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These are the top kids Halloween costumes in 2004, according to the National Retail Federation. 1. Spiderman 2. Princess 3. Witch 4. Vampire 5. Monster 6. SpongeBob 7. Ninja 8. Athlete (Football, etc.) 9. Ghost 10. Power Ranger 11. Angel 12. Pumpkin 13. Batman 14. Yu Gi Oh 15. Popstar 16. Barbie 17. Harry Potter character 18. Pirate 19. Clown 20. Firefighter

Are you looking for costume suggestions? We have them! Please note that these costume ideas are jokes! We do not recommend, for instance, wearing no clothes in public -- that's against the law! Note: Although this list was created a few years ago by our corporate office's Internet content team, we've added some suggestions for 2004!

THE LOVABLE HOBO
This costume is easy to make. Wear the same clothes, even when you sleep, for a week prior to Halloween. Avoid baths and general hygiene. Bring a makeshift bag created by attaching a shirt filled with items to the end of a stick. Everyone loves a good hobo.

HARE KRISHNA
Simply shave your head (or wear a bald cap -- a swimming cap-esque creation designed to make you look like you are bald) and wrap yourself in a bed sheet. Wear sandals.

HOMICIDAL MANIAC
Wear everyday clothes, because homicidal maniacs look just like everybody else! This costume isn't recommended for teenagers looking for an easy costume to go trick-or-treating in! Most adults won't appreciate your effort, or lack thereof!

OLYMPIC SWIMMER
By sporting tight garments, wearing clear stockings stuffed with cotton for "muscles" and removing all of your body hair, you too can go for the gold this Halloween!

SECRET SERVICE AGENT
This costume requires only three things: a nice suit, some dark sunglasses and a finger to stick in your ear while pretending to get messages from "headquarters". It's best to have a close-cropped hairdo to pull off the look. Caution: If you have sideburns, you might be mistaken for a member of the Blues Brothers.

ANGLER FISH
Strap a battery-powered portable reading light to your forehead, folded out. Thrust out lower jaw with teeth protruding.

THE STREAK
No costume required.

THREE-CARD MONTE DEALER
All that's needed for this big-city classic is three cards, a large empty appliance box, and an overwhelming lack of morals (helpful for bilking suckers).

WASHED UP MALE ROCK STAR
Candy cigarettes, a rock star wig, gawdy clothes and women hanging off of your arms will make you the perfect washed up rock star!

KOJAK
This costume is the same as hare krishna minus the sheet. Plus, add a suit and lollipop.

SANDRA BULLOCK'S BOYFRIEND
Step one: Get Sandra Bullock to accompany you to a Halloween party. Step two: Tell everyone you are her boyfriend.

CONTESTANT ON "SURVIVOR"
Same as the lovable hobo, but with blatant product placement all around you.

FAST-FOOD EMPLOYEE
Begin by getting a job at your favorite fast-food restaurant. Once uniform has been issued, quit said job. Finally, wear uniform out on Halloween. It's just that easy!

MR. CLEAN
Same as Hare Krishna, but trade the sheet for white pants, white T-shirt, an earing and a touch of lemon freshness.

NORMAN BATES
Get yourself an old lady dress. Put it on.

BEA ARTHUR
Same as Norman Bates.

DOT COM EMPLOYEE
Dress in khaki pants and a crisp, clean button down shirt. Put on some trendy glasses. Bring newspaper classifieds and resumes with you!

TARGETS FOR 2004
Tis the season to dress up as your favorite - or most despised - political candidate. Or, how about dressing as an Olympian? We're also predicting that Martha Stewart will be a popular costume this year. Locally, Mike Allen will likely be a target.

TARGETS FOR 2003
For groups: dress up as the cast of your favorite reality show. We're also predicting that The Osbournes will be popular this year.