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Halloween has sadly passed and we're left with the same crappy 2020 again. However, if you can't let go of the festive vibes just yet, this post should help you avoid the grim reality for a couple more minutes.

Few of us would enjoy being the center of attention in a group, let alone for long periods of time. I mean, imagine attending a work meeting in a bright carrot costume. Or sitting through your classes in a chicken suit...

That's exactly what happened to these people. Either because they had false expectations or were misled, some folks took Halloween really seriously expecting others would do too, but ended up being the only ones around wearing a costume. But hey, at least all that effort they put into their looks didn't go unnoticed.

Bored Panda compiled a list of photos to commemorate these (un)fortunate moments, so you know what to do: continue scrolling, enjoy the images and upvote your favorites. Oh, and if you've been in a similar situation, tell us in the comments.

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Being The Only One In Congress To Wear A Costume For Halloween...

Being The Only One In Congress To Wear A Costume For Halloween...

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Our fear of standing out might have something to do with our knowledge of the tall poppy syndrome. It's a term that describes hating people who we think are "too big for their boots," who flaunt their success, and who "need to be brought down." Coined as a Roman military term, a tall poppy is someone who stands above the crowd.

Wanting to see accomplished people fail can result from a sense of inadequacy on an individual scale. "People like to see tall poppies fall if they deserve to fall, or if the observer has low self-esteem," Norman Feather, a psychology professor at Flinders University in Australia who has researched the topic extensively, said. "That's where a bit of envy or resentment enters in."
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    My Buddy Was Told He Could Wear A Costume...

    My Buddy Was Told He Could Wear A Costume...

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just an average army shark talking at the briefing, nothing to see here, really.

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    The consequence of the tall poppy syndrome is that it can make people of drawing attention to themselves. We learn — more implicitly than explicitly — that standing out from others can put us at risk of questioning, criticism, rejection, and even ostracism.

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    But I argue that these cases are something different. One, it's Halloween. Two, a lot of the people in the pictures have been led to believe others would also wear costumes, and three, it's Halloween. Why should anyone hate on someone celebrating Halloween?!

    Papa_Skittles, one of the people featured in the list, can back me up on this one. He said he likes Halloween because it's the one day of the year when it's acceptable to wear whatever you want. So naturally, Papa_Skittles decided to wear a costume this year as well. "It wasn't Halloween but it was the last day of the workweek (Thursday) and it was the day the workgroup 'agreed' to dress up as smurfs while our boss would dress up as Gargamel," Papa_skittles told Bored Panda. 
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    My VP Of Purchasing Sitting In A Meeting Right Now Listening Intently To Our President. He's The Only Person In Costume

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    "I was expecting others to dress up [too] but no one else did," he said laughing. "My [Smurfette] costume is the Goodwill special of a flower dress turned inside out, a blue tracksuit with a clean mop head from the custodial closet (Walmart ran out of blonde wigs). I had to improvise that one."

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    At first, the man was a little confused. "When the third guy showed up, however, I realized it was a prank," Papa_skittles said. "But I decided to keep it going. Too many people these days don't know how to laugh at themselves. I could have gotten upset or even angry but what would that have accomplished? I also got to see a lot of other people laugh from different departments as a blue Smurfette was walking up to them. People need a hearty laugh every now and then. It's good for you."
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    I Won My Office Costume Party. I Was The Only Participant And The Judge, But I'm Still Proud

    I Won My Office Costume Party. I Was The Only Participant And The Judge, But I'm Still Proud

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    #5

    Today Was A Costume Party At My Dog's Daycare But He Was The Only One Dressed Up. He's Traumatized

    Today Was A Costume Party At My Dog's Daycare But He Was The Only One Dressed Up. He's Traumatized

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    #6

    I Was The Only Person I Saw Dressed Up Today, But I Think I Looked Mcfly As Hell

    I Was The Only Person I Saw Dressed Up Today, But I Think I Looked Mcfly As Hell

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    #7

    All Of My Coworkers Agreed To Dress Up As Smurfs For Halloween. Im The Only One To Go Through With It

    All Of My Coworkers Agreed To Dress Up As Smurfs For Halloween. Im The Only One To Go Through With It

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    Only One Who Dressed Up At Work Today. I’m A Star-Buck

    Only One Who Dressed Up At Work Today. I’m A Star-Buck

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    None Of His Colleagues Dressed Up

    None Of His Colleagues Dressed Up

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a horrible office to work in. All open and loud all day. 0 privacy from others and even worse if you have a boss that likes to hover.

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    My Kid Was That "Only One In Costume" Kid Yesterday In Class. She Didn't Care

    My Kid Was That "Only One In Costume" Kid Yesterday In Class. She Didn't Care

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    When The Whole Office Plans To Dress Up But You’re The Only One Who Does

    When The Whole Office Plans To Dress Up But You’re The Only One Who Does

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the carrot is the only one in the room you can trust

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    #12

    When You Are The Only One To Take Halloween Seriously.

    When You Are The Only One To Take Halloween Seriously.

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Halloween should not be taken seriously. It should be taken with a whole lot of fun. I like the costume. Picasso - woman with a hat 1962

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    Teacher's The Only One Who Showed Up In Costume

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    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up At Work. I Regret Nothing

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO WAY! This was the exact thing I wore this year! Review: I couldn't see cuz it kept slipping over my eyes, but it's the best thing I own!

