DIY Error 404 Costume: Easy 10-Min Build

DIY error 404 costume built from black hoodie, black pants, and white paper, blank

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Time10 minEffortEasy

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All black with a blank white 'page' taped to your chest. The joke lands the second anyone reads it. Ten minutes, easy: a black hoodie, black pants, and white paper. Write '404' big and centered; the bigger the text, the faster the laugh.

2 of 5 things covered, counting basics we assume you have.

Tap a supply to tick what you own.

Still need:

black hoodieWhite paperold phone case

Update my pantry

Tip: let the tape job look slapdash.

Materials

1 black hoodie (make: use your closet)
1 pair black pants (make: use your closet)
1 sheet white paper, blank (make: use what you own)
1 old phone case or cracked-screen phone protector prop (make: use an old case)
Tape, 1 roll (make: use what you own)

Steps

Put on the black hoodie and black pants.
Tape a blank sheet of white paper to the front of the hoodie.
Tape all four corners.
Hold the phone like it is still loading.
When asked about the costume, point to the blank page.
Say the costume cannot be found.
Freeze whenever someone talks to you.
Then reload.
Optional pro finish: let the tape job look slapdash.

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Common questions

How does the paper stay on?

Tape all four corners of the paper to the hoodie. Tape sticks to fleece well enough for one evening and peels off after.

Why is the paper blank?

The blank page is the whole joke: a real 404 has nothing to load. Writing on it just spoils it.

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