404 Costume Not Found

The laziest funny costume going: a cardboard browser error page worn like a sandwich board. A sad face, a big 404, and the words Costume not found. It takes twenty minutes and everyone at the party will get it.

TIME

20 min

COST

about $5

SKILL

Easy

What you need

• One flat cardboard sheet about 50 by 60 cm
• Black marker and a grey marker
• Rope for two shoulder straps
• Scissors

How to make it

1. 1

   Cut the board to a tall rectangle. Draw a grey strip along the top and put three small dots in it, like browser buttons.

2. 2

   Underneath, draw a big sad face with a marker: two dots and a downturned line in a circle.

3. 3

   Write a huge “404” under the face, and “Costume not found” below it.

4. 4

   Punch two holes at the top, thread the rope for shoulder straps, and wear it on your chest. A second board on your back is optional.

Make it better

• When someone asks who you are, say “I can't find it.”
• Add a tiny footer: “Go back to the party”.

Questions