#marlon james

*I think this story takes place in an area that geographically probably best fits south of Ethiopia but north of ‘South Africa’, because of some of the words like Shogo, the trade with ‘Asia’, and especially with the prophecy about westerners and the one kingdom that stands despite it all. But I say West Africa because a lot of the African fantasy (contemporary or High) that I’ve read is largely based around West African cultures. And while this probably takes place in East Africa, there are some cultural crossovers (like Nasi/Anansi and so on) that I understand, likely because of the prevalence of West African-descended cultures (the author Marlon James is Jamaican and has lived and worked in both the USA and Canada). He literally cited the libraries of Timbuktu, a city built for scholars, in his author notes. But enough about me

**rhetorical device

Matt: Ghostface and Casey

Okay I know that Ghostface and Casey weren’t a couple in the movie but to me Casey is one of the more recognisable/iconic characters from the movie, despite her limited screentime. I couldn’t think of Matt as anything other than Ghostface and I can’t imagine him putting a lot of effort into a costume, Ghostface is simple, easy and cheap which is exactly what he’d go for.

Ted: Shaggy and Velma/Mary Jane

Would I even be me if I didn’t sneak some Scooby characters into here? I couldn’t decide whether to go with Velma or Mary Jane for reader so you can choose! Of course Velma would be more iconic but Shaggy and Mary Jane were an actual couple. Ted just has Shaggy energy in my opinion and it’d be a really effortless costume for him.

Marlon James: Joker and Harley

Maybe it’s annoying and overdone but I just thought Marlon looks scruffy enough to me to dress as Joker. However I did consider Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann but I thought that a full pirate outfit might be out of his budget, whereas he can get some white face paint, steal some of your lipstick and mascara and put some green hair spray dye in his hair and dig out an old suit he probably bought at goodwill for a court appearance and that’d be a lot cheaper for him. You’d definitely end up carrying the look here.

Johnny Utah: Barbie and Ken

Ken does beach and Johnny does beach (and FBI on the side) honestly as long as you’re wearing pink Johnny could probably wear anything and just be happy to be with you.

Don John: The Phantom and Christine

Modern AU… don John loves theatrics and dressing up, he wants to be the best dressed couple of the night, he’s not looking for an effortless or cheap costume, he wants to make sure you’re both turning heads. Will stay in character the whole night… even when you’re alone after the party.