By: Alison O'Neill

  When you’re truly looking to create a stir with your costume, you’ve got to reach beyond the average and pluck your idea right out of the headlines. With these costumes, they can be more fun than others because the authenticity is in the details. Here are my Top 45 Pop Culture costume suggestions:

1. 80s Madonna and Michael Jackson – Before the lawsuits, Kabbalah and many failed marriages, we had the untainted King and Queen of Pop.

2. Abbot and Costello – Who’s on first!? One of my favourite ways to warm up to the Halloween season it to watch the classic “Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein”. I couldn’t list Halloween duos without these two.

3. Archie – So you’re looking to be one of the wholesome Riverdale gang, but now it’s time to answer the age old questions: Betty or Veronica?

4. Austin Powers and Felicity Shagwell – Oh so groovy baby! That perfect mix of humour and sex appeal, you’ll have a blast with this pair.

5. Barbie and GI Joe – Our childhood definition of femininity and masculinity. You can of course pair Barbie and Ken, but I was always convinced she’d be better matched with Joe!

6. Barney and Betty Rubble – Where else but in Bedrock can a short guy get such a babe for a wife? Ok, ok – Barney and Tom Cruise!

7. Beetlejuice and Lydia – I love seeing these two together at the end of the movie, when she’s in the red wedding gown. Everyone gets what they want, your gentleman can be creepy and funny, and you get to be cute and sweet.

8. Borat and Pamela Anderson – They may not have ended up together, but they’ll always be in love (in his mind at least).

9. Danny and Sandy from Grease – These two kids from Rydell high captured our hearts in 1978, and they’ve been keeping us singing ever since.

10. Dexter and Rita – He may be a serial killer, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a good date!

11. Doctor Evil and Mini Me – It’s time for you two to hatch your next scheme to take over the world!

12. Dog the Bounty Hunter and Beth – Pile on the leather, and become one with the mullet; it’s your turn to be the Bounty Hunters.

13. Drew Carey and Mimi Johnson – They may have gone off the air, but their legacy as the antagonistic comic duo will go on for years.

14. Dumb and Dumber – Who can forget those matching tuxedos? Powder blue and dayglo orange has never seemed so chic!

15. Fred and Wilma Flintstone – Yabba-Dabba-Doo! These two have been movers and shakers since the pre-history! If you’re looking for a change, you can always pair Pebbles with Bamm-Bamm or Barney and Betty.

16. Ghostbuster and Slimer – Suit up, slip on your proton pack, and hangout with your best friend, Slimer!

17. Gilligan and Mary Ann – If you’re going to set out on a 3 hour tour, make sure you’ve got a good first mate; but if you’re going to get marooned, make sure you’ve got a good girl at your side!

18. Gomez and Morticia Addams – If she speaks French be sure to kiss her from her hand up to her cheek! This unique pair has captured our hearts for over 40 years now.

19. Han Solo and Princess Leia – He’s a loner, and she’s not the type to need saving. Fiercely independent, these two need each other more than they’re willing to admit.

20. Harry Potter and Hermione – Slip on your Hogwarts uniform, and let the magic begin.

21. Hercules and Xena – Pick up your sword, and prepare to battle the cranky Gods, this Halloween!

22. Herman and Lilly Munster – Coming into popularity in the mid 60s, this lovable and macabre duo are still warm our hearts.

23. Homer and Marge Simpson – D’Oh! Why wouldn’t you choose our favourite yellow friends?

24. Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunny – As a snapshot of today, you could go as Hef’s main girl – Holly Madison. But there are thousands of other bunnies you can choose from!

25. Jack Skellington and Sally – The Nightmare before Christmas will fall on October 31st this year!

26. Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swan – So he’s completely untrustworthy? That doesn’t mean you wouldn’t go to the ends of the earth for him!

27. Jason Voorhees and Victim – The memories from Camp Crystal Lake have brought chills for decades now. Remember though, that in the first film the killer was actually Mrs. Voorhees – so don’t count out a lady as the lead of your killing duo.

28. King Kong and Ann Darrow – He may have been a monster, but he has a soft heart for this leading lady.

29. Lone Ranger and Tonto – Hi-yo, Silver! Away! It’s the Lone Ranger, and his trusted friend, Tonto!

30. Lucky Charms Leprechaun & Count Chocula– Definitely not your typical duo, but these two can be a lot of fun. For a switch – why not go as Tony the Tiger?

31. Lucy and Ricky Ricardo – “Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!!”

32. MAC and PC – Popularized by the commercials for MAC, this casually feuding pair has entertained the world over.

33. Marilyn Monroe and John F Kennedy – Whether she wears her signature white gown, or slips into something a little more elegant she will be sure to turn heads. For a change, you can always pair her Joe DiMaggio.

34. Mario and Princess Peach – The fun might have started back in the 80s, but he’s been saving her from certain doom ever since. Need a trio? I’m sure that Luigi would love to come to the party!

35. Mickey and Minnie Mouse – Fun and classic, Mickey has been a pop culture icon since 1928!.

36. Neo and Trinity – Step into the Matrix!

37. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne – A rockin’ power-couple!

38. Peter and Lois Griffin – Now you can be Quahog’s favourite pair.

39. Popeye and Olive Oyl – Bring some spinach to the party, and watch his forearms grow!

40. Roger and Jessica Rabbit – He’s a rabbit, and she’s a fox – what a match!

41. Shrek and Fiona – One of my favourite duos, these two have found love despite being fearsome ogres.

42. Sonny and Cher – I’ve got you babe! Celebrate the height of their love with these two song birds.

43. Spartan King and Queen – They’ll give you 300 reasons why they won’t ever give up.

44. Starsky & Hutch – It’s time to team up again! Be sure to encourage a friend to dress up as Huggy Bear.

45. Sweeney Todd and Mrs Lovett – As long as you don’t eat their meat pies, they’re a sweet couple. I’m sure as you read down the list you’ve been struck with a pair that I should have mentioned! I couldn’t list them all, but please do update me on your suggestions for Pop Culture pairs! Have fun this Halloween, and be sure to win the prize for Best Couple!