3. Ecce Homo aka Ecce Mono aka “Beast Jesus”
Looks like our old pal Ecce Homo has blown up into an internet celebrity. In case you haven’t heard the story, 81 year-old Spanish woman Cecilia Gimenez decided to restore the old Jesus fresco in her church, only to turn him into a completely disfigured and frightening beast that has been likened to “a very hairy monkey in an ill-fitting tunic.” So basically, the perfect Halloween costume. First, find yourself a reddish/maroon robe or fabrics that can drape over your body. To create the botched face, you can either work your skills and paint directly onto your own face, or create a mask to make it a little more realistic. We suggest a burlap bag or a large brown paper bag. You can paint the face on the bag and cut holes for your eyes, or paint it blindfolded to really get it all sorts of messed up. Then, add a beard and a black shawl over your head and VOILA, you’re the worst restoration of all time and probably the best costume at any party.