The Halloween costume industry is constantly evolving with new trends, and this year, Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang are making their way into the world of costumes. One popular slang term among these generations is “Skibidi Toilet,” which has now been turned into a Halloween costume sold at retailers like Spirit Halloween and Spencer’s. The costume features an inflatable toilet with a creepy human head protruding from inside, based on the popular YouTube series created by Alexey Gerasimov. The description for the costume on Spirit Halloween’s website describes it as an officially licensed Inflatable Skibidi Toilet Costume with a battery-operated fan for easy inflation on the go.
The animated series that inspired the Skibidi Toilet costume consists of YouTube Shorts and longer videos that depict mobile toilets with human heads popping out of the bowls in a dystopian setting. The term “Skibidi Toilet” has evolved into a nonsense slang term for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, with no inherent meaning, though “skibidi” can refer to something good, cool, bad, or evil depending on the context in which it is used. The series also features a song called “Dom Dom Yes Yes” by Biser King, which is mashed up with “Give It to Me” by Timbaland.
In addition to the Skibidi Toilet costume, there are other bizarre Halloween costumes available for those looking to stand out at their costume party. Spirit Halloween and Chipotle have collaborated on a collection of bodysuits featuring unique costumes like a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito, and to-go bag. Online costume emporium Yandy is also offering a unique costume called “Snatched: Semaglutide Injection,” inspired by the Ozempic weight-loss drug craze. The costume consists of a two-piece set resembling an Ozempic syringe, with a blue and orange tanktop-style dress and pill-box hat.
These unconventional and humorous costumes are indicative of the changing trends in the Halloween costume industry, with younger generations infusing their slang and humor into their costume choices. The Skibidi Toilet costume, in particular, highlights the influence of social media and YouTube on pop culture and costume trends. Whether it’s dressing up as a quirky Chipotle accessory or a satirical representation of a weight-loss drug, these costumes offer a playful and light-hearted approach to Halloween festivities. As trends continue to evolve, we can expect to see more creative and unconventional costume choices from Gen Z and Gen Alpha in the years to come.
