Funny Couples' Costumes and Unique Costume Pairings

We understand that not every couple wants to be normal. If Fred and Wilma costumes or Popeye and Olive Oyl costumes are too mainstream, we'll share some of our favorite unique couples' costume ideas. (Or, if you're okay with regular couples' costumes, check out our less wacky couples' costume guide.) When we say unique, we discuss some wacky, unhinged couples' costumes. Follow along for silly pop culture pairings, funny food combinations, and other quirky Halloween costumes that will have fellow partygoers howling with laughter!

1. Samwise Gamgee and a Potato Costume

There's no question that Samwise loves his po-ta-toes! Do the two of you go together like hobbits and potatoes? Let your The Lord of the Rings fan flag fly by dressing in this incredibly nerdy couple's costume for Halloween.

2. Beer Can Turkey Costume

How do you cook your Thanksgiving turkey? There's frying, roasting, baking, and basting—or you can make a smoked beer can turkey. This hilarious couple's costume idea uses two unisex costumes, so you might have to flip a coin to decide who wears which costume. Still, we guarantee that the results will be silly!

3. Pikachu and Ketchup Costume

Anyone who has watched the original Pokémon anime knows that Pikachu and ketchup is a love story for the ages. Show off your love for all things nerdy by dressing as Pikachu and a ketchup bottle! It's a great conversation starter, and you might find a few nerdy new friends who catch the reference.

4. Bandage and Receipt Costume

This is another excellent pairing of unisex costumes that will get a few good laughs out of your friends. Pair a long receipt costume with any object you might buy at the pharmacy, such as this box of bandages. The kids aren't likely to get this one, but it's a hilarious and clean adult humor couples' costume idea!

5. Cher and Cell Phone Costume

We love clever couples' costumes that make fun pop culture references, like this Cher and cell phone costume pairing. As her school's "it girl", she had all the latest tech and fashion, including a cell phone. While Cher's phone doesn't look like the smartphones we have today, there's nothing quite as satisfying as flipping it shut to hang up.

6. Kentucky Fried Chicken Costume

Fast food icon Colonel Sanders is a popular costume for foodies. However, adding a chicken bucket costume takes a good costume and makes it great! This is one crazy couple's costume that everyone should get in an instant.

7. Dennis Nedry and Dilophosaurus Costume

Some unique couples' costume ideas are inspired by famous movie moments, such as this Dennis Nedry costume paired with a Dilophosaurus. The Jurassic Park antagonist met his end at the hands—or claws—of this dinosaur. Up the ante and add a gooey splotch of black face paint to look like the dinosaur's venom spit in the movie.

8. Traffic Cone and Construction Worker Costume

It's not odd to see construction workers and traffic cones, but it's somewhat more unique to see them as the topic of a couple's Halloween costume. It's also odd to see such a pristine traffic cone. If you agree, you can always add some spray paint for authenticity.

9. Caesar and Cleopatra Costume

There's honestly something funny for everyone. Even history buffs can show off their sense of humor with a Cleopatra and Caesar...salad costume. She was well-known for her relations with Caesar and Mark Antony as she attempted to gain political favor in the ancient world.

9. Alf and Cat Costume

Running gags are another great place to find unhinged couples' costume ideas. Take the classic alien Alf and his relationship with cats. (And more specifically, his attempts to eat them!) You'll find all the 80s babies when you dress as Alf with a cat this Halloween.

10. Mr. Monopoly and Money Costume

Everyone knows that Mr. Monopoly is loaded, so pair up as Mr. Monopoly and a money costume! This iconic board game has existed for generations, so this silly costume pairing is a sure hit wherever you go. Obviously, the bigger the number on the bill, the better.

11. Waffle and Eleven Costume

Stranger Things is an excellent show with Halloween vibes. However, instead of doing the typical character costumes or spooky critters, you can opt for a silly couples' costume showcasing Eleven and her love for waffles. Eleven has a lot of different outfits throughout the series, but while wearing her pink dress in season one, she stole several boxes of Eggo waffles.

