Okay, let’s talk about this “halloween rizz” thing. I heard the kids using the term and thought, well, Halloween’s coming up, might as well see what it’s about in practice. Not really my usual scene, but I like trying stuff out.
Figuring Out the Angle
First thing, I realized just showing up in a random costume wasn’t gonna cut it. That’s just dressing up. This “rizz” seemed to imply something more, like using the situation. So, I had to think about the costume itself. Didn’t want anything too complicated or something that made it hard to talk.
I dug through some old stuff. Found a decent hat, kinda like an old-school detective’s. Paired it with a trench coat I had. Simple. Didn’t scream “look at me,” but it was a definite look. My thinking was, it’s a natural conversation starter. People can ask “What are you supposed to be?” or make detective jokes. Easy icebreaker.
The Actual Plan
Next, I needed a plan for the party I was going to. Just wearing the hat wasn’t enough. I decided the “rizz” part, for me anyway, wasn’t about cheesy lines. That feels fake. I figured it was more about confidence and actually talking to people.
My strategy was simple:
- Walk around, actually look at people’s costumes.
- Find something specific I liked or found interesting about someone’s costume.
- Go over and mention that specific thing. Not just “cool costume.” More like, “Hey, how did you get the lights on that helmet to work?” or “That makeup effect is wild, must have taken ages.”
- Ask a question about it. Show genuine curiosity.
The goal wasn’t to “pull” anyone, as they say. It was just to use the Halloween vibe to have better interactions than awkwardly standing by the snacks.
Putting it into Action
Went to the party. Felt a bit silly at first with the hat and coat indoors. But whatever, committed to the bit. Saw someone dressed as, I don’t know, some kind of forest spirit with glowing mushrooms. Looked cool.
Walked over. Said something like, “Those glowing mushrooms are brilliant. Are they battery-powered?” We ended up chatting for a few minutes about how they made the costume. It wasn’t forced. Just talking.
Did this a few times. Talked to a group dressed as rock-paper-scissors. Asked who usually wins. Got a laugh. Talked to someone with a really obscure movie character costume. Asked them about the movie.
What I Found Out
Okay, so the results. Did I suddenly become super charismatic? No. But I definitely talked to way more people than I usually would. The costume gave me a little shield, a role to play. The strategy of asking specific questions about their effort worked way better than generic stuff.
It turns out, people like talking about something they put effort into, like their costume. Focusing on them made it easier for me too. Less self-conscious.
So, “halloween rizz,” for this old dog anyway, was basically about leveraging the fun of costumes to be a bit more observant and engaging. It’s not magic. It’s just paying attention and starting a conversation. Worked out okay. Had a better time than usual. Practical stuff.
