Word on the Street: Waikiki Halloween Costumes

Posted by Sarah Hendrix | Nov 1, 2017 | Word on the Street | 0 |

By Sarah Hendrix | Staff Writer

What is your costume and why did you choose it for Halloween this year?

Rick and Heather
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada

“We’re Canadian flags because we’re celebrating the 150th birthday of Canada, eh?”

Nick
Hometown: Sydney, Australia

“I’m a big clown, because I am at heart … why not?”

Eric Nevisti
Hometown: Honolulu, HI

“My costume is United States Marine Corps Special Operations … I picked out the clothes as the new model of going into battle for Special Operations.”

Veronica (left) and Chloe
Hometown: Sydney, Australia

“We’re Halloween brides because we like blood.”

Steven and Shelly Warren
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada

Shelly: “I’m Elvira, I’m a kinda slutty 55 year old and that’s why.”
Steven: “I’m kinda slutty too … but I’m Braveheart. Also known as ‘Bravefart’ the older version of Braveheart.”

Dave (left) and Keith
Hometown: Honolulu, HI

Dave: “I am the wall from Stranger Things.”
Keith: “I’m Pickle Rick from Rick and Morty.”

Miles
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada

“Vanilla Ice because I just dyed my hair and it is icy.”

Surabe and Vaneesh
Hometown: Mumbai, India

“They are Punjabi and Rajasthani costumes from where we are from.”

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Sarah is a second-year college student with plans to major in Communications. She has been able to travel to 22 countries, primarily in Asia and Europe doing humanitarian projects such as typhoon relief work and serving refugees fleeing the Middle East. In the future, Sarah hopes to start her own relief organization to help the victims in crisis situations.

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