It's that time of year again! The time when eating 3,000 calories worth of candy in one night is OK as long as you're doing it in fun-size portions, and most importantly, the time when Winston gets dressed up. It comes but once a year (sometimes twice, depending on how festive we're feeling at Christmas -- and just replaying that video was enough for Winston to get up from sleeping next to me and leave the room, as though hearing "Welcome Christmas" brings back painful memories).
Anyway, the point is that Winston is in costume below. Yay!
This year, Winston is...
Glo Worm! I think the goal at this point is to transform him into something cuddly from the '80s every year. I can't be sure, though, as my boyfriend conceived and realized this costume 100 percent. When it comes to the animals, he's the DJ, and I'm the rapper.
And since we couldn't stick a real light bulb up his ass, here's a Photoshopped rendering of what an actual working Glo Win might look like:
Also, here's some video footage of the cuddling/disrobing process:
Rudy declined to take part in this year's Halloween festivities because he believes that Halloween is for whores and Satanists. Winston participated for the very same reason.
That is adorable. And I think he likes it.
Posted by: Birdie | October 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Yay! Winston totally has the face for Glo-Worm. I mean, an evil pissed off Glo-Worm, but still. I've been waiting on this all month.
I'm all jealous and stuffs that I can't cuddle the Winston like that though.
Posted by: Mandy | October 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I think that my cat would kill me if i dressed him up in anything, so i don't even bother trying. HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!
Posted by: IzZy : P | October 30, 2009 at 10:51 AM
So cute!!
Posted by: Chad | October 30, 2009 at 10:51 AM
I still think the rice crispy square was the best costume ever. This is a close second.
Posted by: ElectrolGirl | October 30, 2009 at 10:59 AM
This is made of awesome!
The Tyra-esque bitchface on Winston in the first picture brings this costume into the stratosphere!
Posted by: Sloane | October 30, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Awwe. Winston is sweet as Glo-Worm. Unfortunately I have no costumes for any of the pets, and if I did, they wouldn't have it.
Posted by: Vagabondblogger | October 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Glo Win is so accommodating. Love it!
Posted by: Driver B | October 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM
oh man, that is too cute! makes me miss my old glow worm... SQUEEEEEEEEZES to GloWin.
Posted by: steff | October 30, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Aw man, you should have attached little wings under the Glo Worm costume so when he molted he'd metamorphize into a butterfly!
Posted by: Caroline | October 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM
i think winston is gonna find a way to get revenge
Posted by: cale | October 30, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Thanks, Rich. This made my day. Actually, it made my life.
Posted by: chelsea | October 30, 2009 at 12:42 PM
I just want to squish him! What a fluffy bundle of annoyance and love! purrrrfect
Posted by: annie | October 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM
He's so tolerant. LOL. Love him. Love you guys.
Posted by: lisa | October 30, 2009 at 01:17 PM
He pupated and emerged from his cocoon!
Posted by: BonzoGal | October 30, 2009 at 01:27 PM
This is the most mellow cat ever. I wish to steal him, quit my job, and spend my days dressing him up and screaming with delight.
...god, I really have become a crazy cat lady in my old age. FML.
Posted by: sairentohiru | October 30, 2009 at 02:19 PM
LOVE Winston's costume!! Please tell me that you're going to be Freddy Krueger for Halloween.
Posted by: Jennie | October 30, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Aww, He looks like an irradiated ear of corn!
Posted by: kolimpah | October 30, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Fantastic! It's so not pet-friendly. But if any cat can pull this one off, it's Winston.
Posted by: Lisa | October 30, 2009 at 04:24 PM
of course i love winston.
but i love your dj jazzy jeff and fresh prince reference even more.
wore that cassette out. WORE it out.
Posted by: erin | October 30, 2009 at 04:29 PM
I love his little peter pan hat.
Posted by: Hänni | October 30, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Winston's default facial expression seems to be "irritability," which is my default emotional state of mind, so I think he's pretty freaking great.
Posted by: Katie | October 30, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Yay!!! I've been checking the blog multiple times a day to see what awesome getup Winston is busting out this year. Top marks :)
Posted by: ashleebbb | October 30, 2009 at 04:59 PM
ET and Eliott were my favorite Winston & Rudy costumes, but I do so love the Glowworm!
Posted by: Langtry | October 30, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Ang | October 30, 2009 at 05:52 PM