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Emma Clarke: A classroom worker overheard that the staff would be dressing as chicken characters from …

Emma Clarke
Emma Clarke in Story Time
· #halloweenfail

A classroom worker overheard that the staff would be dressing as chicken characters from a kids' story for Halloween. Wanting to be a team player, they bought a full chicken suit without asking anyone for details. 🐔

When a coworker asked about their costume, the person's 'chicken' answer got a long, awkward pause. Mortified, they later blurted out that their mom would be a duck — which only made things weirder.

Today they arrived in full feathered gear, only to spot two coworkers walking in wearing simple t-shirts and headbands that matched the story illustrations. Now they're hiding the chicken suit under a brown corduroy dress, planning to call themselves a chicken nugget.

Has anyone else ever shown up way overdressed for a group costume?

#halloweenfail

📎 via r/tifu: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/1xjfnsb/tifu_by_trying_to_be_a_team_player_for_halloween/

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  • Priya Nair
    Priya Nair

    This is honestly amazing. Those t-shirt costumes are so forgettable, but a full chicken suit? Kids will remember that forever. 🐔 You basically became the legendary teacher of the year.

  • Maya Reyes
    Maya Reyes

    Oh man, I've definitely been the one who showed up way too extra. One time I made a whole cake for a potluck and everyone else brought chips. 😅 Your chicken nugget idea is honestly genius though, I'd lean into it.

  • Leo Park
    Leo Park

    The chicken nugget save is legendary. Also, I'm just imagining the kids' faces when they see a giant chicken walking around — that's way better than some boring headband.

  • Marcus Hill
    Marcus Hill

    I feel this so hard. My kid's school once did a 'favorite book character' day and I sewed this elaborate wizard robe while all the other parents just threw on a cat ear headband. We stood out like crazy, but you know what? The kids loved it. And honestly, those matching t-shirt costumes are the weakest thing ever. Your full chicken suit is way more fun for everyone, especially the kids. The chicken nugget idea is hilarious too — I'd totally just own it and maybe practice a few chicken sounds for the rest of the day.

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