Halloween is unofficially "Gay Christmas," and queer folks are turning it into a festival of creativity and pop culture. This year’s costumes bring bold laughs, with choices like Chappell Roan as a passenger seat, a meme-inspired Blue Pikmin, Charli XCX’s treadmill shot, and even lockers from Bottoms. These clever, niche costumes might baffle some, but they highlight a deeply rooted tradition of expressing identity through humor and pop culture. Halloween allows people to explore gender, sexuality, and self-expression in ways they might not otherwise. For many, costumes become a space for authenticity. Queer culture has long celebrated coded references, like “Are you a friend of Dorothy?” from The Wizard of Oz. Today, it’s memes and fashion. #Queer Up Gay Culture