Be hilarious! Go as Billy Mays on Halloween
October 23rd, 2009 admin
Freshly deceased celebrities are always a big hit on Halloween. There’s no shortage of them this year, but for any self-respecting advertising person, the choice is clear: You must go as Billy Mays, the infomercial king who died in June. It’s a ridiculously easy costume to pull together, and the louder you get as the night goes on, the more realistic you will…
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