 Shades of Spooky: 9 Costume Ideas for Grey Pets
by justin_967
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HAUNTED WOODS – It’s that spooky time of year again, when Pets of all shapes and stripes set out in their best costumes looking for adventures and sweets. But as the Grey Curse marks its second Halloween in Neopia, many Pets have been left feeling a lot more ‘sullen’ than they are ‘scary’. With many of our dearest Pets turned grey by the curse, and with no cure for their affliction in sight, some might find choosing a costume to get their newly greyed Pets into the Halloween spirit an impossible task. Luckily, this is far from the case. There are many spooky characters and figures from across Neopia who have been grey all along, at least on the inside! Their dampened mood and weary outlook make them the perfect subjects for a grey pet’s Halloween costume. This article features the top ten spookiest costumes for your Grey Pets, from easiest to toughest to pull off. We’ll even throw in some choice items to make your costume complete, and a simple catchphrase to help your pet embody that character! 1. Sleepy Zombie  Catchphrase: Ughhh... Naaaapsss... Possible Wearables: Singed Trousers, Not Enough Sleep Wig, Bloodshot Eye Contacts
First on our list, and our easiest for a grey pet to pull off, is a simple Zombie costume. No one likes being woken up, especially if they were promised eternal slumber, and Grey Pets can use that grumpiness to their advantage! Plus, that grey skin is a perfect match for undead flesh, no cosmetics required. A switch from "boohooo…." to "braiiiins….." might be easier than you might expect!
2. Lutari Island Weather Reporter  Catchphrase: Forecast is rain with a 100% chance of more rain. Possible Wearables: Drenched in Water Markings, Tiny Umbrella, Muddy Boots
Everyone has their ups and downs, but there is one part of Neopia that just can’t seem to catch a break. For years, Lutari Island has seen a ferocious storm over the entire island, preventing all outsiders from approaching it! And for all that time, someone has had to go out and check to see if the storm has finally passed. We’ve all seen clips of a reporter stuck in the middle of a storm, getting drenched with rain. Now imagine that’s your job every single day! That’s definitely a feeling that Grey Pets can get behind. 3. Deserted Fairground Clown  Catchphrase: This is the last time I agree to getting paid in scratchcards... Possible Wearables: Bright Red Nose, Freaky Factory Wig, Clown Dress
There’s nothing more classic for a Halloween costume than a scary clown. And there’s nothing that makes a clown scarier than when they’re underpaid! Unfortunately for the clowns that work at the Deserted Fairgrounds, the current management is not exactly known for their clean business practices. A squeaky red nose and some striped overalls is all your grey pet needs to perfectly capture this disgruntled carny. 4. Cockroach Towers Bellhop  Catchphrase: Enjoys your stay... again... Possible Wearables: Colourful Band Leader Hat, Swanky Red Jacket, Well-Traveled Suitcase
Ah, Cockroach Towers: the most budget of budget Neolodges. But despite its lack of amenities or pest control, the hotel remains by far the most popular getaway spot in Neopia, with whole families of Pets staying there for years! Every 28 days the hotel sees hundreds of Pets checking out, only to check right back in the same day. And did you know that premium Pets can stay for up to 90 days? Give the staff a break! Every time, it’s up to the hotel’s bellhops to carry all of those Pets’ luggage up to their rooms. You can be sure that, if these Pets are only paying 5 NP per day for their stay, they’re not tipping! This costume is best for those big, strong Grey Pets that won’t mind carrying an overabundance of luggage. 5. Overworked Meepit  Catchphrase: These wires don't chew themselves ya know! Possible Wearables: Angry Meepit Eyes, Meepit Overlord Garland
There is no question that the Meepits who call the Neopian backrooms their home have had quite the year. From fiddling with our notifications to ensuring we get our fair share of unscheduled downtime, these little guys have been hard at work chewing as many wires as they can. But despite all this hard work, how many of us have stopped to say ‘thanks’? Sure, we might talk about the Meepits, but how often do we ask how the Meep is? 6. Abandoned Air Faerie Quest  Catchphrase: I should have known better than to ask that furball for a hairbrush. Possible Wearables: Air Faerie Eye Shadow, Iridescent Faerie Wings
Imagine this: you’re an Air Faerie experiencing a split-end catastrophe. You approach a Neopet for help, only for them to turn you away. Or worse, some ancient obelisk spirit whisks you away so that the pet can help out a completely different Faerie! Talk about rude. With a bit of eyeshadow and some wings, your grey pet can perfectly embody that mix of rejection and abandonment. 7. Neopian Fresh Foods Shopkeeper  Catchphrase: NOw wE ReSTocK 3 tImeS AS mUch!!! Possible Wearables: I Heart Soup Apron, Chef Table Foreground
Sure, this guy might seem cheery with his "I heart food" apron and his floofy hat. But you can only watch your customers stampeding over a few dozen purple neggs so many times before the light inside you slowly starts to fade. This costume is the essence of "smile through the pain"; perfect for those Grey Pets who love to curl up in a ball and stuff as much chocolate down their mouth as they can. 8. Seasoned Neopian Times Editor  Catchphrase: Why can’t people check their formatting *before* they submit? Possible Wearables: Neopian Times Writing Quill, TNT Mantra Coffee Mug, Working From Home Formal Wear
Managing Neopia’s paper of record is not a small task. Between fact-checking articles, fixing typos, finding thumbnails, sorting out collaborations, determining the artistic and comedic values of a comic, and more, there’s a lot to be done for every issue. Not to mention responding to editorial questions, where Neopians seemingly love to file every complaint under the sun for the poor editors to sift through. That could make anyone feel burned out after a while! This Halloween, show your appreciation to our dear editors by featuring them in your grey pet’s costume. Maybe by reminding others that even TNT has feelings, we can make Neopia a kinder place for everyone. 9. Queen Fyora  Catchphrase: Maybe Xandra had a point... Possible Wearables: Faerie Queen Wings, Supreme Deluxe Faerie Queen Dress/Hair
Between managing the most profitable (and expensive) shop in Neopia, personally hosting this year’s Faerie Festival, and negotiating with a bunch of "world leaders" in that stuffy council room, Fyora has had a lot on her plate this year. It’s no wonder that she might be feeling blue! If your pet feels like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders, this is the perfect costume for them! --- Just because your pet is feeling gloomy doesn’t mean they can’t be feeling spooky! With these costume ideas under your belt, your grey pet is sure to find an outfit that resonates with them. Of course, it's also ok to take things at your own pace if you or your pet is feeling down. No costume is worth doing something you're not feeling up to. Safe trick-or-treating, Neopia, and Happy Halloween!
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