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what time is it you may ask?...................................ADVENTURE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...(cough, cough) no its time for lunch...

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *inhales* ADVENTURE TIME! COME ON GRAB YOUR FRIENDS! WE'LL GO TO VERY DISTANT LANDS! WITH JAKE THE DOG AND FINN THE HUMAN THE FUN WILL NEVER END, IT'S ADVENTURE TIME! *Passes out on the floor*

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JAKE SUIT! (Anyone who doesn't know this is not a true fan)

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jake the dog and fin the human the fun will never end adventure time

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    jake the dog and finn the hooman da fun wiwil never end its adventeure time

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok if no one else says this in the comments, I will: JAKE SUIIIITTTTT

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    My Face When I Was One Of Only 5 Who Dressed Up At Work (Out Of 1500)

    My Face When I Was One Of Only 5 Who Dressed Up At Work (Out Of 1500)

    It's probably what Bowie would have wanted - he wasn't one for going with the crowd.

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    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For Our Weekly Staff Zoom Call

    I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For Our Weekly Staff Zoom Call

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    No One Else Dressed Up For Halloween. Filthy Traitors

    No One Else Dressed Up For Halloween. Filthy Traitors

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    I Was The Only One To Dress Up At My Job For Halloween. Compounded With The Fact That Our Store Closes For Good Today, It’s Been A Day

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw I’m sorry, your costume looks amazing though :)

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    I Work In An Office And They Told People To Dress Up. I'm The Only One Dressed Up

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    #20

    I'm The Only Person In My Entire Office Of 30 People Who Dressed Up Today And I'm In A Full Body Banana Suit

    I'm The Only Person In My Entire Office Of 30 People Who Dressed Up Today And I'm In A Full Body Banana Suit

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    When You're The Only One Who Dressed Up

    When You're The Only One Who Dressed Up

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don´t see the person who dressed up :-( Just a bunch of normal people and a T-rex pet sitting at the table. Can someone help me here?

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    I Am The Only One At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. And I'm Their Boss. Safety First Kids

    I Am The Only One At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. And I'm Their Boss. Safety First Kids

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    I Too Was The Only One Dressed Up At My Office Today. Shaved My Head For It And Everything

    I Too Was The Only One Dressed Up At My Office Today. Shaved My Head For It And Everything

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dedication of shaving one´s head is impressive. An excellent costume! Hitman (thanks Theblackdeath757 for the name!) from game series of the same name, for those who may not recognize it.

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    Dressed Up For Work. Turned Out I Was The Only One...

    Dressed Up For Work. Turned Out I Was The Only One...

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    This Is Joel - The Only Person At Work Who Dressed Up For Halloween. He Doesn't Care That No One Else Dressed Up, He's Been Working All Day Like This

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear kids, this is Joel. Joel is cool. He doesn´t care what others say about his costume. Be like Joel.

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    Babadook

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    This comment has been deleted.

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    So I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up For My Class Today

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    When Your The Only One In A Company Of 1200 People That Dresses Up On The 31st. "This Deals Getting Worse All The Time"

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    Only One At Work Dressed Up

    Only One At Work Dressed Up

    It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. Happy Halloween!

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of me thinks Ursula, but there is also a Mimi from Drew Carey vibe going on

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    Had A Halloween Party Last Saturday I Was The Only One Dressed Up...

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    Nobody Else Got The Memo That Its Halloween

    Nobody Else Got The Memo That Its Halloween

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    I Work In A Lab And I'm The Only One Dressed Up In My Department. Yo Ho, Yo Ho Anyone?

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    I’m The Only One That Dressed Up At My Office And I’m In A Pickle Suit. Guess You Could Say We’re In The Same Boat

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    I, Too, Was The Only One Wearing A Costume At Work Today

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Ur a news reporter, right?... that’s what it looks like...

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    Only One In Costume

    Only One In Costume

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    I Was The Only Person Dressed Up Today For Work. Also In A Full-Body Banana Costume

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    That Moment When You're The Only One Dressed Up For The Party

    That Moment When You're The Only One Dressed Up For The Party

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    Was The Only Person To Dress Up For Halloween In My Office. Groovy

    Was The Only Person To Dress Up For Halloween In My Office. Groovy

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    I Was The Only One To Dress Up

    I Was The Only One To Dress Up

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    Apparently It Wasn't A Costume Party... Everyone Got The Memo But Me

    Apparently It Wasn't A Costume Party... Everyone Got The Memo But Me

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    #41

    Was At Party Last Weekend. The Owner Of The Apartment Told Us It Will Be A Green/Blue Party. This Guy Thought We Make A Costume Party

    Was At Party Last Weekend. The Owner Of The Apartment Told Us It Will Be A Green/Blue Party. This Guy Thought We Make A Costume Party

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is a green/blue party? Edit: apparently I can't write, two typos

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    I Was The Only One Dressed Up For Work As Mike Myers

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    My Halloween Costume For Work - I Was The Only Person Dressing Up

    My Halloween Costume For Work - I Was The Only Person Dressing Up

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's a gypsy who tells sparkly futures with his purple fortune ball?

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    Had A Halloween Comp Today. I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up

    Had A Halloween Comp Today. I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up

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