Power Ranger

If you're a parent and your child says they want to be a Power Ranger for Halloween, it's time to have a chat: "I know you enjoy the brighty-colored adventures of those 5 upbeat teens, but the show is really played out. Here, have you seen Voltron?"

Viable Alternative: Transformer

The Mask

"Sssssmokin'!" Did you wince? "Somebody stop me!" How about now? If you haven't already sucker-punched your nearest co-worker, you must be made of stone.

Although it must be said: If somebody were to dress up as The Mask for the sole purpose of drawing the ire of fellow partygoers, we've found this generation's Andy Kaufman.

Viable Alternative: Fire Marshal Bill