her primary goal was to make Pam and Gina’s lives miserable.

Style: She was all about the 90s around-the-way girl glam. She wore dookie braids, big gold jewelry, long bright nails and a fanny pack.

Career: Sheneneh was ghetto, but she owned a business, which was a beauty salon. She even hooked Gina’s hair up for her wedding.
Social Circle: Sheneneh’s best buds were Keylolo and Laquita.

Catch Phrase(s): “Oh my goodness,” and “No You Didn’t!”

Attitude: Sheneneh never held her tongue. She put everyone in their place whenever it was necessary but despite her constant bickering with Gina and Pam, she occasionally had their backs.

Getting the Guy: She had a man. It was her jailbird boo Lafonz.

Results: Sheneneh wins the Best Character Award. What do you think? Did I leave out any details?

TV, Martin Lawrence Style Coming Soon

marceneaux — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:28 +0000

Given that there are only maybe four Black people left on television (and I squared Oprah for my count) it is so good to find out that Martin Lawrence is back to developing projects for the telly.

One is reportedly an animated comedy in development at Fox.

The show, penned by Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks) is based on Lawrence’s experience growing up in the Washington, D.C.-Maryland “urea.” The as yet untitled series will follow the misadventures of 13-year-old Martin as he comes of age in D.C.

Sounds a lot like Everybody Hates Chris in animation, but I’m still curious.

Another show in development at Starz is a single-camera interracial family show based on the comedy of Gary Owen. If you recall, Owen is the first (and only) White man to host BET’s Comic View.

In addition to those projects, Marty-Mar is also said to be developing a multi-camera family comedy set at a funeral home. Lawrence will shop that one around to various networks.

I’m honestly excited about all of the projects. We need to see more of us on TV, and honestly, we need to see more of us that won’t make me consider putting in an application to the KKK.

It’s been a long time since we’ve had anything Martin-related on TV. Welcome back!

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