Girls are sort of in short supply over here. So when the yoga teacher advised his wife had sent his Hugh Hefner Halloween costume for his work party and lamented at not having a "bunny" I knew exactly where he was heading. But I was ready. Armed with my standard, "Unfortunately, due to impossibly low weight restrictions imposed by the airlines, I was unable to bring my playboy bunny halloween costume with me to Afghanistan. Sorry." Had I stopped there, I would have been home scott-free. But I, ever the diplomat, just had to tease the gods and tempt fate by adding, "If I had a costume, I'd be only too happy to attend. Sounds like I'll miss out on a fun time."
I underestimated 3 things: 1. how seriously (dare I say "fanatically") some people take Halloween, 2. the abilities of the little Afghan tailors here on base to create something as loony as a muslim-country-modified playboy bunny costume in 4 days and 3. how funny the little Afghan tailors thought it would be to see me dressed like a bunny for a holiday they don't even celebrate.
As if my being in Afghanistan isn't unlikely enough, I can now add having been in Afghanistan dressed as a playboy bunny and winning second place at a halloween costume party to the list.
Yes, everyone wanted to try on the ears (I was just happy not to have to wear my KBR hat for the night - ha ha!)
Happy Halloween. I hope you end the night with the most candy.
1 comment:
Do I see a "bunny tail"?
Love the costume!!! Did they have a picture or were they going from memory!!! :)
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