Purple is a color that always punches above its weight. It used to be rare and only worn by royalty. At some point, some king or queen probably saw a grape and decided that purple was their entire brand. Of course, that kind of energy just sticks with the color today. The deep, rich blend of blue and red just has a mysterious draw to it that no other color really has. Wearing it kind of gives people the idea that you just might have a secret or two… it’s really a whole vibe.
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If the first Super Mario Bros. movie taught us anything, it’s that plumbing skills are apparently transferable across dimensions. One minute, Mario and Luigi were fixing pipes in Brooklyn. The next? They were dodging fireballs, racing karts, and squaring off against Bowser in a full-blown Mushroom Kingdom showdown.
It was packed with Easter eggs for longtime Nintendo fans and just enough heart to make newcomers fall in love with the world. From Peach’s fearless leadership to...
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If you already have blue hair, you’ve basically won the costume lottery. While other people are panicking over whether to order a last-minute wig online or attempt a questionable DIY dye job, you’ve got a head start. Blue hair is a pretty bold choice for everyday life, but it’s also a golden ticket to some of the best characters around. Got a light sky blue? Maybe a dark navy blue color or electric neon? Don’t worry. There’s a character for you just waiting. From...
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Do you have a best bud? Maybe he’s that guy who’s right at your side at the bars, or maybe he’s that dude always laying around on your couch mooching food. Maybe he’s that guy who’s always pulling you out of a tight situation, or perhaps he’s the one who drags you into bad situations in the first place. Either way, he’s got your back no matter what. If your looking to pair costumes, whether they be strange, quirky, funny and sometimes even dorky—this guide is dedicated to famous best bud costumes!
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2019 Update: We’ve added a transcript below the infographic.
It's hard to imagine a world without the Muppets. Quite frankly, you shouldn't try to imagine it. Without Jim Henson's lovable characters, everyone would probably be living in some awful dystopian world where cell phones are used to make phone calls instead of watching funny Kermit videos....
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Yes, it’s that time of year again! Why, it seemed like just yesterday that everyone was sitting at the edge of their seats, wondering if The Revenant would walk home with all of the awards, or if Mad Max: Fury Road could race to the finish line, getting an underdog win. Now, with the new list of nominees we can all only ponder who will reign victorious. There can be only one! (Why wasn’t The Highlander nominated this year?) Of course, a big award celebration like the Oscars is a great way for you to throw a party, so we’ve put together some tips for throwing a successful party for the Academy Awards. These party ideas should help you get your party plans in gear for the ceremonious occasion.
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