Stuck for a last-minute Halloween costume? Never fear, Auntie Emer is here with rock-solid topical ideas that will blow everyone in the cul de sac away. Topical costumes are a special interest of mine, potentially as a result of growing up witnessing provincial St Patrick’s Day parades which are, of course, the spiritual home of the newsworthy float. I have precious childhood memories of “Bishop Eamonn Casey” waving down from the back of a flatbed truck, or “Liam Lawlor” acting as grand marshal.
Bringing the topical vibe to Halloween this year couldn’t be easier. The presidential election has provided a rich seam of costume ideas.
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