12. Lord Farquaad and Gingerbread Man Costume

Not the gumdrop buttons! Comedy movie Shrek is brimming with hilarious couples' costume ideas that are more than just Shrek and Fiona. You have great combinations like Donkey and Dragon, and we love the idea of pairing Lord Farquaad and the Gingerbread Man. Just let your imagination run wild!

13. Thing and Wednesday Addams Costume

Gomez and Morticia may be The Addams Family's "it" couple, but they're not your only option! We love the idea of pairing Wednesday and Thing, especially after their relationship in the Netflix TV series. While Thing was initially tasked with watching over Wednesday at school, she forced him to help her solve mysteries.

14. Loofah and Rubber Duck Costume

Your couple's Halloween costume doesn't need to be a pop culture reference to be funny! Something unexpected like a loofah and a rubber ducky is cute, clever, and silly, all wrapped in one. You'll probably have a few other couples jealous that they weren't clever enough to think of it!

15. Raccoon and Trash Can Costume

There are funny costumes, and then there are downright unhinged couples' costumes. Raccoons are lovingly called trash pandas because they like to dig through your garbage at night. Why not embrace the weird and wear trash can and raccoon costumes? We're sure you'll have a blast!

16. Carmen Sandiego and Waldo Costume

Become the world's most difficult-to-find couple by pairing Carme Sandiego and Waldo costumes! Whether you're lost in a crowd or escaping around the world, these characters are iconic for their ability to disappear.

17. Pizza Rat Costume

Pizza rat became an international star due to a viral video, but we do not doubt that every sewer rat in New York would love to drag away a slice of pizza. Not everyone is going to get this costume, but that's okay! The people who do will get a kick out of it.

18. Medusa and Petrified Man Costume

Sometimes, creative costume ideas are waiting to be re-discovered from history. Medusa is famous for her snake features and her ability to petrify adventurers. Why not turn it into a clever couples' costume idea? This one is tons of fun when posing for pictures!

19. Sasquatch and Mothman Costume

Are you a crazy cryptid couple? People who love cryptids, mythological creatures, and urban legends can pick their favorites and turn them into a quirky couple's costume. Sasquatch and Mothman are relatively easy to find due to their popularity, but you might have to get creative if you're diving deep into cryptid lore.

20. Operation and Doctor Costume

It's a doctor and patient costume but with a silly twist! If you grew up playing board games like Mouse Trap and Monopoly, this Operation costume would be great for you, too. If you're DIY-savvy, this is another easy costume to recreate.

21. Quarter and Gumball Machine Costume

A little bit silly but largely creative, dressing as a gumball machine and a quarter is an adorable couple's costume idea. Did you love going to the store and asking for a quarter so you could get a treat? This costume is so fun and nostalgic that others will wish they had this idea, too!

22. Alien Abduction Costume

The idea of aliens pulling cows into their ships with tractor beams has been around for a while, and it makes for a silly and weird costume combination. An alien and cow costume will do, but we love this inflatable UFO costume that helps drive the point home. Wear a yellow skirt underneath to act as a beam of light, and you have a unique couple's costume.

23. Dog and Fire Hydrant Costume

It's a little gross, but dog and fire hydrant costumes make a goofy pair. (You know why!) In case you're not a fan of mascot costumes, there are plenty of dog costumes to pick from.

24. Tooth Fairy and Tooth Costume

We could see this weird couple's costume being a hit with dentists or parents, too! If you were told about the tooth fairy as a child or shared the tale with your kids, a tooth fairy costume paired with a tooth makes a lot of sense. You're likely to be the only tooth fairy couple at the party.

25. Snake and Indiana Jones Costume

"I hate snakes!" Indiana Jones is famous for his fear of snakes, so why not make it the subject of your next couple's costume? If you're crafty, we also love the idea of dressing as a boulder and chasing Indy around at the party.

We hope your mind is brimming with unique couples' costume ideas! What have some of your craziest costume combinations been? Are there any other weird couples' costumes you'd love to see? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Don't forget to check out all of our Halloween costumes to make the couple's costume of your dreams!