From niche costumes to obscure pop culture references, the “I hate gay Halloween” trend has exploded on social media, as people show off their most unique and hyper-specific Halloween looks with humor ...

Halloween is still days away, but online, “Gay Halloween” is in full force. Ahead of the actual holiday, hundreds of people on X are showing off their niche costumes inspired by pop culture and ...

In October 2008, a group of bloggers, vloggers and internet enthusiasts met at Fontana’s, a now-shuttered bar on Manhattan's Lower East Side. “Dress up as your favorite meme or viral video star,” read ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Callum Booth covers the intersection of art and internet culture. Now we’re firmly in spooky season, it’s no surprise that “gay ...

There are a few days to go until the spookiest holiday of the year, but folks are already been dressing up as their favorite memes for Halloween. Sometimes, “I hate gay Halloween” is omitted and meme ...

No reference is too obscure for “Gay Halloween” — the rare meme with staying power. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta The messages are nearly identical in phrasing. The costumes in question are obscure to ...

There are different levels of Halloween lovers. For some, the holiday is an excuse to dress up and party. They relish the chance to pull out festive decor or have a candy free-for-all. But for others, ...

In October 2008, a group of bloggers, vloggers and internet enthusiasts met at Fontana’s, a now-shuttered bar on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. “Dress up as your favorite meme or viral video star,” read ...