# Reality Couples Costumes Spencer and Heidi Pratt Halloween Outfits Lampoon Jon & Kate Gosselin By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-and-heidi-pratt-halloween References: [thesuperficial](http://thesuperficial.com/2009/10/so_this_is_what_armageddon_loo.php) & [tlc.discovery](http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/jon-and-kate.html) The only thing better than reality stars making fun of themselves (purposely or accidentally), are reality stars making fun of other reality stars. The Spencer and Heidi Pratt Halloween costumes are an act of genius. The Pratts dressed up like media pariahs Jon and Kate Gosselin, and they seriously hammed it up for the cameras. The best part about the Spencer and Heidi Pratt Halloween costumes are the multitude of dolls they are carrying, representing the billions of children John and Kate produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reality Star Lampooning:** Creative costumes that mock and make fun of other reality stars are becoming a popular trend for Halloween and other parties. - **Parody Dolls:** Including dolls or caricatures in costumes has become a fun trend that adds humor and personality to the overall look. - **DIY Halloween Costumes:** With the rise of reality star parody costumes, there is an opportunity for DIY costume enthusiasts to create unique and affordable outfits using everyday items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Reality television and pop culture are major drivers behind the rise of reality star parody costumes, creating a new market for costume designers. - **Toy:** Including dolls and other toys in costumes presents an opportunity for companies to create novelty items and merchandise to capitalize on the trend. - **Retail:** DIY Halloween costumes are becoming a growing trend, presenting an opportunity for retail stores to cater to customers by providing affordable and creative costume options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Cheesy Two-Person Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzmates.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Humorous Wine-Themed Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franzia-wines.md) - [Tomato Blood Costume Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-blood-costume-kit.md)